Kingston Lobster Motel

3.0 star property
3-star motel perfect for exploring Kingston South East

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Queen Room
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Deluxe Room
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Property grounds

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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3 Princes Highway, Rosetown, SA, 5275
  • Place, The Big Lobster
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Soldiers Memorial Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Kingston Jetty
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Queen Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Kingston South East

Heart of Kingston South East.At this motel, you'll be steps from The Big Lobster and within a 15-minute walk of Soldiers Memorial Park. Lions Park and Kingston National Trust Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • The Big Lobster - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Soldiers Memorial Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kingston Jetty - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lions Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cape Jaffa Lighthouse Museum - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Crown Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lacepede Seafood - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Candy Store & Dessert House - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Humbugz Honey Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Kingston Lobster Motel

3-star motel perfect for exploring Kingston South East
As a guest of Kingston Lobster Motel, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Kingston Lobster Motel also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Kingston South East motel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Kingston Lobster Motel offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. 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
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Kingston Lobster Motel
Lobster Motel
Kingston Lobster Motel Rosetown
Kingston Lobster Motel Kingston SE, South Australia
Kingston Se Comfort Inn
Comfort Inn Kingston Se
Kingston Lobster Rosetown
Kingston Lobster Motel Motel
Kingston Lobster Motel Rosetown
Kingston Lobster Motel Motel Rosetown

Frequently asked questions

How close is Kingston Lobster Motel to the airport?

Kingston Lobster Motel is 186.1 mi (245-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 Kingston Lobster Motel?

As of Jun 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kingston Lobster Motel on Jun 10, 2026 start from CA $142, 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 Kingston Lobster Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kingston Lobster Motel.

Does Kingston Lobster Motel offer free breakfast?

Kingston Lobster Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Kingston Lobster Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Kingston Lobster Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Kingston Lobster Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Kingston Lobster Motel have a pool?

Kingston Lobster Motel features an outdoor pool.

Does Kingston Lobster Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Kingston Lobster Motel to downtown Kingston South East?

Kingston Lobster Motel is 0.4 mi away from Kingston South East.

Kingston Lobster Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 274 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 274 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 274 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 274 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 274 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Mal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay for a night!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was generally clean and comfortable. Did not have time to use the pool with such a short stay passing through. But returning again soon
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Biny

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean comfortable room. No chance to use the pool which looked inviting, as in transit and weather was not the best.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kingsley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great communication from booking through to departing the motel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Inas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
every thing was great I would recommend it very comfortable and nice place and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good value, quiet, private, neat and clean
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet easy to park in
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

PHILIP

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay, set well back from the road and very clean and modern. Only issue i had was that there was nobody at the front desk, checkin was done via screen or phone.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Renovated room was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
24/7 check in is so convenient. Bed was super comfortable. Bathroom needs an upgrade and need to give a bit more attention to cleaning. Would definitely recommend and stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was travelljng by myself and there for only about 16 hours. It suited me perfectly for the trip I was doing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Self-Checkin was brilliant - worked seamlessly.. Would definitely stay there again. Great value for money. 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Woodrow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are clean and modern. The TV was huge!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely bathroom,everything was great.Perhaps some insect spray for the mossies would have been greatly appreciated.Great stay,Thanks Trevor.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable accommodation. Rooms obviously refurbished in recent times, with modern facilities and amenities. Quiet, despite location on the highway. Easy and convenient check in process with codes rather than keys. Enjoyed my overnight stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Leila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice but shower makes floor very slippery as there is no curtain or screen, Very good value, will stay again Pleasant out doors as well
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nahum

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nobody at check in, flies in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Rooms only cleaned once during 4 day stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

VICKY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ease of checking into my room, very modern. The shower could do with a door or curtain (possibly being fixed)
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Valerie

The property was advertised as refurbished rooms… apparently only 4 have been refurbished…the room was very dirty the carpet was gross and we didn’t attempt to use the bathroom… checked out the very next morning.. had booked a 5 day stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We left the hotel disappointed by the experience, limited amenities, no customer service, covered in bug bites. We won't be going back.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chris and suzanne

Liked: Staff & service
we had some problems with the bed however the manager went out of his way to fix the issue which was pleasing
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023