The Retreat Lakeside Merimbula
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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Merimbula
19 stays · 3 aparthotels and 16 serviced apartments
Aparthotels and serviced apartments in Merimbula suit a beach town built for week-long family holidays: you can cook with local seafood, keep the sand and wet towels in one place and spread out after a day on the water. The town is also a base for exploring the Sapphire Coast, from oyster farms to national parks.
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Where to stay in Merimbula
Merimbula town and wharf
- families
- beach
- walkable stays
Merimbula has six beaches, including Main Beach and Bar Beach, and Main Beach and Short Point are favoured for surfing. The Merimbula Wharf has an aquarium with 25 tanks, according to Wikipedia, and the lake boardwalk is another walk close to town. Wikivoyage describes the town as walkable.
Stays in or near Merimbula town and wharf
- The Retreat Lakeside Merimbula · about 700 m away
- The Sands Holiday Apartments · about 700 m away
- Beaches Apartments Merimbula · about 800 m away
- Waterview Luxury Apartments · about 300 m away
Pambula
- quiet stays
- oysters
- heritage
Pambula is the twin town of Merimbula, about 4 km to the south. It was proclaimed a town in 1885 and has heritage-listed sites including the Historic Grange and the Pambula Courthouse, whose foundation stone was laid in 1860. Pambula is a significant oyster producer, with farms on the Pambula River, and it has a small supermarket.
Tura Beach
- golf
- long stays
- couples
Tura Beach is about 6 km north of Merimbula. It grew from the first purpose-built integrated golf course and housing development in Australia, and the Tura Beach Country Club has golf, bowling and tennis facilities. There are two shopping centres, one opened in 2010, and the Tura Beach Flora Reserve preserves a remnant of coastal eucalypt forest.
Eden
- whale watching
- history
- day trips
Eden lies on Twofold Bay, which Wikipedia describes as the third-deepest natural harbour in the southern hemisphere, and it is the most southerly town in New South Wales. The Killer Whale Museum displays the skeleton of Old Tom, the only complete killer whale skeleton exhibited in the Southern Hemisphere. Eden is also New South Wales's largest fishing port.
Getting around Merimbula
Merimbula Airport is about 2 km south of the town and is owned and operated by Bega Valley Shire Council. Wikipedia lists QantasLink and Rex services to Sydney, Rex services to Melbourne and Moruya, and seasonal QantasLink flights to Melbourne. Premier Motor Services runs a twice-daily coach between Sydney and Eden, stopping at Merimbula, according to Wikivoyage. By road, Wikivoyage gives about 3 to 3.5 hours from Canberra, and the Princes Highway is the main route.
The town centre is walkable, with limited weekday buses from Sapphire Coast Bus Lines and taxis available. For Pambula, Tura Beach and Eden, a car is the simplest way to travel.
Living in Merimbula for longer
Pambula has a small supermarket, and Tura Beach has two shopping centres with dining, health and retail services. Merimbula itself is walkable, so if you are staying for several weeks it makes sense to be close to the town centre and to hire a car only if you plan to see the wider coast.
The Sapphire Coast tourism site promotes a three-day Oyster Trail itinerary and fresh Sydney rock oysters. For a longer move or work assignment, read serviced apartments for relocation.
When to visit Merimbula
Merimbula has an oceanic climate. Wikipedia describes mild to warm summers and cool, windy, drier winters, with a January mean daily maximum of 24.9 degrees Celsius, a July mean daily maximum of 16.7 degrees and annual rainfall of about 770 mm.
The Sapphire Coast's tourism body says humpback whales migrate along the coast from August to November on the southern leg towards Antarctica, and from May to August on the northern leg towards tropical waters. The tourism body describes whale-watching season as one of the best reasons to visit in spring.
Merimbula is a beachside town on the Sapphire Coast in the far south of New South Wales, 448 km south of Sydney and 240 km south-east of Canberra. The 2021 census counted 3,821 residents in the town, though more than 18,000 people live within 10 km of the post office. Most holidaymakers stay in or close to the town, and the neighbouring villages are a short drive away. See what is an aparthotel for the format and the Australia hub for other destinations.
Long-stay tips for Merimbula
Of the 19 properties here, 16 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 2 list a laptop-friendly workspace and 1 include some form of housekeeping. If you are staying more than a few nights, compare the facts box on each property page first.
19 properties list a full kitchen and 0 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.
Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 66 m².
Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.
Other cities in Australia
Planning a longer trip? See aparthotels in Gold Coast, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Cairns, Port Douglas, Mooloolaba and Perth.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best area to stay in Merimbula?
Merimbula town is best for beaches, the wharf and a walkable setting. Pambula is quieter and known for oysters, and Tura Beach suits golfers and longer stays.
How do I get to Merimbula?
Merimbula Airport is about 2 km from the town, with scheduled flights to Sydney and Melbourne listed on Wikipedia. Coaches also run from Sydney, and Canberra is about 3 to 3.5 hours by road.
When can you see whales near Merimbula?
Humpback whales migrate along the coast from August to November and from May to August, according to the Sapphire Coast tourism site.
Do I need a car in Merimbula?
The town centre is walkable, but buses are limited. A car helps for Pambula, Tura Beach, Eden and the national parks.
What is Merimbula known for?
Its six beaches, the wharf and aquarium, and local oysters.
How many aparthotels are there in Merimbula?
We currently list 19 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Merimbula.
Do aparthotels in Merimbula have kitchens?
19 of the 19 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.
Which aparthotels in Merimbula have a washing machine?
16 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.
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