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Blue Lake Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Umpherston Sinkhole

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Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Double Room (Interconnected Family Room)
Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
View from property
Fridge, microwave
Blue Lake Motel, near Mount Gambier Central, offers genuine hospitality with friendly staff. Guests enjoy practical in-room WiFi, free self parking, express check-out, and secure luggage storage for hassle-free exploration.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$112
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Triple Room

Basic Triple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2016
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Double Room (Interconnected Family Room)

Family Double Room (Interconnected Family Room)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
1 Kennedy Avenue, Mount Gambier, SA, 5290

What's nearby

  • Umpherston Sinkhole - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cave Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mount Gambier Central - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Olympic Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Blue Lake Reserve - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Mount Gambier, SA (MGB) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ba-Mi - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Blue Lake Motel

Motel near Umpherston Sinkhole
Located close to Cave Gardens and Mount Gambier Central, Blue Lake Motel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Barbecues and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Blue Lake Motel feature perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Communal kitchens with fridges and microwaves
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: AUD 15 for adults and AUD 15 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 7:00 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 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately AUD 15 for adults and from AUD 15 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Blue Lake Motel Mount Gambier
Blue Lake Motel Motel
Blue Lake Motel Mount Gambier
Blue Lake Motel Motel Mount Gambier

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Lake Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Lake Motel?

As of 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Lake Motel on 23 Sept 2025 start from NZ$111.70, 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 Blue Lake Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Lake Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Blue Lake Motel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Blue Lake Motel located?

Situated in Mount Gambier, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Umpherston Sinkhole, Cave Gardens and Mount Gambier Central. Old Mount Gambier Gaol and Olympic Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Blue Lake Motel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 583 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 583 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 583 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 583 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 583 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was just great bed comfortable we got breakfast for $15 each and it was enough to be comfortable also walking distance to local pub which has good meals
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, excellent value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lorrae

Great comfortable bed good location friendly staff a lovely family!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
4 nights quiet location away from the main road. Comfortable stay. Close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

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

10/10 Excellent

cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms just been refurbished looked great close to dinning options. Very nice room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient location

Convenient location just off the highway. Recently refurbished rooms & bathrooms. Guest kitchen is a plus.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very quiet & convenient.Staff very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

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

Pleasant Stay

Very pleasant place to stay. Been on the road all day, just a nice place to rest up in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sukhdeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was excellent stay really neat and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was safe and family friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value for money. Pretty central. Great pub nearby for evening meal
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amit from the staff was extremely helpful. The motel is excellent for a pocket friendly stay where one can use the common kitchen for cooking and very near to the sink hole and a few mins drive away from the blue lake
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bathroom very nicely renovated, room was clean beds could do with an update, (but i am fussy when it comes to beds)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and staff were friendly and helpful. Beds clean and comfy, shower pressure was fair. My only gripe was the wifi was terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable will certainly recommend it and stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service, good stop over motel, no issues. Quite dated
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Munarez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very good place .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenne F

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

Quick trip

Visiting family & it is Convenient. Close to everything. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like only having a bar fridge with no freezer to keep the ice packs frozen to use in the esky for the next part of my travels. Otherwise, everything else was quite nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money. Helpful owner
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was cheap and basic accomodation for quick visit
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great small hotel with a nice room with space, comfortable beds and small kitchette.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Over all is good. But the toiletries like hand soap, and shower gel were emptied.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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