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Coonawarra Motor Lodge

3.5 star property
Motel in Penola with free parking

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Relax in a serene courtyard surrounded by lush greenery and a tree providing shade.
Relax in a serene outdoor space with a well-manicured lawn, pergola, and comfortable seating.
Simple, welcoming motel with a reception area and office.
Two single beds with striped bedding, a nightstand, and a framed artwork adorn this clean and uncluttered room.
Enjoy a romantic meal for two in this serene setting, complete with a bottle of wine and a view of the well-maintained lawn.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$164
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug

Room options

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Two single beds with striped bedding, a nightstand, and a framed artwork adorn this clean and uncluttered room.

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Relax in this inviting space with a large bed, a bedside table, and a dining area.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
114 Church Street, Penola, SA, 5277

What's nearby

  • Penola and Coonawarra Information Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Petticoat Lane - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Parker Coonawarra Estate - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Hollick Wines - 1 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Balnaves of Connawarra - 3 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Mount Gambier, SA (MGB) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Windara Bakery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pipers of Penola - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Royal Oak Hotel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ottelia - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Vintage Cafe - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Coonawarra Motor Lodge

Property highlights
Coonawarra Motor Lodge provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and barbecues
  • Smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Coonawarra Motor Lodge boast comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and room service.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 10 for adults and AUD 10 for children

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7 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 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 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 are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately AUD 10 for adults and from AUD 10 for children

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 and debit 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 security system and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 59383872504

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Coonawarra Motor Lodge Penola
Coonawarra Motor Lodge
Coonawarra Motor Penola
Coonawarra Motor
Coonawarra Motor Lodge Motel
Coonawarra Motor Lodge Penola
Coonawarra Motor Lodge Motel Penola

Frequently asked questions

Is Coonawarra Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Coonawarra Motor Lodge?

As of 5 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Coonawarra Motor Lodge on 6 Aug 2025 start from NZ$164.19, 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 Coonawarra Motor Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Coonawarra Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coonawarra Motor Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Coonawarra Motor Lodge located?

Situated in Penola, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Koonara Wines, Penola and Coonawarra Information Centre and Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre. Petticoat Lane and Parker Coonawarra Estate are also within 15 minutes.

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Coonawarra Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 220 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 220 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 220 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 220 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 220 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

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

8/10 Good

Greg

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

Good budget motel

Clean and tidy, good position to walk to the town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

PATRICK G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Large shower. Electric blankets. Walking distance to town where there are nice hotels and many cafes and shops. Petticoat Lane is somewhere special to visit too. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant welcome. Very clean, lovely soft towels
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and well run property. Great location within the town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, but would love some food options from the motel. Even if it was just a continental breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and presentable accommodation. Would be happy to stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & Comfortable. Lacked dining facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

It’s got the basics for a quick stay

It was a quick overnight stay. The room had the basic necessities for what you need. Felt a bit dated and the bed was quite hard but overall it was okay and suited a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Dog wondering around
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location and surrounds. Exceptionally clean room and comfortable room and all needs catered for. Very good value for money. Would stay again especially if requiring a base in Coonawarra region. Penola is a lovely town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and basic
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok but a bit away from shopping
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Good size room & outside BBQ area but had two terrible nights sleep the bed & pillows were so uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness
Booked for 2 nights during Festival but upon arrival was allocated an upstairs room. Despite the property not being fully booked was told a ground floor room was not available. This was a problem for us as being elderly we found that climbing stairs difficult. Parking was behind the building and open to anyone passing, I found this not very secure. Restaurant was Closed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a pleasant Motel for a budget conscious person like us. Well situated in Penola. Close to eateries and the Coonawarra district. The owners a very kind and happy to please.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were kept in a very clean state - owners very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sacha

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024