2.5 Star Hotel

Iluka Motel

47 Charles St, Iluka, Australia View Map

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Iluka Motel

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Just 656 feet from the Clarence River, this motel offers air-conditioned accommodations with flat-screen satellite TV and a private courtyard or balcony. Guests have access to barbecue facilities and free Wi-Fi internet. The World Heritage Listed Bundjalung National Park, renowned for its bird watching, is just 10 minutes' walk from Iluka Motel. Iluka Golf Course is 20 minutes’ walk away. Iluka Motel is 5 minutes' drive from Iluka Beach and 10 minutes' drive from Bluff Ocean Lookout. All rooms at the Iluka Motel come with private bathrooms and a kitchenette with a microwave. Each room is equipped with a dining area, a CD player and a DVD player. Facilities at Iluka Motel include a guest laundry and a terrace where guests can relax. Local activities include snorkeling, fishing and hiking.

397 Reviews

8.8Very Good
Cleanliness
9.5
Staff
9.5
Location
9.5

What Guests Say

  • “Owners very friendly & room clean & inviting very roomy”
  • “A beautifully renovated, spacious, and clean room with an excellent ensuite and private courtyard. Lots of options to have your own…”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Beachfront
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Two-Bedroom Apartment

1077 sqft • 1 Double or 2 Single

  • Accessible bath/shower
  • Accessible toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
Family Room1/4

Family Room

539 sqft • 1 Queen, 2 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
Standard Apartment1/4

Standard Apartment

646 sqft • 1 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Studio Room1/4

Studio Room

323 sqft • 1 Queen, 2 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower

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    What Guests Loved

    8.8
    Very Good

    Based on 397 reviews

    Location

    9.5

    Cleanliness

    9.5

    Staff

    9.5

    Overall Quality

    9

    Pros +

    • Owners very friendly & room clean & inviting very roomy
    • A beautifully renovated, spacious, and clean room with an excellent ensuite and private courtyard. Lots of options to have your own space when you need it. The hosts were very helpful and suggested places to visit. The motel is in walking distance to the supermarket, takeaway, IGA and ferry to Yamba, and a short drive to beautiful beaches and forests.
    • I wish we could have stayed longer. The hosts are great and exceptional with communication. Very clean and well taken care of property.

    Cons -

    • Outdated, refurbishment needed. Sockets were in the wrong places so extension leads were used.
    • When we arrived, there was no one at the office — just an intercom. A man answered, asked for my name, and said, "Your key’s already in the room, the door’s open." No ID, no credit card, no security at all. Anyone could have walked in and picked up the key — not exactly reassuring.Inside, the first thing we noticed was a sign warning that if we didn’t wash our own dishes after cooking, we’d be charged a $25 cleaning fee.For $175 a night, you expect better treatment than being threatened with extra charges for basic service. Honestly, the room felt more like it should have been priced around $145.Dining out didn’t help the experience either — three plain burgers (no sides, no drinks) next door cost almost $60.Iluka is a lovely little town, but at these prices, it’s easy to see why tourists might think twice before coming back.
    • Everything about the accommodation and the village was wonderful.
    Business Traveler (12)Solo Traveler (22)Traveling as Couple (113)Family with Young Children (121)Family with Teens (1)Senior Traveler (5)Group Traveler (26)Total (532)
    10DebbiePosted on: 5-29-2023

    Owners very friendly & room clean & inviting very roomy

    10CathrynPosted on: 1-9-2026

    A beautifully renovated, spacious, and clean room with an excellent ensuite and private courtyard. Lots of options to have your own space when you need it. The hosts were very helpful and suggested places to visit. The motel is in walking distance to the supermarket, takeaway, IGA and ferry to Yamba, and a short drive to beautiful beaches and forests.

    10DavidPosted on: 10-18-2025

    I wish we could have stayed longer. The hosts are great and exceptional with communication. Very clean and well taken care of property.

    7RickyPosted on: 7-21-2025

    Great for a one night stopover. Staff at reception very nice. Bottle of wine in the room - nice touch. Good laundry facilities. Local hotel/club was very good.

    Outdated, refurbishment needed. Sockets were in the wrong places so extension leads were used.

    9NataliePosted on: 4-27-2025

    Very clean, Comfortable beds, 2 rooms, fan & aircon. Easy check in & out.

    5DanielPosted on: 4-27-2025

    The location is really nice. We were able to park right on-site, and they have a fantastic BBQ area. The room came with a huge balcony that offered a pretty decent view. Even when we were on the lower floor, we didn't hear our neighbors upstairs or next door, which was great!.

    When we arrived, there was no one at the office — just an intercom. A man answered, asked for my name, and said, "Your key’s already in the room, the door’s open." No ID, no credit card, no security at all. Anyone could have walked in and picked up the key — not exactly reassuring.Inside, the first thing we noticed was a sign warning that if we didn’t wash our own dishes after cooking, we’d be charged a $25 cleaning fee.For $175 a night, you expect better treatment than being threatened with extra charges for basic service. Honestly, the room felt more like it should have been priced around $145.Dining out didn’t help the experience either — three plain burgers (no sides, no drinks) next door cost almost $60.Iluka is a lovely little town, but at these prices, it’s easy to see why tourists might think twice before coming back.

    10MiroslawaPosted on: 4-18-2025

    We made a last minute booking on our drive down from Brisbane and we were extremely happy with our stay. The room was spacious, clean and newly renovated. Beds were comfy. Location was great and staff were fantastic. Such a warm, friendly welcome and plenty of tips given that made our short stay more enjoyable and memorable. Thank you thank you thank you.

    10DianePosted on: 4-14-2025

    It was a lovely clean motel. It's a cute little town with great places to eat or have a drink. We will stop there again.

    10RhondaPosted on: 3-19-2025

    Renovated rooms, small peaceful village, easy to walk around. Owners/manager very friendly welcoming us to their village.

    Everything about the accommodation and the village was wonderful.

    9GregoryPosted on: 3-16-2025

    Large comfortable room in good condition

    It was in pretty good condition considering its age, bathroom could do with a little work, however the rooms will be undergoing renovations in the near future.

    9SharonPosted on: 3-2-2025

    Made to feel welcome when we arrived. Easy check-in. The family room was newly refurbished on the top floor. Very clean. Mini kitchen, we didn't use it but had everything you needed. Bathroom nice and shower good. Bed was very comfortable. Air conditioning was a little old and a little noisy but worked ok. Fans in both rooms. So kept it cool. They have a fully equipped camp kitchen with BBQ,fridge, air fryer, kettle, and toaster.

    9MerielPosted on: 2-24-2025

    Beds were comfortable. Had a full size fridge and freezer. Had private balcony at back. Great location to shops and river. Owners friendly and gave advice on where to eat. Had a separate bedroom.

    Bathroom could do with upgrade but was ok. Couldn't see television from bed but had a two seater lounge to sit on.

    8GermainePosted on: 2-18-2025

    Lovely location, walk to rainforest, places to eat and the water. Friendly staff. Good value.

    8GeoffreyPosted on: 2-13-2025

    The room was well equipped and very comfortable. The motel is close to the local club and take away restaurant.

    There was a bit of confusion at check in but it was easily resolved.

    8RickPosted on: 2-12-2025

    A really comfortable bed in a large clean room with good A/C. We had a very pleasant stay and would stay here again. It is very handy to the main street although we happened to pick a Monday night when the pub was closed and the club weren't serving meals so we made do with provisions from IGA and had a knock up meal in our room which was fine. The Motel seems to be in the middle of renovations but we were not bothered by any work going on. You can see a lot of effort going in to make this motel really presentable.

    8CatharinaPosted on: 1-30-2025

    Good Location. Efficient and professional managers. Loved the garden area.l

    Perhaps, install a dishwasher, and air-con in bedroom.

    8JodiePosted on: 1-30-2025

    Good size for money, clean, little kitchen was handy, easy access from car parked at door

    Would have been great if it had a pool

    9YolandaPosted on: 1-30-2025

    Great spot wuth excellent camp kitchen facilities. Our huge room with lounge, kitchen, dining, bedroom and outdoor area was very comfortable. Would recommend staying here.

    9KenPosted on: 1-29-2025

    Good value for money, good facilities, great location, nice and clean

    Property and rooms are aging, bathroom could do with a refresh. Leaky taps

    8DeborahPosted on: 1-27-2025

    Clean comfortable motel in great location. Close to pub, bowling club and cafes. Short walk to the water.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Beachfront

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Accessible parking

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities

    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.

    Important info

    A surcharge of 1% for credit card payments via Mastercard/Visa/Debit Cards.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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    Iluka Motel

    47 Charles St, Iluka

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