Bordertown Motel

3.0 star property
Motel in Bordertown with restaurant and bar/lounge

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The Bordertown Motel welcomes travelers with garden surroundings and a playground that keeps younger guests entertained. Calman's restaurant serves breakfast and dinner on the premises, while the bar provides a comfortable space where adults can relax after a day of activities.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$157
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Room options

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Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Twin Room, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Map
25 Dukes Highway, Bordertown, SA, 5268

What's nearby

  • Memorial Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bordertown Theatre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Apex Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kaniva Car Museum - 29 min drive - 42.8 km
  • Padthaway Estate - 36 min drive - 55.5 km

Getting around

  • Serviceton Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bordertown Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Camca Garpu - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Morning Loaf Bakery - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mundulla Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Woolshed Inn - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Bordertown Motel

Property highlights
At Bordertown Motel, you can look forward to a garden, a playground and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Calman's, offers breakfast, dinner and children's meals. In addition to conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and 1 meeting room
  • Barbecues, a reception hall and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Bordertown Motel include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Fridges, cots/infant beds and coffee/tea makers

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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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: AUD 4 to 20 for adults and AUD 4 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Calman's

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of AUD 30 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 4 to 20 for adults and AUD 4 to 20 for children
  • Pet fee: AUD 30 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per day

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, debit cards and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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Sundowner Hotel Bordertown
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Frequently asked questions

Is Bordertown Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of AUD 30 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Bordertown Motel?

As of 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bordertown Motel on 9 Nov 2025 start from NZ$157.06, including 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 Bordertown Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bordertown Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bordertown Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Bordertown Motel located?

Situated in Bordertown, this motel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Memorial Park, Apex Park and Bordertown Theatre. Poocher Swamp Game Reserve and Wolseley Common Conservation Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Reviews

Bordertown Motel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 477 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 477 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 477 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 477 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 477 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sharyn

Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff friendly , easy checkin , restaurant not open Friday .. rooms could do deep clean ,,easy location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and organised and items where in their correct position as required.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The welcome was refreshing and kind, local knowledge helped find a nice place to eat in town. Room and facilities very clean and well appointed. Would recommend it for a nice clean room to relax and revive between places
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maurita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, staff were very friendly. Room was dated, but clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean tidy good for the money
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice to find accomodation that is disabled friendly. Very pleased with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Simple, clean and neat, did the job for a stop.

Really comfy bed, but would have liked a second bed when I booked for 3 or at least a sofabed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Balakrishnan

Liked: Staff & service
I enjoyed my stay..bit cleanliness is required
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Ron

Liked: Staff & service
Bordertown Motel provided the required overnight stop on our way to Melbourne.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Brian

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was good. Facilities average. The food was poor.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needed a "pet-friendly" place to stop over on our trip back from Melbourne to Adelaide. While the motel is a little dated, the room was clean and well-equipped with generous supplies of tea, coffee, milk etc Service at both check in and check out were efficient and friendly. We were pleasantly surprised to find a good Malaysian Restaurant in the town (Camca Garpu). Overall a pleasant, refreshing way to break the journey.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic Motel, perfect for one or two night stay, clean with friendly staff, unfortunately the Restaurant was closed due to staff shortages, so had to head out for Takeaway for Dinner
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

VICKY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even the dog was extremely welcoming!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great host and staff. Check in fast and easy. Restaurant is a hidden gem great food great service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
handy behind the pub
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Norm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff and quiet location. Old amenities though
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Geraldine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Motel is overpriced for what it offers
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The towels were VERY thick and luxuriant. Breakfast was good and on time. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Raymond

Quick overnight

Locality is good. However the units need a very needed update. Toilet had not been cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Sylvia

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to “white kangaroo viewing” but motel is very basic and in desperate need of renovation- staff shortages when we were there meant restaurant was closed but I doubt we would have been tempted anyway
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Montse

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very welcoming and room was fine for a stop over but not accom I would want to stay longer than that. Carpet quite stained and limited to very little crockery and cuttlery (one platic teaspoon and 2 knives). Very noisy fridge, old air con but worked well and good shower.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vicki

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Too far out of town - no taxis to get into town. Dirty and so old.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good basic motel. Comfortable bed, everything was in good working order, shopping centre quite close by. Highway noise, especially from trucks, could be a problem for some but I wasn't concerned about it. John Quinlan, Bendigo