Menai Hotel: Reviews, Menu & Prices (2026)

The Menai Hotel Motel in South Burnie, Tasmania, has been serving travellers and locals since the 1950s (Our Tasmania). Known today as The Menai Motel & Function Centre and rebranded with an indoor mini‑golf and arcade, this budget‑friendly venue offers 24 rooms, a pub‑style restaurant, and a bar. This guide pulls together verified facts from the Burnie City Council, TripAdvisor, and the venue’s own menu platform to give you a clear picture of what to expect.

Last checked: 2026-09-01

Hotel name: The Menai Hotel and Bar · Location: Bangor, Gwynedd, North Wales · Star rating: 3 stars · Number of rooms: 9 en-suite · Breakfast included: Yes, free continental breakfast · Nearby landmarks: Bangor University, Menai Bridge

Menai Hotel Reviews

Guest feedback on TripAdvisor and Hotels.com paints a mixed picture. The most consistent praise goes to the food and value: multiple reviewers describe the meals as “good” and “good value for money.” One local reviewer wrote that the restaurant offered “good food and good value” but criticised the dining room as “huge and cold,” saying they would not return until summer. Two other guests mentioned the restaurant’s atmosphere as “relaxed” and the bar/restaurant manager as “friendly and helpful.”

However, the accommodation side earns more criticism. Several reviews point to odour issues, dated decor, and cleanliness concerns in some rooms. On Hotels.com the property scored around 4/10, described as “Fair.” The hotel is ranked 3rd of 3 motels in Burnie on TripAdvisor, consistent with its budget segment. Repeat‑stay guests, on the other hand, describe the rooms as “clean and presentable for a low‑cost stay.”

“Relaxed, reasonably priced and a pleasant way to end your day.”

– TripAdvisor bar and lounge feature, citing an in‑house guest

Menai Hotel Menu

The menu published on the ISO Delivery platform lists a wide range of pub classics. Steaks are a highlight: a 300 g Scotch fillet costs AUD $48.00, and a 200 g version is AUD $35.00. Parmigiana options include a standard and BBQ Chicken each at AUD $36.00, and a Mexican version at AUD $34.50. The burger selection runs from the Menai House Burger (AUD $28.00) down to a 100 g steak burger (AUD $23.00).

Seafood and roast options appear at AUD $32.00 for Beer Battered Flathead or Roast Lamb, with lighter halves at lower prices. Vegetarian and pizza items start at AUD $19.00. Desserts such as Warm Chocolate Brownie and Pub Waffles range from AUD $14.00 to AUD $19.00. Low‑priced options include a Cheese Burger (AUD $14.00–$17.00) and Large Chips at AUD $13.00.

Menai Hotel Restaurant

The on‑site restaurant, often referred to as Loi’z Bar, serves evening meals Monday to Saturday from 5:30 pm, with counter meals available six nights a week. The menu is classic pub fare: steaks, schnitzels, burgers, seafood, and roasts. In‑house guests have reportedly received discounts on meals – one TripAdvisor overview mentions 50% off Monday–Thursday and 25% off other nights, subject to current policy. Another review notes a 15% discount was offered during a stay, along with a continental breakfast at AUD $5.00 per head.

The restaurant has a garden and terrace area, according to Booking.com snippets. However, the dining room itself has been described by some as “huge and cold,” which may affect comfort during cooler months.

Menai Hotel Prices

Sample nightly room rates on Expedia show around AUD $117 for certain dates, with check‑in from 2:00 pm and check‑in ending at 9:00 pm. The property is listed on the Budget Motels network, which markets it as “clean, comfortable, and affordable.” The mixed review scores on travel sites reflect the budget positioning: some guests feel the price matches the quality, while others cite cleanliness issues as a concern.

Menu prices (detailed above) range from AUD $13.00 for Large Chips to AUD $48.00 for a 300 g Scotch fillet. The mini‑golf add‑on costs AUD $10 per individual round or AUD $35 for a family round. These are all in Australian dollars and no currency conversion is available.

Property specifications

Pros and cons

Location and getting there

The Menai Hotel Motel sits at 20 Edwardes Street in South Burnie, a suburb of Burnie on Tasmania’s north‑west coast. The property is about a 5‑minute drive from Burnie city centre and roughly 10 minutes from Burnie Airport. The site itself was originally Captain William Jones’s homestead, also called Menai, which reportedly still stands at the back of the hotel. The central location makes it a convenient base for exploring the coastline or visiting nearby attractions like the Burnie Park and the Makers’ Workshop.

Alternatives in the area

Burnie offers several other accommodation options. The Burnie by the Sea Motel and the Beachfront Voyager Motel provide similar budget or mid‑range stays closer to the water. For a more up‑scale experience, the Burnie City Apartments offer self‑contained units. However, none combine a pub, restaurant, and indoor mini‑golf under one roof like The Menai does. The closest alternative in terms of a pub‑style stay would be the Bridge Hotel in nearby Wynyard, but it lacks the mini‑golf and function centre.

Frequently asked questions

Sources cited

• Burnie City Council – The Menai Hotel Motel listing
• TripAdvisor – The Menai Motel & Function Centre
• ISO Delivery – The Menai menu
• Expedia – The Menai Hotel Motel
• Hotels.com – The Menai Hotel Motel reviews
• Budget Motels – The Menai Hotel Motel
• Our Tasmania – Burnie: A Sense of Place
• The Menai official website
• Burnie City Council – Indoor Golf & Arcade Grand Opening