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The Black Dolphin Motel

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Triple Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Triple Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Living area | 42-inch TV with digital channels
Suite, Patio, Lake View | Living area | 42-inch TV with digital channels
Studio Suite, Patio, Lake View | Terrace/patio
Studio Suite, Patio, Lake View | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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2 Arthur Kaine Dr, Merimbula, NSW, 2548
  • Place, Main Beach Recreation Reserve
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Merimbula Boardwalk
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Merimbula Marina
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Merimbula, NSW (MIM)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Triple Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, Non Smoking, Balcony | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio, Patio, Lake View | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, Patio, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio Suite, Patio, Lake View | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Suite, Patio, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, Patio, Lake View | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, Patio, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Black Dolphin Motel

This motel features 2 outdoor pools and free self-parking. Weekly housekeeping is available.
The Black Dolphin Motel offers 46 air-conditioned accommodations, with an iron/ironing board. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.
During your stay at The Black Dolphin Motel, you're just a quick walk from Main Beach Recreation Reserve. Enjoy features like free self-parking and 2 outdoor pools.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Main Beach Recreation Reserve and 8 minutes on foot from Merimbula Boardwalk
The Black Dolphin Motel offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. Self parking is free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per night

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests arriving after 5:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

The Black Dolphin Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great room easy checking in
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We have stayed many times at black dolphin and were looking forward to renovation. Very disappointed, no drawers anywhere in room ,table and chairs outside only (we had inside and outside before). Side tables too small and easy to knock over, no drawers. Two camping chairs made us laugh. Light fixture cord dangerously low and a safety hazard.cord
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Pam

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bonita

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast, facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Linh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our Studio lake view room had lots of space to move around. Bed is confomfortble, soft but supportive and fly screendoor that overlooked the Pickle Ball court and picnic bench. The continental breakfast for 2ppl included 2 fresh baked pasties, jam, fresh milk and Oj. All gourmet quality. Rooms & Bathroom are fully renovating and they did a good job. Areas of improvement. A pair of comfortable indoor air chairs and bedside light switches. You have to wash your dishes and cutlery in the bathroom sink. Note to house keeping to check behind the bathroom door when cleaning after the previous guest. There was a towel left behind and mini bar items were not replenished before we check in. Lucky they reception didnt charge us for it. Overall enjoy our stay. Would recommend and return. Note: Reception is located across the road at the Black Dolphin Holiday Park. Better signage or pre check in instructions text would be helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shianne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great location and as we could have the facilities the caravan park , is brilliant for kids. Camp kitchen, pool etc
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Souvidhya

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Allan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The checkin was by pick up in a locksafe. Not a problem. No code for wifi. On calling the office there was no reply. Then told to leave a message and a staff member would call. Did not happen. We found cockroaches in the bathroom and a lot of dust/dirt on the floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Barry

Spacious room nice location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Brynner

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid Egeland

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026