Located close to Terrigal Beach, Seaside Garden Retreat provides an adjacent golf course, a garden and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and laundry facilities.
Located in Wamberal, Seaside Garden Retreat is next to a golf course and near the beach. Erina Fair and Westfield Tuggerah are worth visiting if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Terrigal Beach and Copacabana Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Central Coast Stadium. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking and surfing/body boarding adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Wamberal travel guide
Located close to Erina Fair and Copacabana Beach, Seaside Garden Retreat provides an adjacent golf course, a garden and a playground. In addition to an arcade/games room and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
A seasonal outdoor pool
Free self-parking
English breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court and a banquet hall
Smoke-free property, barbecues and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guest rooms at Seaside Garden Retreat boast perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
English breakfast available for a fee: AUD 10 per person
A bar/lounge
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Basketball
Billiards/pool table
Outdoor tennis court
Playground
Seasonal outdoor pool
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Playground
Seasonal outdoor pool
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
No housekeeping service
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Conference centre
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Accessibility
No lift
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Banquet hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Refrigerator
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Desk
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Mobile key entry
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of AUD 35 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for English breakfast: from approximately AUD 10 per person
Pet fee: AUD 35 per accommodation, 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.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
Pacific Garden Hotel Wamberal
Apollo Wamberal
Pacific Garden Wamberal
Pacific Garden Hotel
Seaside Garden Retreat Motel
Seaside Garden Retreat Wamberal
Seaside Garden Retreat Motel Wamberal
Frequently asked questions
Does Seaside Garden Retreat have a pool?
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.
Is Seaside Garden Retreat pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of AUD 35 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Seaside Garden Retreat?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Seaside Garden Retreat?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Seaside Garden Retreat?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is Seaside Garden Retreat located?
Situated in Wamberal, this golf motel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Terrigal Beach, Erina Fair and Central Coast Stadium. Westfield Tuggerah and Gosford Hospital are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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Reviews
Seaside Garden Retreat Reviews
6.6
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6.4
Cleanliness
6.0
Amenities
6.8
Staff & service
5.8
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 143 reviews
10 - Excellent
32
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 143 reviews
8 - Good
27
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 143 reviews
6 - Okay
43
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 143 reviews
4 - Poor
27
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 143 reviews
2 - Terrible
14
Reviews
8/10 Good
Karen
10 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We could take our dog and it was very comfortable and quiet.
Solomon was amazing to deal with
Property is nice and in a good area
Lina
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Janine
24 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check in was easy, room was quiet and clean but looking quite tired.
Janine
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Deirdre
20 Nov 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Such a comfortable room overlooking beautiful gardens. Felt so rejuvenated after the one night stop over.
Deirdre
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Rod
30 May 2025
Due to the very wet weather it was impossible to get an appreciation of the gardens etc. The room was clean but the overall view of the accommodation was that it was very tired and needed an upgrade. For the price it was a good stay.
The Lantern Restaurant however was superb. The service, food and general appearance was excellent.
Definitely a good location and handy for people travelling with pets. However it’s an old hotel in dire need of maintenance and updating, not a place you’d stay for longer than two nights. We did enjoy the pool on a hot weekend!
Sascha
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Barry
15 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is looking very tired and dated and needs renovating. However, our stay there was pleasant. The room was large,clean and very comfortable and the staff are good.The grounds around the motel buildings are very nice and spacious and include large grassed areas and a tennis court.
Perfect location for beach “staycation” adventures only 4 minutes away. We stayed one night, I can’t imagine you’d want to stay longer if you wanted more comfort.
Definitely an old place with extremely flat pillows & we had a kettle base but no kettle.
For a quick stay though, the aircon was cold, the shower was hot with great water pressure. Room clean but dated. Didn’t try the pool because we stayed all day at the beach and ate out hence only looking for a bed over night.
Krystle
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Ben
11 Dec 2024
It was ok.
Hotel a little tired, moldy curtain in the room, no fly screen on the sliding door to the balcony. Old musty smell in the room. However, the stay was pleasant enough the spa bath was ok, worked and was clean.
Ben
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
Frances
17 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was nice, sheets were clean, however the fridge was noisy, the rooms need some maintenance, and the toilet didn’t flush.
The stafg was friendly and property is clean and rooms are spacious and comfy.
The only little feedback be to have a light over swimming pool for someone who wants a swim between 8pm amd 10pm. Not a hugre issue.
YASIR
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
6/10 Okay
Susan
22 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was great to be able to have my pets with me.
It is not good that the so-called fenced area was not pet-proof, with large gaps under fences, and hedges instead of fencing, allowing everything to escape. Attention to properly closed in pet court-yards would hugely improve the Resort. Also, some food/drink vending machines?
Susan
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
6/10 Okay
Chris
5 May 2024
The main areas of the property were clean and tidy. The rooms were a bit dated and showing their age. Bathroom was decent but a bit tired. The place was quiet and bed was comfortable enough but pillows may as well have been a rolled up t-shirt. There were no extra pillows or blankets in the room and no one on reception when we got in to get some more. Not a bad place for a night if you just want somewhere to sleep but maybe byo pillow.
overall the place is lovely - very light and airy and clean. the one thing that let us down was the scum around the taps in bathroom sink and the scum around the sink - the rest was clean however didn't finish the job. As a result I ended up cleaning it myself with tissue and a spoon the clean the edges. Was so simple to clean and if I had cleaning fluid would have taken seconds - lazy cleaning. Didn't end up staying the night and left early
Despite an obvious effort to re-tile or at least grout the bathroom, the craftsmanship was extremely poor. The shower screen needs replacing along with the tap and shower head where water came out in odd directions. The curtains were threadbare and had rips in them. However the kids enjoyed the pool table and table tennis in the games room.
Melissa
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Mandy
11 Dec 2024
I loved having a yard for my dog, very convenient and the reason I chose this property. The pool was well maintained and I enjoyed having it. Unfortunately the property has been allowed to slowly fall into disrepair. It would have been awesome in its heyday, there were now overgrown veggie gardens, coy pond still has fish but was lacking water and needed a good clean. The aircon in my room dripped water inside directly above one of the few power points. No coffee machine or available breakfast that was advertised and very minimal teabags etc. I assume the dog friendly rooms are probably the least maintained as the place was quite full. I did enjoy my stay despite this.
Mandy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
4/10 Poor
PJ
28 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Just basic... I won't go there again
Just basic...
I know it was cheap, but extremely basic.
All very old and out dated. Bad beds and pillows, no kitchenette only a toaster and kettle on one "cupboard", a fridge over there. No lounge and a tiny table.
Old bathroom with a shower curtain that was not closing due to a screw in the track.
No flyscreens in the window & only letting flys in, so we just kept the aircon on most of the time (a shame as I love the coastal air and it wasn not too hot)
The room was huge and totally waste of space
Other guests were loud till 10pm and no one fro the hotel told them to quite down
PJ
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
Alexander
12 Jan 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good - room size, some 30 sqm, two double beds (although we ordered one queen, but it looks like all room have at least two beds. Rooms overlooking park area, nice, green and quiet. And the rates are cheap comparing to other properties available it the area (it's about 5-10 min drive to Terrigal, 15 min drive to The Entrance). Separate table and two chairs inside and another set at the balcony. Enough power points around the room (it's often a problem in hotels).
Bad - this property probably fits definition of "run-down". Everything is old, no fly screen, fridge produced more water than cool, shower door replaced with a curtain, bath in poor state (although clean). No batteries were supplied with A/C remote.