Hunter Gateway Motel

3.5 star property
Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Hunter Valley Wildlife Park

Photo gallery for Hunter Gateway Motel

Family Room | Terrace/patio
Aerial view
Outdoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Family Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$138
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

Explore the area

Map
11 Denton Park Drive, Rutherford, NSW, 2320
  • Winter Art Bazaar
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Aerohunter
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Walka Water Works
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Maitland, NSW (MTL)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds

Premium King Spa Suite

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Jetted bath
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Free bottled water
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Queen Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Maitland

At Hunter Gateway Motel, you'll be 24.4 km (15.2 mi) from Hunter Valley Wildlife Park and 27.3 km (17 mi) from Hunter Valley Gardens. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and LCD TVs. .This smoke-free motel offers an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a garden and express check-out. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Rutherford motel, you'll be 1.7 km (1 mi) from Winter Art Bazaar and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Aerohunter.

What's nearby

  • Maitland Showground - 7 min drive
  • Maitland Regional Art Gallery - 7 min drive
  • Walka Water Works - 9 min drive
  • Hunter Valley Wildlife Park - 23 min drive
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Telarah Station - 4 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 140 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪D'Artagnan's Cafe - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Hunter Gateway Motel

Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Hunter Valley Wildlife Park
As a guest of Hunter Gateway Motel, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Hunter Gateway Motel also features a garden, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Maitland motel is smoke free.

  • 63 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Hunter Gateway Motel offers 63 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Maitland motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Check-in before 2 PM and after 10 PM can be arranged on request at the time of booking.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from August 21 2020 to February 9 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Breakfast

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Maitland Mercure
Mercure Hotel Maitland
Hunter Gateway Motel Rutherford
Bradford Hotel Maitland
Hunter Gateway Rutherford
Mercure Maitland Rutherford
Hunter Gateway
Best Western Plus Hunter Gateway
Best Western Hunter Gateway
Hunter Gateway Motel Motel
Hunter Gateway Motel Rutherford
Hunter Gateway Motel Motel Rutherford

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hunter Gateway Motel?

Hunter Gateway Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hunter Gateway Motel?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hunter Gateway Motel on 2 Mar 2025 start from NZ$138.03, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hunter Gateway Motel?

Yep, Hunter Gateway Motel has a free self car park.

Does Hunter Gateway Motel have a pool?

Hunter Gateway Motel has an outdoor pool.

Does Hunter Gateway Motel serve breakfast?

You bet, breakfast is offered daily. Please note that breakfast will unavailable between August 21 2020 and February 9 2025 (subject to change).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hunter Gateway Motel?

No, Hunter Gateway Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hunter Gateway Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hunter Gateway Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Hunter Gateway Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 484 out of 980 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 353 out of 980 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 980 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 980 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 980 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Bernard

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I was disappointed in the property. Ive stsyed there before and it was great but this time there was a very pungent order coming from the shower drain. No one there to help.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Nerida

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Convenient location and for the price it is a good place to stay, just looking tired and needs a bit of TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jarrod

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was great location and convenient to everything staff were great and nice and clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Fay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disappointed no one for check in but worked out fine. Room was clean and comfortable. Sadly some local children threw a mower in the pool 😡. So unable to use pool. Feel for the owners with big job to get that mess clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cal

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Monique

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Meg the receptionist was incredibly helpful. Rosa was also very helpful. The property was really great excluding the aircon which badly need servicing. The ability to pay when you get there should also be a thing that stays. Meg was immensely helpful with navigating the area, filling us in on the hotel and just generally so friendly. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
office lady was very helpful when i had to change my booking .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Wayne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dinesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bandana

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I travelled from QLD in November and forgot to factor in the time difference when planning our drive. I thought we'd be arriving about an hour before the office closed, but due to my error and some roadworks our ETA was 10 minutes after closing. I called the office and they were extremely kind about my mistake, and offered me multiple options for late check-in - including the person at the desk staying behind for a few minutes to meet me on arrival. It was very much appreciated!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Amrita

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kim

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked the location. Close to amenities, shops, dining options. Kids enjoyed the pool but room info said it closed at 8pm and staff closed it at 4pm. My son got very sniffly and sneezy in the room like it had dog hair in the room. He's allergic.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jose

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Pros - location and restaurants close to the Motel Cons - cleanliness and outdated furniture
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Eileen

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean property, pub next door for food. Property not manned after early evening so if you get locked out there's a call out fee, not that we had to use it. Found it surprising no one on reception early evening as it's a large operation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

KATE

Travelled with partner
Room was good & great bed! Cleanliness could be improved a little ( bathroom tiles/grouting need a scrub & carpet & armchair could do with a shampoo & freshen up). Overall though, pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet where my bf room was the only thing was the door didn’t shut unless I pushed it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Fatima

Travelled with group
The check in was easy, the staff were nice. The location wasn’t what i expected.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Melvyn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was a great size for a family. Clean and tidy. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Our children loved the pool Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024