3.5 Star Hotel

Karuah Riverside Motel

428 Tarean Road, Karuah, Australia View Map

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Karuah Riverside Motel

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Offering free WiFi and free parking, Karuah Riverside Motel is located in the town center. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests enjoy access to a garden area and BBQ facilities. Karuah Karuah Riverside Motel offers air-conditioned rooms with a refrigerator and a sofa. Each room includes a spacious private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. The property is a 20-minute drive from Hawks Nest. Nelson Bay is a 20-minute boat ride away.

243 Reviews

8.4Very Good
Cleanliness
9.1
Staff
8.6
Location
8.9

What Guests Say

  • “Great communication, easy to locate, close to food options, comfortable bed”
  • “Overnight stay on our way home, terrific accommodation, comfortable bed, very clean room, easy parking, short stroll to the shops and…”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Room Options

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Deluxe Queen Room1/4

Deluxe Queen Room

173 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Accessible bath/shower
  • Accessible toilet
  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
Deluxe Twin Room1/2

Deluxe Twin Room

173 sqft • 1 Single, 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Closet
  • Clothes rack
Executive Suite1/4

Executive Suite

539 sqft • 1 Queen or 1 Double

  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Bath or Shower
Twin Room1/4

Twin Room

173 sqft • 1 Single, 1 Queen

  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Bath or Shower
Queen Room1/4

Queen Room

173 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Accessible bath/shower
  • Accessible toilet
  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning

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    What Guests Loved

    8.4
    Very Good

    Based on 243 reviews

    Location

    8.9

    Cleanliness

    9.1

    Staff

    8.6

    Overall Quality

    8.2

    Pros +

    • Great communication, easy to locate, close to food options, comfortable bed
    • Overnight stay on our way home, terrific accommodation, comfortable bed, very clean room, easy parking, short stroll to the shops and eateries - will stay here again
    • Vacancy

    Cons -

    • all good
    • Very run down. No room service. Garbage not collected. Towels not changed. Needed a paint job. Very old.
    • There is no sink for washing up breakfast dishes. We won't wash cups and plates in the hand basin where you clean your teeth. Five of the six motels we stayed at had no such sink. Most provided tea towels and dishwashing liquid.
    Business Traveler (19)Solo Traveler (49)Traveling as Couple (173)Family with Young Children (73)Family with Teens (1)Senior Traveler (3)Group Traveler (27)Total (330)
    9NataliePosted on: 1-13-2026

    Great communication, easy to locate, close to food options, comfortable bed

    10TonyPosted on: 12-16-2025

    Overnight stay on our way home, terrific accommodation, comfortable bed, very clean room, easy parking, short stroll to the shops and eateries - will stay here again

    all good

    4JudithPosted on: 10-20-2025

    Vacancy

    Very run down. No room service. Garbage not collected. Towels not changed. Needed a paint job. Very old.

    8LaurrencePosted on: 10-14-2025

    Average overnight stay.

    There is no sink for washing up breakfast dishes. We won't wash cups and plates in the hand basin where you clean your teeth. Five of the six motels we stayed at had no such sink. Most provided tea towels and dishwashing liquid.

    9BarryPosted on: 8-19-2025

    Wonderful clean comfortable spacious room. The RSL Club (only two doors down) has a fantastic restaurant. The outstanding quality of the room belies the unimpressive outside appearance.

    Would prefer a separate shampoo and shower soap dispenser.

    9ChristopherPosted on: 4-28-2025

    This place is a little gem for those using the pacific highway, as it’s only a short drive away. The motel is quiet, small but cosy and spotlessly clean and has everything you could need. The owners/staff were outstanding too. Communication was excellent. I would definitely stay again

    The property doesn't look too flash from the road, but don't be fooled it’s lovely

    5Laurel's b.Posted on: 4-18-2025

    Clean and comfortable

    Manager pleasant but had little to offer about the community

    9SharronPosted on: 4-17-2025

    Convenient, impeccably maintained, clean, bright decor.

    All good

    7CaseyPosted on: 4-15-2025

    Low cost, clean and functional.

    Dated fitout but unimportant for a short stop over.

    9MeredithPosted on: 4-11-2025

    Comfortable, clean , helpful staff5mim walk to club for dinner

    8PeterPosted on: 3-30-2025

    Location, comfy bed, dated but very clean

    Had to be Poirot to find the bed reading lights hidden behind the massive bed head. Needs a small sign/sticker to point to them ?

    9JudyPosted on: 3-11-2025

    Location just off the highway. Easy to access, clean and comfortable. Motel is fine. Karuah is a lovely town to stop off on the way through.

    6DavidPosted on: 3-8-2025

    Middle of town

    Have to park up against a fence difficult for disabled

    2ColinPosted on: 3-2-2025

    The location. Nothing else.

    The bed lights didn't work and the outside lights didn't either. The language from the next door house. Overpriced.

    3GayePosted on: 2-27-2025

    Convenient for the reason that we wanted to sray close to Newcastle

    Shower fiftings were lose/broken

    8WarrenPosted on: 2-3-2025

    It was quiet and comfortable

    No shower screen there was water everywhere and I nearly slipped so it was very slippery

    8TraceyPosted on: 1-27-2025

    Location was close to the club, cafe and swimming pool. Urunga not far away. Was a good stop over before next leg of trip.

    A washing line attached to house would have been handy or a good sized clothes horse to hang washing on verandah and out of rain.

    9BobPosted on: 1-4-2025

    Beautiful quiet place.. very peaceful & not far from where we like to normally stay - at Tea Gardens & Hawks Nest

    8TraceyPosted on: 1-3-2025

    It was quiet, easy to get to and Damien was AMAZING!!!

    When people slammed their doors it made our door open and the slammed doors echoed through the building.

    10RebeccaPosted on: 12-30-2024

    Great rooms very clean

    Was relaxed in a great spot

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Airport Shuttle
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests available

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Location

    Karuah Riverside Motel

    428 Tarean Road, Karuah

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