The Black Dolphin Motel and Holiday Park

Merimbula motel with 2 outdoor pools

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When visiting Merimbula, The Black Dolphin Motel is a great choice to consider. Guests can take a dip in one of 2 outdoor pools, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (4)

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Air conditioning

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Television
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Free self parking
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Mini-fridge
CA $121
CA $133 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9

Room options

Showing 5 of 5 rooms
A bathroom with a white door, a mirror, a sink, and two black circular objects on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of palm trees.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a kitchenette.
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a balcony with a view, and a bed.

Triple Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Wonderful
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, a sink, and a mirror.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a view of the outside.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a painting on the wall, and a door to the right.
A motel with a row of single-story buildings, each with a door and a small parking area in front.

Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

Wonderful
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a toilet.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a red chair, and a view of the outdoors through a glass door.
A neatly made bed with white linens and a wooden headboard.

Studio, Patio, Lake View

Exceptional
  • Lake view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a toilet, a sink with toiletries, and a mirror.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.
A modern bathroom with wooden cabinetry, a towel rack, a sink with a faucet, and a window with a view of the outdoors.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a small black nightstand beside it.

Studio Suite, Patio, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A bathroom with a white sink, toilet, and shower enclosure.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, and a view through a glass door to the outside.
A neatly made bed with white linens and a wooden headboard.
A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a coffee maker, a bottle of olive oil, a jar, and a sink.

Suite, Patio, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
2 Arthur Kaine Dr, Merimbula, NSW, 2548

What's nearby

  • Main Beach Recreation Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Merimbula Boardwalk - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Merimbula Marina - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Merimbula Imlay Historical Society - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Spencer Park Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Merimbula, NSW (MIM) - 2 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 117 miles/188.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Club Sapphire Merimbula - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Fleetwood Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sunny’s Kiosk - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bar Superette - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Black Dolphin Motel and Holiday Park

  • When visiting Merimbula, The Black Dolphin Motel is a great choice to consider. Guests can take a dip in one of 2 outdoor pools, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 46 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking

Property amenities

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Facilities

  • 2 outdoor pools

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Weekly housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per night

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at The Black Dolphin Motel?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.

Are pets allowed at The Black Dolphin Motel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Black Dolphin Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Black Dolphin Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Black Dolphin Motel and nearby?

The Black Dolphin Motel has 2 outdoor pools.

What's the area around The Black Dolphin Motel like?

The Black Dolphin Motel is located near Main Beach Recreation Reserve, just a short 8-minute walk from Merimbula Boardwalk and 10 minutes' walk from Merimbula Marina.

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The Black Dolphin Motel and Holiday Park Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
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10/10 Exceptional

The suite was a large room, apartment style, with a full kitchen and terrace. Very clean, comfortable and modern, with great amenities and everything you need. Located on the Princes Highway, close to town, but the rooms are placed at a good distance from the road, so very private and quiet. Would recommend it for a couple of nights in Merimbula.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room very clean , recommended to all 👍😊
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8/10 Very good

Stayed here many many times. Good location
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8/10 Very good

Very friendly and nice reception.
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8/10 Very good

Good value clean and tidy
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, quite modern room (33) which appears to have been renovated fairly recently. Large Smart TV, awesome shower and ample storage.
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10/10 Exceptional

This was a great location and as we could have the facilities the caravan park , is brilliant for kids. Camp kitchen, pool etc
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6/10 Good

The wall has a large crack in it. The room needs updating There are no accessible PowerPoint near the bed for any medical device you might need to use throughout the night or charging your phone etc. The landline number your phone never picked up They are different mobile numbers which is slightly confusing If you need anything after 5 pm, you have to call And after hours Number The staff are very helpful It would be nice if the balcony had a little gate in between each other’s balcony on the lower ground level The positioning is really good for access to the lake the beach, the local cafes and restaurants
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10/10 Exceptional

Very Tidy and Clean room. So cozy..Bed is amazing.. Morning View of the lake while having coffee is great.. Eventhough not far from the road its still pleasantly quiet..
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8/10 Very good

room was clean and had no real issues. staff were friendly
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great room easy checking in
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8/10 Very good

Spacious room nice location
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast, facilities
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4/10 Fair

Key did not work in the door. Took me 15 minutes of jiggling it to get it to work. Bathroom was not clean - green mould growing around both taps & mouldy tiles in shower. On duty manager was polite & very apologetic re the door lock & prompt to reply after hours. Very overpriced for the facilities & the state if the rooms.
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10/10 Exceptional

Overall experience is goof
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10/10 Exceptional

The check in was terrible - we were luck to get into the property - don't book through last minute dot.com
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8/10 Very good

The room was newly renovated and very nice. The staff were very friendly and said they had upgraded me to a newly renovated room. It would seem that most rooms have been renovated and the rest are going to be done, Gret to see the new owners retaining the bones of this beautiful old motel while refurbishing it tastefully
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8/10 Very good

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
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4/10 Fair

Didn't use the pool. The room didn't match the photos on internet. There were no inside table and chairs. The 2-seater couch was very uncomfortable - we were told it was all architect designed. We would NOT go back there again. Two fold up camping stools are NOT furniture for a suite, don't think an architect would have specified them. NOT GOOD NOT HAPPY
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6/10 Good

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.
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8/10 Very good

Very nice motel, ideal for business travelers. Good wifi.
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10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional