Bluestone Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Tennant Creek motel

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Property amenity
Interior entrance
Standard Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Breakfast and dinner served

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1 Paterson Street, Tennant Creek, NT, 0860
  • Place, Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Fullwood Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Purkiss Memorial Reserve
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tennant Creek, NT (TCA)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Tennant Creek

In Tennant Creek .You'll find Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre and Fullwood Museum within a 15-minute walk of this Tennant Creek motel. Purkiss Memorial Reserve and Julalikari Arts Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Fullwood Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Purkiss Memorial Reserve - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Battery Hill Mining Centre - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Julalikari Arts Centre - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Tennant Creek, NT (TCA) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna's Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Top Of Town - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mr Perry's Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rocky's Pizza - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bay Leaf Cafe - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Bluestone Motor Inn

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Tennant Creek motel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and a meeting room are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities are also featured at Bluestone Motor Inn. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Tennant Creek motel.

  • 65 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Bluestone Motor Inn offers 65 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, 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

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekends; AUD 15 to 25 for adults and AUD 10 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: AUD 40 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of AUD 40
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 continental breakfast: approximately AUD 15 to 25 for adults, and AUD 10 to 20 for children
  • Pet fee: AUD 40 per pet (varies based on length of stay) plus AUD 40 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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; cash is not accepted
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, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher 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

Bluestone Motor Inn Tennant Creek
Bluestone Motor Inn
Bluestone Motor Tennant Creek
Bluestone Motor
Bluestone Hotel Tennant Creek
Bluestone Motor Inn Motel
Bluestone Motor Inn Tennant Creek
Bluestone Motor Inn Motel Tennant Creek

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bluestone Motor Inn to the airport?

Bluestone Motor Inn is 1.3 mi (3-min drive) away from the Tennant Creek, NT (TCA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bluestone Motor Inn on Jul 3, 2026 start from $146, including 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 Bluestone Motor Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bluestone Motor Inn.

Does Bluestone Motor Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Bluestone Motor Inn, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 15 and 25 for adults, AUD 10 and 20 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Bluestone Motor Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Bluestone Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Bluestone Motor Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Bluestone Motor Inn have a pool?

Bluestone Motor Inn features an outdoor pool.

Does Bluestone Motor Inn have a restaurant?

Bluestone Motor Inn is home to Anna's Restaurant, which features local cuisine.

Does Bluestone Motor Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Bluestone Motor Inn to downtown Tennant Creek?

Bluestone Motor Inn is 0.4 mi away from Tennant Creek.

Bluestone Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 529 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 529 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 529 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 529 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 529 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Aircon in room clean with friendly staff nice pool
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Comfy, clean rooms and decent food from onsite restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
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8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy and pretty clean was convenient for my business travels
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

James

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

Good place to stay in Tennant Creek

Good place to stay with a good restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Staff & service
Staff were very friendly and restaurant was excellent service with good food
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and well laid out. Staff were friendly and courteous. The room itself had some minor damage to interior walls, but that did not have any impact or adverse effect on our stay there. We were overall very happy with the location and facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant had good choice of meals to choose from, staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and tidy young lady on reception was very polite and well presented
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was central to this location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Kate

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too much bleach used in cleaning
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff were friendly and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good and clean no problem with the stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Maree

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was no servicing of rooms in my 6 day stay ,no replenishment of toiletries, breakfasts where poor bacon like cardboard, eggs dry no juice bread stale overpriced rooms for what you get avoid this morel
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Staff & service
Friendly staff and excellent restaurant on site. Ok for a stopover on our way to next destination. A bit overpriced though, and a bit grubby.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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6/10 Okay

Colin

We have stayed here previously and it does you the job of having a room for the night, not brilliant but not abysmal either
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendley staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly, spacious clean room
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
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4/10 Poor

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Arrived early enough and there was no restaurant in a Saturday night. Early on Sunday morning, no restaurant, not even coffee or any staff. Room had very bad chairs and barely a coffee table. Hot as hell…air con helped after 4 or 5 hours working constantly. I stayed there before, used to be better.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lloyd

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant and meals were good. The motel needs to be referbished.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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6/10 Okay

Caroline

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Restaurant was great the meals were tasty and good portion sizes. The hotel is tired small things like only one bedside table in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet. Good parking area straight in front of rooms. Staff are friendly and food is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Howard

Basic but ok accomodation
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

LESLEY ANN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent,quite and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Tegan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Restaurant was nice. Parking is a bit tight when it’s busy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022