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Presidential Motel

3.5 star property
Family-friendly motel in Mount Gambier with free parking

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Presidential Motel, near Mount Gambier Central and Cave Gardens, offers a basketball court, gym, and garden for relaxation. Enjoy free WiFi in public areas and cooked-to-order breakfasts that make guests feel at home.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Twin Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive family suite | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive family suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 51 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Bathtub | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Bathtub

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard family room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard family room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Minibar
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Located on the ground floor
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Bathtub | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive family room with Bathtub | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive family room with Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
152 Jubilee Hwy West, Mount Gambier, SA, 5290

What's nearby

  • Engelbrecht Cave - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Vansittart Park - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cave Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Mount Gambier Central - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Old Mount Gambier Gaol - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Paradise Pizzas - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪BP Truckstop - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ba-Mi - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Presidential Motel

Family-friendly motel near Mount Gambier Central
Located close to Engelbrecht Cave and Cave Gardens, Presidential Motel provides a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a gym. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a conference center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a gift shop, and a front-desk safe
  • Wedding services, luggage storage, and 3 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 53 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like high-speed internet and minibars. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Highchairs and baby baths
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, cable channels, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: AUD 17 to 34 per person

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (3,228 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1983
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 40
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee for check-in after 9:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 80

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.1 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

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
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 17 to 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

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
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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Presidential Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Presidential Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of AUD 40 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Presidential Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for AUD 80 (subject to availability).

Where is Presidential Motel located?

This family-friendly Mount Gambier motel is located near the airport, within 2 mi (3 km) of Engelbrecht Cave, Cave Gardens, and Mount Gambier Central. Umpherston Sinkhole and Blue Lake Reserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Presidential Motel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 387 out of 998 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 998 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 998 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 998 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 998 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, clean and friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiran Kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spacious suite and it was very clean. Overall it was a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best value for money motels we have ever stayed in. Spacious room, and the gym was exceptional with new equipment and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are great and modern. Only one thing my bin wasn’t emptied so had rubbish in it but that is all. Stay here quite a bit.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room i stayed in was freshly renovated in very clean Gym was impressive, everything you need for a good workout. Definitely will stay again when in Mt Gambier again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy checkin clean rooms good facilities and easy access with free parking
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamethy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and peaceful room. Exceeded my expectations for a motel and very reasonable price. Would recommend to those visiting for Mount Gambier.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Veronica

Drain in bathroom very smelly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a relaxing experience 😌 .Quiet spot for an Overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was nice and quiet and the staff were excellent, very helpful and friendly, will stay here again
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and big
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

BISWAJIT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent motel to stay in your visit to Mount Gambier. Very spacious, clean and excellent service. Staff go out of the way to help the customer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large rooms very comfy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel. Loved the big spacious bath. Comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
enjoyble over night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Very clean and modern.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great convenient motel . Easy check in and out very quiet .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious, clean and quality accommodation. Great place to stay for a one night stop over.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If was easy to extend our stay an extra day
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

haibin

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything is great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean, rooms were nice and it was easy to get to
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy location. Good value
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Yuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good location, convenient area. Easy check in and out.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice property and check in was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thr room was very spacious along with bathroom, although the bathroom was dated and the basin was very stained, could do with an upgrade. The office and housekeeping staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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