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Costa Rica Motel

★★★★ 134 Gregory Street, South West Rocks, AU

8.4 guest rating· 658 reviews

About this hotel

Family-Owned and Operated Motel

Recreational Facilities and Amenities

The Costa Rica Motel offers a range of recreational facilities, including an outdoor swimming pool and squash court. Guests can also enjoy the BBQ and picnic area, as well as the convenience of self-serve laundry facilities.

Comfortable Rooms and Convenient Services

All rooms at the Costa Rica Motel come with free WiFi, daily housekeeping service, and on-site parking that even accommodates boats and trailers. Guests are welcomed with complimentary bottled water upon arrival.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions

Situated just a short walk from the beach and main street, guests can easily explore the area. Additionally, the South West Rocks Golf Course is only 1 km away, and the iconic Smokey Cape Lighthouse is less than a 10-minute drive away.

Book your stay at the Costa Rica Motel for a memorable and relaxing getaway.

Rooms & rates

Deluxe Triple Room

Sleeps 4 · 30 m² · 2× Twin bed, Queen Bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room

Sleeps 3 · Twin bed, Queen Bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Sleeps 2 · Queen Bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

Standard Queen Twin

Sleeps 3 · 26 m² · Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker

Standard Family

Sleeps 4 · 26 m² · 2× Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker

Standard Queen Room

Sleeps 2 · 26 m² · Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker

Deluxe Family

Sleeps 4 · 30 m² · 2× Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker

Deluxe Queen Room

Sleeps 2 · 26 m² · Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker

Twin Room - Disability Access

Sleeps 3 · 26 m² · Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker

Double Room with Balcony

Sleeps 2 · 24 m² · Double bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Fence around pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool - seasonal
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Air conditioning
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Golf course
  • Family rooms
  • Cashless payment available
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  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Garden
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Higher level toilet
  • Invoice provided
  • Key access
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Picnic area
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Location

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134 Gregory Street, South West Rocks, AU

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say8.4658 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Spacious rooms+ Good location+ Value for moneyCleanliness issuesLack of food optionsMaintenance problems
Cleanliness7.4
Service9.9
Location9.4
Room Quality8.4
Amenities8.4
Value for Money9.4

Disappointing

2.0

The staff were friendly. Not much else to like about this property.

The photos on the website (replicated on this survey) in no way represent the actual rooms which are decades old, tired, and not maintained. The room had no sink, the microwave was dirty with food from previous occupants, other 'kitchen' facilities were also not clean. The room had not been renovated for decades which was not representative of the photos used for advertising. Digital lock on door, but door could easily be pushed open without using the lock. Old facilities at the venue (tennis court, squash court, restaurant, pool etc.) are in ruins which is representative of the overall maintenance of the property. Laundry for guests was very unclean and used by manager their own use. Room was extremely small (booked for 2 adults an one child). Bathroom was tiny and probably built in the seventies. The room was only serviced once in six day stay and only after a request made to the manager.

Greg · AU · 2026-07-25

Only problem was the hot water.

7.0

Good clean room

Hot water was almost non existant.

Kevin · AU · 2026-07-25

Perfect for what we needed comfortable bed

7.0
Harley · AU · 2026-07-22

Overall it achieved what we needed - a place to stay a night on a long drive

5.0

Good location and affordable price

Shower was cold Check in seemed like they didn’t expect us and took some time They wrote our pin to the door in a stick it note

Lyn · AU · 2026-07-16

Good to know

Please note that Costa Rica Motel does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.

Please note that there is an additional AUD 20 charge for all rooms if the second bed is used (see Hotel Policies).

Please advise the property if you are traveling with children. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.