Squid's Ink Motel

Location: 690 Pacific Highway , Belmont, au

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Motels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Outdoor furniture
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• Smoke alarms
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Key access
• CCTV outside property
• Security alarm
• Television in common areas
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Golfing on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Private picnics
• Japanese garden
• Secured parking
• Fishing nearby
• Paddle boating nearby

Rooms Available

• Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

  2 Queen Beds

  538 sq feet

  
  

  Layout - 2 bedrooms, dining area, and sitting area

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Digital channels

  Food & Drink - Kitchen with stovetop, oven, microwave, and cookware/dishware

  Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, and rainfall showerhead

  Practical - Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), and wardrobe or closet; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request

  Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning

  Need to Know - Housekeeping on request

  Non-Smoking

  Room is accessed via exterior corridors

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • TV
  • Desk
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Separate sitting area
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Separate dining area
  • Free WiFi
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Freezer

• Basic Triple Room

  Meals can be prepared in the kitchenette, which has a refrigerator, a microwave and a toaster. The spacious triple room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Sofa
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toaster
  • Barbecue
  • Cleaning products
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Standard Triple Room

  This air-conditioned triple room features a desk, outdoor furniture, an inner courtyard view and a private bathroom. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Barbecue
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Window
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Double Room with Lake View

  The double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a balcony with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Barbecue
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Window
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Deluxe Two-Bedroom Suite

  Guests will have a special experience as this suite provides a hot tub and a spa bath. This suite is consisted of of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that comes with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The air-conditioned suite offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as lake views. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Sofa
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Barbecue
  • Cleaning products
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Accessible by lift
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Standard Queen Room

  This air-conditioned double room has a desk, outdoor furniture, an inner courtyard view and a private bathroom. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Barbecue
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Accessible by lift
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Window
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Standard Quadruple Room

  This air-conditioned quadruple room has a desk, outdoor furniture, an inner courtyard view and a private bathroom. The unit has 3 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Barbecue
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Window
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

Guest Reviews

• Blayne (10/5): -
• Charanjeet (1/5): -
• Karla (7/5): - Staff were very welcoming, it was easy to find and great value for money. The lake was beautiful at sunset for a drink. Parking is very tight and the noise from neighbours can be heard easily.
• Geoff (8/5): -
• Tracy (10/5): Has everything you need. Friendly staff - Great location, Nothing
• Sharyn (10/5): - A lovely view of the Lake was a bonus. Quiet and calm . Friendly host. Nothing
• Max (6/5): - Parking out front. Lake and eateries close by. Dated decor...needs to be updated.
• Fernando (9/5): -
• Deborah (7/5): Great location and we love afternoon drinks by the lake, a perfect way to end the day. - Our second visit and we could see the improvements Location was great that’s why we chose to stay again.
• Clif (1/5): - Not much Room old&small overall condition was poor and aged
• Bec (10/5): Was there for work, room was clean and had all basic needs covered - Didn’t have breakfast, walking distance to town centre for takeaway and shops
• Dionne (6/5): Has great potential to be beautiful again once renovated - The property is in a great location, right on the lake. Some of the rooms have been done up beautifully and the adjoining restaurant is fabulous. Our room was on ground level and overlooked the lake which was fantastic and we loved the ducks! The lower lakeside rooms are well overdue for a facelift. The bed was hard and we could feel the springs. A mattress topper is needed at a minimum. Some power points didn’t work, the fridge had mould in it and the taps dripped constantly. The awning over the bbq and the laundry right next to us are essentially dilapidated and felt unsafe. However, it served its purpose for our need, and gave us a giggle.
• Jarlath (8/5): -
• John (8/5): -
• Harry (10/5): -
• Rebecca (8/5): -
• Sarah (10/5): -
• Cathetine (4/5): - Water pressure in the shower very weak. Ants.
• Danielle (10/5): -
• Danielle (7/5): -
• Dane (8/5): -
• Merryne (7/5): Some rooms are good, some not so good. - Being able to sit by the lake, is great. Staff are always great. The smell of the cleaning products! Is overwhelming. Beds could use an update.
• Darren (8/5): Excellent restaurant on the lake. - Location Excellent restaurant On the lake. Paint the door
• Carli (10/5): - Everything Kevin was awesome Nothing
• eef0add60f05701be6a4b9f453c7dbd2 (8/5): . - . .
• 237b98612e8d7063f22dfa242be7b4b6 (8/5): -
• 027384bc6dba723652e8519524ba0422 (10/5): Beautiful view, delightful staff, great location - We loved the adjacent restaurant overlooking Lake Macquarie. Not a thing
• f5dc8997b0e471ada8dd633bc6a7543e (8/5): -
• d9ad8fda084871878c6614a7088f966f (10/5): - All of it, it was very comfy The lack of parking
• f81d74ebdcfb7347948c6e1f92497283 (5/5): It was nice - The room was nice, zero view, location good as it is close to Newcastle and the Hunter Valley. Breakfast wa good, can recommend the Chilli Crab Scramble. When I saw the ad's pictures, I was expecting to have views of the lake... but no view. That did disappoint me as we went there for my birthday. Belmont is close to places
• 237b98612e8d7063f22dfa242be7b4b6 (7/5): -
• 0950976e2a6670d85f6ede22c8d86fe5 (8/5): -
• 5244d2334522728d119bdffdf39f7766 (5/5): -
• 54af507aa72873648b7d72c8677060f9 (7/5): -
• Blayne (10/5): -
• Blayne (10/5): -
• Mark (10/5): Great place to relax with a garden looking onto a sunset lake ,, - Right near a nice lake The restrante which is excellent was closed on the Monday which is always a shame.
• Changhui (8/5): Very nice - location Toilet sink is blocked
• Aidan (8/5): - Greta restaurant and beautiful views Easy to find and great for a one night stop over with excellent restaurant attached
• Bill (10/5): -
• David (7/5): Cheap and cheerful place for a quick stopover - Great location on the water Bathroom very dirty - i closed the door and behind it was filthy
• Bruce (10/5): -
• Dallas (8/5): - View & location were excellent. Stairs to room need maintenance.
• Joanne Rushworth Trotter (8/5): -
• tamara (5/5): Meh - Location How dirty the room was.
• Laurna (7/5): Good - Central location, easily accessible rooms & parking They don’t advise of wether there is functions booked when you book, they had 2 weddings during my stay which were very loud and late into the night but everything else was good!
• Bill (10/5): -
• Sherrie (7/5): -
• Alex (4/5): Did the job but disappointed - Location was handy Very tied and worn out. Rooms were very small and not well maintained.
• Joe (9/5): -
• Tracy (6/5): -
• Mandy (10/5): - View was great and great workers Loved motel didn’t like the cold windy weather lol
• Deborah (8/5): Ticked all of the boxes for a one night stay - Late check in catered for. Easy to find at night (on a main road). Crisp white sheets, very clean room, pleasant decor, good aircon. Fridge, shower and TV worked well. Scenic location; good places to walk close by. Staff communicated effectively (late check in). Minor quibbles: traffic noise (but that comes with the fabulous location, so. . .), parking not allocated to room, but close enough.
• Leanne (7/5): -
• Amy (8/5): - Outstanding views and wildlife Bathrooms need updating
• Michelle (1/5): -
• Tiarna (10/5): Great sleep - Great spot Nothing
• Elham (8/5): -
• Lucy (8/5): Quiet, no fuss comfortable room perfect for a night - Easy to access, clean, quiet, straightforward check-in unassisted, comfortable room. Bathroom is a bit older but honestly for one night not an issue.
• Philip (8/5): -
• Rhonda (8/5): - The location All OK! 👍
• Laurie (10/5): We will always stay there all our needs are met - Staff very helpful and friendly easy location Nothing
• Kate (1/5): -
• Patti (5/5): Staff nice and property clean but not maintained - Position to golf course Terrible curtains let light in - flood light outside windows. Paint peeling from ceiling
• Faith (10/5): -
• Janne (1/5): Never again - Location Call Ariel TV didn't work paperthin door to interconnecting room which we did not use or have neighs kept us awake all night, Pool not working, should change filter to say no pool, kids sad. Not enough facilities in room eg washing up equipment, use the 2 cups once and couldn't clean them to use again in room cleaning service doesn't come unless you ask
• Emma (9/5): It was a great location - Perfect location for our daughter’s wedding. You can tell that they had just been renovated but some of the small things were not done. Ie skirting had rust and mould on it
• Bruce (8/5): -
• pam (8/5): -
• christian (7/5): -
• Alexis (7/5): Convenient well priced motel right on the water w a cafe - Great view Other guests were smoking outside the rooms until exactly 9pm
• HELEN (1/5): - Was unable to access the lake view because the outside area was unsafe!
• Alan R W (8/5): Enjoyable stay in very pleasant place. - Convenient location and nice outlook Air conditioner noise in room - from nearby restuarant.
• Jordan (8/5): -
• Kylee (4/5): -
• Peter (6/5): The room was old but clean and comfortable. The toilet was an issue but the location was good. We walked to a local Chin - The location was good The toilet wouldn’t flush properly so nothing wanted to flush away
• Shu-Tzu (10/5): Good value and definitely come back again - New renovation good style good value for spa
• Siobhan (7/5): -
• Megan (10/5): -
• Gary (7/5): Great view, pity the other guests were allowed to smoke on premises allowing there smoke to pollute our room - Location Room very small. Had other guests standing outside the room smoking
• A mills (8/5): Good value motel - well located value for money motel The water pressure in one of the older rooms that our family used could be improved
• Scott (10/5): Good overnighter, comfy beds and onsight parking. Will stay again. 👍 - Great location. Off street parking and good rooms. Nothing
• Ian (7/5): Ok for one night - Location good for travelers Half drunk bottle of orange juice in fridge Milk leaking in fridge. Obviously fridge not opened when cleaners were there
• Kaye (10/5): -
• Bill (9/5): Great! - Clean large rooms and great location. Terrific reception staff.
• Salmond (6/5): -
• Tyler (10/5): Lovely little place - Nice an quiet Nothing
• Mel (5/5): -
• Vanessa (10/5): Brilliant :) - Conveniently located - central to shops and beaches in area. Lovely lakeside aspect. Beautiful views, relaxed ambience. Tinta restaurant cafe bar onsite was impeccable. Food, coffee and decor - divine. Staff were next level - hospitable and welcoming :) ….. Kevin, the Accomoodation Manager even ensured parking was available to guests as an extra touch - with a large event in area. Nothing! - our room was fab - clean, modern, renovated and spacious, a/c worked like a dream, bed was comfortable, large new tv, wifi and channels without any connection issues. Bathroom new. Blockout curtains clean, new and dust-free. Quiet. Seamless experience.
• Michelle (5/5): - The room next door put their washing on the railing in front of our unit
• Daniele (8/5): Great location with fabulous view - Location and view of the lake Bathroom looking a little dates, cracks, chips etc
• Jacqueline (8/5): - Kevin who runs the place is great
• Kylie (7/5): -
• Laura (3/5): Disappointing especially as we paid nearly $250 for the night! - The property had great views at the back. We arrived at about 5.30pm. I booked a room with a double and a single bed. Thr first room we were given was upstairs with an ocean room. We took all our stuff up to the room only to fin it had a double bed only. We were then given a room with the correct bed configuration only to find it hadn’t been cleaned at all, beds unmade and rubbish in the bin. The 3rd room we were given smelt so musty we couldn’t stay there. We then had to wait until 6.30 for the 2nd room to be cleaned. We had been at a nippers comp all day in searing heat and myself and 2 children just wanted a clean room to have a shower. The delay meant we couldn’t enjoy the deck at rhe back of the property. In the morning when we went to have cereal we found there was only 2 bowls in the cupboard. The whole experience was very disappointing!
• Gomez (5/5): - Nothing Smelt like curry really bad
• Yvonne (9/5): - Location ok, facilities ok cleanliness ok Sink got clogged, needed a good clean.
• Alan (10/5): Top spot - Really nice rooms
• Robin (1/5): Location great, restaurant good,motel awful. - Location Old, small room,unfilled gaps in walls, dirty.
• Anthony (9/5): -
• Peter (7/5): -

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