Sapphire Palms Motel

3.0 star property
3-star spa motel near The Entrance Ocean Baths

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Spa
Garden view
Premium Room - Ground Floor - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Exterior
Property entrance

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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178-182 The Entrance Rd, The Entrance, NSW, 2261
  • Place, The Entrance Ocean Baths
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Pelican Plaza
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Toowoon Bay Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room - Ground Floor - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Queen Room Ground Floor - 1 Queen and 1 Single Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Queen Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room Ground Floor - 1 Queen and 2 Single Bed

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Family Room Ground Floor - 2 Queen and 1 Single Bed

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Interconnecting Room Ground Floor - 2 Queen and 2 Single Bed

  • 48 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Large Family Room Upstairs Room - 2 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Queen with Balcony Upstairs Room - 1 Queen and 1 Single Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

King Room with Balcony (Upstairs Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

Premium Triple Room

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

The Entrance

Close to the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this The Entrance motel, you'll find The Entrance Ocean Baths and Blue Bay Beach. Toowoon Bay Beach and Swadling Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • The Entrance Ocean Baths - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Pelican Plaza - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Entrance Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Blue Bay Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Toowoon Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Tuggerah Station - 13 min drive
  • Wyong Station - 16 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Greens - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Lakes Hotel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bateau Bay Hotel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Coco Rice & Noodle Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Long Jetty Takeaway - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Sapphire Palms Motel

3-star spa motel near The Entrance Ocean Baths
Sapphire Palms Motel offers its guests a full-service spa, a waterslide, and an outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. A children's pool, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at Sapphire Palms Motel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star The Entrance motel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Sapphire Palms Motel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and shared/communal kitchens. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the motel's full-service spa. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Waterslide

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 25 for adults and AUD 25 for children

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Waterslide

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Portable shower seat
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [corner of Boomerang and The Entrance Road]

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

This property does not provide towels for use at the pool, spa and beach.

Guests driving to the property should use the following address for GPS: 1 Boomerang Road, the Entrance, 2261.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of AUD 50 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately AUD 25 for adults and AUD 25 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Guests who require a wheelchair-accessible room should book the Deluxe Queen Room Ground Floor room type and contact the property after booking to confirm.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Sapphire Palms Motel.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sapphire Palms Motel to the airport?

Sapphire Palms Motel is 63.8 mi (76-min drive) away from the Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sapphire Palms Motel?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sapphire Palms Motel on Jun 18, 2026 start from CA $110, 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.

Does Sapphire Palms Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sapphire Palms Motel.

How close is Sapphire Palms Motel to the beach?

This motel is 0.8 mi (3-min drive) from Blue Bay Beach and 0.9 mi (3-min drive) from Toowoon Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sapphire Palms Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Sapphire Palms Motel, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 25 for adults and AUD 25 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Sapphire Palms Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Sapphire Palms Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Sapphire Palms Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Sapphire Palms Motel have a pool?

Sapphire Palms Motel features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Sapphire Palms Motel have a spa?

Yes, this motel has a spa.

How close is Sapphire Palms Motel to downtown The Entrance?

Sapphire Palms Motel is 0.4 mi away from The Entrance.

Sapphire Palms Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 289 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 289 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 289 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 289 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 289 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, comfortable bed & convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were friendly and everything was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and always happy to help.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Monica

Room are very clean and tidy and comfortable.would talk me family and friends about this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Catriona

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Amenities
Great location , very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Tracey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely disgusting walked in walked out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice staff, lovely staff on reception to book in.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was super comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very pleasant and my daughter loved the pool area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for our visit
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check in was fast. Room was very clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff work hard to ensure you are looked after, nice property for what you pay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great thank you 😊
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Impeccable bathroom. Comfy bed and sofa. Nice managers/owners and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cheap and great pool and spa and close to club walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & tidy room, very close to beaches & town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
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8/10 Good

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed there several times, and the best thing is value for money and location, except for a bit of traffic noise which varies, but it is on the junction of a main road, which is a plus and a minus, I guess. Also, only a 10–12-minute walk to The Entrance shops.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Clean budget motel

Budget motel with clean rooms. Had everything we needed for our stay. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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6/10 Okay

Rhiannon

Liked: Staff & service
Rooms are enough to sleep in but quite small for a family of 4.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Property is older but very well maintained and clean. And the slide in the pool was a big plus for the kids.
Verified

8/10 Good

Darcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and courteous reception.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Leire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money, Leo was very friendly and helpful. Close to all amenities. Club just down the road. Quiet area, this is our second time there will definitely be back ❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and peaceful. Staff were very polite and nice to talk too
Stayed 1 night in May 2023