Top Hotels in Port Macquarie
10 Top-Rated Hotels in Port Macquarie, New South Wales
Known for its extensive beaches, waterways, and excellent swimming and surfing spots, Port Macquarie provides an appealing stopover for those making their way between Sydney and Brisbane. Add in a great food and wine scene, and it’s worth staying a little longer.
Restaurants in Port Macquarie
1. Rydges Port Macquarie
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1508 reviews
The location is the picturesque foreshore precinct filled with theatres, galleries, restaurants, boutiques and bars. With direct access to pristine swimming and surf beaches and only minutes to the amazing hinterland, Rydges Port Macquarie is the ideal destination for your next getaway on the water. Rydges Port Macquarie offers 103 contemporary and spacious rooms overlooking the water or CBD, complemented by 16 fully self-contained two and three bedroom apartments with private balconies. Also home to the award winning Zebu Bar + Grill.
Great location and facility. Very friendly helpful staff!
Reviewed By davidnU1074KGThe staff were especially friendly and helpful. The Chef, "Lem", deserves a special mention. What an asset he is to the team!! We looked forward to his culinary prowess, broad smile and morning greeting!!
2. The Mid Pacific
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 534 reviews
Centrally located next to the the water in the middle of Port Macquaries's CBD. Leave your car and walk easily to restaurants, shops, beaches and activities.
Good value accommodation in a handy location
Reviewed By Kate LA great location on the water’s edge. Free parking on the site with a lift available to access the 3 floors. Just a short walk to restaurants and cafes, the Port Central Shopping Centre and the Glasshouse Theatre. A lovely pool & spa area with towels provided at reception, a grassed picnic/bbq area and bikes available for free hire. The room was nicely decorated, spotlessly clean and comfortable with views of the river from the small balcony. The kitchenette included a bar fridge, microwave and cutlery/crockery for 2 people. A good quality free wifi connection also available.
3. Mantra The Observatory Port Macquarie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2549 reviews
Mantra The Observatory offers seaside accommodation in the heart of Port Macquarie. Located directly across from the beach, this contemporary hotel boasts spectacular views over the ocean, river and hinterland, and provides close proximity to many of the areas natural attractions. Secure onsite car parking with an electric car charging station is complimentary for all guests along with free in-room wireless Internet access. Accommodation is modern and spacious with the choice of the Hotel Room, One, Two or Three Bedroom Apartment, and the Three Bedroom Penthouse. Apartments boast private balconies, air-conditioning, fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities, and large TVs. Important information: In accordance with recent Government directives in response to slowing the spread of COVID-19, Hotel facilities may experience temporary closures or changes to operating times and/or services provided. Please contact our reception for further details. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding during this time.
Great view, good location. Recommended by Information Centre
Reviewed By Jilliancavill123Good experience and staff were ver helpful great view from the 6th floor of the hotel. Would recommend that you book from the 3rd floor up as this capitalises on the view of the beach. Across the road from the Bowlo for dining.
4. Sandcastle Apartments Port Macquarie
Overall Ratings
5 based on 882 reviews
Luxury apartments with 180 degree Spectacular Ocean views.
Fabulous views and very comfortable apartment.
Reviewed By HillsHWe thoroughly enjoyed our stay, it was just the right spot to celebrate my husband's 70th birthday with amazing views, very comfy beds, plus relaxing watching the surfers, dolphins, boats and sparkling water. The apartment had great lock up parking and walking distance to restaurants, cafes, many beach's and more. We will certainly be returning. A big thank you to Jenni for her warm welcome and helpful suggestions.
5. El Paso Motor Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 739 reviews
The El Paso Motor Inn is located within easy walking distance from restaurants, galleries, theatres, shopping and beaches, making it the ideal for family holidays or business accommodation. We are right across the road from the Glasshouse Entertainment Centre and Port Central Shopping Centre. Our 4-star quality air-conditioned rooms, boast brand new comfortable beds, FREE Wi-Fi, new HD TVs and USB ports. Visitors can also enjoy off-street parking, lift access to the upper levels, and a spectacular new BBQ deck area by the sparkling hotel pool. We offer a delicious and convenient FREE light continental breakfast with all bookings. Enjoy a meal at the El Café, specialising in quality contemporary cuisine, or you could just stay in your room and order room service. At the El Paso Motor Inn we pride ourselves on old-fashioned, friendly service to ensure your stay is comfortable and memorable. Enjoy high quality, affordable accommodation in the CBD of Port Macquarie.
Best Motor Inn I've stayed in for over a decade
Reviewed By Saxon GHad passed through Port a week earlier and stayed in a 'proper' hotel which was rubbish and $50 a night dearer so expectations were low but El Paso was terrific. Normal looking motel from outside but it's been full re-done internally. Really clean, good quality linen, lady on counter was lovely. It's actually better than most proper hotels I've stayed in (I travel a lot) and I'd definitely stay here again. It's perfectly central and if I holidayed in Port with the family I'd just book here with a bigger room. Really good!!
6. Mantra Quayside Port Macquarie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 572 reviews
Mantra Quayside, Port Macquarie is situated in the beautiful coastal town of Port Macquarie, offering quality accommodation just minutes walk from the shopping and dining hub of Horton Street. Featuring self-contained Studios and One and Two Bedroom Apartments, Mantra Quayside provides everything you need for a relaxed and stress-free North Coast holiday. Perfect for business people, a couples getaway or family holiday, Mantra Quayside Port Macquarie offers spacious, self-contained apartments all featuring a kitchenette or full kitchen facilities, air-conditioning, state-of-the-art home theatre system and balcony or patio, with some offering views over the Back Channel anchorage on Hastings River. Our relaxed and comfortable Port Macquarie resort features a rooftop pool and entertaining area with views over the waterfront, a fully equipped gym, sauna, sauna and direct access to shopping. Important information: In accordance with recent Government directives in response to slowing the spread of COVID-19, Hotel facilities may experience temporary closures or changes to operating times and/or services provided. Please contact our reception for further details. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding during this time.
Excellent apartment as always
Reviewed By Maxim3mOur first visit for two years because of covid. These apartments never let us down, newly refurbished, everywhere clean and tidy as always. One Bedroom Apartment with plenty of room and well equipped. The rooftop pool excellent and always clean as was the bbq area. Thanks to all the staff, reception, pool guy and cleaners who were all professional and as always very friendly. We will be back on our next visit from the UK.
7. Sails Port Macquarie by Rydges
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1156 reviews
The ultimate in coastal getaways! Sails Port Macquarie by Rydges is the newest 4.5-star waterfront resort in Port Macquarie. This coastal beauty has recently emerged from an extensive refurbishment to reveal 92 stunning guest rooms and suites providing the ultimate in Port Macquarie accommodation, with a funky waterfront bar and restaurant, amazing conference & event facilities and an onsite Wedding chapel. The stylish and contemporary Hamptons design of the resort is inspired by its breathtaking bay side location. Sails Port Macquarie offers guests the chance to retreat, relax and rejuvenate with all the coastal life essentials. Soak in the summer sun with a cocktail in hand by the pool with private cabanas and a heated spa. Bring the boat and make use of our very own private jetty and waterfront pavilion while you explore Port Marina and the Hastings River right on the doorstep. Set among landscaped gardens, explore the beauty that Sails Port Macquarie has to offer.
Too short
Reviewed By Siale HOur stay was for two nights. But way too short but one thing. I must say the checking in at 14:00 is way too late or any hotel for that matter. Especially if you’re paying for a premium room. If your to stay for two days, it should be a total of 24 hrs. It’s the only down side to staying. Otherwise our room was amazing. Checking in was great and easy. We will be looking at returning again. But hoping for an early check in to make it worthwhile.
8. Macquarie Barracks Motor Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 296 reviews
Finding an ideal motel in Port Macquarie does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Macquarie Barracks Motor Inn, a nice option for travelers like you. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail (1.4 mi) and Port Macquarie Historic Court House (1.5 mi), guests of Macquarie Barracks Motor Inn can easily experience some of Port Macquarie's most well known attractions. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a refrigerator, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the motel. Macquarie Barracks Motor Inn features 24 hour check-in, room service, and baggage storage, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts a pool and an on-site restaurant. If you are driving to Macquarie Barracks Motor Inn, free parking is available. When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Bandwagon Cafe, Milkbar, and Pipeworks Cafe, which are some cafes that are popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. During your visit, be sure to check out a popular garden like Mrs York's Garden, which is a short distance from the motel. Macquarie Barracks Motor Inn looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Port Macquarie.
2.5-3 star, not 4 star! If you get one of their unrepaired, unrenovated brick wall Executive Queen rooms
Reviewed By chamellephotoI was pretty disappointed with our stay here given their rather high prices and after reading all these wonderful reviews on Tripadvisor. I have stayed in Best Western hotels all over the world and were always been impressed. This hotel (motel) is rated 4 stars except I don't see what is 4 stars about it? That it has a pool and a restaurant? Neither of which we used. We could not use the pool as the water was not heated. In fact we never saw anybody ever using it during our entire 3 night stay there. . After looking at the photos again I think it really depends which room you get. Out of the 72 photos of theirs posted here only 2-3 show the old, unrenovated rooms with the brick walls (which we got). . Despite having stayed at many 3 star motels which had microwaves included, at this supposed 4 star motel I had to ask for one. They were nice enough to provide one so the service was good, but it did not come standard with our room (only the bigger, renovated, more expensive, non-brick wall rooms get them I guess). The photos on booking.com for their 'Executive Queen room' are completely misleading as we did not have a kitchen sink/benchtop, microwave, luggage rack/shelf, nor a desk. I will be notifying booking.com about this too. . Our room was very run down with mould in the shower, rust/chipping paint on the wall, and a towel rack which fell down on me while I was getting my towel off it as it was not securely properly. The plastic hook rack at the back of the door was broken and unusable, the carpet was worn at the edges, the sink tap heads had disgusting crap embedded in them, the hand rail at the bottom of the stairs outside our room had an end cap missing leaving a sharp metal edge protruding right around the height of our toddler... The shower area has absolutely nowhere to put our own shampoo bottles etc. There was only 1 roll of toilet paper provided for 2 adults staying 3 nights. . We had no outdoor space, table or chairs, and no drying racks to dry our swimwear and towels etc after going to the beach (which seems quite common for other motels/hotels located near the beach). . They do not clean every day (or at all until after we leave) and don't even take our the rubbish either. I had to ask specifically for them to come and collect our rubbish since we had dirty nappies in it. There are no bathrobes, slippers or in room safes supplied. No laundry facilities. No town maps provided. Again, I'm still baffled what warrants this 4 star rating? . Finally, the mattress moves/shakes so much.. every time my partner moved in the middle of the night it felt like there was an earthquake and he said the same of me (even though I'm far from being a big person). I would wake up every hour of the night. . The only overall good thing I can say is that the service was good and the place was clean, also that we were not given a roadside room which meant it was quieter.. but given the price (I guess we're partially paying for the upkeep of their pool which we don't even get to use) and 4 star rating I'm not impressed at all. I wished I had booked a different place.
9. Waters Edge Port Macquarie
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 592 reviews
Waters Edge Port Macquarie boasts 61 rooms on the picturesque Hastings River and is the only venue that is centrally located by foot between Settlement City and Port Central Shopping Centre's.Eat, Play and Stay at Port Macquarie – the majority of our rooms feature private balconies, water views, ensuite, Queen or King beds, one hour complimentary WiFi per day, Foxtel, free on-site parking, a la carte room service, guest laundry, newly remodelled swimming pool with children’s wading pool, playground and direct jetty and river access.You can either relax around the pool, enjoy the views of the Hastings River from Edge cafe or join us at On The Edge Waterfront Restaurant and bar enjoying some of the local cuisine of the Hastings Region. On The Edge, is the perfect setting for dining, with a fully cooked buffet breakfast and the bar open from 5pm to end your day in style or to provide the perfect start to a special evening. The refurbished conference and restaurant facilities can accommodate a board meeting for eight delegates, to a corporate cocktail function for 250, with packages to suit all budgets and requirements. All conference rooms feature air-conditioning, natural lighting, flexible room layouts and the latest technology including broadband access and wifi, combined with our packages guarantee a great working environment.If you are to stay, play, visit or relax we are here to make this your home away from home by providing a comfortable, intimate and welcoming setting on the Waters Edge of Port Macquarie
VERY DISAPPOINTING
Reviewed By Brad M5 years ago my wife & I found this gem & had such a fun time here, nothing was any trouble. The GM would sit with us and have a beer, he would be serving in the restaurant for breakfast helping the staff & making sure that everyone was happy We were looking forward to a nice getaway and seeing some of the staff BUT to our shock & dismay, it was under NEW MANAGEMENT !!!! Where do I start, showers had no hot water so we were told to shower around 1 o'clock when the tank had refilled, the mattress was lumpy, rooms were like walking back into the '60s, certainly not a Boutique Motel On Tuesday night we had dinner at the restaurant, I asked for some oysters but they had none BUT THE HASTINGS RIVER IS ABOUT 100 meters away ..give me a wet suit & I will get my own. Today was the last day when I tried to shower & it was ICY COLD so when my wife & I had breakfast a young waitress named Zara was very sympathetic & she comped our breakfast & was instrumental so the front desk would refund us so we could GET OUT of there We booked into a nice clean motel close by and even though we are paying a little extra I don't mind but WATERS EDGE you have lost me & 3 others who were booking into the same motel my wife & I have ...SHAME ON YOU as you should be closed down for what you are offering !!!!
10. Narimba Motel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Budget motel in Port Macquarie. Narimba Lodge Motel - we are a lovely motel located in Port Macquarie. We offer comfortable and affordable accommodation to all our guests.
Perfect getaway with pets
Reviewed By CountryFlossMy husband and I spent 5 nights here with our little old dog (who is like our child). Lisa and Wayne were so welcoming and lovely and our little man was very welcome. We stayed in the room with the little private deck and it was very clean and comfortable with modern furnishings in a relaxed atmosphere. The motel is only a few km away from nice restaurants, cafes and CBD, and there are also some clubs and eateries in walking distance. We highly recommend the Narimba motel (with or without pets) and we will definitely be back.
