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8.6

670 reviews

Pelican Motor Inn

Pelican Motor Inn

18 Merimbula Drive, Merimbula, 2548, Australia

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+1-833-728-2041

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Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Lake view

Pelican Motor Inn

Welcome to Pelican Motor Inn, the perfect getaway located just a hop, skip, and a jump away from the center of beautiful Merimbula, Australia! With rooms starting at an affordable $118, this charming 4-star motel is nestled at 18 Merimbula Drive, putting you right in the heart of coastal adventures. Whether you’re looking to explore local attractions or simply kick back, you’ll be thrilled to discover this delightful retreat offers a touch of luxury without breaking the bank!

Dive into relaxation with our stunning outdoor swimming pool, the ideal spot for making a splash or lounging poolside with a good book. For those who prefer the beach vibe, we provide free beach umbrellas and chairs, ensuring your sun-soaked escapades are both comfortable and enjoyable. Plus, our kitchenettes and picnic area mean you can whip up a perfect seaside feast. And if you’re in the mood for a little action, there are golf courses nearby that will keep those competitive spirits up and your swing sharp.

But don’t just take our word for it! With a whopping 670 reviews from satisfied guests, Pelican Motor Inn is celebrated for its top-notch amenities like free WiFi, air conditioning for those balmy Aussie days, and a lovely sun deck with breathtaking lake views. So, pack your bags, grab your beach towels, and prepare for a memorable stay where comfort meets fun on the stunning New South Wales coast!

At Pelican Motor Inn, the fun continues beyond your comfortable room! Make a splash in our outdoor saltwater swimming pool—an adults-only oasis where you can escape from the world and let loose. Whether you're perfecting your cannonball or enjoying a chilled drink under the sun, it's the perfect way to soak up those laid-back coastal vibes. With its seasonal availability, you can take a dip whenever the mood strikes!

As you explore Merimbula, be sure to take advantage of our complimentary beach chairs and umbrellas, ensuring your beach days are as relaxing as possible. Picture this: you've got your toes in the sand, listening to the gentle waves while sipping on a cool beverage. Pure bliss! Don't forget our picnic area, perfect for packing up your tasty treats to enjoy by the shore or after an action-packed day of golf at one of the nearby superb courses. Whether you’re an expert or a novice, it’s all about having fun and making memories!

And speaking of memories, you won’t be short of them at Pelican Motor Inn! With an impressive 670 positive reviews from travelers just like you, our guests rave about their delightful experiences, friendly atmosphere, and great service. So gear up for a spectacular getaway that combines comfort, adventure, and a splash of joy. Let the adventure begin, and we can’t wait to welcome you to your home away from home!

Closest airports

Merimbula Airport

1.5mi

Most popular amenities

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Lake view

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Kitchenette

Picnic area

Garden

Balcony

Free toiletries

Rooms

Deluxe Twin Room in Pelican Motor Inn

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Deluxe, Queen/Twin

1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

270 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Experience the ultimate comfort in our Deluxe Twin Room. With a spacious 269 sqft of living space, this room can accommodate up to 3 adults and 2 children. Enjoy the modern amenities like a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, microwave, and refrigerator, ensuring a memorable stay.

Deluxe Queen Room in Pelican Motor Inn

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Deluxe, Queen

1 Queen Size Bed

270 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Indulge in comfort and relaxation in our spacious Deluxe Queen Room, with its cozy sitting area and modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, microwave, and refrigerator. Perfect for a couple's getaway or a small family retreat. Sleep peacefully in the queen-size bed and enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom.

Queen Room with Balcony in Pelican Motor Inn

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Queen Room, Balcony

1 Queen Size Bed

270 sqft

Lake view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Microwave

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Relax in our spacious Queen Room with Balcony, offering stunning lake views and a private bathroom. Enjoy the convenience of a microwave and refrigerator, and unwind in front of the flat-screen TV after a long day of exploring. Accommodates 2 adults and 1 child.

Family Room in Pelican Motor Inn

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Family

2 Twin Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

430 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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Welcome to our spacious Family Room, ideal for your family getaway! With 431 sqft of space, this room comfortably accommodates 4 adults and 3 children. Enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom, fully equipped kitchenette, and a cozy sitting area, along with modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV and air conditioning.

Family Suite in Pelican Motor Inn

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Family Suite

1 Twin Bed

2 Queen Size Beds

540 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Welcome to our spacious Family Suite! With 538 sqft of room, this suite can comfortably accommodate 5 adults and 4 children. Enjoy the convenience of private bathroom, microwave, flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and other amenities during your stay.

Twin Room with Balcony in Pelican Motor Inn

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Single Room, Balcony

1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

270 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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Experience the perfect combination of comfort and convenience in our Twin Room with Balcony. This spacious 269 sqft room can accommodate 3 adults and 2 children, and features a private bathroom, balcony, microwave, flat-screen TV, refrigerator, air conditioning, and more. Perfect for enjoying a relaxing getaway with your loved ones.

Twin Room - Disability Access in Pelican Motor Inn

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Double, Double/Twin, Accessible

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

270 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Welcome to our Twin Room - Disability Access, a spacious and comfortable room with a private bathroom, microwave, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning. Perfect for 2 adults and 1 child, this accessible room features a Twin bed and a Double bed, ensuring a cozy and relaxing stay for all.

Deluxe Twin Room in Pelican Motor Inn

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Deluxe, Twin

1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

270 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Room - 2 Twin, Accessible

2 Twin Beds

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Wheelchair accessible

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Twin Room, Balcony

Balcony

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Premium, Twin, Balcony

1 Twin Bed

Balcony

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Double Room

1 Queen Size Bed

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Guest reviews

8.6

670 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

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Featured reviews:

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Vijayash

10

November 2022

Great location, very comfortable rooms and good value for money. The pool with accompanying cabana is an absolute delight. The quality of the accomodation was matched only by the friendliness of the staff, especially the lovely man at the front desk. Bonus points for being able to buy a Dare iced coffee at reception!

Everything was great, no complaints.

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Peter

10

November 2022

Spotless little motel with super friendly owners, I highly reccommend The Pelican. We arrived with a baby which means lots of gear and extra questions but nothing was too hard for Tom on the front desk. Walked to dinner that night and the water for breakfast the next day. There's lots of good motel options in Merimbula it seems, but we were so happy we fluked The Pelican - we'll be back.

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Connolly

10

March 2023

Welcoming on arrival beautifully situated to the towns amenities. Enjoyed the refreshing pool and the daily room service. All the staff were lovely friendly and very obliging. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and I would recommend to fellow travellers. Even the guests were friendly which was a bonus. I will look forward to staying again in the future when I'm revisiting the area. It was a very satisfying and positive experience one that I will always remember with great cheer so I thankyou all for making my trip so pleasurable. I am truly grateful that I chose to stay with you.

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Kirsten

9.1

January 2023

When we arrived, Tom(?) was extremely friendly with his greeting and welcomed us warmly. The room was spacious for a family of four, including two 'adult-size' teenagers. The TV - WOW!!! After staying at so many motels with postage stamp sets, this was incredible. Made watching the evening cricket a joy. The room was beautifully cleaned and well-appointed. In a first for us, we were informed not to wash the crockery and cutlery, as it was replaced daily with fresh items from the dishwashers - Excellent. Laundry was available on site, and very reasonable in its fees. Motel location was superb - a brief walk to anything in Merimbula. Overall, very comfortable and met our needs. Thank you.

We thought the rates were a little pricey, but that's to be expected given the season and coming out of numerous lockdowns over the past couple of years. Parking - NOT the Motel Management's fault - idiots that can't read. Parking is assigned by room with nose to kerb as displayed on signs, but still there were morons that backed in (to the wrong spot), gassing us in our rooms. More signs please, and advise it strongly at check-in. First world, but annoying.

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Melanie

10

October 2022

The new pool house was such a treat. What a great way to surprise and delight. Loved it!

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Davida

9.1

December 2022

Close to center, shops, supermarkets. Availability of BBQ facilities and loan kit to use it. Swimming pool area with very comfortable sun & shadow areas including sofas. Rooms with fridge and some dishes and cutlery.

No good place to wash the dishes (that were not enough for two meals). Ideally they would be put in the dish washer and replaced everyday but with the Christmas day this was not always possible. The beds/maitresses were also a bit on the hard side for my back meaning nights were not always pleasant.

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Jenny

9.1

May 2023

Unlike many Merimbula Motels, this one has had a recent update. Although things like the bathroom floor tiles are still from the 90s, everything else is new and modern. They have lake views and are very central to restaurants, bars, and the supermarket. They have shade blinds for privacy and black out blinds for a sleep in. The room, towels, and sheets are clean and smell nice. It's also nice to be greeted by such a friendly owner.

The bed was starting to get a little lopsided but still comfy.

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Eve

10

December 2022

The location is excellent, so close to everything within walking distance, room was spacious, clean, VERY COMY BED you will have a good nights sleep here, i liked that they had a note with the cups plates etc, saying DONT wash leave out and we will put through dishwasher, first time ive seen this in a motel, and at least I know the dishes were properly cleaned before we used so that was good, loved that the milk for coffee supplied was real milk ! That makes for a nice coffee !

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Sharon

10

November 2022

Check-in was easy regardless of my late arrival. Room was large with parking next-door, bed comfortable and great pillows. Room was adequately stocked with utensils and crockery to prep a light meal and breakfast. Location was great, able to walk to supermarkets and cafes. Tom very helpful with local information. Would definitely like to stay longer next time to visit more of the area.

Can't say that there was anything I didn't like.

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Carly

8.2

January 2023

Very central and within walking distance to shops and restaurants. Friendly staff. Convenient parking. Room was clean and had everything we needed. Milk for tea or coffee was provided.

We were just surprised that a tea towel and dish cloth were provided but there was no washing up liquid. We did see the note about not washing dishes but we needed to as we needed to use the cutlery twice.

Points of Interest Around Pelican Motor Inn

Airports

Merimbula Airport

1.5mi

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Salt water

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • Seasonal

Amenities of Pelican Motor Inn

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Lake view

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Kitchenette

Picnic area

Garden

Balcony

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Pelican Motor Inn

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Pelican Motor Inn

When are the check-in and check-out times for Pelican Motor Inn?

Pelican Motor Inn accommodates check-ins starting from 02:00 PM and ending at 08:00 PM. The rooms should be vacated by 10:00 AM.

Does Pelican Motor Inn provide parking options?

Yes, the Pelican Motor Inn offers free private on-site parking for its guests. No parking reservation is required.

How much does a stay at Pelican Motor Inn cost?

The beginning rate for stays at Pelican Motor Inn is $118. Bear in mind that pricing can alter depending on room configurations and dates. For a precise figure, enter your stay dates.

What are the room types available at Pelican Motor Inn?

At the Pelican Motor Inn, they offer a variety of room types including Deluxe Twin Rooms, Deluxe Queen Rooms, Twin Rooms with Disability Access, Queen Rooms with Balcony, Family Rooms, Family Suites, and Twin Rooms with Balcony. All of the rooms have a size of 269 sqft and smoking is not allowed. Occupancy ranges from 2 adults and 1 child to 5 adults and 4 children, and bed sizes vary from Twin beds to Queen size beds.

How can guests spend their time at Pelican Motor Inn?

At Pelican Motor Inn, guests can spend their time enjoying the leisure amenities provided by the hotel. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, which is perfect for a refreshing swim or lounging by the poolside. The pool is available seasonally and offers a saltwater experience.

For guests looking to engage in some physical activity, the hotel also provides a golf course, where they can practice their swing and enjoy a round of golf.

To fully enjoy the beachside location of the hotel, guests can relax under beach umbrellas or on beach chairs/loungers. The hotel also offers a sun deck, where guests can soak up the sun and enjoy the beautiful views.

Additionally, the hotel provides BBQ facilities for guests to enjoy a delicious outdoor meal.

Does Pelican Motor Inn have a pool for guests?

The hotel has one pool available. The pool is seasonal and located outdoors. It is a saltwater pool and is restricted to adults only.

Does Pelican Motor Inn accept credit cards?

Yes, Pelican Motor Inn accepts credit cards. They accept American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Maestro, Bankcard, and Eftpos. Cash payments are also accepted.