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Taft Motor Inn

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star motel near Glenelg Beach

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A modern room with a white ceiling, a grey sofa, a round table with chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.
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A golf course with sand bunkers, trees, and a clear sky.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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18 Moseley Street, Glenelg, SA, 5045
  • Place, Glenelg Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Glenelg Jetty
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Beachhouse
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Adelaide, SA (ADL)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a grey sofa, a desk, and a chair.

Studio Room with Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio Room with Double and Single

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a ceiling fan.

Studio Room with Double and Single

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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A compact room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a kitchenette.

Renovated Studio Room with Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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A modern living room with a blue sofa, a coffee table with a plant, a painting of a pier, and a TV on the wall.

1 Bedroom Apartment with Queen & Single

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a wooden floor.

Renovated Studio Room - Queen & Single

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Glenelg stay.At this Glenelg motel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Glenelg Beach and Jetty Road. Moseley Square and The Beachhouse are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Jetty Road - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Glenelg Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Glenelg Jetty - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Beachhouse - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Moseley Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Adelaide Hove Station - 5 min drive
  • Moseley Square (Stop 17) Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Adelaide, SA Airport (ADL) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Jetty Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Banjo’s Bakery Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bay Fish Shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Grand Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Promenade Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Taft Motor Inn

3.5-star motel near Glenelg Beach
Taft Motor Inn offers its guests laundry facilities, express check-in, and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Adelaide motel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
Taft Motor Inn offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 3-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Service fee: 4 percent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Free WiFi in public areas has a 3-device limit.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Taft Motor Inn to the airport?

Taft Motor Inn is 5.6 mi (11-min drive) away from the Adelaide, SA Airport (ADL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Taft Motor Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Taft Motor Inn.

How close is Taft Motor Inn to the beach?

This motel is a short 4-minute walk from Glenelg Beach and 1.3 mi (3-min drive) from Glenelg North Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Taft Motor Inn offer free breakfast?

Taft Motor Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Taft Motor Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Adelaide Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Taft Motor Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Taft Motor Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Taft Motor Inn have a pool?

Taft Motor Inn does not have a pool.

Does Taft Motor Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Taft Motor Inn to downtown Adelaide?

Taft Motor Inn is 6.5 mi away from Adelaide.

Taft Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 406 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 406 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 406 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 406 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 406 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet yet close to all of the attractions in Glenelg and Jetty Road.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect so close to shops and beach
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional location, convenient and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price no frills hotel iin excellent location. Place was clean and bed was comfortable. Will stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accom looked nicer inside than expected:) parking was right outside the door and the location was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
5 min walk to jetty rd glenelg and parking off street in front of accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is so close to the main area and at a reasonable price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Parking 🅿️
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable and quite area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Convenient location, walking distance to Jetty road and quiet. Shower needs guard or at least a curtain. Water got everywhere and was a bit of a safety issue. Needs updating and good clean, rubbish on the floor, toilet roll holder broken, curtain strings broken and stained grout.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great, room Wasn’t very clean, air conditioner was very dirty, no shower curtain, broken toilet roll holder, dirty coffee cups. Was disappointed with overall presentation of the room!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was ideal
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Taft was convenient for what we were wanting, it was close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, kitchenette, Kayo and Netflix on TV, quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, comfy bed and room. However the key pad to get into the room was a little dodgy and hard to get in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Well located in Glenelg
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value and well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if down glenelg end of adelaide. Quite, walk away from the beach and shops. Great price for location too. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Plenty of room and convenient to everything you could want on Jetty Road. Great public transport options to town or Marion. Very reasonably priced. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable

Our stay to place the taft is convenient comfortable and so close to all facilities wr always enjoy our stay at this place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was ok but the room wasn’t as good as the room I had on a previous stay even though it was same price
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Recently renovated room very lovely. Friendly communication for room code. Great spot and very close to the beach area. Recommend this accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable

As usual very comfortable convenient stay at the taft never let us down just ideal for the beach and shopping.kids nice and safe and so close to playground
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to shops
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

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