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4.1 out of 5

"The beds were comfortable, room was clean. Very happy with our stay and would go back again. " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 07 Apr 2024

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Hotel Description

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Mount Gambier awaits you at Presidential Motel. Within a 30-minute stroll, you'll find Engelbrecht Cave and Cave Gardens. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant, free self parking, and a bar/lounge.

This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a fitness center, and a garden. Other amenities include a conference center and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking.

Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-star Mount Gambier motel include Mount Gambier Central and Umpherston Sinkhole.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$126* Per night/room 23 Apr. - 24 Apr.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Executive Suite, Multiple Beds

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Bathtub

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Presidential Motel ratings based on 491 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.1 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Presidential Motel

Everyone (243) Couples (155) Business (1) Family (76)
4 out of 5
Gym amenities

Posted by on 15 Apr. 2024

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5 out of 5
The beds were comfortable, room was clean. Very happy with our stay and would go back again.

Posted by on 7 Apr. 2024

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5 out of 5
Excellent room for the price. Only issue was that car parking a bit tight. Not much room for everyone

Posted by on 4 Apr. 2024

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 31 Mar. 2024

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 18 Mar. 2024

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4 out of 5
Overall clean but the property has changed owners , they should update website as they advertise Bar and Restaurant, they were all shut down , i went there from Melbourne for our 25th wedding anniversary, disappointed there was no Bar , i could have stayed at the Henty , so that was a bit disappointing, there was no explanation from the owners when i asked why

Posted by on 29 Feb. 2024

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2 out of 5
The restaurant and bar was closed, which only found out a day before you could not cancel, the bed and pilloews were to hard

Posted by on 28 Feb. 2024

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4 out of 5
No biscuits to have with cuppa

Posted by on 23 Feb. 2024

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4 out of 5
Room was nicely appointed and spacious. Bedding was comfortable for a great night sleep. Disappointed I had to drive into town for food as restaurant is closed and shower head was split on top hosing down the whole bathroom when I has a shower

Posted by on 22 Feb. 2024

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5 out of 5
The staff were lovely. The room was bigger than we thought and it was so close to everything.

Posted by on 30 Jan. 2024

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Renovations + Closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday:

  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this motel measures 3228 square feet (300 square meters) and includes a conference center. A fitness center, gift shops/newsstands, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Presidential Motel. Free self parking is available. This 3.5-star Mount Gambier motel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 53 guestrooms or units
  • 3228 sq ft of conference space
  • 300 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1983
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge) , High-speed internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking , Free parking nearby

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking

Room Amenities

Presidential Motel offers 53 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and hair dryers. 60-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Smart television
  • Digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Electric kettle
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Presidential Motel has a restaurant on site.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 8:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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 guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Children stay free
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • One child stays free
  • Front desk opens daily at 7:30 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 8:00 PM
  • Debit cards
  • UnionPay
  • Staffed front desk
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Children stay free - maximum age 12
  • Credit card pre-authorisation
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are available
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 17–34 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: AUD 0 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Early check-in fee: AUD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in after 9:30 AM
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 80 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.1 percent

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

Hotel Names

  • Quality Inn Presidential
  • Quality Inn Presidential Mount Gambier
  • Quality Presidential
  • Quality Presidential Mount Gambier
  • Mount Gambier Quality Inn
  • Quality Inn Mount Gambier
  • Quality Inn Presidential Hotel Mount Gambier
  • The Presidential
  • Presidential Motel Motel
  • Quality Inn Presidential
  • Presidential Motel Mount Gambier
  • Presidential Motel Motel Mount Gambier

You should know

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.