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Pelican Motor Inn

18 Merimbula Drive, Merimbula, New South Wales 2548, Australia
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4.5 of 5 stars 39 Reviews
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Ottawa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Owners Bruce and Terrie could not have been more friendly and accommodating. Provided us with maps and things to see in Merimbula, even gave us directions to caravan park so we could see Kangaroos in the wild nearby. Rooms were large and clean with very good bed and shower. Great views of town and lake. Had a wonderful private pool... More

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Bruce Macdonald, Manager at Pelican Motor Inn, responded to this review
23 May 2012

Thank you for you lovely review. One of the best parts of our job is to take the time and chat with our guests. Glad you enjoyed your stay, the BBQ and managed to see the kangaroo's. Hopefully we will see you both back in Merimbula one day. Bruce More

nottingham
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

We drove into the centre of town and chose the Pelican at the Tourist Office (they are excellent but it did amaze us how many of the volunteers in these offices didn’t know what was a couple of hundred miles up the road and had never been, although they may have visited Europe) because of it’s excellent central location. Run... More

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Bruce Macdonald, Manager at Pelican Motor Inn, responded to this review
23 May 2012

Thankyou for taking the time to give us a review. So glad you had a lovely stay and enjoyed Merimbula's fish and chips. We hope you can make it to our shore's and visit us again one day. The Macdonald Family More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012 via mobile

Stayed here in march and by far the best place I've stayed in merimbula, great location right in the heart of town, walking distance to everything. Host Bruce and Terrie were great any questions of the area they were willing to help. Beautiful rooms with a amazing view of the lake. Always willing to help with things to do in... More

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Bruce Macdonald, Manager at Pelican Motor Inn, responded to this review
14 May 2012

Thank you for you lovely review. We are so glad you manaaged to see the kangaroo's and had a great vacation. Hopefully we will see you both back in Merimbula one day. Bruce More

Canberra, Australia
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012
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My wife and I stayed here for three nights in late February. We have also stayed here on a couple of occasions in previous years. On one level the Pelican is a fairly standard coastal town motel. However, it deserves a very good rating on several points. It is very conveniently located right close to the centre of Merimbula in... More

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Sydney, Australia
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

I must admit we were a bit surprised as we pulled up in front of the motel after what we had read on Trip Advisor. It was a basic motel, complete with a dark brick feature wall. However, the bed was fine and it was adequate for a one night stop over.

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Apollo Bay, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

We booked the Pelican on line after travelling from Sydney on our way to Melbourne. Couldn't have been happier with the accommodation and service/information given by both Terri and Bruce. Told by another couple that Bowling Club was excellent value for money for food. J&S

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Kiama, Australia
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

on a five week trip around Australia, we found this to be one of the best run, friendliest and convenient motels. Owner Bruce was extremely helpful with our needs in Merimbula and further on our trip towards Sydney. Free wifi was a useful bonus.

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Swansea, United Kingdom
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

Stayed at the Pelican Motor Inn during January 2012 for 2 nights whilst touring the area. We had a wonderful, friendly welcome from Bruce & Terry. As we were visitors from the UK with children, Bruce gave us tips on what to see & do which included going to see the 100 plus kangaroos on the golf course, to safest... More

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Mackay, Australia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

Stayed here for a night on the way through from Canberra to Bairnsdale via the coast. Booked on internet on the basis that it seemed to be close to shops, restaurants etc. and it turned out that it was only a couple of minutes walk to main area and close the boardwalk. Friendly at check in and out. Rooms clean... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

Perfect location and very reasonably priced. Great sized fridge but a bit noisy. Very helpful management. Nice bathroom. Doing renos in the next 12 months which will really make it better. I recommend this motel if you are not to fussy.

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18 Merimbula Drive, Merimbula, New South Wales 2548, Australia
Price range (per night):* 90 AUD - 151 AUD

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