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Presidential Motel

3.5 star property
Family-friendly motel in Mount Gambier with free parking

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Presidential Motel, near Mount Gambier Central and Cave Gardens, offers a basketball court, gym, and garden for relaxation. Enjoy free WiFi in public areas and cooked-to-order breakfasts that make guests feel at home.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$150
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov

Room options

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Twin Room

Executive Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 51 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub

7.8 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Minibar
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Bathtub

Standard Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Bathtub

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Minibar
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Bathtub

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, Multiple Beds, Bathtub

Executive Room, Multiple Beds, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
152 Jubilee Hwy West, Mount Gambier, SA, 5290

What's nearby

  • Engelbrecht Cave - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mount Gambier Central - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Cave Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Umpherston Sinkhole - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Blue Lake Reserve - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪BP Truckstop - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Pizzas - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Presidential Motel

Family-friendly motel near Mount Gambier Central
Located close to Engelbrecht Cave and Cave Gardens, Presidential Motel provides a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and a gym. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a conference centre.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall and wedding services
  • 3 meeting rooms, a front desk safe and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 53 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as high-speed Internet and minibars. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, size rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs and baby baths
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, cable channels and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: AUD 17 to 34 per person

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (3,228 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1983
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 40
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in fee for check-in after 9:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 80

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.1 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant

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
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 17 to 34 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: AUD 0 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Early check-in fee: AUD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in after 9:30 AM
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 80 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.1 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, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Quality Inn Presidential
Quality Inn Presidential Mount Gambier
Quality Presidential
Quality Presidential Mount Gambier
Mount Gambier Quality Inn
Quality Inn Mount Gambier
Quality Inn Presidential Hotel Mount Gambier
The Presidential
Presidential Motel Motel
Quality Inn Presidential
Presidential Motel Mount Gambier
Presidential Motel Motel Mount Gambier

Frequently asked questions

Is Presidential Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Presidential Motel?

As of 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Presidential Motel on 11 Nov 2025 start from NZ$150.24, 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 Presidential Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Presidential Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of AUD 40 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Presidential Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for AUD 80 (subject to availability).

Where is Presidential Motel located?

This family-friendly Mount Gambier motel is located near the airport, within 2 mi (3 km) of Engelbrecht Cave, Cave Gardens and Mount Gambier Central. Umpherston Sinkhole and Blue Lake Reserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Presidential Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 379 out of 980 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 357 out of 980 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 980 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 980 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 980 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was nice and quiet and the staff were excellent, very helpful and friendly, will stay here again
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and big
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

haibin

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything is great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice property and check in was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely staff great stay , nice for family ,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean great for a quick over night with the family
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were a good size. Bathroom was lovely and modern. Great shower.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Very spacious room, friendly welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kinsern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy place to stay - highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Large clean room. Was disturbed 15 minutes before check out despite sign saying do not disturb up to ask if we had late check out. Very noisy with traffic and other guests.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robynne

Liked: Cleanliness
Older room and bathroom though clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celjeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Contemporary, very very clean, nice amenities, helpful staff, spacious, right on the main road, in the centre of the town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, rooms spacious and staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the family room for 1 night. Lovely deep bath in addition to shower.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Happy to stay again

Good place to stay, value
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
igood clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The restaurant is currently closed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was a guy outside who was doing the room service who was exceptionally helpful about the local area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

vera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
rooms were very large, comfortable bed, very clean bedding
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious rooms and a good gym
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked the cleanliness of the property

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely appointed spacious rooms, brand new furnishings and features.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great to be able to have a room away from the road noise. Staff courteous and attentive. Sad that neither the restaurant or bar facility was open, but good that the property is a very short distance from a friendly bistro and bottle shop.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024