Lovely clean rooms and right on the Waterfront. The girl on reception when we arrived was bright,…read morecheerful and very welcoming. Right in the middle of Batemans Bay and easy walking to shops. I will definitely come back.

The Bodalla Arms Hotel has the best food, a great friendly chef, caters for Vegans Vegetarians the…read morebest steaks, a new restaurant plus the kids are most welcome, the beer is so cold, there are bands all weekends. The homely accommodation is warm and cosy.

One of the worst hotels ever stayed in. No air conditioning so I have to prop the windows open to…read moreget some air. No Flyscreens so now there's flies and mosquitoes buzzing around my room all night. There are no lights on the roof so one bedside lamp does a room.. no desk in the room to do any work? No cup in the room to get any water.. the fan in my room doesn't work. I would rate this is one of the biggest sh!t holes I've ever stayed in.

Had hoped for a nice country pub experience. Whilst the character of the pub is classic.. the food…read morewas lacklustre. It took a long time to be delivered, steak was flavourless and dull, pork was dry and grey, and in general just wasn't what we expected ... and all for $160, we left most uneaten.

Sometimes it's not about the accommodations themselves. Sometimes the overall feel of the place is…read morethe important thing; and the people are the final decider. The BW Sea Spray Motel was my home-away-from-home while working for an extended period just outside Merimbula. And by my second week, it really did feel like coming home. (A home where you could feed wild parakeets in the yard; have a beer with one of the hosts - who told great stories - and chat with other guests across balconies) Our hosts, Antoinette and Tony, made this place special. "Lovely people" is the term that fits best. Affable and outgoing, they became friends with most of our group. Saying goodbye on the last day was actually a little tough for me. As for the motel itself, the rooms themselves were clean and spacious, if a bit outdated (though they appear to be making rapid upgrades). Still, you'd be hard-pressed to find something better nearby. The accommodations were certainly good for the price, and I slept great here; which is KEY of course. Other services: -- Breakfast option to your room for a charge. Antoinette is a good cook -- Large DVD collection in the lobby for borrowing at will -- Laundry done for a cost (AUD 10) if you're lazy (I was) -- Wi-fi worked pretty well, with a few minor slowdowns during peak hours I occupied two different rooms during my stay, and each suffered only from minor issues (fussy water temp; one noisy fan; one burnt-out light bulb). My second room with a balcony and kitchenette was the best, offering a deck with nice views of the town and lake below. The deck became my go-to spot to hang with a beer after a long day. (Note: It was early summer in Oz). There's a chance I will be back to Merimbula someday for a second project. If so, I won't even bother looking elsewhere - I'd go back to the Sea Spray in a heartbeat. An easy choice.

Ate here with family, including a 5 yr old, and loved it! Kids are welcome, parking is easy to get,…read morefood is well priced as well as drinks. My niece had her own little plate, a Princess Sofia plate, and they offered to clean it before we left. The place was warm and is clearly loved by the locals. Looking forward to dropping by the next time we come to Cooma!

Stopped here at one of our cruise ports. The shuttle bus dropped us off right in front of the great…read moresouthern end and I needed to use the restroom so I ducked inside thinking we will continue our journey. But there is a gorgeous patio that my friends and I decide to sit on and have a drink. We ordered one entrée, fish and chips, that we shared amongst three of us and it was delicious! There was some live music which blew my mind while we were there. We each had one drink, It was a ginger beer alcoholic drink, and OMG I loved it. To order food or drinks you need to stand in line and get a number and it will be brought to your table we got lucky in order before the place got too crowded. Apparently it was a designated place that everybody from the ship went to. Yes I would recommend this if you're not going to go on a tour it's a nice place in town to hang out

This is a really good spot for dinner - and the locals seemed to think so to. The restaurant was…read morereally busy even though it was a cold Wednesday night. We had a really good pub meal (locally caught ling) and even though it was busy, the food came out relatively quickly. We also liked the fact that the restaurant had an open kitchen and we could see what was happening!

What a great place!…read more This was another place along the coast where I wished we had more time. One night was not enough! Let's start with being right on the water. Beautiful views day and night - steps to great restaurants. Hubs saw a seal! Tons of parrots and pelicans. Our room was super comfy - great towels and AMAZING smelling toiletries. We had everything we needed at hand, plus a very comfy bed. Amazing hospitality as well - we got the best advice at check in on where to eat and where to see local wildlife. Don't miss this charming place in a beautiful beach town!

I love Tathra. Okay, so it's the only Australian beach town I've stayed in, but I don't need to…read morestay anywhere else. For me, it's perfection, and a major component of that perfect town is the Tathra Hotel. Perched on the rocky headland overlooking the Tasman Sea, the Tathra hotel offers stunning views into the expanse of hundreds of miles of nothingness south and west. The Tathra Hotel comprises a hotel, of course, and also a brewery and pub. While I have not (yet) stayed in the hotel, the brewery and pub are held to a very high standard, and are a really excellent place to spend and afternoon, evening, night, or all three as one long session. The Tathra Hotel is the nightlife of Tathra. Plain and simple. Of the two places that are open past 3pm, this is the place to be. There is expansive outdoor seating overlooking the ocean and an excellent nautical-themed playground for the kiddos. It really is a playground suitable to all ages, as I've seen teenagers enjoying climbing the structures, and have enjoyed racing up it myself with my son. It can be quite windy, though, so be prepared. The beers -- all brewed in-house -- are solid. Nothing spectacular, nothing bad, and enough variety to suit anyone and keep others interested for a few varied pints. The wind enjoys the beer, too, having taken two pints from me with its thirsty gusts. The food is also nice. I enjoy their Sunday roast, they also do a good Oysters Rockefeller. If I'm honest, the fish and chips are a bit heavy on the oil and the ravioli special was a bit odd. But the overall experience, outside in the breezy coastal air, offers a rejuvenation those like me who do not currently live at the coast cannot find elsewhere. Come to Tathra. Come to Tathra Hotel. Breathe in the coast. Relax.

I had the mixed vegetables here. They were perfectly cooked. Still a little crisp but fully cooked…read more The staff was very friendly. I was staying at their hotel and they delivered the food to the room. They also included a beverage at no cost. Oh, and because I was a staying guest it was 10% off. Good food. Great value. Friendly people.