The best available Specialty lodgings to stay near South Australia

May 1, 2023 Fernanda Pittenger

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. Marion Holiday Park

Marion Caravan Park 323 Sturt Rd, Bedford Park, Marion, South Australia 5042 Australia
Excellent
83%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 358 reviews

Marion Holiday Park

Get the best of both worlds at Marion Holiday Park with a city location and a relaxed country feel.Only 12 kms south of Adelaide city centre, Marion Holiday Park is close to Southern Vales Wineries, Adelaide Hills, Marion Shopping Centre, Flinders Medical Centre and the NEW SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre (Marion Swimming Centre). This Big4 Holiday Park is neatly nestled amongst 200 year old red river gum trees, stunning Sturt Creek and Warriparinga Wetlands.At Marion Holiday Park we pride ourselves on providing intimate boutique accommodation, ensuring a cosy and comfortable escape for you and your family. Our fabulous park facilities are sure to keep all members of the family entertained. So, please let our friendly staff assist you in making your holiday with us the most enjoyable holiday yet!

better than expected

Reviewed By MickyGand123

Very well run holiday park Facilities clean and well maintained Lots of activities for kids Great spot to stay as base for exploring Adelaide and coming back to relax at night. Beds comfy, bathrooms clean. Felt safe and secure.

2. Border Village Roadhouse

Eyre Highway, Nullarbor, South Australia Australia
Excellent
38%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
0%
Terrible
15%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 13 reviews

Border Village Roadhouse

Good to stop to recharge, refresh and refuel

Reviewed By L2659AWchrism

We stopped here having driven from Esperance (900km) and arrived at 9:pm. The rooms were basic but very clean and comfortable. The staff were helpful and we had a good nights rest before another long drive. A good place to rest for the night.?

3. Rest Motels

18 Stewart Road, Naracoorte, South Australia 5271 Australia
Excellent
11%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
22%
Terrible
22%
Overall Ratings

2.5 based on 9 reviews

Rest Motels

This motel is worst I have stayed in Don't stay RUN

Reviewed By FarmerJohn45

I booked for a function that lasted a few days, so asked for 4 nights - big mistake. On arrival the personless check in did not recognise my booking, necessitating a call to an anonymous person who completed the process nad gave me the code to open the door. On entry it was clear this place had passed it's use by date a long time ago, a musty smell greeted me, a cheap bedspread and mustard coloured towels yuk! There was a set of bunks as well as the double bed, but no desk or shelf for your luggage. Just a very small round table and three cheap metal chairs - not a comfortable chair in sight - for a 4 night stay. Searched the available information for the wifi code, only to have to make another phone call to a surly man - "It's on the back of the door" he said 'no it is not 'said I grumpier and louder "it's on the back of the door!" 'NoI am looking at the door and there is nothing there but uncleaned grot No said I so reluctantly he spelt out the code. Next mistake I said you are from the motel up the road and have a restaurant yes he said. "Well I will be up for dinner." Arrived in the restaurant to be asked if I had a booking well no but I did mention that I was coming and unaware of the need for a booking. Again surly staff put me on a stool on a corner of the bar where I waited more than an hour for a simple meal. On returning to my room I entered the code but the door would not open, tried again and again, ththen phoned again " Yes" said the girl "that door sticks, pull it towards yo when you put in the code" Well if you knew this why not bloody fix it thinks I !! TV reception was patchy with the screen showing 'no signal' a lot. The safety chain on the door was broken so we had to rely on the dodgy lock for security - next morning A shower was Ok but those mustard towels! Then to my breakfast, put muffins in the toaster and the power went out. Me says 'not another phone call", but a quick look outside found the switchboard and I reset the breaker. As I was walking back to the room another gent came out and said he had the same experience, later I discovered the kettle did not work either - but I had a big day ahead so off to work. I went. Returning late in the day I had the sticky door problem again and not wanting to face the surly staffm gave the restaurant a miss, SO i had good look around, bearing in mind this motel charged $180 per night, looked like gypsies were accommodated behind the motel, Bearin in mind that price, I searched for and found good accommodation for much less tan that and determined to check out in the morning. Here is a summary of the room problems Sticky door, broken security chain, no comfy chair, Toaster blows electricity, kettle does not work, peeling paint on Bathroom door, cracked, peelin and dirty paint on front door, surly staff on phone and restaurant, TV reception crook and for that extortionate price, they did not supply a wash cloth!! In addition the room serviceing was very rudimentary, probably consisting of pulling up the bed. A plate, knife and glass I had washed and left in the sink to drain were still there!! as was the used towel and floor mat. Meaning the bathroom was not serviced. Next morning I packed and left, calling the phone number later to inform them I had checked out and requesting a refund of 2 nights. This was summarily refused by the Lady I spoke to - as I had booked throught a third party -Booking .com. So on returning home I contacted Booking.com explained the situation and asked for a refund. They later advised they had contacted the property who had again refused a refund!! Their next advice floored me, they gave me that familiar phone number to call to ask the property again ----

4. The Avenue Inn

17 Fourth Avenue, Naracoorte, South Australia 5271 Australia
Excellent
71%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 48 reviews

The Avenue Inn

Newly renovated motel nestled in the quiet of suburbia near the Naracoorte Hospital with an on site Cafe operating, Tuesdays to Sundays, and on site Restaurant operating Wednesdays to Saturdays. The Avenue Inn is the closest Motel to South Australia's only World Heritage site, the Naracoorte Caves and is close to wine regions such as the Coonawarra, Wrattonbully and Padthaway.

Comfortable overnighter.

Reviewed By andrewbooth

Comfortable but small rooms. We had two connecting rooms. Very friendly helpful staff. Newly renovated and nicely decorated. Low cost, good value for an overnight stay. Dont be fooled by the images on google maps. Taken before renos. Would stay again.

5. Sferas Park Suites & Convention Centre

191 Reservoir Rd Sfera's Park Suites & Convention Centre, Modbury, Tea Tree Gully, South Australia 5092 Australia
Excellent
25%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
9%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 109 reviews

Sferas Park Suites & Convention Centre

Sfera’s Park Suites and Convention Centre is a Boutique Hotel offering 22 luxurious suites overlooking Civic Park in North East Adelaide. We have 2 deluxe large corner spa suites, 14 premier spa suites, 3 queen spa suites, 2 premium suites and our largest room, the loft, with Room service available. Just a short walk across the parklands to Westfield Tea Tree Plaza and the O-Bahn, we offer an onsite Spanish Bar and restaurant as well as 6 newly renovated function rooms. Sfera's is able to cater to a large range of functions including Wedding, Corporate and Social. We have 2 onsite dining restaurants - Boca Chica Bar & Grill and Paradiso Cocktail Bar.

Don't stay here!!!

Reviewed By DontheSash05

Paid extra to stay in a spa room and the spa did not work despite following all correct instructions. As it was a Sunday and they do not have reception on Sundays we could not report the problem. Told reception on check out and was told they would speak to maintenance and let me know. They did not let me know, I had to follow up and was told they could get it working so they can offer me vouchers next time. There will not be a next time as I paid for something that did not work and was not offered a refund. Also the blinds are literally non-existent so expect to wake up the second the sun comes up. Terrible experience, do not stay here!

6. City Centre Motel

46 Florence Street, Port Pirie, South Australia 5540 Australia
Excellent
44%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
0%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 18 reviews

City Centre Motel

A few minor hiccups

Reviewed By ianhE2774AL

Reception opens at 10am, wow so casual. Wanted to use the fridge freezer but it was impossible, had not been defrosted for maybe a year. As was the exhaust fan in the bathroom, it was caked on with with stuff since the room was refurbished, a very long time. And on the microwave was about ten wifi passwords, and being maybe 80 metres from the road, the bloody noise from vehicles is upsetting

7. Stringybark Hills Retreat

81A Stock Rd, Mylor, South Australia 5153 Australia
Stringybark Hills Retreat

8. Bayswaterfront Apartments

17 Adelphi Terrace Glenelg North, Adelaide, South Australia 5045 Australia
Bayswaterfront Apartments

9. Uruga Bed & Breakfast

51 Marchant Rd, Strathalbyn, South Australia 5255 Australia
Excellent
96%
Good
4%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 23 reviews

Uruga Bed & Breakfast

Uruga B&B provides guests with a beautiful and colourful award- winning garden to enjoy. A gazebo in the shade of some large trees, plus another garden setting with an umbrella for warm weather, are both ideal places to read or sip something nice! Inside there are two comfortable Queen bedrooms with en-suites; one of which is wheelchair accessible. A shower chair is available if needed. French doors from the rooms open out onto a long balcony with cane chairs and tables. A large shared dining and lounge area also contains a library, TV, DVDs, magazines and games. On the walls are original paintings and photos, and the décor is a rich array of antiques and treasures collected from around the world. The breakfast menu offers low sugar, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free food and drink, as well as other conventional choices. Much of the food is home-made, very healthy, and made from original recipes. Strathalbyn town centre with its beautiful parks, and High St. with its antique shops and cafes, is only a short drive or walk away.

Delivers all it promises!

Reviewed By 224Karin

What a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the efforts of someone who obviously enjoys what she does! Judy’s attention to detail in her B and B, the gardens and her hospitality made this the highlight of our trip to S. Australia. Do yourselves a favour and take some time out to relax here and at the township of Strathalbyn.

10. Sunland Holiday Village

1149 Bog Lane, Robe, South Australia 5276 Australia
Excellent
76%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 45 reviews

Sunland Holiday Village

SUNLAND HOLIDAY VILLAGE is Australia's only ocean beach NUDIST resort. Set on 150 hectares of native bushland and magnificent sand dune walks and a beautiful sandy, clothes optional beach. There are sheltered and shady or sunny grassed caravan and camping sites with power and water. Fully equipped on-site caravans and a 2 bedroom villa are available for hire. Enjoy the heated outdoor lagoon pool or take a spa and sauna for total relaxation. For campers we a have a full kitchen available. Activities include 18 hole bush golf, petanque games, beach combing and bush walking.

Highly recommend. We were newbie’s

Reviewed By adamsE6144NK

This was my wife and my first naturalist experience…. It won’t be our last. This place is magnificent. We stayed in an on-site cabin and had a great experience. Mandy the manager was great on arrival as we were earlier than check in. The beach, walking trails, pool, clubhouse and happy hour were all great experiences. We were definitely be back and for a longer stay in future. Do yourself a favour and give this place a go

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