3.5 Star Hotel

Elsinor Motor Lodge

Cnr Kanahooka Drive And Prince Edward Drive, Dapto, Wollongong, Australia View Map

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Elsinor Motor Lodge

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Elsinor Motor Lodge is a 15-minute drive from central Wollongong and 1.1 mi from Dapto Train Station. It offers a restaurant, an indoor heated pool and barbecue facilities. Free on-site parking is provided. The air-conditioned guest rooms are equipped with a fridge and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The private bathroom includes shower and a hairdryer. The licensed restaurant on site serves dinner daily from 18:00 to 20:00. It features local delights like steak, fish & chips and chicken schnitzel. Wollongong Elsinor Motor Lodge is 0.9 mi from Dapto Town Center and The Grange Golf Club. It is a 20-minute drive from Jamberoo Recreation Park and Shellharbour. Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk is a 40-minute drive away.

253 Reviews

7.2Good
Cleanliness
7.5
Staff
8.5
Location
8.2

What Guests Say

  • “Close to where we needed to go”
  • “Nothing at all it was filthy the taps in the bathroom were not working, the lamps had no bulb in it , the sheets were dirty , there is…”
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Top Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Spa
  • Hot tub/Whirlpool
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Family Room with Spa Bath1/4

Family Room with Spa Bath

356 sqft • 1 Sofabed, 2 Single, 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
Standard Twin Room1/4

Standard Twin Room

270 sqft • 1 Single, 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
Standard Double Room1/4

Standard Double Room

270 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
Standard Single Room1/4

Standard Single Room

270 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
Queen Suite with Spa Bath1/4

Queen Suite with Spa Bath

270 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
Standard Triple Room1/4

Standard Triple Room

270 sqft • 1 Queen, 2 Bunk

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
  • Closet

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    What Guests Loved

    7.2
    Good

    Based on 253 reviews

    Location

    8.2

    Cleanliness

    7.5

    Staff

    8.5

    Overall Quality

    7

    Pros +

    • Close to where we needed to go
    • Nothing at all it was filthy the taps in the bathroom were not working, the lamps had no bulb in it , the sheets were dirty , there is rubbish everywhere on the property from renovation and it to mention all the Department of housing tenants staying there absolutely disgusting the hotel should’ve been shut down
    • Like that the new owners are trying to clean up.

    Cons -

    • Bathroom could do with a good clean. Thick congealed dust on the tiles on top of the tiles on the wall. Was a find the water shower and hard to get temperature right..certainly not worth $175 a night.
    • Nothing at all it was filthy the taps in the bathroom were not working, the lamps had no bulb in it , the sheets were dirty , there is rubbish everywhere on the property from renovation and it to mention all the Department of housing tenants staying there absolutely disgusting the hotel should’ve been shut down
    • Cockroaches at night time
    Business Traveler (34)Solo Traveler (77)Traveling as Couple (175)Family with Young Children (155)Family with Teens (1)Senior Traveler (4)Group Traveler (46)Total (390)
    3SandraPosted on: 2-19-2026

    Close to where we needed to go

    Bathroom could do with a good clean. Thick congealed dust on the tiles on top of the tiles on the wall. Was a find the water shower and hard to get temperature right..certainly not worth $175 a night.

    1DebbiePosted on: 2-16-2026

    Nothing at all it was filthy the taps in the bathroom were not working, the lamps had no bulb in it , the sheets were dirty , there is rubbish everywhere on the property from renovation and it to mention all the Department of housing tenants staying there absolutely disgusting the hotel should’ve been shut down

    Nothing at all it was filthy the taps in the bathroom were not working, the lamps had no bulb in it , the sheets were dirty , there is rubbish everywhere on the property from renovation and it to mention all the Department of housing tenants staying there absolutely disgusting the hotel should’ve been shut down

    5PhilipPosted on: 2-14-2026

    Like that the new owners are trying to clean up.

    Cockroaches at night time

    4AnnettePosted on: 1-16-2026

    Handy to family we were visiting

    Very average room, fantastic in bathroom didn't work, only 2 PowerPoint's worked, dirt on shower floor

    10SamanthaPosted on: 1-13-2026

    Pool and room

    Just tiny rooms with 6 people in this room.

    8SonyaPosted on: 1-12-2026

    The room was clean and tidy and well set out. The pool area was a good to coolOff. And the parking was good.

    A bit dated and although the rooms were clean and tidy, there were a lot of cobwebs and the vents were all full of dust. There was a bit of rubbish and mess in the carpark.

    4RebeccaPosted on: 1-9-2026

    Disappointing

    The room was dirty, hair in shower, cockroaches, broken wardrobe doors

    3CadePosted on: 1-6-2026

    Poor

    Bad wifi meant we couldn't use for watching anything e.g. netflix and it would drop in and out. Staff were responsive but unable to resolve issue properly. Contacting reception meant knocking on a locked door and waiting for a response. Facilities were rundown and grubby inside apartment e.g. stains on shower curtain, dirt and grime instead kitchen cupboards, food stains inside fridge. Fold out sofa bed was broken, very very basic amenities. People smoking in no smoking areas. Overall I would have to say a depressing place to stay unfortunately.

    5ChristinaPosted on: 1-4-2026

    Location is central yet quiet

    Having stayed here before as a local who tries to support local hospitality establishments, this visit was disappointing. The room had so many things wrong with it, it seemed very run down. At night there was cockroaches everywhere. The check in time advertised was incorrect and they did not have cable tv or wifi. The tv had marks where the pixels were damaged and there was only 1 of each glass/mug even though we had two people staying and the room served 3. Power points hanging off the wall and loose light fixtures. Will not stay here again. Website Photos are obviously not current

    8RobynPosted on: 1-3-2026

    Very comfortable beds and pollows!

    Sliding wardrobe door was bad, better off without it!

    1IanPosted on: 1-3-2026

    Nothing was the worst presented room have experienced in 20+years of travelling using booking.com.

    Used dishcloth still on sink. Soap stuck in shower foot groves on floor of bath where shower was. Did not use. Mould around bath/tiles and inside fridge. Carpet badly stained throughout unit. Main mirror cracked top to bottom.

    5TeenaPosted on: 1-3-2026

    Staff was friendly. Upgraded at no extra cost Bed was comfortable

    Website said restaurant and breakfast available. Carpet in room was damp . Screen door broken Lounge foot broken Window Screen broken

    5DeborahPosted on: 1-3-2026

    Needs work

    The bathroom broken tap bath tub not cleaned empty soap container from last guests.Kids room lots of rubbish under one bedDirt and mould side of fridge and place looks like hasn't been wiped clean.Dirty saucepans in cupboards so didn't even to attempt to use oven.

    4McpheePosted on: 12-29-2025

    Only just better than sleeping in the car.

    1. No lights in bathroom.2. Powerpoints did not work.3. Bed mattresses old and saggy.4. Overpriced for what you get.

    6WaynePosted on: 12-28-2025

    Location was good, room was cheap with comfortable bed, 1 night was worth the compromise.

    Room required repairs, wall air conditioner, wardrobe doors had collapsed wheels, room was old and warn.

    1JuliePosted on: 12-26-2025

    Not happy at all and...

    No hot water in shower, carpet absolutely filthy, mirror smashed, undesirable people staying there, way overpriced, air con did not work, hasn’t been renovated since the seventies

    3TrentPosted on: 12-24-2025

    Not much

    Broken window winders, AC remote was locked therefore couldn’t be used general cleanliness was poor beds & all decore must be 20years old & very uncomfortable & I had the so called spa suite.

    10JonesPosted on: 12-22-2025

    The room was clean, air conditioning cold , shower was warm

    10JonesPosted on: 12-18-2025

    Everything! The Elsinore is a clean, comfortable, quiet , retro cool motel. The shower is warm, the air conditioning and fridge are cold, the beds are comfy , the rooms are a good size, it's very very good! And, the town!! DAPTO is THE GREATEST TOWN ON EARTH!!! How good is it !!

    Zero! Everything about the Elsinore screams "class". It oozes old school charm. Not unlike myself.

    8HaffnerPosted on: 10-27-2025

    The Bed was super comfortable

    Aah the spa bath in my room was not operational but the owners are new, and I had the pool spa to enjoy. So

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Swimming Pool
    • Hot tub/Whirlpool
    • Indoor pool

    Fitness & Spa

    • Spa

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    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. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note that there is a 5% charge when you pay with an American Express or Diners Club credit card.

    Location

    Elsinor Motor Lodge

    Cnr Kanahooka Drive And Prince Edward Drive, Dapto, Wollongong

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