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Kingston Lobster Motel

3.0 star property
3-star motel perfect for exploring Rosetown

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Garden
Beach nearby
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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, Kingston Jetty
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Jaffa Lighthouse Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

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

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Queen Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Kingston South East

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

  • The Big Lobster - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Soldiers Memorial Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kingston Jetty - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kingston National Trust Museum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cape Jaffa Lighthouse Museum - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Lacepede Seafood - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Shell - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mac's Take-away - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Cottage Coffee Shop - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Kingston Lobster Motel

3-star motel perfect for exploring Rosetown
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 Rosetown 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
  • Shower
  • 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
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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.

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 Mar 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kingston Lobster Motel on Mar 25, 2026 start from $114, 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 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 Rosetown?

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

Kingston Lobster Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 271 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 271 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 271 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 271 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 271 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Two Wells

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

6/10 Okay

Mal

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay for a night!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Nahum

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

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

4/10 Poor

Jade

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Goran

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t have to check in. I did get my door code. This was very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Carl

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beds were clean and laundry room was fine. shower was ok. general cleanliness was not good. Heaps of dead flies in room and many live ones. carpet was filthy. Paint peeling on bathroom floor. Needs a good cleaning. Outside of hotel pool area looks nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

jacqui

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

6/10 Okay

Yvonne

Liked: Staff & service
Toasting and microwave facilities but no crockery or cutlery to utilise them. Otherwise clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Ann

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kingsley

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

10/10 Excellent

Yacoub

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Chris and suzanne

Traveled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Geoff

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

PETER

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Brian, Kangaroo Flat

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Having to share the TV and microwave with the same wall socket. No shower curtain. The room just gave a feeling of it being "run down". Felt safe and close to supplies.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

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

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

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Traveled with family
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