The Easter weekend, followed by the ANZAC Day weekend, delivered plenty of sunshine and warmth without the crowds on the Sapphire Coast, NSW.

If you are one of those people who plan ahead - mark Merimbula and Pambula in your calendar for an autumn 2026 visit next year!

You can also book ahead at the Fairway Motor Inn, halfway between Merimbula and Pambula and only a few minutes from Merimbula airport, as we were booked out during both weekends and a lot of people missed out.

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GREAT PLACE TO STAY

"Just finished our annual golf trip. Accommodation was great, rooms always clean, staff great.

Local Uber driver brilliant - easy to deal with and on time.

Staff at Golf club welcoming and the golf course brilliant.

RSL a great place eat.

Longstocking Brewery just out of town best pizza." 

DES RYAN

Thank you Des, see you next year!

• Marvellous May - We love May on the Sapphire Coast NSW so much that we’re offering a Marvellous Merimbula May special for the whole month of May! 

• The event-packed long weekend in Merimbula, the King's Birthday Weekend, is on June 7, 8 and 9 and we are offering 20% off all stays. See Packages & Deals for more details.

But wait, there's more! Our Stay & Play longer package is available right through until December.

• Book 2 people for 2 nights in a Deluxe King or Queen suite and stay a 3rd night for half price. Package also includes:
• In-room continental breakfast for 2 for three mornings
• Surprise discount voucher at one of our local businesses 

Take advantage of Slow Living, Sapphire Coast style by phoning (02) 6495 6000. We also do group packages for special occasions such as weddings, girls weekends away and golf trips.

We've lived on the Sapphire Coast for almost 25 years and we would have to say that this April and May has been the most stunning weather wise that we can remember! In the first week of May we are still swimming daily, and we can't get enough of the beautiful sunshine.

We saw a few photos from Noosa recently with wall to wall beach cabanas  and no room to move, and took a moment to appreciate how lucky visitors to the Sapphire Coast are in comparison. Even during our busiest times of year, there is always plenty of room on the sand for everyone. We like to call it slow living, Sapphire Coast style.

The inside scoop

We have spent a lot of time outdoors in 2025 and can't get enough of it! We love to share with our guests the joy of an early morning walk or bike ride on one of our many beautiful bike paths and walking tracks, and we know all the best spots for an autumn swim.

Our guest reviews sum up the experience of staying at the Fairway perfectly. It's not just about where you sleep for the night, it's about where you go from here.

From over the road to play golf on one of the best courses in Australia, or into Merimbula for a meal at the RSL Club, or up the road to Longstocking Brewery for wood-fired pizzas. We have a great Uber service as well as courtesy buses from several venues. Having lived here for almost 25 years, just ask when you check in for our recommendations and we will give you the inside scoop on what to see and do when you're on the Sapphire Coast!