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Grand Central Motel

3.0 star property
Motel in Mount Gambier with free parking

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Free self parking
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Free self parking
Grand Central Motel offers practical comforts for an easy stay. Guests enjoy WiFi, on-site laundry, and free parking outside their rooms. The staff arranges local tours, and outdoor barbecue grills are available for impromptu cookouts.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
2 bathrooms
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
6 Helen Street, Mount Gambier, SA, 5290

What's nearby

  • Mount Gambier Central - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Cave Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Olympic Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Umpherston Sinkhole - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Blue Lake Reserve - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ba-Mi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nha Trang Food - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Presto Eatery - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Grand Central Motel

Property highlights
Grand Central Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Grand Central Motel have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, on-request microwaves, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 15.00 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 15.00 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Grand Central Motel Mount Gambier
Grand Central Motel
Grand Central Mount Gambier
Grand Central Motel Motel
Grand Central Motel Mount Gambier
Grand Central Motel Motel Mount Gambier

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Central Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Grand Central Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Grand Central Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Grand Central Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Grand Central Motel located?

Situated in Mount Gambier, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Mount Gambier Central and Riddoch Art Gallery. Cave Gardens and Lady Nelson Discovery Centre are also within 10 minutes.

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Grand Central Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 292 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 292 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 292 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 292 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 292 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kyriakos Jack Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mary-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Manager was very cheerful and courteous. Room was very small but very clean and had an updated ensuite.Close to eateries.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My stay was very nice. Room was clean and the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly. Rooms very clean and comfortable. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Dave

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
People are friendly enough and the location is great however the room is substandard which also lends to question how clean the place is.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice motel close to the shopping area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good budget accommodation in a central location

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Staff & service
Room was fine Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient to my needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Amazing customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Alex

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was quite noisy near the stairs and smokers would sit outside and the smoke smell came indoors. The kettle in the room was also filthy and filled with mould, I was unable to use it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Quick overnight stay

I visited Mount Gambier to participate in a community event, and stayed overnight at the Grand Central which was conveniently located around the corner. Check-in was easy. Just had to show photo id to collect my keys. Upon booking I had requested a later stay so I could freshen up after the event, which was remembered and accepted during checkin with no problems. The downstairs room was quiet and peaceful with all the facilities you expect from a motel. Parking was easy with the building next door providing additional space. The location is central to the main shopping districts and the Cave Gardens, and a short drive to the other local tourist highlights.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Deb

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fridge froze all our food , mattress old ,iron did not work , sink plug stuck down would not drain
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money for family of 5. Good kitchenette which was a nice surprise
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was good for a stop over night great location for dinner pub dinners the locals are very friendly..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Carey

Liked: Staff & service
The room (room 19) smelt like septic and it just continually wafted disgusting odors all night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My only bad night here.

I’ve stayed here many times for work. This was a stay with my wife. The girl at the desk was not the usual guy who is great. She seemed unhappy to be there. There were people sitting out side the only window smoking and although it was closed the smoke smell was disgusting. The window in the bathroom was all full of dust, cobwebs and dirty rags for some reason.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location. Easy walk too all of CBD.. Whilst a little dated, it was scrupulously clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Eli

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Room very basic and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay here for work and it’s always been a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good old but clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atharv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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