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Seaside Garden Retreat

3.5 star property
3.5-star golf motel near Terrigal Beach

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Front of property
Courtyard
1 Queen with Spa | Living area
Restaurant
Property entrance

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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871 The Entrance Road, Wamberal, NSW, 2260
  • Place, Forrester's Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Wamberal Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Terrigal Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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1 Queen

1 Queen

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 Queen 1 Single

1 Queen 1 Single

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Queens

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Wamberal

Close to the beach.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Wamberal motel, you'll find Terrigal Beach and Erina Fair. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Central Coast Stadium and Westfield Tuggerah.
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What's nearby

  • Forrester's Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Wyrrabalong National Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Pacific View Street Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Wamberal Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Terrigal Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Tuggerah Station - 18 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Wolf's Pizza & Pasta - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bellyfish - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Darrons Seafood - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Terrigal Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Surf Cafe - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Seaside Garden Retreat

3.5-star golf motel near Terrigal Beach
Seaside Garden Retreat offers its guests an outdoor tennis court and a seasonal outdoor pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Seaside Garden Retreat. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Wamberal motel is smoke free.

  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Seaside Garden Retreat offers 43 accommodations. Accommodations are furnished with desks and desk chairs. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee: AUD 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: AUD 35 per accommodation, per night
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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 10 per person
  • Pet fee: AUD 35 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Pacific Garden Hotel Wamberal
Apollo Wamberal
Pacific Garden Wamberal
Pacific Garden Hotel
Seaside Garden Retreat Motel
Seaside Garden Retreat Wamberal
Seaside Garden Retreat Motel Wamberal

Frequently asked questions

How close is Seaside Garden Retreat to the airport?

Seaside Garden Retreat is 68.8 mi (95-min drive) away from the Sydney Airport (SYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Seaside Garden Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Seaside Garden Retreat.

How close is Seaside Garden Retreat to the beach?

This motel is 1.1 mi (3-min drive) from Terrigal Beach and 9.4 mi (19-min drive) from Copacabana Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Seaside Garden Retreat offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Seaside Garden Retreat, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 10 per person.

Is there a casino at Seaside Garden Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Seaside Garden Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Seaside Garden Retreat?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Seaside Garden Retreat have a pool?

Seaside Garden Retreat features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Seaside Garden Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Seaside Garden Retreat to downtown Wamberal?

Seaside Garden Retreat is 0.7 mi away from Wamberal.

Seaside Garden Retreat Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 143 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great locations, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay central to everything on the central coast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We could take our dog and it was very comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great stay, very comfortable, warm and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Karamvir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location & good stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Maricon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice to stay,clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay Was very noisy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff are friendly but premises is very run down
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love that they have rooms for pets and the owner was so lovely upon check in
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The goldfish were amazing ! The staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check in was easy, room was quiet and clean but looking quite tired.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solomon was amazing to deal with Property is nice and in a good area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice quiet place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Liked: Staff & service
Such a comfortable room overlooking beautiful gardens. Felt so rejuvenated after the one night stop over.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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4/10 Poor

Marcella Scalercio

Liked: Staff & service
Needs a refurd
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dale

The property looks dated whilst clean and easy to navigate around
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it due to being clean, quiet and being able to have the fur babies with us
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sherree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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4/10 Poor

Sabina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unmaintained, run down, dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older property that is being progressively restored and improved. We have stayed multiple times, and it gets better every time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Awhina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very accommodating with our schedule being unsure of due to a tournament we were attending. Stayed with a group. Kids really enjoyed the facility. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sascha

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Definitely a good location and handy for people travelling with pets. However it’s an old hotel in dire need of maintenance and updating, not a place you’d stay for longer than two nights. We did enjoy the pool on a hot weekend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good value
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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4/10 Poor

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The site needs to be sold and redeveloped.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025