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South Seas Motel

3.5 star property
Family vacations thrive at South Seas Motel with dual swimming pools, on-site BBQ facilities, and helpful concierge services to enhance the Merimbula experience

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South Seas Motel in central Merimbula is perfect for families. Relax by the outdoor pool while kids enjoy their own pool or the arcade room. Free WiFi in common areas helps plan activities. Laundry facilities add convenience, and a continental breakfast starts each day right.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 308
AED 339 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Balcony Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Garden View | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Queen Room, Garden View | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Queen Room, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Balcony Queen Room | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Balcony Queen Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room with Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room | Living area | Smart TV, DVD player

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Merimbula, South Seas Motel is connected to the convention center. Merimbula Marina and Pambula Merimbula Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pambula Beach and Ben Boyd National Park. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Magic Mountain Recreational Park and Merimbula Aquarium. With kayaking, scuba diving, and water skiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Merimbula travel guide
Map
12 Merimbula Drive, Merimbula, NSW, 2548

What's nearby

  • Merimbula Imlay Historical Society which includes interior views
    Merimbula Imlay Historical Society
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Merimbula Boardwalk
    Merimbula Boardwalk
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Main Beach Recreation Reserve which includes general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as a small group of people
    Main Beach Recreation Reserve
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Merimbula Marina
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Magic Mountain Recreational Park
    2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Merimbula, NSW (MIM)
    3 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sunny’s Kiosk
    3 min drive
  • Cranky Cafe
    3 min drive
  • Yummy Thai
    5 min walk
  • McDonald's
    5 min walk
  • Merimbula Lakeview Hotel
    7 min walk

About this property

South Seas Motel

Family-friendly hotel near Merimbula Marina
Located close to Magic Mountain Recreational Park and Merimbula Boardwalk, South Seas Motel provides a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and conference space.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at South Seas Motel feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like air conditioning and WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with DVD players
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 334 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out fee: AUD 35.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: AUD 35.00
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
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
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Seas Motel
South Seas Motel
South Seas Motel Merimbula
South Seas Merimbula
South Seas Motel Hotel
South Seas Motel Merimbula
South Seas Motel Hotel Merimbula

Frequently asked questions

Does South Seas Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is South Seas Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at South Seas Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at South Seas Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for AUD 35.00.

Where is South Seas Motel located?

This family-friendly Merimbula hotel is located near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of Merimbula Marina and Merimbula Boardwalk. Magic Mountain Recreational Park and Merimbula Aquarium are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

South Seas Motel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 401 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 401 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 401 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 401 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 401 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THe room was nice and comfortable. Reception staff was pleasant. Good amenties. Have stayed before so knew that it would be of a good standard.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa Dongjun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff. Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

HEATHER

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

A handy stopover.

Clean and comfortable. Easy walking distance to shops and restaurants. Could hear above room in the middle of the night, ,but overall quiet, even though it was fully booked.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Sally, the owner was helpful with local information. She was happy to re-freeze our esky ice bricks to make onward travel easier. Yes, it is an older motel, but delightfully refurbished. The room and bathroom were spotless as was bbq area. The pool was very pleasant on a hot day. All in all we couldn't have asked for more. We had a very pleasant stay in a great value motel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness
Good central location. Very friendly, welcoming staff. Very comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, large clean rooms. Close to restaurants and club, always a good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was very comfortable and will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant room with all the necessary requirements for a motel room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to restaurants and town centre
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Hadas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable and in a good location to walk to restaurants and shops. We enjoyed the little pool area as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Cost and clean motel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly host and informative
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

H

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

Pleasant stay

Great location, even on rainy days there are lots of things to do in the area Room was nicely decorated. Good bed, clean, practical. All we needed was there
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend South Seas Motel. Excellent Family accommodation right in the heart of Merimbula. Fantastic pool and the rooms are spacious and extremely clean. Thanks Sally & team for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great little place! Attention to detail down to the stamp on the toilet rolls! The pool side bar was amazing! Passionfruit mojito was AMAZING
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Clean and comfortable. Liked having the option of the pool and having the hotplates in the room so we could cook if we choose to. Had everything we needed for our 5 night stay including toiletries. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lionel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The way they have incorporated a Cocktail Pool Bar really sets the place off. Very nice and enjoyable. Would highly recommend The South Seas Motel

8/10 Good

Wolfgang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice communication with the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The managing staff were accommodating and friendly. The room was beautifully clean and comfortable. The location is perfect for walking and dining to shopping experiences. They are undergoing some renovations which should enhance the property as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Felicity

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

More than a motel!

Great little stay for our family over 2 nights. Motel has had a lovely renovation in the rooms, but it’s the pool and pool area that really exceeded our expectations. Beautifully decorated area and pool nice and warm. Loved the poolside bar with happy hour. Motel is super close to town. About 2-3 mins walk to most things you need. Great little beach for young kids about 10-15 min walk (or 3 min drive). Would highly recommend yo anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you to the hosts, who made my brief visit easy and care free. I was made to feel welcome, had a good night’s rest and a great shower in the morning. I wish I was able to stay longer…. So I will return in the near future. 👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Wilma

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location was good… Part of strip of blind missing. Tap fell off during shower. Hot water turned off on 2 occasions during our overnight stay… However we were informed this was to happen.. Very dated motel…
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

Perfect, Comfy, great location

Great Motel, friendly staff, just a one night get away, plenty of room, comfy beds, nice balcony looking over the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable stay, very handy location within a short walk to cafes, restaurants & shops. Lovely staff, cute pool bar area with beach bar vibes!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025