Motel Goolwa

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Goolwa motel

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Cafe
Reception
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Property map
Deluxe Twin Room (Downstairs) | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
30 Cadell Street, Goolwa, SA, 5214
  • Goolwa Old Railway Superintendent's Cottage
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Goolwa Wharf Markets
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Goolwa Motor Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

Deluxe Queen Room (Downstairs)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room (Upstairs)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Family Room (Downstairs)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Twin Room (Downstairs)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Queen Room (Upstairs)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Family Room (Upstairs)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Goolwa

In Goolwa .Within a 10-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Goolwa Museum and Goolwa Old Railway Superintendent's Cottage. Goolwa Wharf Markets and Steam Exchange Brewery are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Goolwa Old Railway Superintendent's Cottage - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Goolwa Wharf Markets - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Steam Exchange Brewery - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Goolwa Motor Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Horseshoe Bay - 17 min drive - 8.3 miles

Getting around

  • Goolwa Station - 8 min walk
  • Adelaide, SA Airport (ADL) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe' De Carlo - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Port Elliot Chicken Run - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hector's Cafe on the Wharf - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Original Goolwa Bakery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Goolwa Hotel - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Motel Goolwa

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Goolwa motel
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Motel Goolwa. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Goolwa motel.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
Motel Goolwa offers 25 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. This Goolwa motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

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

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: AUD 12 to 20 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

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
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 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 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per stay (for stays between 01 January - 31 January)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 12 to 20 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per night

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 and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

Property is also known as

Motel Goolwa South Australia
Motel Goolwa Motel
Motel Goolwa Goolwa
Motel Goolwa Motel Goolwa

Frequently asked questions

How close is Motel Goolwa to the airport?

Motel Goolwa is 51.2 mi (78-min drive) away from the Adelaide, SA Airport (ADL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Motel Goolwa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Motel Goolwa.

How close is Motel Goolwa to the beach?

This motel is 2 mi (4-min drive) from Goolwa Beach and 4.3 mi (8-min drive) from Surfers Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Motel Goolwa offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Motel Goolwa, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 12 and 20 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at Motel Goolwa?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Motel Goolwa?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Motel Goolwa?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Motel Goolwa have a pool?

Motel Goolwa does not have a pool.

Does Motel Goolwa have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Motel Goolwa to downtown Goolwa?

Motel Goolwa is 0.3 mi away from Goolwa.

Motel Goolwa Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 331 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 331 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 331 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 331 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 331 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely spacious room with a large comfortable bed. The motel is in easy walking distance of the wharf precinct and many places to eat, it also has a popular r Cafe on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carlita

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and fresh simple comfortable hotel room. Nice cafe on the property with Main Street frontage. Would easily stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conrad

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We particularly liked the fully equipped bathroom which made it convenient for an infirm older person.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

George

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annick

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Robyn

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

Clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

jennifer

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
For what we paid, the propertys condirion is very tired and old. The price was probably due to a third party booking service, was unable to find a direct phone number to book.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Clean, tidy, and quiet. Polite reception staff. Appreciated the free milk for tea.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Okay overnight stayover motel

Great friendly customer service. Okay for an overnight stay, spacious and clean enough. However, since it was a little dated and dark decor it made the room feel like it was unclean. Bed manchester had some stains on the cover.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Plato

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really easy affordable place to stay for business trips. Have stayed several times. The rooms and bathrooms are dated but otherwise fine.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern facility, little iinteracton with staff, sliding shower screen needs fixing but generally clean and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Onsite parking was tight and restricted
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Heidi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel is right in the middle of town and was perfectly located for our needs. It was also very affordable. We knew we would arrive later in the evening and the office would not be staffed, so we were told beforehand how to get the key to our room which worked out very well. The room was spacious and had several amenities. The only suggestion I have is to update your bedding and mattresses. They were sufficient but worn.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Jurgen

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Broken fan in bedroom, very squeaky doors
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall experience was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Janene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed not made but had clean towels. The runner for shower door needs fixing. Bed lamps should have their own switches!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Karin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was okay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024