07 The Best 50 · 2026

Dolphins Motel

Mollymook, NSW

A fully renovated motel three minutes' walk from the south end of Mollymook Beach, styled on 1960s California beach culture. It has ten motel rooms and a three-bedroom apartment, plus a pool, cruiser bikes and Dolly's Cafe on site. One room is pet-friendly.

What makes it

  • Pool
  • Cruiser bikes
  • Dolly's Cafe on site
  • One pet-friendly room

The vibe

1960s Pet friendly Restored Surf