Prairie Hotel

Property class: 4

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Consider a stay at Prairie Hotel and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and laundry facilities. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Gallery Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. In addition to a bar and conference space, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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View all photos for Deluxe Room, Non Smoking

A neatly made bed with white linens and two pillows, one with a floral pattern.

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Deluxe Triple)

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a leather chair, and a cowhide rug.

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Deluxe Triple)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

View all photos for Executive Quadruple Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub

A hotel room with two beds, a small wooden nightstand, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Executive Quadruple Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table, and a chair.

Executive Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub

  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking (Heritage Room)

A neatly made bed with striped pillows and a wooden headboard, flanked by bedside tables with lamps.

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Heritage Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Parachilna, Prairie Hotel is in a rural area. Heritage Blinman Mine is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Northern Trailhead of the Heysen Trail and Nilpena Ediacara National Park. Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park and Outside Trail Trailhead are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Parachilna travel guide
Map
CNR High St and West Tce, Parachilna, SA, 5730

What's nearby

  • A person standing on a rocky outcrop overlooking a valley during sunset.
    Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
    42 min drive - 37.5 km
  • Northern Trailhead of the Heysen Trail
    30 min drive - 16.9 km

Restaurants

  • Prairie Hotel
    1 min walk

About this property

Prairie Hotel

  • Upscale hotel in a rural location
  • You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and laundry facilities at Prairie Hotel. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Gallery Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. In addition to a bar and conference space, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • Free self-parking
    • Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and a banquet hall
    • Luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Prairie Hotel offer comforts, such as air conditioning.
  • Extra amenities include:
  • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Brew Bar
  • Gallery Restaurant

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 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 10 AM - 5 PM

Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with 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 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 11 are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Prairie Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Prairie Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Prairie Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Prairie Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Prairie Hotel located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Northern Trailhead of the Heysen Trail and 20.1 mi (32.3 km) from Heritage Blinman Mine.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Prairie Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 104 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The whole experience exceeded our expectations. The room was beautiful, very comfortable, with a great bathroom, and there was a whole private lounge area for hotel guests. The food, drinks and service were excellent. It was a welcome oasis in the desert and we’d love to go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bar was well stocked. Room was great. Staff was outstanding. Food was delicious. Unique location and vibe at the border of the Outback
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A real oasis with great rooms, friendly staff and good food. A great stopover or base for exploring the Flinders. Unique
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
What a gem in the middle of nowhere. The hotel, the food, and especially the staff were all Five Star. Thank you for a magic stay over two days. Passing through or looking to base your self there, then treat your self gold. Do it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We spent 3 days in the Flinders Ranges and not being experienced in camping, chose the Prairie as our base. We loved staying here! The hotel is so comfortable, clean and perfect for a good night’s rest after a long day out on the road. The food is delicious and worth trying their feral antipasto. Breakfast is included and it was delicious with plenty of options (continental and cooked). We were very well looked after by Ellie, Becky and Manny who were always friendly, up for a chat and very helpful with tips on how best to get around the area. Definitely recommend staying here and we’d definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked looking for solitude and quiet.. 10/10 ! If you can't live without the net or your phone, it will take some adjusting (it’s very worth it), short drive to get back online if you need. Kelly was a good communicator and easy to deal with.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms and art work in corridors. Rooms are spacious, clean and tastefully decorated. Showers excellent. Dinner menu was gourmet quality, imaginative and very tasty. It would have been nice to have some less expensive basic options on the menu too. We did not know that there is no petrol available in Parachilna and had to go to Leigh Creek to fill up, so that info would have been useful to have upfront, unless we missed it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bar staff- especially Julia are wonderfully entertaining and efficient. The food delicious. The rooms impeccable. Can not recommend more highly. Do yourself a favour
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10 / 10 for this wonderful place. Everything was faultless, food, service, room and their own brewed beer. We will definitely be returning soon. Thanks to all.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the rustic nature of the pub and dining room. The room was large, clean, super comfy bed and the bathroom was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
A fabulous outback experience in the back of beyond. Great welcoming staff, partic Ellie and Bec, and luxurious accommodation. Interesting menu and delicious food. Externals could do with a tidy up.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has lost some of its charm after renovations although some may be impressed by the new bar. The stay was spoiled by the loud people in the next room with offensive language. The menu retains its interesting feral options but the remainder would be better if it concentrated on basic Australian staples. Breakfast was very limited in choices.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hippest hotel in the middle of nowhere ever!!! super cool property, decorated with wonderful indigenous art, great restaurant and very convivial and helpful atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The welcoming and friendly staff made our stay memorable. Great coffee and exception breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outback oasis. Tremendous staff. Food was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great range of accommodation options, luxury to camping. Great service and meals
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The remoteness is appealing. The staff outstanding
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about the Prarie Hotel, especially the friendliness of the staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff made this stay memorable, plus the ambience and magnificent Flinders Ranges! We also lucked some live performances by John (Johno) O’Dae, roll on ‘Parachilna sunset’!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The friendly warm staff and unique surrounds all made it a great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, large and clean room with pleasant lounge areas. Wonderful restaurant with a great variety of choices that changed each night.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property, good food and most pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other than the food in the hotel restaurant which was good, the room in the hotel was in the 1950's style. Many cracks on the walls, a few spiders on the high ceiling of the room, no refrigerator and the air conditionned was not powerfull enough to cool down the room temperature (it was 36 C outside) even though it was at 18 C with the fan at maximum. I did not sleep well, the room was too warm. Although the hotel is the only establishment in this town, I do not recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not much more can be expected from a place this far out in the Outback. We were very pleasantly surprised and completely satisfied with our stay. From what we saw of other places an hour or so down the road either way, we made a great choice. I'd recommend this to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018