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Hillcrest Merimbula

3.0 star property
Lakefront motel with a coffee shop and an outdoor pool

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Hillcrest Merimbula offers ocean views and a peaceful getaway with 27 golf holes, a driving range, clubhouse, and pro shop. Relax by the outdoor pool with sun loungers. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an on-site café for meals.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is ₩183,720
₩202,096 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15

Room options

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Merimbula Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Merimbula Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Select Comfort bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Sunrise Superior Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Sunrise Superior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exhale Deluxe | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Exhale Deluxe

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Select Comfort bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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The Crest Apartment | View from room

The Crest Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
95-97 Merimbula Drive, Merimbula, NSW, 2548

What's nearby

  • Merimbula Boardwalk - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Merimbula Marina - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Magic Mountain Recreational Park - 6 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Short Point Recreation Reserve - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Pambula Merimbula Golf Club - 7 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Merimbula, NSW (MIM) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Waterfront Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tura Beach Country Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wheelers Oyster Farm & Seafood Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Kiosk - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Hillcrest Merimbula

Motel by the ocean, remodeled in 2020
Take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a free daily manager's reception, and a coffee shop/cafe at Hillcrest Merimbula. Get out on the links at this motel and enjoy amenities such as a driving range, a golf clubhouse, and a golf pro shop. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and laundry facilities.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), tennis courts, and water sports equipment
  • Outdoor furniture, a nature reserve, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Hillcrest Merimbula have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and minibars.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 18 for adults and AUD 14 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Honesty Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • 27-hole adjacent golf course
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pro golf shop
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1969
  • Renovated entire property - December 2020
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of AUD 65 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 18 for adults and AUD 14 for children
  • Pet fee: AUD 65 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
24-hour pool access
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Hillcrest Motor Inn
Hillcrest Motor Inn Merimbula
Hillcrest Motor Merimbula
Hillcrest Motor Inn
Hillcrest Merimbula Motel
Hillcrest Merimbula Merimbula
Hillcrest Merimbula Motel Merimbula

Frequently asked questions

Does Hillcrest Merimbula have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

How much does it cost to stay at Hillcrest Merimbula?

As of Nov 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hillcrest Merimbula on Nov 14, 2025 start from ₩183,720, excluding 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.

Is Hillcrest Merimbula pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of AUD 65 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hillcrest Merimbula?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hillcrest Merimbula?

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

What time is check-out at Hillcrest Merimbula?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Hillcrest Merimbula located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Merimbula motel is next to a golf course and within 1 mi (2 km) of Merimbula Boardwalk and Merimbula Marina. Spencer Park Beach and Main Beach Recreation Reserve are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Hillcrest Merimbula Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 370 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 370 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 370 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 370 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 370 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views, friendly staff, loved the tennis court.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sangay

Great place to be. Thoroughly enjoyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

Brilliant Tetro Motel

Great rooms, and fantastic gardens and facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Chantelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute little hotel bit far from town otherwise loved it The bed and bed linens were amazing co comfy!

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Emma the staff member was really cool. You should have more staff like that.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing property, decorated in keeping with its era, which is a testament to the management and owners for its design and maintenance. The room was divine, with high quality linen, comfort of the bed and chaise, and the view is unsurpassed. I would highly recommend this motel as the best place to stay in Merimbula. Thankyou Hillcrest.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, lovely views and cosy room. Would recommend and return
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Wei-Ju Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like the pool, 3x kangaroos, tennis court, and camp fire at night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous views, exceptional service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view and service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Amenities
Top notch spot - highly recommend. Affordable and really well put together. Thoroughly impressed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained, clean and comfortable with beautiful views
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
bed size excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SMALL HOTELS I HAVE STAYED IN. ABSOLUTLEY FANTASTIC. SEE YOU AGAIN,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Markus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms probably due for a refresher but otherwise good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views from our balcony apartment were so amazing, the room was clean and comfortable. Amenities were great, tennis court, sit around a fire pit, views of the town from the pool, just beautiful. Only fault is the lack of pressure in the shower
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Narelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great touch of the old retro style property still shown in the rooms, now with a bright , tasteful pallette of natural neutrals. Revamped sporting facilities & outdoor areas, exceptional pool & firepit to rest, refresh & reconnect.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only comment was the shower height
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Beautiful accommodation, situated high atop a hillside with amazing views of the town below!! The room was lovely and the comfortable bed provided a great night sleep. Parking was in a covered, lower level parking area, making it easy to access our room. There is an animal sanctuary not far from the motel which we loved. There were a variety of local animals to see. The kangaroo and emu are free to roam the park and you can buy a feed bag to hand feed them while visiting the park. We would highly recommend this stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly renovated retaining the best of the original hotel and balancing it with new materials and fittings to make it all feel current and fresh. Late check in was a blessing and the views are to die for! I also loved that it was away from the main tourist area of Merimbula, as I find this a bit too busy. Will be back soon.

8/10 Good

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous view over the water - but sadly the rain was so extreme that we couldn’t even see that far! Plus the wind was so strong it blew the rain in under our door… Exceptional circumstances for sure. The pool looked nice though. The room and bathroom were fine, though a little tired-looking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views and nice room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sensational view: treat yourself to the sunrise from your balcony! The room was comfortable and tastefully renovated, though I would have liked a microwave oven and more space in the bathroom for makeup etc. Poor signage and lighting makes the driveway entrance hard to see when arriving at night. The motel is outside the town centre and there is no safe walkway or nearby restaurants etc. However, the staff is very helpful and keen to make you feel welcome. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Cute midcentury aesthetic!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds, friendly vibe and amazing views.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025