Name: Corlette Palms Motor Inn
Address: 104 Sandy Point Road, Corlette, Corlette, Corlette, 2315, Australia
Rating: 6

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Bagnalls Beach Reserve

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Corlette Palms Motor Inn

Corlette

Room clean & tidy but that is about it.  Toilet did not flush - had to get reception to look at it & every time I used it had to take top off cistern & lift float to flush.  No light in bathroom - just heat lamp so on a hot December day showering under a heat lamp unacceptable.  Shower curtain - not a screen.  Motel seriously needs a revamp.  Not worth paying $168.00 per night when I have stayed at Accor Hotels much more up market for less. 

Nelson Bay Motel - Needs a refurbish

Booked for 2 nights on the 5 May for stay on 10/11 June. Due to unforeseen circumstances had to cancel 5 June. Motel has a fee of 1 night ($198) if cancellation is within 7 days, which is excessive for nothing. They tried to charge me for 2 nights. 

Excessive cancellation amount $199, 7 day cancellation period beware

Stayed for 3 nights found the motel to exceed my expectations. Room was clean and sanitised. Bed was comfortable. Staff and owner where very helpful and friendly. Shower was hot and great pressure. Couldn’t fault it for the price has a pool and yes they had free wifi. Will definitely recommend and stay again. Great little budget motel

Charming Motel

We decided to stay at Corlette Sands while visiting family in the area. 

We should have walked away after being charged $20 over the advertised price making the charged for 1 night $168.

The room smelt very musky like it has not been opened in months, the Air con near fell out if the wall and was very loud and clunky. The hot water was non existent in the evening and early morning.

When we advised the manager on duty about the water issue, we were advised that it was likely a parent keeping their child in the shower too long. This water issue did not resolve in the morning.

We complained about the room and were only offered a $20 refund.

We do not recommend staying here to anyone, look for somewhere else.

Management doesn't care the customers have a terrible stay.

Disappointed stay

My main complaint is that we paid $198 for one night for a room which was worth half that.  However, it provided us with a night's accommodation when it was needed while most other accommodation providers in the area insist on a two-night minimum stay which isn't always possible.
On the plus side, the room was clean (as evidenced by the strong smell of bleach) and the TV was easy to operate.  On the other hand, it was noisy!  Neighbouring units could be heard and the sound of an airconditioning unit hummed loudly all night long.  Couldn't turn on the cold tap in the bathroom.  The fridge was placed in an awkward position next to the bed with the door facing the wrong way.  Very odd.  The place is in obvious need of some money spent on it, or to be practical, it's a knockdown and rebuild!

Only If You Need To

Due to the recent COVID-19 hot spots and border restrictions I had to unfortunately call up to cancel as I was travelling from another state, and was ready to discuss my options. Peter answered the call and promptly replied bad luck and that i need to "wear it". He was unapologetic, stale, rude and was not even open to discussion of a credit so we could actually come visit when this blows over. Considering this isnt the first time Ive had to change travel plans due to COVID 19, its funny how every other property ive delt with were more accommodating and happy to work out a deal with me so I could come and enjoy their business at a later date....yet this little motel was not even interested in future business. Maybe its time to take my money and pack it in Peter.

Unaccommodating and unfriendly

Probably the cheapest accommodation in Port Stephens, this small motel in Corlette is an ideal stop for a function at The Anchorage Resort, which is just around the corner. There is a beach nearby and a children's playground area near The Anchorage. It is handy, by car, to the Salamander shopping centre and Horizons Golf Course. As for the motel, the rooms are old and a bit worn but the beds are clean and comfortable. They are equipped with fridge, tv, microwave, a/c and ceiling fans. If all you want is somewhere to put your head, give it a try.

Good at this Price

Yes the rooms were old and dated but they were clean and comfortable and cheap for a 1 night stay as most of the other accommodation in the area is expensive. It was quiet and the owner was helpful.
We walked down to the waterfront and really enjoyed it and found a beaut fish n chip takeaway.

Old and dated but clean and comfortable.

I've enjoyed my stay here twice now, I always feel so warmly welcomed and taken care of, the rooms have all the basics covered well and the location is very convenient, centred in a quiet area between the two main towns one street from the beach/bay, the sunsets at the beach are sublime. The rooms are clean and I will stay here again happily.

Great location and relaxing and quiet

Don't know what the place is like really - we couldn't get through because Police and the Rural Fire Service had closed the access roads due to a bushfire. I tried to negotiate not losing my money, but the owner told me it was a matter of perspective whether I would drive 250 kilometres to a closed road in a bushfire or not. I disagreed. I think obeying Emergency Services instructions is sensible, not a matter of opinion. Hence this review. 

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