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Cardiff Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat in the middle of Cardiff's greenery, where attentive staff members ensure a comfortable and relaxing stay

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Cardiff Motor Inn offers a tranquil escape in central Cardiff with a garden sanctuary. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, dry cleaning services, and extended parking. The helpful staff ensures every visitor feels supported throughout their stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 426
AED 468 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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Minibar, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room (Standard Double)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub, Garden Area (Deluxe Spa Suite)

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub, Garden Area (Deluxe Spa Suite) | Minibar, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub, Garden Area (Deluxe Spa Suite)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Two Bedroom Unit (2BU)

Two Bedroom Unit (2BU) | Minibar, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Two Bedroom Unit (2BU)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Large Two Bedroom Unit (L2BU)

Large Two Bedroom Unit (L2BU) | Minibar, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Large Two Bedroom Unit (L2BU)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds

Premium Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds | Minibar, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
15 Munibung Rd, Cardiff, NSW, 2285

What's nearby

  • Hunter Ice Skating Stadium - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • John Hunter Hospital - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • University of Newcastle - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Merewether Beach - 15 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 17 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff Station - 12 min walk
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪A Good Day - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wests Cardiff - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Cardiff Motor Inn

Motel near Lake Macquarie
Cardiff Motor Inn provides amenities like a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 24-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Cardiff Motor Inn
Cardiff Motor
Cardiff Motor Inn Motel
Cardiff Motor Inn Cardiff
Cardiff Motor Inn Motel Cardiff

Frequently asked questions

Is Cardiff Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cardiff Motor Inn?

As of 2 January 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cardiff Motor Inn on 4 January 2026 start from $127.56, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cardiff Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cardiff Motor Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cardiff Motor Inn located?

Located in Cardiff, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Hunter Ice Skating Stadium, Extreme Go karts, and Twin Creeks Reserve. Kindyerra Park and Blackbutt Reserve are also within 3 mi (5 km). Cardiff Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Cardiff Motor Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 293 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 293 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 293 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 293 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 293 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well kept and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa-May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable- staff were lovely- great place for a stopover
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here spa was great will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice large room with good natural ventilation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

chris

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just walking distance to rsl for a drink and a meal
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
bed was amazing, large room will be my go to when staying in area
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy book in, and convenient to main centres
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The key was in the night safe. Easy access. The room was large roomy clean. Great beds. Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had a good stay at this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value for money, convenient location, quiet, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely friendly, room was very tidy, great attention to detail.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, located close to dinner options.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hussein

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All excellent 👌
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was good value for money, clean, tidy, quiet and well positioned to walk to places for dinner and lunch. Happy to recommend for a stay in Newcastle or Lake Macquarie.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
\LOcation
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff where great, quite location

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked property would stay again next time we are in Newcastle
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great clean accommodation. Very helpful staff will book again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great size room and very clean. Would definitely stay there again if in the area.

10/10 Excellent

Mel

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

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very large room and bathroom,very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel, very quiet, near 2 clubs for dinner options
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022