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Elsinor Motor Lodge

3.5 star property
Motel in Wollongong with an indoor pool and a bar

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Property amenity
Family Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
Spa
Queen Standard Double | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Prince Edward Drive, Cnr Kanahooka Rd, Dapto, NSW, 2530
  • Place, The Australian Motorlife Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Wollongong City Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, North Wollongong Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Shellharbour, NSW (WOL)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Standard Single

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Spa Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Queen Standard Double | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Standard Double

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Wollongong

Located in Dapto, Elsinor Motor Lodge is a short stroll from The Australian Motorlife Museum and within a 10-minute drive of Berkeley Nature Reserve. This 3.5-star motel has 25 rooms and welcomes guests with a bar/lounge, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • The Australian Motorlife Museum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • WIN Stadium - 12 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • University of Wollongong - 12 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Wollongong City Beach - 12 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • North Wollongong Beach - 14 min drive - 10.5 miles

Getting around

  • Kembla Grange Racecourse Station - 2 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Stamp Thai Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dapto Pies - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thunderbirds chicken - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Elsinor Motor Lodge

Motel in Wollongong with an indoor pool and a bar
Guests of Elsinor Motor Lodge enjoy features like an indoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and laundry facilities. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide front-desk service during limited hours. This motel also has barbecue grills.
82-cm TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Microwaves, electric kettles, and ironing boards are also available. Limited housekeeping is available.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an indoor pool.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: AUD 3.50 to 21.50 for adults and AUD 3.50 to 21.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 82-cm TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:30 PM and 3:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 3.50 to 21.50 for adults, and AUD 3.50 to 21.50 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:30 PM and 3:00 AM
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Elsinor Motor Lodge Dapto
Elsinor Motor Lodge
Elsinor Motor Dapto
Elsinor Motor
Elsinor Motor Lodge Motel
Elsinor Motor Lodge Dapto
Elsinor Motor Lodge Motel Dapto

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Elsinor Motor Lodge?

Elsinor Motor Lodge provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do around Elsinor Motor Lodge?

This motel is situated in Dapto within a short 13-minute walk of The Australian Motorlife Museum. Berkeley Nature Reserve is also within a driving distance of 3.6 mi.

Will I be able to park at Elsinor Motor Lodge?

No, there isn't parking available at the motel.

Does Elsinor Motor Lodge have a casino at the property?

No, Elsinor Motor Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Elsinor Motor Lodge?

Yes, this motel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 8:30 AM and 8:30 PM.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Elsinor Motor Lodge?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some guestrooms include jetted bathtubs and kitchenettes.

Does Elsinor Motor Lodge have a hot tub?

Yes, some guestrooms at this motel feature private indoor spa tubs.

Does Elsinor Motor Lodge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Elsinor Motor Lodge offers a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Elsinor Motor Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Elsinor Motor Lodge though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Elsinor Motor Lodge?

Yes, this motel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Elsinor Motor Lodge?

The closest major airport to Elsinor Motor Lodge is Shellharbour, NSW (WOL), which is 9.5 mi away (12 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Elsinor Motor Lodge?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Elsinor Motor Lodge.

Elsinor Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 476 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 476 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 476 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 476 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 476 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Shelley

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing nice to say
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

simon

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Broken light switches hard wired smoke alarm disconnected very bad smell out of shower over flow drain
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Rhonda

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is old, rundown. Lacks some basic amenities, like teatowels, washing liquid, dish cloth. Office was always locked, un-attended by staff. Linen was clean, shower was great, but had some serious maintenance issues. Needs some freshening up with paint, curtains, and some inexpensive decor would brighten it up. Very overpriced stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Allison

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was clean. Bathroom taps and water pressure not great. The bath was better. Very old motel lodge which matched previous reviews. Family room was great for size with two rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

janelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very disappointed in cleanliness of room, bedding seemed dirty/unchanged. Dirty bench surfaces. Light and power points loose with or with wires exposed. Wouldn't recommend staying here especially for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Kaye

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

DO NOT SLEEP HERE

Dirty stained pillowcases knife marks all over the side the bed table, filthy bathroom, wallpaper that was missing in areas, to top it off. The restaurant closed before Covid so some three years or more ago one would call that false advertising.2 too expensive at $176 per night for nothing really out of this world except the fact it was disgusting.
Pillows1
Pillows 2
Bedside table
Carpet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Trevor

Liked: Staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Shower was not very good . Shower head seemed to be blocked. Heating was noisy and too many mirrors.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shaun

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Seriously overpriced room. Shower and bed were okay, everything else was blah. Motel is located away from everything in a dodgy area.o
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were very nice and the room was great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Naomi

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room smelled of faeces. We didn’t initially notice as the smell of cheap cleaning product was overwhelming to begin with, but later on it became very obvious. Seems like a fairly big deal to miss by the cleaners.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Condition of rooms, facilities, furnishing and linen was dated, tired and overdue for an upgrade.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pool great but the web advertised a restaurant open for breakfast and dinner. Closed and not operating. Disappointing as that was one of the reasons I booked there
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nilay, Albion Park Rail

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

SIMAIMA

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The residents were pretty friendly, and i love that the bathroom door can push out instead os sliding.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Traveled with partner
Handy to club opposite. Squash courts and shopping centre. All within walking distance didn’t have to use car all weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Area not too bad, staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older building but very clean, great service, friendly people, would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My kids love staying here when we do travel. Tick of approval from us ✅
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Don

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and fresh towels and room serviced daily. Small room without natural lighting, badly in need of renovation. Dissapointed with poor facilities especially compared to booking, different room we had, when we stayed last year. Mould in shower, badly leaking spraying shower and hand basin taps, no lighting other than a switch near bathroom door across room from bed ... not even a bedside light; and ancient noisy aircon with no remote. Room certainly was not worth price we paid.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024