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Coonawarra Motor Lodge

3.5 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat with garden surroundings at this Coonawarra accommodation where high-speed WiFi keeps everyone connected

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Coonawarra Motor Lodge offers a genuine retreat with its quiet garden setting. Guests appreciate practical touches like on-site laundry for comfortable long stays. The property provides free WiFi throughout and serves continental breakfast for a good start to each day.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service
The current price is ￥14,196
￥15,630 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026

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Exceptional
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Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
5277, SA, Penola, 114 Church Street

What's nearby

  • Penola and Coonawarra Information Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Koonara Wines - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Petticoat Lane - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Parker Coonawarra Estate - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Mount Gambier, SA (MGB) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Windara Bakery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Royal Oak Hotel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ottelia - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Penola Station - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Penola Station Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Coonawarra Motor Lodge

Property highlights
Coonawarra Motor Lodge provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Barbecue grills and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Coonawarra Motor Lodge boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and room service.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 10 for adults and AUD 10 for children

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; 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 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and 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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 10 for adults and AUD 10 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 debit 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, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 59383872504

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Coonawarra Motor Lodge Penola
Coonawarra Motor Lodge
Coonawarra Motor Penola
Coonawarra Motor
Coonawarra Motor Lodge Motel
Coonawarra Motor Lodge Penola
Coonawarra Motor Lodge Motel Penola

Frequently asked questions

Is Coonawarra Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Coonawarra Motor Lodge?

As of Dec 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Coonawarra Motor Lodge on Jan 7, 2026 start from ￥14,196, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Coonawarra Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coonawarra Motor Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Coonawarra Motor Lodge located?

Situated in Penola, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Koonara Wines, Penola and Coonawarra Information Centre, and Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre. Petticoat Lane and Parker Coonawarra Estate are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Coonawarra Motor Lodge Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 230 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very handy to town centre, easy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a hidden gem. Perfect for business or leisure. All rooms face an attractive lawn and BBQ area. No fuss staff, guest laundry, good TV and fridge and quite spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very vkean staff vere amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet convenient location. Lovely area plenty to see and many cafes. The BBQ garden area would be great kn a summers day.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel is a pleasant and quiet place to stay in the charming town of Penola. It is within easy walking distance to the shops and the numerous historical sites. Although a little dated, our room was spotless, and offered all the amenities required for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

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

Good budget motel

Clean and tidy, good position to walk to the town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and utensils were nice and clean. The host was very friendly. It was 500 or so meters from the centre of Penola and there was good off street parking (free). We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and well run property. Great location within the town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a pleasant Motel for a budget conscious person like us. Well situated in Penola. Close to eateries and the Coonawarra district. The owners a very kind and happy to please.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and presentable accommodation. Would be happy to stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Merrilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Roomy with all that was needed for the traveller. Excellent value would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant welcome. Very clean, lovely soft towels
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

PATRICK G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Large shower. Electric blankets. Walking distance to town where there are nice hotels and many cafes and shops. Petticoat Lane is somewhere special to visit too. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, but would love some food options from the motel. Even if it was just a continental breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very good value for the price. The grill area was excellent and the people running the place were amazing. It may not be the most flash place but it was the best value that we have found in several trips to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

It’s got the basics for a quick stay

It was a quick overnight stay. The room had the basic necessities for what you need. Felt a bit dated and the bed was quite hard but overall it was okay and suited a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location and surrounds. Exceptionally clean room and comfortable room and all needs catered for. Very good value for money. Would stay again especially if requiring a base in Coonawarra region. Penola is a lovely town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & Comfortable. Lacked dining facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Dog wondering around
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok but a bit away from shopping
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and basic
Stayed 1 night in May 2024