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Pooraka Motor Inn

Property class: 3
3-star motel in Pooraka

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A hotel room with a brick wall, a tufted headboard, white bedding, a patterned pillow, and a small vase with white flowers.
A reception area with a sign for 'Pooraka Motel Inn Adelaide' and a 'Reception' sign above the entrance.
A laundry area with two front-loading washing machines and a dryer.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, potted plants, and a sign reading "ACTION CENTRE".
A garden with various flowering plants and shrubs in front of a building.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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875 Main North Road, Pooraka, SA, 5095
  • Place, Pooraka Go Karts
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, The Paddocks Reserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, KartMania & Laser Force Skirmish Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Adelaide, SA (ADL)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Small Family Room

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, a vase with flowers, a phone, and a wall with a butterfly painting.

Deluxe Small Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a microwave, a refrigerator, a chair, and a curtain with a leaf pattern.

Deluxe Large Family Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 5 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a brick wall, a tufted headboard, white bedding, a patterned pillow, and a small vase with white flowers.

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, two bedside tables, a telephone, and a vase with flowers.

Superior Queen Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Adelaide

Pooraka stay.Your stay at this Pooraka motel places you within 6 miles (10 km) of ISKCON Adelaide and Coopers Brewery. Tea Tree Plaza and Bird in Hand Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Pooraka Go Karts - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • L.J. Lewis Reserve Dog Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • The Paddocks Reserve - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • KartMania & Laser Force Skirmish Centre - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • ISKCON Adelaide - 8 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Salisbury Mawson Lakes Station - 4 min drive
  • Entertainment Centre Tram Stop - 12 min drive
  • Adelaide, SA Airport (ADL) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sedap Eatery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mawson Lakes Hotel - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Pooraka Motor Inn

3-star motel in Pooraka
As a guest of Pooraka Motor Inn, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Adelaide motel.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Pooraka Motor Inn offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. This Adelaide motel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (AUD 10 per 24-hour period)

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7 AM - 8:30 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8 AM - 8:30 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: AUD 10 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Pooraka Motor Inn to the airport?

Pooraka Motor Inn is 12.3 mi (26-min drive) away from the Adelaide, SA Airport (ADL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pooraka Motor Inn?

As of Aug 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pooraka Motor Inn on Aug 29, 2026 start from CA $124, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Pooraka Motor Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Pooraka Motor Inn.

How close is Pooraka Motor Inn to the beach?

This motel is 15 mi (29-min drive) from Glenelg Beach and 8.8 mi (18-min drive) from Semaphore Park Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Pooraka Motor Inn offer free breakfast?

Pooraka Motor Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Pooraka Motor Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Adelaide Casino (13-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Pooraka Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Pooraka Motor Inn?

This motel offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does Pooraka Motor Inn have a pool?

Pooraka Motor Inn does not have a pool.

Does Pooraka Motor Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Pooraka Motor Inn to downtown Adelaide?

Pooraka Motor Inn is 6.5 mi away from Adelaide.

Pooraka Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 71 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will definitely stay here again when we need to be in this side of Adelaide. Good size comfortable rooms with very comfortable king size bed. Lovely friendly staff, and would recommend a stay here 😀
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maggi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner and his family are lovely people very helpful will be staying there again 😀
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Craig

Average but functional. Did the job.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chris

Excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

One Nighter.

Room was larger than most other motels and very quiet, eg: no traffic noise or other guests.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lee

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Basic

Not bad, basic old style, well used motel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
older style motel but clean large rooms. bathroom needs updating particularly the slippery tiles in shower recess
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
On arrival I was asked to pay an additional $20 for the room I had selected on Hotels.com. The room was dated but ok with fridge and microwave and easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Prince

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I felt very disappointed. Because the room was not looks like in pictures. The room was stinking and the towels in the room was like they didn't wash them from a long time. There was broken hair on the floor. Overall, the property was below average.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Jacqui

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing check in was thru a tiny window weird , towels stained , no coffee milk sugar basic stuff . Smoke detector wasn’t working . This motel is a 1 star if you are lucky . Rubbish on lawn out the back bathroom is disgusting out dated damaged . We froze no blankets just a horrible place .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Janet

We were first given a room that was absolutely vile, water damaged furniture, grubby, dusty. a health hazard. not fit for purpose. then after complaining was offered to see a different room. on the ground floor which was clean, newly renovated and fine for our stay. The tiny court yard garden was still a mess with the aftermath of the renos. If you book here ask to see the room before you pay or agree to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

jane

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were so rude! Couldn’t get to sleep til 3am after staff keep coming to our room for no reason what so ever and cars on the main road
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night stay

Nice location, lovely view of ocean and very quiet room. We only stayed overnight but it would be a great location for a holiday base to do day trips from.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I found the room comfortable. The TV was not working well, but the manager changed the batteries in the remote and it was okay. The booklets and the shampoo were out of my reach and the towel rail in the bathroom was missing.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff/owner very helpful and friendly Room was comfortable and clean Close to area that I was going to on the day will stay there again next year. Thank you Pooraka Motor Inn Regards Mark from Melbourne
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location

Easy access to buses to city, close to shops and food outlets. Spacious rooms and plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good spot to get to events from

Had to walk upstairs with a sore knee but the room was clean and well appointed
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Clean and comfortable

The motel room I stayed in was clean, the bed was comfortable. It had all the basics required. As I was traveling for work I only needed somewhere to rest. The staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I would stay again

Very clean and convenient location Staff are helpfull
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

pooraka motor inn adelaide

We were welcomed on arrival and checked on later for our comfort overall a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Needs an upgrade and a few running repairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Needed a bed for one night near to mawson lakes. Everything was as it should be and the staff were pleasant and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

RENAI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only used as a stop over, was great for what we needed. Amenities and room looked like recent upgrades, loved colour choices bery modern
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

close to MacDonalds and bus stop

Place could do with a good spring clean, mould in the shower and filthy graffiti on the door.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel, easy to get to.

The hotel was comfortable and very clean. This includes the bathroom which I couldn't fault. We were only there to sleep and left early in the morning the next day to get back to Melbourne but for what we needed the accommodation was fine. The TV's worked, the beds were spotless, the room smelled of lavender, a bit overpoweringly so, and the room was spacious enough for our family of four. Even the room rate was more than reasonable. We were only in the room from midnight until 9am the next day so we didn't use the wi-fi, or the kettle or any of the other facilities so we couldn't rate any of that but as I said, for what we needed the room was more than adequate and we've stayed in some very nice hotels in our time. The grounds were tidy but unfortunately the stair well leading to our room was used by Smokers as an ash tray. It's funny how only smokers think that smoking isn't really, really, really gross. Anyway, as I said our stay was comfortable enough and yes I would recommend this motel to my friends if they needed somewhere to stay in the event Guns 'N' Roses is doing a show at Adelaide oval where they play many of their hits and only a few of their, 'Why the heck are you playing that?' songs. The character limit for leaving a review on this website is extremely excessive, I can't believe I still have 9 characters to fill at the end of this statement. Bye.