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Merimbula Gardens Motel
South Coast - NSW · Australia
36 Merimbula DriveView location
7.4/10Very good345 Reviews
Cleanliness7.8/10 7.8
Service8.2/10 8.2
Comfort7.4/10 7.4
Condition6.6/10 6.6
Neighborhood8.4/10 8.4
Value8.8/10 8.8
Amenities6.4/10 6.4
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About Merimbula Gardens Motel
Enjoy garden views at Merimbula Gardens Motel, where complimentary Wi-Fi and concierge services are available. Room service is offered during limited hours, and luggage storage and laundry facilities add to your convenience. Free self-parking is available onsite. The 25 air-conditioned rooms feature refrigerators, microwaves, complimentary Wi-Fi, and bathrooms with showers.
Coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains are also provided, and housekeeping is daily. Located near Merimbula Marina and the Merimbula Imlay Historical Society, the motel is a short walk from the beach and a convenient base for exploring local attractions such as Magic Mountain Recreational Park and the Merimbula Boardwalk.
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When you stay at Merimbula Gardens Motel in Merimbula, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Merimbula Marina and Merimbula Imlay Historical Society. This motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Merimbula Boardwalk and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Magic Mountain Recreational Park.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Banquet facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
6:00 PM
Check-out until
10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
Beach nearby
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
Professional property host/manager
Pets allowed
Only dogs are allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Important information
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Special Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- 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; cash is not accepted
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- 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
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- Pet deposit: AUD 100 per stay
- Pet fee: AUD 20 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
Hindi
English
Nearby attractions
Merimbula Marina
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Merimbula Imlay Historical Society
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Merimbula Boardwalk
0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Magic Mountain Recreational Park
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Spencer Park Beach
1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Main Beach Recreation Reserve
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Bar Beach
2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Middle Beach
2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Short Point Recreation Reserve
2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Bournda Nature Reserve
3 km / 1.9 mi
Merimbula Aquarium
3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Short Point Beach
3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Tura Beach
3.3 km / 2 mi
Tura Beach Country Club
4.8 km / 3 mi
Pambula Merimbula Golf Club
5 km / 3.1 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 25
- hotel
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car park
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Room service
- Laundry service
- Bellboy serviceExtra charge
- Lift accessExtra charge
- Garden
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- Terrace
- Concierge
- Luggage roomExtra charge
- BBQ facilities
- Grill/BBQ
- BarExtra charge
- Restaurant
- Smoking areaExtra charge
- Meeting room
- Indoor freshwater pool: 1
- Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
- Sun loungers
- Picnic
- Non-smoking establishmentExtra charge
- DivingExtra charge
- WindsurfingExtra charge
- CanoeingExtra charge
- Horse ridingExtra charge
- GolfExtra charge
- TennisExtra charge
- Golf practice facilityExtra charge
Meal plans
Meal plan types
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Room types
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Merimbula Gardens Motel
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Carol
Mould on shower curtain and tiles in shower.. need a new cupboard next to shower water damaged and falling apart (made of chipboard)..
Lawrence De
The room was totally adequate for the price - the configuration made use of space very well and the garden is nice. EVen better, some rooms face teh morning sun which is beautiful and there is a slight view of the ocean as the motel is on higher ground.
John
The motel is just up the hill from downtown, so close to shops and food.
Sue
Older style basic motel room, tiled floors providing good sized shower with excellent pressure and hot water,, good quality sheets and a quiet nights' rest. Microwave and crockery and cutlery all very useful and in good order.
Veronica
You get what you pay for with this one. Small room, mouldy shower curtain. Bathroom vanity needs replacing. Fly screen in bathroom was full of dust. Wifi wouldnt work. Tiny TV, bed was clean and comfortable enough. Curtains wouldnt close properly. I hope renovate the bathrooms and replace the widow furnishings as its in a good location.
Carolina
Pool was filled in. No staff at reception, key was pulled out of key box by a young girl after calling motel next door. Floor not vacuumed, bathroom really old and floor / shower recess with a lot of dirt build up. Great ceilings - good make room look a lot more cheerful. All railings and outside furniture rusting so could not sit or dry towels.
Melissa
Our room did not look anything like the photos on their website. False advertising to get you in.
NO ONE is ever at reception. There is a number to ring and you get someone with screaming children in the back ground who are very hard to understand.
You have to go to the motel next door to check in and out, and that reception is only manned after 2pm.
Our toilet was leaking onto the floor - it felt like we had paid money to stay in a dirty public toilet.
We asked for two beds and they had squashed three beds into a space fit for one queen. You could not walk between the beds until we moved them ourselves.
There is no access for disabled people, or for people without the ability to climb stairs. They do not state this anywhere on their website.
Will not be staying here again.
NO ONE is ever at reception. There is a number to ring and you get someone with screaming children in the back ground who are very hard to understand.
You have to go to the motel next door to check in and out, and that reception is only manned after 2pm.
Our toilet was leaking onto the floor - it felt like we had paid money to stay in a dirty public toilet.
We asked for two beds and they had squashed three beds into a space fit for one queen. You could not walk between the beds until we moved them ourselves.
There is no access for disabled people, or for people without the ability to climb stairs. They do not state this anywhere on their website.
Will not be staying here again.
Jose
The room is good, the staff is very interested in helping .
Debra
Great room in a fab location. Staff were very helpful when checking in or if we needed anything
Ian
clean unit. Found bed to be uncomfortable.
Peter
Stay was good
Lorna
The room was dirty and poorly maintained. The tap for the toilet cistern, was running non stop. We had to turn off the water to the toilet to get any peace.
The bedside power points did not work, therefore we were unable to use our Cpap machines. Which are vital for our health & well being. Needless our stay was a nightmare.
The bedside power points did not work, therefore we were unable to use our Cpap machines. Which are vital for our health & well being. Needless our stay was a nightmare.
Neville
Nice place
Andrew
Door to room 7 didn’t shut when inside as door is warped.
The electrical box on the external wall of R7 in breezeway banged all night when the wind hit it need to put a lock on it or upgrade.
Toilet is faulty and water continuously flows.
The electrical box on the external wall of R7 in breezeway banged all night when the wind hit it need to put a lock on it or upgrade.
Toilet is faulty and water continuously flows.
Fay
Comfy bed. Clean and convenient.
Verified traveler
Merimbula stay
It was a bed and a shower while staying in the area. Rooms are in need of a decent renovation, furniture needs updating, the freezer in our room hadn't been defrosted for quite some time and the people before us had left a message on the mirror suggesting it be cleaned properly.
David
Very helpful staff
Martin
What is advertised isn't what happens when you arrive
John
Power went out for most of the night, creeper homeless guy peeping in my room n car
No bedding, drity shower, over grown weeds out front every room...honestly is there a way to get a refund
No bedding, drity shower, over grown weeds out front every room...honestly is there a way to get a refund
Rod
Location and price
Allan
No review
Ida
It was a good room but guests next to us was very loud and there was no way of getting a hold of anybody in charge. Otherwise a pleasant stay.
Jonathan
Very good value for money accommodation in Merimbula. Parking was tight but other than that, had a great stay.
Hayley
Everything you need for a little get away right in town lovely staff
Steve
Rooms were clean however they were old and due for renovating. Our stay was okay though.
SHAYNE
Ok for price
John
Not for us
Deborah
Arrival at this property is rather confusing as it is linked to the neighbouring motel where the reception is, so you think you've arrived but you haven't. You need to traverse a slopping bank through a broken fence. There are also a few units in unsigned areas. Luckily, we arrived in daylight and were able to orientate ourselves from the receptionist's vague instructions: 'down on the left in the corner' which was really not helpful. She might have come out from behind her desk and from the driveway pointed to the unit.
Once located, the unit was an old fashioned brick wall type unit with a bar fridge behind the entrance door which stopped the door from opening fully so that it kept slamming shut as we unloaded our belongings. The television was small and only free to air.
What we did love was that the room was clean, comfortable and quiet. It had a nice view over the town and good blockout curtains. The little kitchen was well equipped with clean utensils, crockery, toaster, kettle and microwave with real milk in the fridge.
The best thing for us, who were travelling with an old dog, was having a back door opening onto a grassed area. It was so easy for our dog to toilet.
Once located, the unit was an old fashioned brick wall type unit with a bar fridge behind the entrance door which stopped the door from opening fully so that it kept slamming shut as we unloaded our belongings. The television was small and only free to air.
What we did love was that the room was clean, comfortable and quiet. It had a nice view over the town and good blockout curtains. The little kitchen was well equipped with clean utensils, crockery, toaster, kettle and microwave with real milk in the fridge.
The best thing for us, who were travelling with an old dog, was having a back door opening onto a grassed area. It was so easy for our dog to toilet.
Kam
Trip to the South
Reception was not there when we want to check-in. Getting the keys had a bit of confusion. Since I've booked a few rooms on behalf of my friends, and at the end all sort out and got the keys to moved into our rooms.
David
Room 7.
THE GOOD.
The Air Con was very efficient.
The bed was comfortable.
The shower maintained good water flow and a constant temperature.
It had a good microwave & hot water kettle.
THE BAD.
Someone had turned the fridge down to its lowest setting to (I assume) defrost the ice box but had not come back to finish the job, as a consequence it was full of water upon arrival - rectified day 2.
Its a double room but there was (upon check-in) one spoon, one fork, three knives and a cracked cup. The cutlery situation was rectified upon request, but the cracked cup was never replaced. There was also no tea towel, dish cloth or dishwashing liquid until requested (provided on day 2)
There were dead beetles in the shower on arrival and the grout around the tiles at the bottom of the shower is either very dirty or has black mold.
The toilet cistern does not shut off without giggling the button if you use full flush.
Two old outdoor chairs provided for inside seating, one is broken, and both are extremely low if you try to use the built in bench for eating or writing while seated.
Other people kept parking in our rooms allocated parking space. The numbers on the parking spaces need to be repainted and guests instructed to park in their allocated space.
THE GOOD.
The Air Con was very efficient.
The bed was comfortable.
The shower maintained good water flow and a constant temperature.
It had a good microwave & hot water kettle.
THE BAD.
Someone had turned the fridge down to its lowest setting to (I assume) defrost the ice box but had not come back to finish the job, as a consequence it was full of water upon arrival - rectified day 2.
Its a double room but there was (upon check-in) one spoon, one fork, three knives and a cracked cup. The cutlery situation was rectified upon request, but the cracked cup was never replaced. There was also no tea towel, dish cloth or dishwashing liquid until requested (provided on day 2)
There were dead beetles in the shower on arrival and the grout around the tiles at the bottom of the shower is either very dirty or has black mold.
The toilet cistern does not shut off without giggling the button if you use full flush.
Two old outdoor chairs provided for inside seating, one is broken, and both are extremely low if you try to use the built in bench for eating or writing while seated.
Other people kept parking in our rooms allocated parking space. The numbers on the parking spaces need to be repainted and guests instructed to park in their allocated space.
Amanda
Convenient location
Poor communication from reception
Bed bases torn material
Place needs upgrade
Poor communication from reception
Bed bases torn material
Place needs upgrade
Bastien
Pool and hotel in poor condition
Warren
It was decent enough. I liked the timber panel ceiling in my room, which was a nice touch. There needed to be clearer indication, upon booking, as to where to get the access key.
Peter
Very close to shopping.
Peter
Basic ,clean and comfortable
Belinda
Come to Merimbula at least once
Very pleasant staff and definately value for money
Ross
The start of this question shows a pool there isn,t one. The rooms were dirty. The person next door had tv going all night loud. The staff looked after us
Nikki
Unique guests drunk or drugged at check in, stumbling around parking area, no pool as per advertisement , general tidiness of property was concerning, unregistered vehicle with no plates out front, piles of abandoned furniture around the side. Loud guests til after midnight, dirty dishes, carpets and loose door lock making me feel insecure, curtains that didn’t reach the floor, no aircon, smelly carpet. Very memorable for wrong reason, won’t return ever …
Ankan
Didn't like limited parking space
No swimming pool
No towel or bedsheets change in 2 days
No swimming pool
No towel or bedsheets change in 2 days
Terry
Nothing like online pictures
Luyan
Very old room
Kylie
I was upset due to the fact they had no pool but on the website here it said they had a pool… I stayed for 2 nights and both days the day was nice. Would of love to go for a swim.. I ask one of the staff what happened and they said they have been tiring to get the pool taken off the website for the last 6 months..
Ella
Poo stains in toilet
Overall dirty room
Hair in bed sheets
Overall dirty room
Hair in bed sheets
kerry
On entry the toilet had been defficated in and not even flushed, let alone cleaned. Drain was blocked in the only sink, lighting was only tiny strip ambient lights. Carpet extremely worn, in fact the whole room was very old, not maintained in any way. The only wardrobe/ storage was filled with broken fans and old heaters. These people have no idea of basic comfort for their guests.
Senimili
It was peaceful and room was relaxing
Denise
Lack of general maintenance is an issue, as evident with the pool area & a good paint job could be considered
Peter
It was fine, thanks
Mark
Helpful desk guy. Easy access room.
Cecilio Jr
Too many cockroach
Warren
I was comfortable with my stay and no reason to complain about anything.
Mary-Ann
The property was okay for the price but facility very tired, the pool is not functional so shouldn’t be advertised or have photos
Kevin
Totally outdated
Ian
No pool. Not happy
Rooms very small.
Pool not operational.
Walls very thin (hearing neighbours)
Beds very hard.
Staff very helpfull
Pool not operational.
Walls very thin (hearing neighbours)
Beds very hard.
Staff very helpfull
John
Very average accommodation
Brooke
Pretty rundown- reception area feels very doom and gloom and musk smell. Expensive for $200 for what it is and the room we got around the back without even a view. No pool although a photo of the pool ?? Checkin times aren’t updated so could’ve saved me chasing late checkin request. Ants on bench tops. Wouldn’t recommend and won’t be back.
Myette
Good value
Good value and friendly staff
Vivienne
The room needs a facelift .
It looks old .
It looks old .
Kevin
I would happily stay there again and refer my friends that too
Thanks :)
Thanks :)
Lilitu
It was run down, the pool was just rubble in a puddle with security tape around it. The curtains didn’t fully close. The place was dingy and a bit dirty but not filthy. The TV wouldn’t turn off unless you unplugged it. One of the power points between the beds was faulty and dangerous. The smoke alarm went off in the middle of the night and we had to remove it from the wall and take out the battery. Beds were ok but soft and a bit uncomfortable although not impossible to sleep on. I mean it was cheap - $260 for two people for test nights - so I suppose we got what we paid for. On a positive note it was a good location for our needs.
Hitesh
We had issue of booking overlap, so did not get the room we booked. Don't know how that happened.
We got the lower room instead. Staff at reception was cooperative and accommodate to lower room with different rate of $120.
Initially very upset but later on ok stay.
Would request to Expedia and motel to ensure such thing should not happen as it can ruin someone's holidays
We got the lower room instead. Staff at reception was cooperative and accommodate to lower room with different rate of $120.
Initially very upset but later on ok stay.
Would request to Expedia and motel to ensure such thing should not happen as it can ruin someone's holidays
David
Good location, in need of a lot of work as fairly dated but clean comfortable and good value for money
Rhonda
Only a very small fan heater for heating, ceiling fan for cooling, which would not be satisfactory on very hot days, very uncomfortable bed, cleaning not up to standard, hair on wall in shower. The room is very tired, and needs upgrading and found very noisy as well could hear the guests conversation in the next room.
Lisa
Close to everything
Comfortable bed
Comfortable bed
Rhonda
This motel is dated and there was no substative heating in the room. The fan heater provided was torally inadequate. I put an extta blanket on the bed aa welll. There are many other motels in the near vicinity.
Christine
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Greg
Overall good for overnight stay. Centrally located and all required facilities in room.
Kim
A big shower was great. One power point did not work. Otherwise good.
Arie
It was close to Pubs and Clubs.
When we went for a shower,we were sprayed with water outside the shower as the shower rose, was split and kept in place with a cable ti. The TV remote had the battery cover missing and the battery kept moving.
When you tried to turn it on, a message come on the screen NO Signal CHECK cable connection.
The Dirty comment was in regards to cob webs and the shower cubicle, and bathroom floor with scum around the edges of the tiles where it met the floor.
When we went for a shower,we were sprayed with water outside the shower as the shower rose, was split and kept in place with a cable ti. The TV remote had the battery cover missing and the battery kept moving.
When you tried to turn it on, a message come on the screen NO Signal CHECK cable connection.
The Dirty comment was in regards to cob webs and the shower cubicle, and bathroom floor with scum around the edges of the tiles where it met the floor.
Mary
Worst shower ever and noisy
Christine
Very old, dead cockroach In Cupboard next to spare blanket. I was cold but wouldn’t use the blanket, was on the floor in cupboard, needs upgrading, bathroom awful. Wouldn’t go back.
Judy
Definitely needs a renovation. No air-conditioner. Stale smell to the room.
Patricia
Truly a budget location - swim pool non existent.
Truly a Budget motel- rooms are small with minimal furniture. Combined bathroom / toilet even smaller. Current photograph of swimming pool area most likely taken when motel originally opened - now water is putrid and surrounds overgrown with weeds. The positives - staff are pleasant & helpful whilst room was clean & tidy.
Garry
Clean and tidy
Suraj
No air conditioning though listed under available amenities.
The photo of the swimming pool is misleading, it is abandoned.
The photo of the swimming pool is misleading, it is abandoned.
Tabatha
Property was in a good location and it was quiet. We booked because it had a pool, but the pool was 'temporarily closed' and quite green, so that was very disappointing.
Nathan
Paper thin walls, dripping taps, old, gardener mowing at 9am.
Mostly it looked old and on last legs. TV was comical- come on they cost nothing these days
Mostly it looked old and on last legs. TV was comical- come on they cost nothing these days
Verified traveler
Nick
Surprised and confirmed by the staff that there is no aircon in the standard queen room at all, and obviously, I was misled by some false information provided on the Hotels.com website. Imagine during a summer holiday without aircon, it wouldn't be a happy experience.
Steven
Nice and clean
A nice little motel within the city
Basic accommodation
Basic accommodation
John
It was in a good location and it was nice clean and quiet and at a reasonable price.
Stan
A good nights sleep
Clean, compact and comfortable for an overnighter, in this motel we experienced an excellent night's sleep. And thsy
Helen
Good budget accommodation
Gwendoline
Close to town and other areas of interest down the coast.
Glenda
We got put in the derelict area as told my reception. It stunk, the single bed was for a child not adult. My feet were hanging off the end of the bed. Very very aged. Room had a tv but no remote. Very old towels. Just too old and place needs a huge injection of money to renovate.
Bjorn
Convenient to everything! Slept well!
Rachelle
Room was good for a budget room. A little dated but the owner made up for any faults by being super friendly and helpful.
Glen
Well located to town
Ken
Unclean shower spare pillows not clean, checkin system not working
Adrian
Ok
Robby
Clean but tired.
Dani
Friendly staff
Nice room
Only down side was no cutlery
Nice room
Only down side was no cutlery
Lynette
New Manager very friendly and helpful.
Bruce
Great stay
Julie
Property is old and tired but clean and rooms presentable.
Shane
Really needs make over
Richard
I have stayed here twice. The first time in a Standard Queen Room, which was more than adequate, and then the second time in a Deluxe Room. Both were good, but I thought spending the extra few dollars on a Deluxe Room was worth it. I look forward to my third stay, for sure... If you just need to \"crash\", then go the Standard Queen Room, but if you want to relax and live a little more, go the Deluxe Room. Staff were attentive and worthy. Great place!
virpi
Very noisy till 2 am manger did not stop these 16 olds in the unit to be quite most places noise stops at 10 pm very tired s after that
Sharon
Stayed for a week. Was excellent value. Shower pressure was awesome. Amazing staff were helpful and friendly. Would happily staff again.
Mel
Property wasn’t as the photos. No cutlery not even a plate or knife. But a toaster how does that work.
Mel
Really enjoyed our stay, room was clean, shower was good and beds comfortable. Pool was great for a late afternoon dip. Staff were very friendly. Will definitely be returning when in the area. Thanks
Evan
The main thing I liked (and the reason I booked it) was it's price. That said, in hind sight I would have paid more for something nicer. We weren't expecting anything flashy given the price but there were two issues that result in this review. First was that the walls appear mostly for show, as they do not block any sound out at all. I was across all of my neighbour's plans for the next day and knew exactly which movies they were watching while I was trying to sleep. Fortunately this didn't last long into the night but could have been an issue if someone decided to stay up late.
Second, the water from the bathroom tap had a yellowish tinge to it. I'm assuming rust but either way, we weren't keen on drinking it.
Beyond those major issues, the room smelled of chlorine, bed was uncomfortable, there were no plates or bowls, no air conditioning, etc.
I wouldn't stay here again unless I was really strapped for cash. I would rather spend an extra 20 dollars a night for something without these issues.
Second, the water from the bathroom tap had a yellowish tinge to it. I'm assuming rust but either way, we weren't keen on drinking it.
Beyond those major issues, the room smelled of chlorine, bed was uncomfortable, there were no plates or bowls, no air conditioning, etc.
I wouldn't stay here again unless I was really strapped for cash. I would rather spend an extra 20 dollars a night for something without these issues.
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Merimbula Gardens Motel
36 Merimbula Drive, Merimbula, Australia
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