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Black Dolphin Motel Apartments

South Coast - NSW · Australia

2 Arthur Kaine DriveView location

8.6/10Excellent42 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/109.0
Service8.8/108.8
Condition8.8/108.8
Amenities8.4/108.4
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About Black Dolphin Motel Apartments

Black Dolphin Motel & Apartments is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests in Merimbula. The property features a wide range of facilities to make your stay a pleasant experience.

Facilities like laundromat, taxi service, daily housekeeping, luggage storage, Wi-Fi in public areas are readily available for you to enjoy. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities.

Enjoy the hotel's recreational facilities, including outdoor pool, fishing, spa, tennis courts, garden, before retiring to your room for a well-deserved rest. Black Dolphin Motel & Apartments combines warm hospitality with a lovely ambiance to make your stay in Merimbula unforgettable.

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With a stay at The Black Dolphin Motel in Merimbula, you'll be near the beach, just a 2-minute walk from Main Beach Recreation Reserve and 9 minutes by foot from Merimbula Boardwalk.

This motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Merimbula Marina and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Merimbula Imlay Historical Society. Make yourself at home in one of the 46 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment.

Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided weekly. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Parking available

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per night

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open during the following times:
    • Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • 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
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Main Beach Recreation Reserve 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Merimbula Boardwalk 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Merimbula Marina 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Merimbula Imlay Historical Society 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Spencer Park Beach 2 km / 1.3 mi
Magic Mountain Recreational Park 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Bar Beach 3.2 km / 2 mi
Middle Beach 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Short Point Recreation Reserve 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Merimbula Aquarium 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Short Point Beach 3.6 km / 2.3 mi
Pambula Merimbula Golf Club 4 km / 2.5 mi
Tura Beach 4 km / 2.5 mi
Pambula Beach 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Bournda Nature Reserve 4.4 km / 2.7 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

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  • Picnic
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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Black Dolphin Motel Apartments

8.6
Excellent
42 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.0 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Condition
8.8 /10
Amenities
8.4 /10
20 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2026
sarah
Property was great. Convenient location. Possibly cleaning the room every 48 hours might be better however didn’t bother us too much
8/10
Excellent
12 Jul 2026
Rohit
Good location nice and clean spacious rooms
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2026
Julie Honea
Great location and nicely renovated room. My kids loved having access to the lawn right from our door.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
02 Jul 2026
Carlo
Very nice motel, ideal for business travelers.
Good wifi.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2026
Yardley
Overall experience is goof
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2026
james
Very clean, quite modern room (33) which appears to have been renovated fairly recently. Large Smart TV, awesome shower and ample storage.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
25 May 2026
John
Good value clean and tidy
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2026
Suad
Room very clean , recommended to all 👍😊
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2026
Mat
The check in was terrible - we were luck to get into the property - don't book through last minute dot.com
8/10
Excellent
22 Mar 2026
Jeff
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
8/10
Excellent
18 Mar 2026
Peter
room was clean and had no real issues. staff were friendly
Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Mar 2026
Michelle
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..
Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Mar 2026
South Gippsland Bread
Stayed here many many times. Good location
Partner
4/10
Poor
13 Mar 2026
Faye
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
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2026
Andrew
Great room easy checking in
8/10
Excellent
22 Feb 2026
Frances
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
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Feb 2026
Jennifer
Breakfast, facilities
8/10
Excellent
27 Jan 2026
Linh
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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jan 2026
Shianne
This was a great location and as we could have the facilities the caravan park , is brilliant for kids. Camp kitchen, pool etc
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
22 Jan 2026
Allan
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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Black Dolphin Motel Apartments
2 Arthur Kaine Drive, Merimbula, Australia

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