“A reimagined motel with 18 retro rooms near the beach in Batehaven. Channelling old-school cool, this hip spot features soft mandarin, white & dark blue interiors with checked cushions & design books. Custom vending machines hold craft beers & snacks, and poolside bbq evenings await. Great fun.”
“A reimagined motel with 18 retro rooms near the beach in Batehaven. Channelling old-school cool, this hip spot features soft mandarin, white & dark blue interiors with checked cushions & design books. Custom vending machines hold craft beers & snacks, and poolside bbq evenings await. Great fun.”
Recommended For
- Surfing
- Ride the waves at beautiful South Broulee Beach, which boasts brilliant breaks & lots of marine life in little rockpools
- Local exploring
- A brilliant base for holidays to idyllic Batehaven, with surf, snorkelling & farmers' markets within easy reach
- Local markets
- Sample top notch local produce & pick up crafts at the Batemans Bay Makers and Growers Market each Thursday
- Value chic
- A revamped take on the classic motel, offering great value along with chic retro design
- Snorkelling
- Take the whole family snorkelling at McKenzies Beach or Guerilla Bay — also a fantastic diving spot
- Kayaking
- Hire single or double kayaks and paddle up the estuary to discover a unique ecosystem
- Other Activities
- Mogo Wildlife Park is a privately owned zoo and a real favourite with families
- Yoga
- Take a restorative yoga class at nearby Soul Tribe Studio
- Great walks
- Fishing
- Cycling
- Watersports
- Birdwatching
- Mountain biking
- No restaurant
- Custom vending machines with bespoke products including drinks & snacks in The Cantina
- Pet friendly
- One dog friendly King Courtyard room available on request
- Private Pool
- Book the Grande Suite for your private plunge pool
- Self catering to rent
- Cook up a storm using the shared BBQ facilities
- Beach nearby
- Just across the road from Corrigans Beach
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Less £
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Sit-out Terrace
- Full of character
- House party feel
- Lively area
- Child friendly
- Sea Views
- Boutique
- Self catering
- Inn
- Quirky
- Retro/Vintage
- Disabled access
- Charming
- Intimate
Facilities
- No restaurant
- Custom vending machines with bespoke products including drinks & snacks in The Cantina
- Pet friendly
- One dog friendly King Courtyard room available on request
- Private Pool
- Book the Grande Suite for your private plunge pool
- Self catering to rent
- Cook up a storm using the shared BBQ facilities
- Swimming Pool
- Small outdoor pool
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Walking distance restaurants
- Communal Dining
- Sit-out Terrace
- EV Charging Station
- Garden
- Child friendly
- Parking
- Sitting Room
- Disabled access
- Satellite / Cable TV
- Wifi
- Safe
Activities
- Surfing
- Ride the waves at beautiful South Broulee Beach, which boasts brilliant breaks & lots of marine life in little rockpools
- Local markets
- Sample top notch local produce & pick up crafts at the Batemans Bay Makers and Growers Market each Thursday
- Snorkelling
- Take the whole family snorkelling at McKenzies Beach or Guerilla Bay — also a fantastic diving spot
- Kayaking
- Hire single or double kayaks and paddle up the estuary to discover a unique ecosystem
- Other Activities
- Mogo Wildlife Park is a privately owned zoo and a real favourite with families
- Yoga
- Take a restorative yoga class at nearby Soul Tribe Studio
- Canoeing
- Great walks
- Fishing
- Cycling
- Watersports
- Birdwatching
- Mountain biking
Map & Location
What's Nearby
Other Reviews
Beautiful places to stay on the NSW South Coast
"The Isla, perched on the edge of Beach Road in Batehaven, is just the latest—and with its light wash walls, clean, nostalgic minimalism and picturesque pool, it’s no wonder retro motels are finding favour with an altogether more fashionable set than their ’90s iterations did. Architecture firm Those is responsible for bringing a little old-timey glamour to the sleepy South Coast town."
Originally published by Vogue Living Australia
The Isla - Hotel Review
"The Isla includes features that the road-trippers of yesteryear couldn’t have imagined. The Cantina, for instance, contains two customised vending machines that dispense, among the more usual items, wine from Canberra and Dangerous Ales beers from Milton. (Dascarolis says it’s the first time Liquor and Gaming NSW has approved a liquor licence for a vending machine.) It’s a futuristic twist on nostalgia."
Originally published by The Australian
The Isla Motel - Review
"This aesthetically pleasing coastal motel offers 18 rooms, with some major nostalgic nods to its 1980s history. The redesign is the work of award-winning architects at THOSE and each room features bespoke oak furnishings, dreamy A.H Beard beds, and contactless check-in. If it's available, we highly recommend booking the Grande Suite for your own private pool."
Originally published by Urban List
