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North Star Inn

3.5 star property
Hotel in Melrose with a restaurant

Photo gallery for North Star Inn

Interior
Lunch and dinner served
Living area
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Nott Street, Melrose, SA, 5483
  • Mount Remarkable Summit Hike Trailhead
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Mount Remarkable National Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Bartagunyah Estate
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room (Balcony Views)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room (Red Truck)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room (Mount and Street View)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Balcony (Quirky Green Truck)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Melrose

At North Star Inn you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Mount Remarkable Summit Hike Trailhead and 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Mount Remarkable National Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant. .North Star Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, barbecues and tour/ticket assistance. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Melrose hotel include Bartagunyah Estate and Wongabirie Park.

What's nearby

  • Mount Remarkable Summit Hike Trailhead - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mount Remarkable National Park - 6 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Bartagunyah Estate - 11 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Aligator Gorge Ring Route Hike Trailhead - 35 min drive - 39.8 km
  • Mambray Creek to Alligator Gorge Hike Trailhead - 58 min drive - 85.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Vault Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Store 54 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wozza's BnB - ‬4 min walk

About this property

North Star Inn

Hotel in Melrose with a restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities are also featured at North Star Inn.

This 3.5-star Melrose hotel is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Tour and ticket information
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
North Star Inn offers 8 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • North Star Restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [hotel restaurant]
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Guests providing vaccine records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive on Monday or Tuesday must contact this property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. Guests providing vaccine records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in.

Property is also known as

North Star Inn Melrose
North Star Melrose
North Star Inn Melrose, South Australia
North Star Inn Hotel
North Star Inn Melrose
North Star Inn Hotel Melrose

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at North Star Inn?

North Star Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to North Star Inn?

The closest beach to North Star Inn is Solomontown Beach (42.9 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at North Star Inn?

No, North Star Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at North Star Inn?

Yep, you can grab a meal at North Star Inn's onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at North Star Inn?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at North Star Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

North Star Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 148 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angelo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky accommodation on top of a truck. Turned out to be very comfortable and unique. Certainly a headturner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was travelling the Mawson Trail by bike. The room was clean, there is a shared kitchen area for the four rooms in the hotel. The balcony view of Mount Remarkable and the main street was fantastic. Food at both pubs in town was great. There is a brewery around the corner. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A friendly welcome and helpful staff. Great service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Grant

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

10/10 Excellent

GWENDOLYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jodie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great atmosphere. Clean and tidy. Amenities were convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, character accomodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Shane

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

8/10 Good

Dennis

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the quirky green truck
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jill

Travelled with partner
Truck was a glorious surprise - much bigger than it appeared from outside. Far enough away from pub to feel private. Staff were friendly and food at the inn was glorious with lovely Australian flavours. Restful and pleasant getaway, even though the township was very busy that weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Scott

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got put into a dirty room that wasn't cleaned. Pointed it out and got moved into a cleaned room. Heater didn't work properly. Black mould in the bathroom above the shower. Expected more for $150 a night. I wouldn't go back or recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Neville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staying in the old trucks is a unique experience. Very easy being just behind the hotel. The bedding needs to be updated and some maintenance - bathroom heating not working Still a nice place to spend a weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tania

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the red truck and was very comfortable from bed to nice hot shower.The hotel is beautiful in a old,unquiet way with lovely fire,set among beautiful scenery.Amazing meal at great price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The North Star Inn is a lovely place to stay. This was our second stay in this same room. Melrose is conveniently positioned to break up the drive from Port Lincoln to Adelaide. The room with ensuite bathroom is spacious, clean and well appointed. The location in Melrose is ideal with easy access to the North Star Inn (obviously) and other venues in the area. We recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Helen

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Rob

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Chilly Autumnal reception

Charming accommodation but icy service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the cleanliness, the bathroom and the quite. Could get a couple of new chairs on the verandah. Enjoyed the view
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Sleep in a truck!

Room created inside an old truck. Yes, you read well, a truck standing on stumps and secured. Bathroom and toilet are separate, just across the room. Reduced space inside, but sufficient for two people.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Farshid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the room and its ensuite. It also had a shared kitchen facility that was very handy. Beautiful hiking trails. We were very happy that we decided to stay the night at Melrose, and we recommend the North Star Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Anne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unique is a word that would cover this property!! It is in need of some tlc & a good clean. Room was dingy. Shower head fell off. Bed creaked so not much sleep. Broken chairs on the bacony along with a collection of bottles from previous visitors. Kitchen - didn't use it. Decor looks like something from the 60s/70s.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pub for dinner. We stayed in the green truck and had a comfortable night stay in a very wild and stormy night. Beats camping!

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying in the green truck was very different and the kids loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jake

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023