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.
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.
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
Limited on-site self parking
Things to do
Fishing
Family friendly
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
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Squid Ink Motel Belmont
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Squid Ink Motel Belmont
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Squid Ink Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 483 reviews
10 - Excellent
191
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 483 reviews
8 - Good
206
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 483 reviews
6 - Okay
56
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 483 reviews
4 - Poor
19
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 483 reviews
2 - Terrible
11
8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Good
South Gippsland Bread
2 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great view. Friendly checkin upgraded thank you. Have stayed previously and will stay again
Excellent staff and great value for money!
Basic room but Basic has been done fantastically. Fantastic staff in the Restaurant attached (Mia the standout in the restaurant, Great Bloody Marys).
Good for short stay with decent facilities, parking in front and located in a beautiful place.No smart Tv ,if you are after one but they have the normal TV with some streaming channels,Check in was easy and overall good for short stay.
Sreejith
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
David
14 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, Staff friendly.
Tinta Restaurant had good food in elegant style with perfect lake views, seafood and excellent coffee.
Location was perfect at water's edge, where many black swans congregated in the lake.
Overall feeling was of peaceful serenity.
David
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Graham
30 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Basic motel, but very clean, comfortable bed, friendly staff and with the view from the room, no need for any extras.
The check in was amazing and hotel staff are lovely.
Room was very clean, we stayed for a week. Would have liked the room to be cleaned once during our stay which didn't happen, room was small and the carpet become dirty.
The view was amazing from outside our room. The stairs to get to our room were problematic as they were aged, and felt unsafe.
Loved the location, very close to local shops where you coukd drive or walk, and the local park.
Most days we had swans and ducks visting which was amazing. We will be back again as we both loved our time at Squid Ink