Traveller - Modern conveniences mixed with old-school beach holiday charm

A thoughtful facelift on the bones of an existing motel footprint saw Motel Molly rise like a pastel-toned phoenix on the southern swing of Mollymook Beach. The renovation has delivered a quirky yet considered modern interpretation of the coastal Australian getaway. Cacti and native shrubs punctuate the white driveway and garden, while lime vines separate pink-toned balconies. Mollymook does a lot of the heavy lifting, with its soft white sand and emerald waters, and Motel Molly offers a relaxed landing pad after a day at the beach and an enjoyable spot for a lazy morning. Mollymook, known for its great beaches and whale watching, is a bustling holiday hotspot in summer and a quiet coastal getaway the rest of the year. Three-and-a-half hours from Sydney and Canberra, Motel Molly – right down the road from the turn-off to Mollymook – is a shell's throw from the beach, with back access to a beach frontage road. It's directly opposite a playground and a hop from the local SLSC.