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Blue Lake Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Umpherston Sinkhole

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Fridge, microwave
Fridge, microwave
Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Triple Room
Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$88
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Explore the area

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1 Kennedy Avenue, Mount Gambier, SA, 5290
  • Umpherston Sinkhole
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Mount Gambier Central
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Blue Lake Reserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mount Gambier, SA (MGB)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Triple Room

Basic Triple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2016
Blackout curtains
Heating
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Double Room (Interconnected Family Room)

Family Double Room (Interconnected Family Room)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

About the area

Mount Gambier

At Blue Lake Motel you'll be within a 30-minute stroll of Umpherston Sinkhole and Cave Gardens. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .This motel has free WiFi in public areas, barbecues and a picnic area. Additionally, you'll find express check-in, express check-out and luggage storage. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 4:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Mount Gambier motel, you'll be 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from Mount Gambier Central and 2.8 km (1.8 mi) from Old Mount Gambier Gaol.
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What's nearby

  • Umpherston Sinkhole - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cave Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mount Gambier Central - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Olympic Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Blue Lake Reserve - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪South Eastern Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Presto Eatery - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Blue Lake Motel

Motel with free parking, near Umpherston Sinkhole
As a guest of Blue Lake Motel, you'll find barbecue grills, a picnic area, and express check-in. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Mount Gambier motel.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Blue Lake Motel offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and portable fans. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

This Mount Gambier motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: AUD 15 for adults and AUD 15 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 7:00 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 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately AUD 15 for adults and from AUD 15 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; 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 smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Blue Lake Motel Mount Gambier
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Blue Lake Motel Mount Gambier
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Blue Lake Motel?

Blue Lake Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Lake Motel?

As of 29 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Lake Motel on 31 Aug 2025 start from AU$88.09, 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.

Is parking available at Blue Lake Motel?

Yep, Blue Lake Motel has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does Blue Lake Motel serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is served daily between 4:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blue Lake Motel?

No, Blue Lake Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Blue Lake Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Blue Lake Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Blue Lake Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 581 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 581 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 581 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 581 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 581 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and comfortable for a overnight stay..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
The service of the room wasn’t great, however, most of the cleaning staff were off sick. Management would have given us towels after hours but we didn’t want to disturb them, so waited until the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Angelee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Quiet private, updated bathroom. Great view close to supermarket. Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities
Very dated, no amenity’s but clean and the bathroom had been renovated. The room was quite dusty.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like only having a bar fridge with no freezer to keep the ice packs frozen to use in the esky for the next part of my travels. Otherwise, everything else was quite nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, excellent value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient location

Convenient location just off the highway. Recently refurbished rooms & bathrooms. Guest kitchen is a plus.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

cathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms just been refurbished looked great close to dinning options. Very nice room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lorrae

Great comfortable bed good location friendly staff a lovely family!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall a Pleasant spot and amenities were within easy driving distance, entrance to the property was ok, however exiting was slightly difficult when turning right as there is a blind crest to the left.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Over all is good. But the toiletries like hand soap, and shower gel were emptied.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

jean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good, only issue was hand soap dispenser not working.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiran

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amit from the staff was extremely helpful. The motel is excellent for a pocket friendly stay where one can use the common kitchen for cooking and very near to the sink hole and a few mins drive away from the blue lake
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Luke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and staff were friendly and helpful. Beds clean and comfy, shower pressure was fair. My only gripe was the wifi was terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bathroom very nicely renovated, room was clean beds could do with an update, (but i am fussy when it comes to beds)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very quiet & convenient.Staff very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service, good stop over motel, no issues. Quite dated
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value for money. Pretty central. Great pub nearby for evening meal
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

jenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall clean and comfortable, i do not like having to clean dishes in a bathroom sink. The advertising did state there were stairs to the room, actually there were about 4, yet the were a bit deep and the handrail unstable, that being said they are obviously doing a complete renovation of the motel so hopefully the are looking into doing a ramp to be used by all if not upgrading the steps.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brad

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Blue Lake

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Room was ok lots of noise at night from wood plant and early morning from readies
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money. Helpful owner
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025