Reviews
The best motel in South West Rocks.
Esslar and Gary are superb hosts. They could not have been more helpful to us. The room was sparkling clean with all the amenities you require.
Do yourself a favour and stay at the best motel in South West Rocks. Five days was not enough. Thank you again.
Date of stay: 25 January 2025
Convenient and hassle-free
We stayed here because it was conveniently located for a stopover on our drive to the Northern Rivers, so this place worked well for us. The room was clean, spacious, and equipped with everything we needed. The after-hours check-in and check-out process was straightforward. Overall, good value for money.
The beds were a bit too soft for my taste, but that’s just a personal preference. I would also suggest that improved window soundproofing would be a nice touch, though it didn’t significantly affect our stay.
Date of stay: 29 December 2024
Perfectly located with excellent facilities and friendly staff for relaxing stay.
This is our second time staying at Rockpool Motor Inn for a week for a relaxing time enjoying South West Rocks. The Motel has excellent rooms with good facilities and are spotlessly clean. With only a 8 minute walk along the coastal walking cycling path to the spectacular beaches and the town centre and a 2 minute walk to the South West Rocks Country Club that has a good restaurant and activities, Rockpool Motor Inn is ideally located for a relaxing stay. There is undercover parking and laundry available for guests.
With friendly professional staff and management looking after your needs, this is the best place to stay in South West Rocks.
Date of stay: 17 December 2024
The best at the Rocks. Look no further. Boutique style Motor Inn. Under cover parking. Delicious restaurant meals.
Rockpool is our first stop.
Great hospitality. Comfortably appointed rooms. Great restaurant on site serving top quality delicious meals. Bar service and room service. This management has all bases covered. Can’t wait for our next stay !!
Date of stay: 15 December 2024
Location perfect and clean accommodation
We had our work Christmas party here. 2 night stay.
The accommodation was excellent and so the customer service from Esslar
The pool was lovely to relax in and play a little water polo.
The location is perfect.
Would highly recommend!!
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Date of stay: 9 December 2024
Great place
Excellent warm reception from the moment I arrived. They could not have done more to make me welcome. Restaurant downstairs busy. I had room service. No hassle. Food really good for the price. Spotlessly clean rooms. Not much more I can add really.
Date of stay: 23 October 2024
Stay here if in SW Rocks
Room was clean, warm and comfortable. Person who checked us was very friendly and helpful (sorry, didn’t get name). Didn’t intend to go to restaurant, but on a rainy night, was the easy option - very glad we did. Judy (waitperson) was terrific - warm, helpful, and very busy - she was on her own on the floor and didn’t miss a beat. Himself ordered a T-bone, and was most impressed, cooked as required, and well seasoned. Very reasonable prices, excellent value.
Petalpopsicle
Sydney, Australia
Review from 6 July 2024
What a gem
Room was spacious & included well appointed kitchenette & lovely comfortable lounge chairs. Very clean & comfortable throughout. The on-site restaurant served fantastic meals at extremely reasonable prices. Staff were all very friendly. A real gem.
megd854
Caloundra, Australia
Review from 23 May 2024
Great overnight stay
Highly recommend this place.Very clean , comfortable and well appointed rooms.The reception staff were so friendly and welcoming and also suggested sites we might like to visit in the area.We only stayed for one night and did not use the onsite restaurant so cannot give a comment.
alang54
Whitstable, United Kingdom
Review from 18 May 2024
Great place for a getaway
We enjoyed our stay at Rockpool, clean, comfortable and good value. Located walking distance to the bowling club with a lovely pool, although it's small. The restaurant was great, delicious meals at a reasonable price. The room service breakfast was also excellent. The staff were friendly and we couldn't fault our stay here. I would highly recommend this Motor Inn for your next stay at South West Rocks!
Valda057
Coffs Harbour, Australia
Review from 15 Mar 2024
Way better than expected
OK so this was a massive surprise how good this place was.
Super clean, comfy beds, more amenities than you would usually see in a motel - more like a hotel.
Pool was clean and great temperature, towels provided.
Best part was the staff. So friendly and accommodating. Oh and the restaurant and bar attached. How good! The food was awesome, the specials were too low priced in my opinion they deserve more and the rest of the prices were cheap too. Large meals that were delicious. $5 beers and wines...unheard of! So good. Almost no need to leave for the beach, just stay in this mini resort haha (we totally did this one day, we had our 7 month old with us and we happily chilled by the little pool with some drinks)
aimeemM8957UB
Sydney, Australia
Review from 18 Jan 2024
Best place to stay when in South West Rocks
This hotel has become our home away from home once a year. With new management I’m happy to say its remains a great venue to stay when in South West Rocks. Additionally the restaurant is now under new hands and the meals are fresh and not overly priced. Staff at this hotel are happy, helpful and nothing is too big a problem. We will be back for sure.
judiclark
Newcastle, Australia
Review from 16 Jan 2024
Great Motel in a fabulous location, Clean, bright and had everything we needed for our family t6rip away.
Great Motel in a convenient location, just a short stroll to the town and beaches. Friendly staff and managers, the rooms were clean and tidy and had everything we needed. We have been back 3 times to this Motel and would recommend it to anyone visiting South West Rocks.
louisevZ3423FW
Review from 15 Jan 2024
Great place to stay
Had a good experience at Rockpool. Easy booking and checkin. Rooms clean and well laid out. We only stayed two nights but you could unpack a weeks worth of clothes if you wanted. 10-15 mins walk to everything. Kids enjoyed the small pool. Appreciated the EV charger.
Pharmasal
Sydney, Australia
Review from 14 Jan 2024
Best stay in town
Fantastic value room right next to the country club and beach - walking distance for both. Serviced daily and hosts lovely people. On site restaurant is very good food at very reasonable prices. Steaks are best in town. Very clean and on site pool a bonus. Also has undercover parking.
Curious532654
Blue Mountains, Australia
Review from 4 Jan 2024
We stayed here for five nights over Christmas - we booked three rooms, and the rooms - were clean and fresh and had everything we needed. Small kitchenette and microwave if needed. The restaurant is available - and within walking distance to the beach, shops, Country Club, anywhere. The owners were so so helpful and friendly before - during, and upon leaving. I would highly recommend this motel to anyone and would stay again. I just loved the fact that our rooms were made up each day - rubbish was removed, and I did not have to take linen or make beds; fantastic wish I could have stayed longer. Thank you xxx
Date of stay: December 2022
Amazing welcome , friendly and happy and helpful . Directed to our room and showed where to park .room comfortable with all you need for an overnight stay. Fabulous large shower. Restaurant downstairs was the best ever, very busy but staff pleasant and helpful food was 5 star. Beach a 10 minute walk away absolutely beautiful wish we could have stayed longer . Highly recommend
Date of stay: November 2022
We had a lovely 3 night Stay just after Christmas. We were warmly greeted on our arrival, our room was beautifuly Clean and comfortable! The grounds and pool were immaculate! It was just amazing! We will definitely be back Thanks Di and Fred :)
Date of stay: November 2022
Wonderful stay we had everything we needed. Fred so welcoming on check in and made sure we had everything we needed. Our 8 year old enjoyed the heated pool. Located close to the beach coffee shops and restaurants. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again when in South West Rocks again.
Date of stay: December 2022
Hidden gem - Clean, Comfortable and a Quiet Location
We loved our room with plenty of space, comfortable bed, quiet air-conditioning, kitchenette and well-designed bathroom with dispensers for hand soap, shower gel, shampoo etc. An easy 10 min walk to beach and shops. The on-site bar and restaurant is excellent. Undercover secure parking. Friendly staff and we appreciated fresh milk on arrival.
Date of stay: April 2022