Featuring free WiFi and a barbecue area, Coonawarra Motor Lodge is just 5 minutes’ drive from numerous Coonawarra wineries. It offers air-conditioned rooms overlooking the gardens. Restaurants and cafes are within easy walking distance and room service breakfast is available. Coonawarra Motor Lodge Penola is less than 5 minutes’ drive from the Mary MacKillop Center. Mount Gambier is a 30-minute drive away. All rooms have a refrigerator, toaster and tea and coffee making facilities. Each room also has a flat-screen TV and a bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.7
Free Wifi
8.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tracy
    Australia Australia
    The property inside and out were beautiful, clean and very well maintained.
  • Charlie
    Australia Australia
    Perfect night's stay to break up the trip Melbourne to Adelaide. Friendly staff who were very accommodating and loved saying hello to our baby girl. I found time to hop on the Coonawarra Cycling Rail Trail too, recommended.
  • Karen
    Australia Australia
    Clean, comfortable accommodation with friendly staff. This place is well located in the charming town of Penola.
  • Linda
    Australia Australia
    Lovely garden looking out from the rooms. Good size room and bathroom.
  • Graham
    Australia Australia
    Very clean, well appointed, friendly staff, plenty of car parking
  • Kieran
    Australia Australia
    No request was too small, including an early check in time. Very comfortable and super-clean
  • Robert
    United States of America United States of America
    Great you couple that run the motel, super friendly and knowledgeable about the area.
  • Judyth
    Australia Australia
    From the first floor deck there's a nice view of the garden and beyond.
  • Lynne
    Australia Australia
    great and convenient location for the purpose required for work
  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    great location. clean and comfortable room. short walk to local eateries.

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi, my dad has limited mobility - do you have a room on the ground floor? Thursday 8 April (one night only)

    Yes we have a ground floor room available April 8
    Answered on 3 April 2021
  • We would prefer to pay cash. Is this an option?

    Yes, cash is acceptable.
    Answered on 6 July 2024
  • Do you or someone in Penola rent bicycles? Thank you.

    Thank you for your enquiry. Bikes are available for hiring from Coonawarra Discovery as far as we are aware of.
    Answered on 20 February 2024
  • Hi can I check if my Caravan trainer can park at the car park?

    Yes. We have a vacant block for parking of large vehicles.
    Answered on 25 December 2023
  • hi, we are travelling for a dog show, and will have several dogs with us in self contained dog transport van, dogs wouldn't come onto property.

    It is okay as long as the pets do not enter the rooms. Thank you.
    Answered on 26 January 2022
  • HI, is it possible to get a twin share room on the ground floor, on the night of Monday 9th January please?

    Yes. Ground floor twin room is available on 9 Jan. Please ring us if you have any concerns. Thank you.
    Answered on 6 January 2023
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Area info

Amenities of Coonawarra Motor Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Fax/Photocopying
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Room service
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • Mandarin
    • English

    House rules
    Coonawarra Motor Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Crib upon request
    AUD 10 per stay

    Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercardUnionPay credit cardCash is not accepted

    FAQs about Coonawarra Motor Lodge

    • Room options at Coonawarra Motor Lodge include:

      • Double
      • Twin/Double
    • Check-in at Coonawarra Motor Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Yes, Coonawarra Motor Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at Coonawarra Motor Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Coonawarra Motor Lodge is 1,950 feet from the center of Penola. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Coonawarra Motor Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)