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Coonawarra Motor Lodge

3.5 star property
Motel in Penola with free parking

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Property grounds
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom
Front of property
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$140
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Explore the area

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114 Church Street, Penola, SA, 5277
  • Place, Penola and Coonawarra Information Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Parker Coonawarra Estate
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Hollick Wines
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mount Gambier, SA (MGB)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Penola

At Coonawarra Motor Lodge you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Koonara Wines and Penola and Coonawarra Information Centre. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a picnic area and express check-out. Continental breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Penola motel include Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre and Petticoat Lane.
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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

  • ‪Royal Oak Hotel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Lito - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Vintage Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Windara Bakery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pipers of Penola - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Coonawarra Motor Lodge

Motel in Penola with free parking
Coonawarra Motor Lodge offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Coonawarra Motor Lodge also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Penola motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Coonawarra Motor Lodge offers 12 accommodations with air conditioning. This Penola motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower.

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  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
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includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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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

  • 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

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 10 for adults and from AUD 10 for children

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
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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. 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 security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 59383872504

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Coonawarra Motor Lodge?

Coonawarra Motor Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 27 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Coonawarra Motor Lodge on 16 Nov 2025 start from AU$140.45, 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 Coonawarra Motor Lodge?

Yep, Coonawarra Motor Lodge has a free self car park.

Does Coonawarra Motor Lodge serve breakfast?

You bet, continental brekkie is available daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Coonawarra Motor Lodge?

No, Coonawarra Motor Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Coonawarra Motor Lodge?

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

Are pets allowed at Coonawarra Motor Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.