Bay Hotel Motel - Bonnells Bay, New South Wales

Melissa H.

Friendly people, super accommodating and friendly staff, NEW menu (started Wednesday 15th January 2025 apparently).

I had the pork belly 🤩 so well cooked it was juicy and tender and delicious- no need for sauces (though the one provided was yummy). The side salad was light, with balanced flavours. Filling and refreshing.
The sweet potato chips weren’t gluten free, so they served them in a separate bowl so others could eat them and my food would still be all gluten free.

Dylan, our server, was very thorough with checking ingredients and going above and beyond in looking after us. Very impressed.

The complimentary drink with lunch was a nice touch.

Can’t speak for accomodation, I was there for the food.

Andrew C.

The service and food were abysmal. The meal took 1 1/2 hours to arrive despite polite queries as to why it was taking so long and when it did the steak was overcooked and tough. Overpriced. The sauce was wrong and when we asked to see the manager we had a couple of soft drink vouchers thrown at us. Seriously I never send bad reviews but avoid a meal here if u possibly can.

Nate C. (.

I can't comment on the hotel side of it as we only visited to eat and it was shite. I don't think they have any seasoning in the kitchen as everything was bland. And definitely do not go for the lamb shoulder it was putrid. I don't often post super negative reviews but I want to warn anyone from ordering any food from this place as you're likely to be disappointed. Drinks from the bar were fine and worth a star.

Ryan J.

Food is disgusting.
Parma tastes like poor chicken with a pizza topping. Salad had oil drizzled ALL over it. The fish was disgusting, none of our party of 4 enjoyed or could finish their meals.
This is the crap we were served.
The service was good, food utterly disgusting. Eat here at your own risk.

Kristen B.

We visited this venue twice on a recent trip to the area, first a Saturday night and then an afternoon mid week.
Saturday night had a lively duo singing typical rock and pub tunes, lots of locals out eating and drinking. When had a fun night with great bar service, reasonable prices and dancing/singalong. There is plenty of sporting and local memorabilia on the walls.
Venue staff assisted us when our private transport arrivedved to get back to our accommodation in Morrisset Park. Fyi, We were advised earlier that day there is limited taxi/riding share available in the area late evening.
We returned with 2 small dogs another afternoon midweek, with a designated area away from the food available to sit with dogs under our supervision. The locals were welcoming and made us feel at home, no doubt the cute dogs helped open up the conversation. Again, great bar service and we ordered some yummy bar snacks prior to grabbing some groceries in the ajorning shopping centre to take home.
Overall a great pub, keen to return next visit.

Adrian M.

Didn't stay in motel but had dinner with my family. Not sure where other people visited but the food was great and well priced. Monday had a $21 steak special and unlike other places was a good cut of steak.

Grace K.

We had to make a last minute late night booking and had a great experience! The staff were super kind and helpful. The room was comfy and clean with a giant tv. Will definitely be back on our next road trip.

Kris

Stayed for 1 night as we had a birthday celebration between Windermere Park and Toronto. This place was perfect. I was a little hesitant, but I (and other members) were pleasantly surprised. We had a standard tripple room and I think a delux. Very clean room, very clean bathroom, beds comfy, we all slept well. Tv, mini fridge and can order room service (we didn’t). Agree with other comments re the rooms not getting dark due to the lights out side, but we still slept well. Reception staff very friendly, the pool was great, bbq’s and tennis court also (we didn’t use them). Next door to the pub hotel as well as a little shopping complex. Didn’t hear anything at night and this was a Saturday night in January. Everything you need for a stop over: I actually wish we had a few days to chill by the pool. Will definitely stay again for the next family gathering. The room was cleaner and kept better than the room I had at the Pullman Magenta shores!!!