Reviews of Bosuns Inn Motel 3.5 stars
37 Ocean Parade, 2450 Coffs Harbour, Australia
#11 of 44 hotels in Coffs Harbour
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 491 hotel reviews
8.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.9
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Comfort
9.0
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Location
9.3
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Facilities
8.5
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Staff
9.5
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Value for money
8.7
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Free WiFi
7.5
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Reviewed: 30 August 2025
Stacey
United Kingdom6 reviews7.0“Okay for a night stopover”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Not the biggest of rooms, pool looked great but closed!
We stayed for one night as travelling up the East Coast, so it met our need. Not the biggest of rooms for a family of 4 but comfortable for overnight. Lots of information about where to eat.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 26 August 2025
Christine
Australia24 reviews8.0“Good location for an overnighter.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The only downside was the downstairs rooms are very dark and the light needed to be on even though it was a sunny day.
The room, although dated, was spotlessly clean and well equipped. The location was excellent, being across the road from the Bowlo which had an extensive Asian menu as well as some Australian selections. The fridge had a selection of toast spreads (butter, Vegemite, jams) which was a nice touch. Across the road from the ocean.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 19 August 2025
Liz
Australia22 reviews3 helpful votes10“Excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We self cater for breakfast. Dinner was at the Hoey Moey an excellent venue and only 400 meters from the motel.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Loader
Australia3 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
Lounge was very soft and low making it difficult to get out of.
clean, reasonably comfortable bed
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 8 August 2025
Nicole
Australia11 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Close to everything
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 3 August 2025
Maureen
Australia19 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Studio - Street Parking Only
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 3 August 2025
Delyth
Australia20 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Perfect stop over”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
Large shower with pull out washing line if needed.good pressure and temperature adjustment. Comfortable queen bed.Separate sink.Microwave,toaster and kettle.Butter,jam and Vegemite in fridge nice touch . Separate bedroom, sofa, table and chairs in main room. Bench space for tablets, phones etc and charging. Short walk to Bowls club where they do Asian and Australian meals. Clean and proprietors welcoming. Have stayed here many times on the way North. I have always been able to park at rear of property and asked for ground floor.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 17 July 2025
Stuart
Australia21 reviews3 helpful votes10“Lovely, clean space to rest and relax in”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Clean, well appointed room with everything you needed for a short stay.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 13 July 2025
Helen
Australia55 reviews9.0“A nice clean, comfortable place to stay with great parking.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Everything was great. No problems.
The room was very clean and comfortable. The area is nice, close to the beach and places to eat. Parking was great. The beds were comfortable too.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 20 June 2025
Jenny
Australia16 reviews9.0“Property had everything we needed. Clean, quiet across from the beach, wonderful staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing, this was great value for a family stay or a small group
Staff wonderful, room very clean and older style well appointed. Had everything we needed. Excellent position across from the beach and services nearby. Very quiet overnight.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 17 June 2025
Suzanne
Australia30 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Great value for money.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
Easy check-in via a key safe, after a late booking we made en route to Coffs. Our room was upstairs which was a bit more of a hassle, but apart from that it was perfect. The one-bedroom apartment had SO MUCH ROOM! and was very well equipped with a toaster oven as well as a microwave and fridge. The bedroom was dark and quiet.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 9 June 2025
Christine
Australia32 reviews8 helpful votes8.0“Clean, neat, tidy, practical, good location, good value.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Only thing that may bother some clients is the sort of ‘make do’ approach to modification and repair eg. old nail holes still in wall. Or frayed edge of carpet repair, not sealed, carpet newish.
Location was far enough away from fnb to be beautifully quiet. Exceptionally clean. Ample equipment in kitchenette. Very good value.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 8 June 2025
Marilyn
Australia15 reviews9.0“Great option for a short or longer stay close to beach, clubs etc.”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing dramatic. The units are dated but the quality of the bedding etc make up for it.
Everything you needed was supplied, linen and towels etc fresh and good quality. Beds very comfortable. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 14 May 2025
George
Australia7 reviews9.0“a nice comfy stopover.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We decided to stay an extra night and the staff were very helpful. Great location to beach, eatery, shops. Clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 8 May 2025
Sharon
Australia34 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Convenient location and good value in this clean, comfortable unit.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A bit noisy, especially in the mornings.
Convenient location, good value for money, very clean and very helpful friendly hosts. Very comfortable beds and pillows. 👌
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 27 April 2025
Adrian
Australia2 reviews10“Absolutely great, for a short stay ,our 5 year old daughter loved it”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Studio - Street Parking Only
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.. although the pool could do with a good cleanup
The receptionist is lovely. We asked if we could extend our departure time as our kids were running late , and without hesitation she gave us 30mins extra
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 26 April 2025
Ganapathy
Australia2 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Mattress was soft. The unit can be cleaned better
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 24 April 2025
Derynthia
Australia31 reviews10“I would highly recommend this place.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Studio - Street Parking Only
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.
Venus on reception made me feel welcome immediately. The room was spotless with everything I needed. The surrounds are all very well looked after.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 24 April 2025
Kirsten
United Kingdom24 reviews5 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Not really related to the motel the town was not worth visiting in my opinion
It is clean and the car park is adequate, the shower is very good
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 23 April 2025
Mary
Australia11 reviews10“Clean and tidy we would stay again”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Very tidy and clean
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 23 April 2025
Toni
Australia62 reviews5 helpful votes9.0“Small comfortable motel perfect for travellers”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing. It was great.
Small motel - Comfortable, clean, quiet (brick walls between units and in a quiet street), heavy curtains that blocked out all light, good tv, well equipped with all you’d need, small clean swimming pool, off street parking. Lovely owner. Information folder including restaurants etc (you don’t see that much these days). Located across road from beach, next door to small service station with convenience store and close to bowling club, cafes and restaurants.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 21 April 2025
Jones
Australia14 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Stop over”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Studio - Street Parking Only
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The other guests staying were very rude and inconsiderate. Their children were running up and down on the verandah, screaming and yelling.
The staff were friendly and the facilities were great. The place was very clean.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 19 April 2025
Adrian
Australia2 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Just need a freezer and hotplate to cook
Everything about this place was great for a short stay
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 5 April 2025
Georgina
Australia2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Staff are friendly and welcoming. The rooms are clean. The motel is close to cafes, the Hoey Moey and the Bowling Club. The beach is just across the road. It was a very pleasant experience.
Stayed in April 2025
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