Is parking available at the property?

Yes, the property offers free on-site parking. However, parking is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A continental breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee of approximately AUD 12 to 20 per person.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are not allowed, but service animals are permitted and exempt from fees or restrictions.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in starts at 2:00 PM and ends at 6:00 PM. Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Guests planning to arrive after 6:00 PM should contact the property in advance.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Goolwa, close to local attractions such as Urimbirra Wildlife Park and Nangawooka Flora Reserve. It is easily accessible from the city center.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property. However, specific details regarding age limits for free stays are not provided.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of AUD 20.00 per night, but does not provide cribs. Advance request is recommended for rollaway beds.

Motel Goolwa - Affordable Comfort in Goolwa

Average nightly price at Motel Goolwa by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$94
February	$88
March	$94
April	$99
May	$95
June	$90
July	$94
August	$96
September	$102
October	$94
November	$86
December	$93

What guests think

Motel Goolwa earns praise for its central main-street location and generally spacious, clean rooms, while feedback also notes dated decor and some maintenance issues, making it a straightforward base rather than a polished stay.

A number of reviews report mould, worn fittings, or minor faults in some bathrooms and bedrooms. Staff are often friendly and helpful, though a few guests encountered brusque interactions or after-hours check-in frustrations. The on-site cafe is popular for breakfast and coffee, and the walkable setting near restaurants is convenient, but parking can be tight when the property is full. Expect a central, no-frills stay.

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Facilities

An on-site cafe is popular for breakfast and coffee. Parking is available on site but can be tight when busy; rooms provide basic amenities, and some have spa baths.

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Kylie

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Albert

Dec 9, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

I was upgraded to a spa room.

8

chris

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Onsite parking was tight and restricted

10

Jan

Mar 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Paul

Apr 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Dan

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rather brusque reception and an in-room guide with extensive instructions on what not to do. Interesting building which resembles an old army barracks. Ample parking outside in the courtyard. Huge room with plenty of space to unpack and store. Aging carpets and curtains. Good location intown centre with proximity to cafes and restaurants.

10

Ron

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and fresh simple comfortable hotel room. Nice cafe on the property with Main Street frontage. Would easily stay here again.

8

Andrew

Oct 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The motel is a little old but the room and bathroom were clean. The bed was comfortable. Plentiful off road parking available

6

Elise

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spa bath was amazing

8

Vanessa

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Right in centre of town with its own cute cafe. Spacious room and plenty of strong hot water. In the shower.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean and tidy. However, several reviews noted mould and worn or dirty bathroom fixtures, with occasional housekeeping lapses.

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10

Sue and bob

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, courteous and friendly staff. Good location

8

Kylie

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

4

Donna

Dec 23, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Not much to like except the location. Staff member at check had a bad attitude and was unhelpful and a bit rude. The shower area was dirty and decor old.

8

Donna

Jun 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The bed are very comfortable and pillows , The only thing was there was mould

6

Taras

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient location. A bit dated, but clean and tidy with good amenities i.e. fridge,toaster, kettle.

10

Ron

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and fresh simple comfortable hotel room. Nice cafe on the property with Main Street frontage. Would easily stay here again.

10

Peter

Feb 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Well appointed, ultra clean room.

10

Gayle

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and spacious!

4

Kelly

Feb 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Disappointed! Black mould throughout the bathroom and tiles falling off the wall. Service was disappointing - when seeking assistance with transport. We ended up having to walk a number of kms as no alternatives were available and staff didn’t seem to care.

6

Vicki

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very ordinary, not as nice as the pics, the lead photo is misleading, and for over $200 a night, I would expect to not have toilet paper that is in a lock box in case I steal it. It was daggy, the curtains were hanging off their hooks, was very dark and the fridge freezer section was dirty.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, with many noting quiet stays and good beds. Several reviews mention dated decor, maintenance issues, or awkward bathroom layouts, and a few reported noise or access challenges in certain upstairs rooms.

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Jurgen

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Broken fan in bedroom, very squeaky doors

10

Michael

Jan 7, 2024

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Right in the Main Street-close to everything. Loved the beds-perfect large rooms a short walk to the river

4

Ben

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Even though the hotel was not full, we were given a weirdly proportioned room in a dark corner up 2 flights of steep stairs (we had 2 large bags). Room 14 was the worst in the complex, it faced the loud busy road, it was above a loud restaurant, power point didn’t work, bath shower didn’t work, and the price we paid was $30 more than I later found advertised for other rooms. If we had any of the other rooms, I think it may have been ok.

8

Carlita

Feb 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Large room.

10

George

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good size room. Convenient and walk to most things.

8

Colleen

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was great. Weird arrangement of the very small shower and toilet being either side of the shared kitchen/bathroom. Other than that it was roomy and comfortable. I accidentally left some drinks, bought as a gift. The cleaner came in as we were packing and we left him to it. Disappointed they didn't phone me and let me know l'd left it as l was nearby most of the day. Check in was easy, staff lovely and very friendly. Location is great and it was very quiet. Girls in the coffee shop next door were much more interested in their social life than serving. Coffee was great but unless you want to wait awhile maybe go elsewhere.

6

Samuel

Sep 26, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Cheap and cheerful property. However the double bed mattress was very uncomfortable

10

Gayle

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and spacious!

8

Djuro

Mar 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Specious room, comfortable bed.

6

Vicki

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very ordinary, not as nice as the pics, the lead photo is misleading, and for over $200 a night, I would expect to not have toilet paper that is in a lock box in case I steal it. It was daggy, the curtains were hanging off their hooks, was very dark and the fridge freezer section was dirty.

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Service

Staff are frequently friendly and helpful, and some accommodated early check-in. However, a few guests experienced brusque service or after-hours check-in and communication problems.

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Kim

Sep 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

My check in experience unfortunately affected the overall rating. When i arrived there was no one at reception even though the notice was until 6pm for office hours. I had received a call at 4.15 asking of my check in time but as i was travelling at the time, couldnt answer the phone. I arrived before 5.30 There was no message telling me to use the key box code or how to. I rang the land line number the manager had asked me to ring back on only to get a voice message back. After waiting, with nowhere to go i went off looking for shop to get a drink. After leaving 3 messages i eventually received a call back from a male who told me to use a code for the key box. I went back to the motel and followed the instructions several times to no avail. Luckily he had rung using a mobile so i was able to ring him back. He sorted it by giving a different code and a different room. I was tired and had a shower and boiled water for a coffee. There was no milk in the fridge!!! The room was very clean and bed very comfortable but what spoilt my stay was that at no time was i apologised to. I had done nothing wrong. I arrived within the reception hours listed, yet was left on my own with all indications that the manager had left for the day with nothing in place for me. Things go wrong. Frustrating yes, but fixable with a sorry. While i appreciated the gentleman who eventually fixed the problem the manager had left behind, a simple apology was in order. None was given by anyone. Poor

10

Sue and bob

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, courteous and friendly staff. Good location

8

Kylie

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

PHILIP

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff and excellent service and clean rooms. Cafe at front attached to motel excellent food and coffee.

4

Donna

Dec 23, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Not much to like except the location. Staff member at check had a bad attitude and was unhelpful and a bit rude. The shower area was dirty and decor old.

10

Elen

Jan 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay! Clean, tidy, and quiet. Polite reception staff. Appreciated the free milk for tea.

8

Paul

Apr 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

Dan

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rather brusque reception and an in-room guide with extensive instructions on what not to do. Interesting building which resembles an old army barracks. Ample parking outside in the courtyard. Huge room with plenty of space to unpack and store. Aging carpets and curtains. Good location intown centre with proximity to cafes and restaurants.

8

kaylene

Nov 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very friendly. The rooms were equipped with everything we needed

10

Karen

Jan 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great to be able to check in a little earlier as funeral was at 2pm and needed to get changed. Very friendly staff and really enjoyed the stay overnight.

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Location

Exceptionally central on Goolwa's main street, within easy walking distance of the wharf and many dining options. Mostly convenient and sometimes quiet, though one review noted poor lighting and signage at night.

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Donald

Dec 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient main street location

10

Cindy

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was very central, great choices for somewhere to go for dinner. Very close to my daughters new home

10

Michael

Jan 7, 2024

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Right in the Main Street-close to everything. Loved the beds-perfect large rooms a short walk to the river

8

FRITZ

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place in Goolwa. Very central.

10

Kay

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was quiet and clean. Shower pressure was good. Motel was within easy walking distance of town facilities.

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Paul

Apr 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

George

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good size room. Convenient and walk to most things.

10

Tanya

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was so close to different dining options.

8

Janifer

May 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable beds. Lovely warm room. Very effective heating. Ground floor motel unit with parking outside. Towels too small. Bathroom kitchen and toilet area urgently needs an upgrade. Lovely cafe attached to motel. Great location in main street Goowla. Hard to find and not well light up if you arr new to Goowla and come in at night in the dark.

10

Darren

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable motel in the heart of Goolwa.

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Dining

The on-site cafe draws consistent praise for breakfast, coffee, and convenience. A few guests mentioned slow or inattentive service at times.

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Kylie

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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PHILIP

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff and excellent service and clean rooms. Cafe at front attached to motel excellent food and coffee.

10

Jan

Mar 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Peter

Jan 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and quite attached little cafe and coffee very good

10

Susan

Nov 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice room. We had an awesome breakfast in the Cafe.

8

Paul

Apr 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Ron

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and fresh simple comfortable hotel room. Nice cafe on the property with Main Street frontage. Would easily stay here again.

8

Colleen

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was great. Weird arrangement of the very small shower and toilet being either side of the shared kitchen/bathroom. Other than that it was roomy and comfortable. I accidentally left some drinks, bought as a gift. The cleaner came in as we were packing and we left him to it. Disappointed they didn't phone me and let me know l'd left it as l was nearby most of the day. Check in was easy, staff lovely and very friendly. Location is great and it was very quiet. Girls in the coffee shop next door were much more interested in their social life than serving. Coffee was great but unless you want to wait awhile maybe go elsewhere.

8

Paul

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Vanessa

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Right in centre of town with its own cute cafe. Spacious room and plenty of strong hot water. In the shower.

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