Travellers rave about luxurious boutique accommodation Motel Molly in Mollymook near Sydney

A retro-style, pastel-coloured building sitting just metres from the beach hides inside it a stunning, newly-opened motel Australian travellers are raving about. 

The beachside Motel Molly is in Mollymook on New South Wales South Coast, just over three hours away from Sydney and two hours and forty minutes from Canberra, and offers guests a tranquil, luxurious stay in stylish surrounds.

With gelato-like hues, colourful, patterned tiles, and curved accents, the 16-room boutique accommodation oozes sophisticated coastal style through its Instagram-worthy design inspired by Mediterranean towns across the Amalfi, Portofino and Cinque Terre. 

The 16-room boutique accommodation oozes sophisticated coastal style through its chic design inspired by Mediterranean towns across the Amalfi, Portofino and Cinque Terre 

The beachside retreat is in Mollymook on the New South Wales South Coast, just over three hours away from Sydney and two hours and forty minutes from Canberra

The ultra-luxe spa suites feature a Moroccan-inspired sunken bathtub off the bedroom while other rooms have a private balcony to take in the picturesque natural surrounds of the coastal town. 

Each room is styled with designer furniture, Smeg appliances, handmade tiles and touches of glamour from the Le Labo Santal 26 scented candles to bespoke shower amenities and even fluffy bathrobes. 

Guests can check in at the open-air reception desk, lounge by the Palm Springs-style pool, rinse off in the outdoor shower, stroll through the manicured gardens filled with olive trees, or cook their latest catch on the barbecue and outdoor kitchen facilities. 

The ultra-luxe spa suites feature a Moroccan-inspired sunken bathtub off the bedroom while some rooms have a private balcony to take in the picturesque natural surrounds of the coastal town

Each room is styled with designer furniture, Smeg appliances, handmade tiles and touches of glamour from the Le Labo Santal 26 scented candles to bespoke shower amenities and even fluffy bathrobes

Guests can check in at the open-air reception desk, lounge by the Palm Springs-style pool, rinse off in the outdoor shower, stroll through the manicured gardens, or cook their latest catch on the barbecue and outdoor kitchen facilities

The property is just a short stroll away from Mollymook beach and close to an array of bars, cafes and restaurants including renowned chef Rick Stein’s seafood eatery Bannisters.  

Motel Molly is the result of a multi-million dollar refurbishment and was designed in collaboration between Sydney-based Knox Developments team and interior design and architecture practice, Richards Stanisich. 

Director of Richards Stanisich, Kirsten Stanisich said restoring the uber-chic motel was a ‘fine balancing act’.  

‘A place of nostalgia and endless warmth, the motel’s next chapter celebrates the beauty of an Australian coastal setting while creating a new and exciting destination for locals and visitors alike,’ she said. 

The newly-refurbished Motel Molly was designed in collaboration between Sydney-based Knox Developments team and interior design and architecture practice, Richards Stanisich

Motel Molly opened on December 1 and is already drawing in five-star reviews from guests with one calling their stay ‘the perfect weekend escape’ while another said it was the ‘epitome of laid-back luxury’ 

 Rooms include the oceanside garden suite and even a three-bedroom apartment with rates ranging from $299 to $699 per night

‘This involved designing a distinct palette that speaks to its local context in a contemporary manner; soft, natural textures and muted, creamy tones elevated with intricate details and striking patterns.’ 

Motel Molly opened on December 1 and is already drawing in five-star reviews from guests with one calling their stay ‘the perfect weekend escape’ while another said it was the ‘epitome of laid-back luxury’. 

‘It feels like a luxurious European guesthouse but with Aussie beachside chill,’ said a third. 

Rooms include the oceanside garden suite and even a three-bedroom apartment with rates ranging from $299 to $699 per night.