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Squid Ink Motel

2.5 star property

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Relax on the patio with a serene view of the lake, surrounded by lush greenery and a shaded pergola.
Stroll along the serene lakefront pier, surrounded by peaceful waters reflecting the sky's hues.
Relax in this spacious living room with a high ceiling and ceiling fan. Enjoy the view of lush greenery from the sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and stunning sea views.
Welcome to Squid's Ink, a two-story hotel with balconies and a convenient entrance marked by a sign.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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690 Pacific Highway, Belmont, NSW, 2280
  • Lake Macquarie
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Belmont Golf Course
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Blacksmiths Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Living area | TV

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Triple Room, Multiple Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Quadruple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Squid Ink Motel

Motel with free parking, steps from Lake Macquarie
Along with laundry facilities, this motel has wedding services and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include barbecues and a picnic area. Housekeeping is available on request.
Squid Ink Motel offers 28 accommodations with free toiletries and blackout curtains. Televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Cots/infant beds (surcharge) are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Squid Ink Motel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Macquarie. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Services include luggage storage and wedding services
  • Steps from Lake Macquarie and a 3-minute drive from Belmont Golf Course
Squid Ink Motel offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Squid Ink Motel also features a picnic area and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Newcastle motel.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Things to do

  • Fishing

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 50.00

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: AUD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

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Squid Ink Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 447 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 447 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 447 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 447 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 447 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Toni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property did not have hot water for 24 hours (not the owners fault) but by 7.35pm that night with plumbers still drilling and making noise I requested that they stop. The next day I could not get any response from reception when I rang 4 times to check if the hot water was back on. I then sent an email which is still not responded to - we checked out a day later. There were no basics in the room like hand soap and shower gel and no one made the room up or re-supplied tea/coffee on the 2nd night’s stay. The location is great and the restaurant good however everything else was not great and I would not stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Dumpster at the end of the unit smelled bad. The front desk staff brought me decaff coffee upon request; that was appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

nimal

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Roxanne

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was not very clean, curtains would not close properly and had a flickering light outside. Neighbours noisy and people downstairs talking around 5.30am. Bathroom had the soap dispenser loose and toilet seat was not on secure. Would not stay here again but the view overlooking the lake was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

nimal

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe,quite and clean .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jackie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the lake
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Water views and sunset over the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sunset over the lake

Wonderfull view from lakefront units
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Get away

Great view over lake if you have Lakeview room. Motel is old but can see they are in process of upgrading, great restaurant attached.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

damien

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean. Small room but catered to our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

nimal

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & Quiet ,Business travel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view of lake.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Fay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Although we didn't have a view we were more than happy with our room. It looked like it had recently been renovated. Aircon and ceiling fan were both great. We had our dinners down by the lake watching the birds and sunset We would definitely stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Tom

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lake behind was beautiful. Great captains club meals just down the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Travelled with partner
Fantastic Location Rooms are rudimentary, small and a bit rundown. The bed was OK as were the pillows. Did have a bit of a damp smell. The bathroom was very basic The restaurant next door Tinta was excellent and well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ngayirra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was able to change my booking without a cancellation fee at short notice which was really appreciated. The tv had no reception and no access to plug in the game we had to be able to stream. Otherwise a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location is amazing, beautiful views
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nachiketa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have stayed here many times and is always a lovely stop over
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shonik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little room with a back yard view of the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning view on the lake side, and lovely private picnic area. Nice laid back vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024