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Foreshore Motor Inn

Property class: 4

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A building with large windows and outdoor seating.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a window with curtains.
A room with a large window, a table, two chairs, and a purple sofa.
A park with a large tree, a grassy area, and a view of the ocean.
An aerial view of a coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and a large building with a red roof.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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12 Watson Tce, Whyalla, SA, 5600
  • Place, Ada Ryan Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Whyalla Foreshore
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Whyalla Marina
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Whyalla, SA (WYA)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Garden Room)

A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and blue pillows. There is a wooden nightstand with a phone and a lamp between the beds.

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Garden Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking (Ocean View Room)

A room with a large window, a table, two chairs, and a purple sofa.

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Ocean View Room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room

A view through a sliding glass door with a garden outside.

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking (Garden View Room)

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, and a small kitchenette.

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Garden View Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Whyalla

Foreshore Motor Inn puts you in the heart of Whyalla, within steps of Ada Ryan Gardens and Foreshore Park Lands. Highlights at this beach motel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a picnic area. Additionally, you'll find free newspapers in the lobby, wedding services and a television in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Whyalla motel include Whyalla Foreshore and Whyalla Marina.
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What's nearby

  • Ada Ryan Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Foreshore Park Lands - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Whyalla Foreshore - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Whyalla Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Whyalla Hospital - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Whyalla, SA (WYA) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪New Whyalla Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Eyre Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Eyre Pantry - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Foreshore Motor Inn

Foreshore Motor Inn offers its guests a garden, a picnic area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Whyalla motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1965
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Foreshore Motor Inn offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. This Whyalla motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 10 metres
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • 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.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1965
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (11:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Guests will receive lockbox information
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 15 December 2023 to 21 November 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: AUD 50 per accommodation, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 25.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 25.0 per day.

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: AUD 50 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 25.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 25.0 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Foreshore Motor Inn?

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

Is parking available at Foreshore Motor Inn?

Yep, Foreshore Motor Inn has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Are there any beaches close to Foreshore Motor Inn?

Yep, Foreshore Motor Inn is a short 5-minute walk from Whyalla Foreshore.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Foreshore Motor Inn?

No, Foreshore Motor Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Foreshore Motor Inn?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Foreshore Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 304 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 304 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 304 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 304 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 304 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property overlooks the beach which is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good location. well presented
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very old motel hopefully the plans to build a new one go ahead
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were incredible and so helpful with an issue with our online booking (not on their end at all) They went above and beyond to help sort it and calm me down. Will definitely stay there again!! And the view/location is gorgeous 😍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No dining / breakfast facilities Bathroom very dated Staff lovely and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fit for purpose very neat and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness
The heater didn’t really work but over all clean and fantastic view
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old and outdated cracked basin dirty toilet and floor no land line : breakfast unavailable walk to the cafe you have to be joking
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Maria

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location - but over priced for the offering

The Foreshore hotel has one thing going for it - the foreshore. Lovely to be close to the sea and if you booked the right room you can see it out the window. But other than that it is tired and dated and over priced for what you get. I appreciate they are going to knock it over and build a big new place soon but until then, this place is over priced for the level of comfort. The bed noisy, fan in bathroom nearly caught fire, shower leaked and bathroom like something out of the 1960s.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

thorkild

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Dissappinting

According to them they offered breakfeast. But reality no. I had to go to local restaurant to get that. Thechotel is old and worn. I stayed a full week and the room wasent cleaned several times.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Overnight stay to break up a journey

After spending a week in Eyre Peninsula, I stayed at the Foreshore to break up my return drive to Adelaide. Having stayed here before, I knew it would be a pleasant experience. Being a weekend, the restaurant and reception were closed, so I did not have an opportunity to meet with the staff or dine locally. The rooms are very much your typical motor inn, good value with pleasant condition. While the Foreshore cafe no longer seems to be open (at least nor on weekends), I was able to walk to and from the local pubs 10-15 minutes away My ground floor room was quiet and very little passing traffic, and I was able to walk the shore and nearby Ada Ryan Gardens safely and comfortably. Will be looking forward to visiting after the planned redevelopment, knowing it is good value already,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Tracy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outdated, cups and glass were small - couldn’t have a coffee in the morning. Room smelt funny. Lack of designated parking and very noisy. Expensive for what it was!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is in an excellent location with lovely views and easy accessibility
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The closeness of the foreshore and the view across the water.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mardi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Given the property will soon undergo massive redevelopment these comments will become invalid. Bed is in need of replacing. Very soft, so if you have a back injury or the like it may be quite sore the next morning. Bathroom very dated and old. Shower screen loose at floor, shower pressure great. Ocean view is awesome, room is decent size and close to beach and foreshore cafe now run by Smokey Uppercuts. Which was delish. Looking forward to try again once the redevelopment has been completed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Booking site said there was a restaurant on site. One of the main reasons for booking. Had been closed for some time. Please get the booking site up to date. Motel staff said they had advised the booking site repeatedly. Not good enough. Staff at motel could not have been more helpfull
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was small but clean and well kept. Bathroom was particularly small. The room was a bit dated and dark. We were disappointed as the only door opened onto the unshaded carpark, and as we had our dog with us we had to walk her across the hot asphalt to get to the parl on the other side of the building. Would be much nicer if there was access to the garden from the rooms. Generally we felt it was a bit overpriced, though the location was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Simone

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is very dated and worn and needs a complete Reno. They could really get a good share of the market if they took advantage of the locality and made it more up market. We were there Sunday to Monday and were really shocked and disappointed that the restaurant was not open on the weekends, for that matter practically nothing in Whyalla is. We literally had to go and buy prawns and salad from Woolies for lunch because we got to town at 130 and by the time we found a pub, the kitchens had closed-we didn’t want junk food. We did find a pub for dinner but it wasn’t the kind of atmosphere many would feel comfortable with. There was literally nothing else open. The only up side of the stay was, the bed was relatively comfy, the shower was pretty good, and the staff rang the next day to let me know we had left something behind. They were the only real positives. Overall disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and quiet, staff in reception were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness and spaciousness of rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Arianne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ocean View
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was only overnight. The accommodation is very tired. Apparently it will be bulldozed later this year
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Margot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I understand a new development is planned but in the meantime the motel is very old and dingy. Bathroom is so far outdated it’s ridiculous.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021