Nestled in Rutherford, Hunter Gateway Motel offers a tranquil escape with its garden and outdoor pool. Relax on the sun-kissed terrace or stay connected with in-room WiFi. The helpful staff is always available to ensure your stay is hassle-free.
Hunter Valley Wildlife Park - 24 min drive - 30.6 km
Hunter Valley Gardens - 25 min drive - 33.7 km
Lake Macquarie - 37 min drive - 50.5 km
Newcastle Beach - 47 min drive - 47.1 km
Getting around
Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 36 min drive
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 140 min drive
Telarah Station - 4 min drive
Maitland Station - 6 min drive
High Street Station - 7 min drive
Restaurants
Guzman Y Gomez - 7 min walk
The Rutherford Hotel - 2 min walk
Oporto - 1 min walk
Dartagnan's Café - 14 min walk
McDonald's - 3 min walk
About this property
Hunter Gateway Motel
Located near a train station, Hunter Gateway Motel is a great choice for a stay in Maitland. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
63 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Thursday (9:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-in before 2 PM and after 10 PM can be arranged on request at the time of booking.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets stay free (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 33 lbs per pet)
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
To-go breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–11:00 AM
What to do
Winery tours nearby
Services
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Romance packages
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible parking
4 on-site accessible parking spaces
Front entrance ramp
No elevator (single level property)
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Alarm clock
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Housekeeping on request
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Optional extras
To-go breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 16 for adults and AUD 16 for children
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day
Rollaway beds are available for AUD 30.0 per night
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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.
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
Does Hunter Gateway Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hunter Gateway Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hunter Gateway Motel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Hunter Gateway Motel?
Yes, cats and dogs stay free, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 33 lbs per pet. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Hunter Gateway Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hunter Gateway Motel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hunter Gateway Motel and nearby?
Hunter Gateway Motel has an outdoor pool and a garden.
What's the area around Hunter Gateway Motel like?
Hunter Gateway Motel is in Rutherford, a short 20-minute walk from Winter Art Bazaar.
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Reviews
Hunter Gateway Motel Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0
Cleanliness
7.8
Location
8.8
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Parking was easy and close to most things, with plenty of options available. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 5, 2026
Friendly and easy check in, welcoming to pets and room had everything we needed for our stay.
James
James, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 5, 2025
Easy check in, clean rooms. Great place to stay
Kellie
Kellie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 14, 2026
Comfy king bed, spacious room, great shower
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2026
Lovely clean and well presented room. Staff were very welcoming and helpful.
Shirlee
Shirlee, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2025
Very friendly and helpful staff, and the rooms were clean and comfortable. I definitely recommend staying here and will happily return in the future.
Mali
Mali, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 18, 2025
Nice quiet room
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 7, 2025
Room was spotless, has been modernised since last staying here
Tracey
Tracey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 6, 2025
The room and hotel was perfectly located with various facilities around within walking distance of the hotel.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2025
Courteous staff. Clean room. Perfect for an overnight stay.
nicole
nicole, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2025
Clean room, comfortable bed, quiet over night. Very pleasant stay. Would highly recommend.
Jessica
Jessica, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 18, 2025
Was clean and comfortable with easy check-in.
Melody
Melody, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 5, 2026
The only thing i would have liked is cleaner carpet.
Rest was fine and great location, surprisingly quiet, car parking was freat with slightly wider bays allowing easier access to vehicles. Only 3 minutes to shops. Great and thanks
Donna
Donna, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2025
Great location, quiet room, very clean staff were wonderful and extremely comfy bed. Will definately stay again
Camilla Hold
Camilla Hold, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 27, 2025
Quite and close to the amenities I required. One of the faves to visit.
Anna
Anna, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 12, 2025
Great value and easy walk to pub for drinks and meal
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2025
The rooms were clean and a fair size. Good bathroom. Bed was comfortable.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jul 24, 2025
Plenty of car parking. Good value and friendly staff
Turbo
Turbo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2025
Very handy location clean an tidy quiet would recommend for short stay or long we had 4 nights there happy customer
Neil
Neil, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 14, 2025
Easy location to find, yet quiet. Friendly and helpful staff.
Joanne
Joanne, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2025
Reasonable priced accommodation, it was beat and tidy, close to shops and take away restaurants...
Would recommend
Robyn
Robyn, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 9, 2025
Was great location and convenient to everything staff were great and nice and clean and comfortable
Jarrod
Jarrod, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 26, 2025
Good Stay
Friendly helpful staff. Close to Hotel for meals. Good Stay. Would book again
Leonard
Leonard, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 26, 2025
We were very satisfied with our room. We couldn't fault the staff or the cleanliness, in my view the 2 most important aspects of any accommodation
Lee
Lee, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2024
Very friendly staff, clean room and close to shops.