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Karuah Gardens Motel

Byron Bay & North Coast - NSW · Australia

Tarean RoadView location

8.8/10Excellent121 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/109.4
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort8.8/108.8
Condition8.6/108.6
Neighborhood7.8/107.8
Amenities8.6/108.6
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About Karuah Gardens Motel

Ideally located in the prime touristic area of Karuah, Karuah Gardens Motel promises a relaxing and wonderful visit. Offering a variety of facilities and services, the hotel provides all you need for a good night's sleep.

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour front desk, car park, airport transfer, family room are just some of the facilities on offer. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. The hotel's peaceful atmosphere extends to its recreational facilities which include garden.

Friendly staff, great facilities and close proximity to all that Karuah has to offer are three great reasons you should stay at Karuah Gardens Motel.

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Located in Karuah, Karuah Gardens Motel is within a 5-minute drive of Longworth Park and Medowie Nature Reserve. This hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Karuah National Park and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Karuah and District Golf Club.

Make yourself at home in one of the 11 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

The front desk is staffed during limited hours. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

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

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed

Important information

  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Longworth Park 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Medowie Nature Reserve 1.7 km / 1 mi
Karuah and District Golf Club 2 km / 1.2 mi
Karuah National Park 2 km / 1.2 mi
Medowie State Conservation Area 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Gir-um-bit National Park 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Karuah Nature Reserve 3 km / 1.9 mi
Wallaroo National Park 13 km / 8.1 mi
Snapper Island Nature Reserve 16 km / 9.9 mi
Karuah State Conservation Area 18.3 km / 11.4 mi
Moffats Swamp Nature Reserve 24.5 km / 15.3 mi
Pacific Dunes Golf Course 24.7 km / 15.3 mi
Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge 25.6 km / 15.9 mi
Cedar Reserve 26.1 km / 16.2 mi
Bundabah Reserve 26.1 km / 16.2 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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

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  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Garden
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Non-smoking establishment
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

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Room types

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  • FAMILY ROOM DELUXEFAMILY ROOM • DELUXE • 1 BedroomFAM.DX

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    FAMILY ROOM DELUXE

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 3
    Bedrooms
    1
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    DELUXE

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    Room code: FAM.DX

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE QUEEN BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE QUEEN BEDDBL.DX-QN

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    DOUBLE DELUXE QUEEN BED

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    DELUXE QUEEN BED

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    Room code: DBL.DX-QN

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  • DOUBLE DELUXEDOUBLE • DELUXE • 1 BedroomDBL.DX

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    DOUBLE DELUXE

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
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    DOUBLE
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    DELUXE

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    Room code: DBL.DX

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  • Room DELUXE TWO BEDSRoom • DELUXE TWO BEDSROO.2B-DX

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    Room DELUXE TWO BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    DELUXE TWO BEDS

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    Room code: ROO.2B-DX

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  • FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARDFAM.ST

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    FAMILY ROOM STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: FAM.ST

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  • TWIN DELUXETWIN • DELUXETWN.DX

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    TWIN DELUXE

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.DX

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  • Double or Twin DELUXEDouble or Twin • DELUXE • 1 BedroomDBT.DX

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    Double or Twin DELUXE

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.DX

    No detailed facility list available for this room.

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Karuah Gardens Motel

8.8
Excellent
121 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
8.8 /10
Condition
8.6 /10
Neighborhood
7.8 /10
Amenities
8.6 /10
50 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2026
Karen
Lovely Motel. Older style but clean and comfortable and cosy. Perfect for my stopover on my travels south. Checkin was very easy for after hours. Will stay again when Im up that way.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2026
Kyle
Good stop off midway between Brisbane and Canberra for a break with excellent parking for cars with trailers or vans. Easy walk to the RSL for dinner and a leg stretch
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Feb 2026
Sarah
Clean, comfortable, quiet room. Excellent shower. Generous bedding. Toaster, kettle, crockery for easy, early breakfast. Perfect as an overnight stop on a long drive.
10/10
Exceptional
18 Feb 2026
Rudiger
Nice room, classic, clean. Will return
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Jan 2026
Juan
Room was very clean, beds were comfortable, nice place to arrive to after a day at the beach
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jan 2026
David
Always the best place to stay on our trips through from Sydney to qld. We have a large vehicle, plenty of room for trucks and trailers out front!
8/10
Excellent
09 Jan 2026
mellony
Good spot for an overnight stay. Clean and quiet
Partner
2/10
Poor
07 Jan 2026
violeta
Room smelt bad didmt end up staying. Bed was uncomfortable
2/10
Poor
28 Nov 2025
Rosanne
We checked in using the keypad but almost immediately decided to leave as the we found the other guests very intimidating making us feel quite unsafe .
8/10
Excellent
23 Oct 2025
Wade
Easy parking
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Oct 2025
Nancy
Overall a very nice place to stay. It was clean and comfortable. Shower was awesome
Instant hot water. Although the hand basin was a tad on the small side. But again overall the bathroom was clean
We stayed there for 2 nights, which would be enough as the kitchen facilities is basic with a small fridge.
Karuah is a wonderful place to visit

Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2025
Anne
Very quiet spacious room comfortable bed and lovely hot shower. Well placed off the road for a good stopover travelling north or south on the Pacific highway
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jun 2025
Cathy and Dave
This place is beautiful! A great option, I love it heading north when looking for a rest stop, as you can miss the morning rush through heatherbrae and continue your drive fresh the next day!
10/10
Exceptional
27 Apr 2025
ANDREW
Immaculately presented, clean. Attention to detail was just amazing. Would definitely recommend & stay there again. Your efforts were noted!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Apr 2025
Judith
This Motel was a confortable nostalic stay. I particular liked the small tables and chairs outside the rooms.
The resting àrea and room for kids to enjoy theirselves was a pleasure.
Thank you Karuah Gardens Motel
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2025
Cathy and Dave
Just excellent!! Will be back, parking for large vehicles outside at front, and the room is just beautiful.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Apr 2025
Verified traveler
This is a regular stop for us … this facility is great.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jan 2025
Melissa
Quiet little town on the river, convenient location for a night or 2 when driving up or down the coast. Room was basic & renovated, very clean & bed was very comfortable- a great stay
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
06 Jan 2025
Verified traveler

Clean, comfortable and convenient

A great overnight stopover with.convenient access to the freeway. Close to a great pizza place and the RSL. The river is close by too. Rooms were clean and comfortable and check in was a breeze.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Nov 2024
nancye
Very comfortable and clean. Quiet. Bathroom small and dated
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2024
Andrew
Nice quiet hotel. Simple style, very confortable, convenient
Business Family
8/10
Excellent
20 Oct 2024
Brian
Nice locarion
8/10
Excellent
21 Sep 2024
Anne
We were very happy with accommodation
8/10
Excellent
03 Sep 2024
Andrew
Exceptional price and service. Only downside was the curtains that don't block out the verandah lights all night
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Aug 2024
David
A bit old, but roomy, clean and comfortable.
8/10
Excellent
06 Aug 2024
Alexander
It was just what we needed at that time of our journey
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2024
Dean
Exceptionally clean. Comfortable beds. Great communication by the hotel. Highly recommended.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
09 Apr 2024
Slobodan
Averige accomodation
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Feb 2024
Brett
We had booked 2 rooms for one night, and were going to book somewhere else after our day trip to Sydney. We liked the place so much we booked the second night there as well. The owners have done a superb job of renovating each room. They were clean, tidy and well sound proofed. The shower head was one of the highlights (you will see) and the bed was really comfortable. I cant fault this place.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Dec 2023
Ruben
Surprisingly good bed and pillows
Business_and_leisure
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2023
Jithen
Quiet extremely clean room with parking on site
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
16 Nov 2023
Steven
Clean , neat and convenient
4/10
Poor
11 Nov 2023
Tammy
Didn’t think much of the property of a night time you can’t even see through Paul lighting cockroach infested only good thing. Was the beds were comfortable. Is the fleas won’t jumping on you.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Aug 2023
Tim
Stayed before. Will stay again
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
17 Jun 2021
wendy

Great little spot

A great little spot. Quiet. The hotel has had a recent revamp not a full upgrade but some nice artworks in the room, very comfortable bed with good quality linen and towels. Fridge, Tele and kettle . A noisy but very efficient reverse cycle heater. The place felt good and the people were nice. Close to well stocked supermarket and takeout.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 May 2021
Susan

Beautiful, clean, goes that extra mile - LOVE IT!

We found this gem one night - very tired from the Pacific Highway - and 'any bed would do'. But this motel was not just 'any bed'....it was fresh, clean, beautiful little special touches like the feature walls, the mosaics, the peaceful setting - all run by a lovely old gent. The tradition has been carried on by the new management, and it is still a gem. Fresh, clean, and a retreat for a night..or two. I am a 'germophobe'...so it really means something when I say that this is one of the older motels where I am totally comfortable walking barefoot, and don't feel like I need to wear thongs in the shower. Waxing lyrical? Maybe. But only because it truly is a secret gem.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Apr 2021
TONY

very quiet and clean

Very clean and location great , staff friendly
Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Jan 2021
David

Comfortable, well priced stay in quiet garden

Comfortable, renovated older motel. Bedroom area nicely renovated. Bathroom older with original tiling but good water pressure, good towels and very clean. Air con older in style and a little noisy but worked well in the very hot weather we had whilst there. An opening window with a screen a real bonus on cooler nights. good furnishings and lovely outdoor garden areas for relaxing. Short walk into town with some excellent meal options
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
03 Jan 2021
Verified traveler
It is a good place to stay. I recommend it for families for a couple of nights. Great outdoor bbq area.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
30 Dec 2020
Jan

All good!

Pleasant upgraded Motel,
Clean, neat and comfy bed.
Covered parking just outside the unit.
All good.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Nov 2020
Margreet
Very peaceful, enjoyable place. Very close to F3 yet, nice and quiet.
Lisa and Damien are absolutely amazing. Very pleasant and helpful.
Thank you.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Nov 2020
Leah
Great stay, we will be back again when we visit the area
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Oct 2020
Carolyn

Fantastic, cozy, lovely, PERFECT stay?

Fantastic room so cute they all are so bright & have a personal touch.
Worth the detour of the Highway.
The lovely lady on a Reception greeted me so nicely & with a lovely smile, soon as I walked in the door she said you must be Carolyn
Wow I can’t rave about this find enough.
20 out of 20 on everything!
No negatives at all
Definitely go & experince the Homely cozy experience yourself you will not be sorry.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Sep 2020
Harleyandpiper
It had a really good vibe, we enjoyed our stay. Staff was really nice
Business Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2020
Daniel

Great place to rest!

Pleasantly surprised. The motel has had a recent uplift, rooms are vibrant and super comfortable. Very easy check in, great arrangement of coffee, cookies etc. Strong heat. Would highly recommend!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2020
Verified traveler
It was a great spot very clean and friendly owners
Friends_and_family Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2020
Matt
Great little stop over for the night. Quiet, very friendly owner, clean, comfortable and the rooms look great.
The town has everything you could need, and its a perfect stop over distance from Sydney to get some rest. Will definitely stay here on my way through again!
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
29 Mar 2020
David
A pleasant motel to take a break during the trip home.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Mar 2020
Laurie
Lisa was very a welcoming friendly owner. The rooms are clean and spacious. Very nice place to stay
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Feb 2020
Verified traveler
Fresh, modern theme to the room. The Owner was extremely friendly and helpful
Friends_and_family Family

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Karuah Gardens Motel
Tarean Road, Karuah, Australia

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