The 10 best Motels in South Australia, Australia

May 1, 2023 Brandee Mangan

Whether you're a culture vulture or nature lover, South Australia offers great adventures. Get a taste of the Outback with a hike through the Flinders Ranges, sample the amazing wines of Barossa or come face to face with koalas and sea lions on Kangaroo Island. The capital city of Adelaide showcases Aboriginal antiquities at the South Australian Museum and bustles day and night with events. Rent a car to cover the most ground, as the province is four times the size of the United Kingdom.
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1. Harbour View Motel

2 Sturt St, Robe, South Australia 5276 Australia
Excellent
41%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 621 reviews

Harbour View Motel

The Harbour View Motel brings you the best Robe accommodation there is on offer! Treat yourself to the luxury and comfort of the only motel in Robe with uninterrupted panoramic views overlooking the marina and the stunning Guichen Bay. Winner of the Limestone Coast WIN TV Hall of Fame and a Multi Award Winner of the Boutique Motel & Excellence in Tourism/Motels 4 Stars, this 4 star motel is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the outdoor life, and is a superb choice for a romantic break or holiday with the family. Most appealing is the diverse variety of room types available at affordable prices. Family owned and operated for 17 years, happy to offer our local knowledge, service with a smile! While at Robe, you will experience perfect sea views, beaches, historic buildings, scenic drives, walking trails, cafes and local wineries during the day. Robe’s night life comes alive with a choice of restaurants, hotels and a pizzeria, all with their own special influence. Free Wifi & parking

Nice Location

Reviewed By peter452012

The room was clean and well maintained but quite small. It was just an overnight stay so was not a problem. The weather was windy and cold so drove around instead of taking some great walks around the harbour. Robe is a really nice town. The motel is quite expensive though, and seems to have been newly converted from another dwelling. Friendly staff.

2. Adelaide Riviera Hotel

31-34 North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia 5000 Australia
Excellent
22%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
6%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 545 reviews

Adelaide Riviera Hotel

The Adelaide Riviera Hotel is perfectly positioned for your next business trip, short break or weekend away in Adelaide. We are conveniently located across the road from the New Royal Adelaide Hospital and South Australian Bio-Medical precinct. Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide Oval and Rundle Mall are all located within a 10 minute walk – or why not make use of the free tram located on our doorstep? We are also the nearest hotel to Adelaide Entertainment Centre and only three tram stops away. Adelaide Riviera Hotel consists of 84 recently refurbished rooms, offering exceptional value for money in a prime location. A variety of room types are available, from our well-appointed Queen rooms to our luxurious Executive Spa Suites with private balconies. All 84 rooms offer comfortable bedding, a well stocked minibar including a selection of South Australia’s finest beer, cider and wine. Each room has individually controlled heating and cooling for year round comfort.

Great Location.....

Reviewed By JohnP3840

Stayed here a couple of times now and found it to be excellent in all ways. Just down the road from the Railway Station/ Casino and also having a Tram stop across the road getting around Adelaide is easy and the CBD a easy walk, Great rooms and comfortable beds........

3. McLaren Vale Motel & Apartments

Cnr Main Road & Caffrey St, McLaren Vale, South Australia 5171 Australia
Excellent
48%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 322 reviews

McLaren Vale Motel & Apartments

McLaren Vale Motel & Apartments is an excellent choice for travelers visiting McLaren Vale, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Producers of McLaren Vale (2.2 mi) and McLaren Vale Lavender (2.4 mi), guests of McLaren Vale Motel & Apartments can easily experience some of McLaren Vale's most well known attractions. Rooms at McLaren Vale Motel & Apartments offer a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and a kitchenette providing exceptional comfort and convenience, and guests can go online with free wifi. An outdoor fireplace and outdoor furniture are some of the conveniences offered at this motel. A pool and breakfast will also help to make your stay even more special. If you are driving to McLaren Vale Motel & Apartments, free parking is available. While visiting McLaren Vale, you may want to try some crab at one of the nearby restaurants, such as d'Arry's Verandah, The Salopian Inn, or Vasarelli's. During your visit, be sure to check out a popular art gallery like Fleurieu Arthouse, which is a short distance from the motel. Enjoy your stay in McLaren Vale!

Good Location & Comfortable

Reviewed By Petitewave

Location is wonderful, close to the centre of the town and many wineries. As it’s the last minute booking, we got the last unit left which is an inter-connected double bedroom unit, it got two sets of everything with a shared shower and toilet. Each room is quite large with beds, table & chairs, TV, fridge, microwave, kettle, plates and bowls, etc. most of things a traveler needs. Plunger and instant coffee, fresh milk, tea bags and biscuits are provided. It's nothing fancy at this place but it’s practical and clean, as well as comfortable. BTW, Shower water is good with plenty pressure. The TV in the room is rather small, with my eye sight, I won't be able to watch it from bed. But I'm not there to watch TV, so it's no drama.

4. Victor Harbor City Inn

51 Ocean St, Victor Harbor, South Australia 5211 Australia
Excellent
58%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 597 reviews

Victor Harbor City Inn

If what you're looking for is conveniently located accommodation in Victor Harbor, look no further than the Victor Harbor City Inn. Located right on the main street, it's a short walk to all the city's must-see destinations and restaurants. FREE WiFi, FREE parking at the door of each room, family rooms and competitive online rates. There is no better place for value for money. We have a range of accommodation to suit all budgets and requirements. Single, twin, double, triple, quad and 2 family rooms. Our rooms are set back from the street to offer a quiet surround and room facilities include air conditioning, heating, tea & coffee facilities, toaster, refrigerator, private en-suite, all linen, serviced daily (except Public Holidays). We have a breakfast room with microwaves and toasters, crockery, cuttlery etc and a guest laundry which are both accessible 24hrs a day.

Family celebration

Reviewed By Trace_Mich

A great overnight stay! The room was perfect & had everything we needed & a very comfortable bed. Perfect location with off street parking right in front of your room! Walked to the restaurant & visited a couple of the local pubs. Would definitely stay again & for longer. Highly recommend!

5. Crossroads Ecomotel

43 - 47 Eyre Highway, Port Augusta, South Australia 5700 Australia 011 61 8 6244 5885
Excellent
84%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 329 reviews

Crossroads Ecomotel

Opened in August 2014, Crossroads Ecomotel is a newly built motel offering affordable quality accommodation in Port Augusta. The energy efficient buildings feature rammed earth, double glazing and SIPs to keep the heat and noise out and comfort in. Spacious rooms with kitchenette, ensuite, king bed, reverse cycle AC, large outdoor deck, leather lounge & 40" wall mounted TV. We receive lots of compliments on how comfortable the beds are and how good guests have slept. Many stay an extra night and most plan their return to stay with us again. We also have 2 rooms that are pet friendly (pets allowed in the rooms) but please call us to check availability.

Beautiful room

Reviewed By ejm84

Have stayed in Port Augusta twice before and what a shame we didn't know about this place until now! Booked it because it looked really good in the photos, and it's even better in person. Don't let the exterior put you off. Unbelievably good value, a beautiful modern and comfortable room for under $140 a night. We had room 11 and the decor was really tasteful - the rammed earth walls were gorgeous and the room just had a nice, relaxing feel to it. Amazingly comfortable pillows and king bed, lovely leather sofa, big TV, good wifi, kitchenette with microwave, bathroom with fantastic shower, private outdoor patio area (was too cold to use it, but would be great in warmer weather), and good block-out curtains. It was also very quiet despite being on the highway, 24-hour Coles Express across the road, and free parking at your room door. The man at reception was friendly. We've stayed at places not as good as this that cost four times as much. Can't fault this one and wouldn't stay anywhere else in Port Augusta if we are ever there again.

6. Adelaide Royal Coach

24 Dequetteville Tce, Kent Town, South Australia 5067 Australia
Excellent
35%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
8%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 917 reviews

Adelaide Royal Coach

Welcome to the Adelaide Royal Coach. We are a small city motel located within a short walk of the city centre of Adelaide, South Australia. When you stay with us, experience personalised service, with free wireless internet access and limited car parking, onsite Angus & Co Bar & Grill, conference & meeting rooms, swimming pool & more!

Great!

Reviewed By xjeromem

Handy location and well situated by this lovely park and close the Adelaide's restaurant district. The staff was friendly and helpful. My dining experience was also great after enjoying a very tender Angus steak!

7. Adelaide Paringa

15 Hindley St, Adelaide, South Australia 5000 Australia
Excellent
11%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
29%
Poor
11%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 454 reviews

Adelaide Paringa

The beautiful, heritage listed building of Adelaide Paringa is the best located hotel in Adelaide CBD, just steps away from everything Adelaide has to offer.

One night only!

Reviewed By Firstcharmedone

I could only stay 1 night as I had a very early start at work and a concert the night before. Slept really well. Made the booking per phone as a last minute thing. Got a great discount. Staff were lovely. Room, although older, was well kept with no mold in the bathroom.

8. Vine Inn Barossa

14 Murray St PO Box 32, Nuriootpa, South Australia 5355 Australia
Excellent
38%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 391 reviews

Vine Inn Barossa

Located in the Barossa Valley, just one hours' scenic drive from Adelaide, the Vine Inn Barossa offers modernised facilities and contemporary country style where food, accommodation and experience packages can be designed to suit your individual needs. Three wineries offering free wine tastings including the award winning Elderton and Penfolds wines, the home of Grange Hermitage are within easy walking distance. Updated conference and convention facilities are available along with access to the Barossa two best golf courses.

Clean, comfortable, friendly, good value

Reviewed By 381memetwo

We stayed at the Vine Inn incorporated in the hotel (not the apartments down the road). Lady checking us in was very friendly and welcoming. While dated looking from the outside, inside, the room was more modern. The room was very clean and comfortable. Shower was excellent - water pressure strong. Modern bathroom with a separate toilet. The pool looked very inviting - although heated, as the weather was chilly was not game to go in. Will have to come back in warmer weather! We had dinner and breakfast in the bistro. Very quick and friendly service. Food was enjoyable. No complaints at all.

9. Adelaide Manor

Motel 574 Main North Rd, Enfield, South Australia 5094 Australia
Excellent
42%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
3%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 120 reviews

Adelaide Manor

ibis Styles Adelaide Manor Hotel ibis Styles Adelaide Manor is set in Northern Adelaide within minutes of the Central Business District. It offers a central location for many tourist attractions including the National Wine Centre, South Australian Museum, Art Gallery of South Australia and Rundle Mall. The hotel features a Tudor architectural style, and offers quality accommodation, sumptuous dining at DeVeers restaurant, pool, spa, WiFi and complimentary car parking.

Decent location with good rooms and quality service

Reviewed By Anish-Babu P

Stayed at this hotel during our trip to Adelaide. Parking facilities are a bit cramped, but otherwise reasonable. The reception is reasonably responsive and friendly. The day we checked in, the clerk had bad breath, but we won't hold that against her. She was courteous and happy to answer questions. She did forget to give us wi-fi details and I went back later to get them. Must've been a busy week. Our room was well located as per my booking request and was set up very well. Cleanliness and hygiene were first class and what was included with the room was pretty good. One thing I did find surprising and a notch annoying was that although the rooms were non-smoking, ashtrays were set up along the corridors. One ashtray was near our door, and our eyes filled with tears as the acrid smoke from someone smoking next to our door wafted in... I did go out and suggest to the smoker that it would be nice to not smoke near someone's door, and he did oblige. So that was that. The in-house pool looked nice, but we were out most of the days and it was too cold during the evenings for a swim. The in-house restaurant menu looked ok, but we never got around to trying it -- besides, during our stay the chef caught COVID-19 and services were paused. We wished chef and all the staff a safe period ahead. Overall this hotel is good value for money, and the location is decent. There is a shopping area with cafes within 5 minutes drive, parking is good, wi-fi is decent, room services are nice, linen is great, hygiene is top notch and the management seemed quite helpful while we were there. I'm glad we chose this place for our Adelaide trip -- I've been to various other Ibis hotels on many occasions, and they're usually good.

10. Arkana Motor Inn & Terrace Apartments

201 Commercial St E, Mount Gambier, South Australia 5290 Australia
Excellent
39%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 356 reviews

Arkana Motor Inn & Terrace Apartments

At the Melbourne end of Mount Gambier's main street, the Golden Chain Arkana Motor & Terrace Apartments offer comfortable, quality motel and apartment accommodation for a relaxed stay in the Blue Lake City. Catering for all travellers, we have standard single motel rooms through to deluxe 2 bedroom self contained units with spa baths - all at a price to suit your pocket. Take a dip in our indoor heated pool, watch free cable TV in your room or take a short stroll to the South Eastern Bistro for a superb meal. We also offer beautifully cooked or continental breakfasts delivered to your room. The Golden Chain Arkana Motor & Terrace Apartments is your number one choice for accommodation in Mount Gambier.

Nice place to stay as long as you don’t want basic TV

Reviewed By Twowellls123

Room was adequate however TV was second rate. Couldn’t even access local channel 7. Sign out the front says Foxtel - wrong - must be out of date sign. In this day and age one expects basic TV as core service. Nice place to say if you don’t watch TV.

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