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Motel Goolwa

3.0 star property
Guests start their day with coffee in the on-site café while planning adventures, then relax in beautiful gardens or use the venue for productive meetings.

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Motel Goolwa creates a charming retreat in a scenic location, featuring a coffee shop and garden. Travelers connect via WiFi, fuel up with continental breakfast, and benefit from the business center and helpful tour assistance for exploring the area.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
The current price is ￥15,230
￥17,848 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9

Room options

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Deluxe Queen Room (Downstairs) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Queen Room (Downstairs)

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

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Standard Queen Room (Upstairs) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Queen Room (Upstairs)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room (Downstairs) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room (Downstairs)

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

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Standard Twin Room (Upstairs) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room (Upstairs)

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

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Standard Family Room (Upstairs) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Family Room (Upstairs)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Family Room (Downstairs) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Family Room (Downstairs)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Goolwa is home to Motel Goolwa. Ferguson Road NRS Addition - Gazettal in Progress and Tokuremoar Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Urimbirra Wildlife Park and Nangawooka Flora Reserve. Visit our Goolwa travel guide
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5214, SA, Goolwa, 30 Cadell Street

What's nearby

  • Goolwa Museum
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Goolwa Old Railway Superintendent's Cottage
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Goolwa Wharf Markets
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Steam Exchange Brewery
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Artworx Gallery
    8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Thai Days
    4 min walk
  • Port Elliot Bakery
    11 min drive
  • Salt
    11 min drive
  • Caffé de Carlo
    13 min walk
  • Imbass On The Elbow
    9 min walk

About this property

Motel Goolwa

Property highlights
You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a business center at Motel Goolwa. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), 1 meeting room, and a banquet hall
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and newspapers in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Motel Goolwa boast perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 12 to 20 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per night

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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Motel Goolwa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel Goolwa?

As of Apr 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel Goolwa on Apr 8, 2026 start from ￥15,230, 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 Motel Goolwa?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Motel Goolwa?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Motel Goolwa located?

Situated in Goolwa, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Goolwa Museum, Goolwa Old Railway Superintendent's Cottage, and Goolwa Wharf Markets. Steam Exchange Brewery and Artworx Gallery are also within 10 minutes. Goolwa Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Motel Goolwa Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 361 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 361 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 361 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 361 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 361 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

HENRI

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Downstairs deluxe queen room was clean, quiet and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Met my requirements with a clean tidy room and adequate facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue and bob

Clean room, courteous and friendly staff. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and roomy. Staff were friendly and cafe at the motel was delicious. Not enough parking when full as I had to park out on the street.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable motel in the heart of Goolwa.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very central, great choices for somewhere to go for dinner. Very close to my daughters new home
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

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

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Right in centre of town with its own cute cafe. Spacious room and plenty of strong hot water. In the shower.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan

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
Verified

8/10 Good

FRITZ

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

Nice Place

Nice place in Goolwa. Very central.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was quiet and clean. Shower pressure was good. Motel was within easy walking distance of town facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Taras

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location. A bit dated, but clean and tidy with good amenities i.e. fridge,toaster, kettle.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PHILIP

Liked: Amenities
Very friendly staff and excellent service and clean rooms. Cafe at front attached to motel excellent food and coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

Good motel

Nice hotel for what it is. Clean, really comfy bed and very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was so close to different dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elen

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the Main Street-close to everything. Loved the beds-perfect large rooms a short walk to the river
Verified

8/10 Good

Djuro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Specious room, comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and easy place. Lovely central Goolwa location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

Motel Goolwa

Convenient main street location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good size room. Convenient and walk to most things.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property presents as good value for money. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024