Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary

3.0 star property
3-star motel near Devil's Pass

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Property grounds
Mawson Lodge | Bed sheets
Property grounds
Mawson Lodge | Bed sheets
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
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  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • BarBarBar
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Explore the area

Map
Arkaroola Rd, Arkaroola Village, SA, 5701
  • Popular LocationArkaroola14 min walk
  • Popular LocationDevil's Pass4 min drive
  • Popular LocationVulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park16 min drive

Room options

Mawson Lodge

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

Euro Cottage

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Wallaby Cottage

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 4 Twin Beds

Fauna Park House

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Queen Beds and 6 Twin Beds

Callana Cottage

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Greenwood Lodge

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Callitris Lodge

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Arkaroola Village

In regional park.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Arkaroola Village motel, you'll find Devil's Pass and Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park. Paralana Radioactive Springs is 17.7 mi (28.4 km) away.

What's nearby

  • Arkaroola - 14 min walk
  • Devil's Pass - 4 min drive
  • Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park - 16 min drive
  • Paralana Radioactive Springs - 114 min drive

About this property

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary

3-star motel near Devil's Pass
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Arkaroola Village motel is smoke free.

  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary offers 49 accommodations. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (AUD 10 per stay)

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: AUD 14 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 13 and January 8.

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 14.00 per person
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: AUD 10.00 per stay (rates may vary)

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, 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary Motel
Wilderness Sanctuary Motel
Arkaroola Wilrness ctuary
Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary Motel
Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary Arkaroola Village
Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary Motel Arkaroola Village

Frequently asked questions

Does Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary have an airport shuttle?

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary offers an airport shuttle.

How much does it cost to stay at Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary?

As of Jun 15, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary on Jun 17, 2024 start from $50.49, 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 Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 14.00 per person.

Is there a casino at Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary have a pool?

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary features an outdoor pool.

Does Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary to downtown Arkaroola Village?

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary is 0.6 mi away from Arkaroola Village.

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 74 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Always good. Cozy bar, very good meals, very friendly owner. Natural setting

8/10 Good

Trevor

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wilderness retreat
Great facility in the outback of South Australia. Accommodation basic but comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Gregory

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointed
Noisy front of staff rude Purchased a bottle wine at bar 10 minutes later asked to leave and sit outside with the flies as they had to shut at 5.30 pm no notice when we purchased the wine other patrons were also told to leave it very hot and no shade Rooms were so noisy as the walls to next room were thin Even hearing next door talking and snoring
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place isn’t about the “property”. It’s part of the starkly rugged and beautiful Gammon Ranges.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Barry

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very happy with our stay walking back to camping area would have been risky late at night had to drive elderly friend back to camp area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice to get a sorry and mean it
Wonderful location and had a great 8 day stay doing lots of hiking. However for the entire stay we had a fridge that didn't work. Complained daily but not once did anyone bother come to look. Just said sorry. Well we lost over $100 worth of food and ended up having to eat at their restaurant 4 times ($100 each time)as nowhere to restock food and ran out of long life food. If it wasn't for our own car fridge we wouldn't have had cold water. Won't rely on a fridge anywhere again. 😕 It seemed no one in charge. Staff just leave notes.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Liane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Land energies for meditating, amazing stars and telescope, yellow rooted wallaby feeding every night
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Tsui-Wen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff
Lovely staff but sadly the room we had was tired mainly as the bathroom was unpleasant and the floor was very gritty( we take our shoes off when entering accommodation so it was very evident that the floor had not been swept) Also despite 2 bath towels and a bath mat, there was no hand towel which meant we had to use one of the bath towels as a hand towel- this could potentially be a hygiene issue. The ridge top trip was excellent, learning so much from our guides, Gary and Macca. They were impressive!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022