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Pelican Motor Inn

3.5 star property
A peaceful retreat with garden and poolside cabanas awaits at this central location, where guests can easily bike through town or walk to nearby attractions

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The Pelican Motor Inn sits in the heart of the city while offering a quiet escape with its garden and seasonal outdoor pool. Guests appreciate the free WiFi, poolside cabanas, and extended parking options, along with the convenient walking distance to local points of interest.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 568
AED 625 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 January 2026

Room options

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Premium Double Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 36 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Kitchenette | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Dining table
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
18 MERIMBULA Drive, Merimbula, NSW, 2548

What's nearby

  • Merimbula Imlay Historical Society - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Merimbula Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Merimbula Boardwalk - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Main Beach Recreation Reserve - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Magic Mountain Recreational Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Merimbula, NSW (MIM) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waterfront Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tura Beach Country Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Club Sapphire Merimbula - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Merimbula Aquarium & Wharf Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Pelican Motor Inn

Motel near Merimbula Marina
Located close to Magic Mountain Recreational Park and Merimbula Boardwalk, Pelican Motor Inn provides a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with free cabanas and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Express check-out, a bicycle cleaning area, and barbecue grills
  • A banquet hall and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the walkable location
Room features
All guestrooms at Pelican Motor Inn boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, microwaves, and toasters

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includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 January 2026
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from October 01 to May 31
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Pelican Motor Inn Merimbula
Pelican Motor Inn
Pelican Motor Merimbula
Pelican Motor
Pelican Motor Inn Motel
Pelican Motor Inn Merimbula
Pelican Motor Inn Motel Merimbula

Frequently asked questions

Does Pelican Motor Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Pelican Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pelican Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Pelican Motor Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Pelican Motor Inn located?

Located in the heart of Merimbula, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Merimbula Marina and Merimbula Boardwalk. Magic Mountain Recreational Park and Main Beach Recreation Reserve are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Pelican Motor Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 207 out of 319 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 319 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 319 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 319 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 319 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fresh updated rooms, great service and convenient location for dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Domenic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay close to town. The hotel Wifi is very fast which was good for my work tasks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Very comfortable stay. Convenient position. Only complaint was water leaked onto bathroom floor while showering.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean place. Loved the pool area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay, centrally located, super clean, recently renovated and all required amenities included. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, central to town. Clean rooms friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was well presented with excellent facilities. Very pleasant and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great little stop

Very pleasant motel. Nice room at the back was very quiet. Easy walk to all cafes etc. Nicely renovated. Would def stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean, comfortable and very convenient Staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Sharlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Clean and tidy

Very clean accommodation. Central to restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Moloy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to rest, will visit again. Neat & clean rooms, comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean room with nice pool and good central location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was a breeze. Lady at the counter was lovely. Management have done a great job of turning this tired old motel into the best version it could be. Everything was super clean and the facilities were great. Excellent location for close walking to town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean ,they supplied toiletries which was great and was in walking distance to street and restaurants. The pool area was great too .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jehandan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Pelican Inn Merimbula was close to all major shops and restaurants. The rooms were clean and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and fresh ..large room and good service..walkable to shops and dining options
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lilach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little motor inn, room was great and the staff super friendly. Easy walking distance to everywhere, was very pleased to see the rooms also had Kayo to watch.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Average

Clean hotel, but bed was pretty uncomfortable (too hard) and TV was next to useless
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed and nice linen, quiet room as well. Easy walk to eating and town centre.

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked staying at the Pelican Motor Inn as it was very quiet, clean and not noisy. In addition, it was walking distance from the Merimbula RSL which I really enjoy going to.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

Spotless clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Over night stay

Right in the centre of the town. Clean room, comfy bed, great water pressure and plenty of room to spread out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024