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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 Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
The current price is RM378
RM443 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Queen (Downstairs)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Queen (Upstairs)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room (Downstairs)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room (Downstairs)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room (Upstairs)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room (Upstairs)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Family (Upstairs)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Family (Upstairs)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Family (Downstairs)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Family (Downstairs)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

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.
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Map
30 Cadell Street, Goolwa, SA, 5214

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Goolwa Motor Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Port Elliot Bakery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Thai Days - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪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 centre at Motel Goolwa. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall and barbecues
  • Newspapers in the reception, 1 meeting room and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Motel Goolwa boast thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Fridges, 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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 17 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel Goolwa on 27 Jan 2026 start from RM 377.95, 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 at Motel Goolwa?

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?

Checkout 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. 132 out of 355 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 355 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 355 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 355 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 355 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Djuro

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a comfortable upstairs room. The shower was good and the room neat and tidy, although the bed was rather soft for our tastes. Jack's cafe is a good place for breakfast and all the staff were friendly. The location on the main street is also convenient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room. We had an awesome breakfast in the Cafe.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

Cosy Stay in Goolwa

The motel is a little old but the room and bathroom were clean. The bed was comfortable. Plentiful off road parking available
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motel Goolwa is in a good central location - close to restaurants and bars - and easily walkable to Goolwa wharf. The room was spacious and clean with good parking space. We enjoyed our breakfast at "Jack's place' (part of the motel) where we got a discount because we were staying there. Nice a friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well appointed, ultra clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024