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!

• Spacious, modern 4-star luxury
• Destination wedding packages, Sapphire Coast NSW
• Book out the whole motel for your wedding group!
• Centrally located between Merimbula & Pambula
• Three minutes from Merimbula Airport

You focus on your wedding; we can help look after the rest

We have owned the Fairway Motor Inn at Merimbula since 2002 and work with many local businesses to give our wedding guests the best possible experience of the Sapphire Coast.

PACKAGE 1

Book all 20 rooms for 30% off room rates.

PACKAGE 2

Here for a wedding? Let us know that you’re part of a wedding group and get 20% off room rates!

Peak season is from December 20-January 20. Wedding groups are welcome at this time although availability of the whole motel is a lot more limited and needs to be booked well ahead

Terms and conditions

• Minimum 2-night stay
• Phone bookings only: (02) 6495 6000
• Subject to availability
• Not available with any other offer

The Sapphire Coast is turning things up a notch when it comes to perfect slow living weather as summer glides into autumn.

We truly love this time of year. Our water temperatures continue to rise, the sun shines bright but not too hot, and the coastal winds are kind. With the rush of the start of the year behind us, autumn is time to settle right down, take a breath, get out into nature and explore, discover and enjoy slow living, Sapphire Coast style.

The calendar of events is full, and one of the best weekends of the year in Merimbula is just around the corner, Eat Festival. Then there's Easter, which is late this year but still not too far away! We always book out during these periods so we suggest you get in before our final rooms are gone.

• Eat Festival, March 9 long weekend - 20% off all bookings of 2 nights or more between Thursday 6 March  and Tuesday 11 March 2025 inclusive

•  3-night Easter Stay & Play - We’re offering a 20% discount on your booking when you book 3 nights or more during the NSW and Victorian Easter School Holidays, including the Easter weekend (between Friday 4 April and Monday 28 April, 2025 inclusive)

Warmest regards

Debbie and Peter

We work hard at the Fairway Motor Inn to maintain and improve our facilities to the 4-star Quality Tourism Accreditation standards. The Australian Tourism Council has just renewed our four-star rating and we couldn't be happier to be recognised for the care and attention we take for our guests!

We are halfway between Merimbula and Pambula and pride ourselves as being the perfect base for couples, golfers, wedding groups and families. All rooms have kitchenettes and are spacious, plus we have plenty of carparking space for those essentials like golf buggies, bikes, paddle boards, surf boards and fishing boats!