Motel Mount Gambier

3.0 star property
Suburban motel in Mount Gambier with free parking

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Front of property - evening/night
Free self parking
Interior entrance
Superior Room
Standard Twin Room | Living area

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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115 Penola Road, Mount Gambier, SA, 5290
  • Place, Mount Gambier Central
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Umpherston Sinkhole
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Lake Reserve
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mount Gambier, SA (MGB)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Disabled access room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Spa Suite

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Interconnecting Rooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Mount Gambier

Near the airport.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Mount Gambier motel, you'll find Mount Gambier Catholic Parish and Cave Gardens. Lady Nelson Discovery Centre and Riddoch Art Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Cave Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Mount Gambier Central - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Olympic Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Umpherston Sinkhole - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Blue Lake Reserve - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Mount Gambier, SA (MGB) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ba-Mi - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Presto Eatery - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Motel Mount Gambier

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Mount Gambier motel
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this motel measures 861 square feet (80 square meters) and includes a conference center. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Motel Mount Gambier. The motel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Mount Gambier motel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 861 sq ft of conference space
  • 80 sq m of conference space
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Motel Mount Gambier offers 32 accommodations with private pools and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: AUD 10 to 35 for adults and AUD 10 to 35 for children
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels
  • Private pool

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily until 9:30 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours can use the exterior telephone for check-in assistance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 10 to 35 for adults, and AUD 10 to 35 for children

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector 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.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Motel Mount Gambier
Mount Gambier Motel
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Reviews

Motel Mount Gambier Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 479 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 479 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 479 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 479 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 479 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

jong

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Susanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and room looked better on the internet. The room was very dated and the surroundings were lack luster. Disappointed 😞
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Phyllis

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lynette

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a little overwhelmed to see ants on the bench in the room, 5 cracks in the shower door, that is a safety issue, the windows were filthy, cracks in multiple places on the walls, tiles need to be replaced in bathroom it smelt of urine, really it needs a full reno. The bed was compy though
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Cameron

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were fairly old and weathered. The door to the room needed repair.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds & warm room, easy to park.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brett

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Relatively clewn and spacious. Bed was good. A few cracks, but very adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Roslyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
this motel is very affordable & convenient. We booked the disabled access room about 2weeks ago. I really need rails in shower etc. Upon arriving owner said had no record of us booking this room. I had invoice from Wotif with "disabled access room" printed. We had travelled 180km for cancer appt at hospital.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bed was very comfortable and heater and electric blanket worked well. Great hot water
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Erich

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needs updating as its getting seriously old and in need of repairs. carpark riddled with potholes. Bathroom had broken shower hose. Staff on arrival were courteous but i almost felt like i was annoying her. No offer of the WiFi service or password was given. Beds were comfortable tho.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

jean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Adrienne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy location for finding amenities required, fuel, supermarket.

6/10 Okay

Julieann

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

serena

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very shabby, cracked walls and ceiling, room at front of property with constant traffic noise, decor which had not been updated for decades.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

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

Mt Gambier holiday

Pet friendly room still very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the size of the room. Was a bit outdated but clean. Staff friendly. Plenty of parking Pool was locked and not in use for some reason
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingeborg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A big room and a very comfortable big bed. Smal bathroom but lots of hot water. Very clean. Milk in the fridge, plenty of coffee, tea ans sugar. Pool, Tv, hair-dryer and all you need for a stop over. Parking in front of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lyn

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Disliked: Amenities
Room felt very seedy. Carpet worn and holes. Shower glass cracked and toilet appliance very seedy. Cigarette buts over ground at entrance. I would not have booked this had I known what the room was like.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025