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Presidential Motel

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

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, laptop workspace
Executive Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, laptop workspace
BBQ/picnic area
Standard Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Bathtub | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, laptop workspace
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
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Executive family room with Bathtub | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Executive family room with Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Bathtub | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Executive family suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Executive family suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Executive Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Bathtub | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Bathtub

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub

7.8 out of 10
Good
(32 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard family room

Standard family room | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Standard family room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Minibar
Cable/satellite channels
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Mount Gambier, Presidential Motel is in the city center and near the beach. Engelbrecht Cave and Umpherston Sinkhole are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cave Gardens and Blue Lake Reserve. Mount Gambier Central is another place to visit that comes recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and hiking/biking trails.
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Map
152 Jubilee Hwy West, Mount Gambier, SA, 5290

What's nearby

  • Engelbrecht Cave - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mount Gambier Central - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Cave Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Umpherston Sinkhole - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Blue Lake Reserve - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪BP Truckstop - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Pizzas - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Presto Eatery - ‬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), wedding services, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, ATM/banking services, 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

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
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 at Presidential Motel?

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

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 367 out of 958 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 353 out of 958 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 958 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 958 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 958 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

haibin

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

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Amenities
It was clean and tidy. Bed was very comfortable. The motel was quiet Great shower.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large room , very clean and comfortable, we didn't have an upgraded room but it was still very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

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

8/10 Good

Karissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall quality motel, make sure you get a renovated room and all will be good. Staff super helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room. Clean, tidy & everything we needed. Staff were very friendly & helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is rather dated, but very clean and well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms. Great for a short family stay. It was great having the kids in their own room. The kids loved their own large TV.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Marlin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Beautiful rooms, convenient parking, staff are ordinary and the dining options around the are aren't very good. The motel is a nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robynne

Liked: Cleanliness
Older room and bathroom though clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were a good size. Bathroom was lovely and modern. Great shower.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and quiet. Friendly reception . Although the decor is dated it intact and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean great for a quick over night with the family
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely staff great stay , nice for family ,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, fittings in bathroom are dated but very clean and well maintained. Property is spotless and very well kept. Very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Very spacious room, friendly welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful nights rest.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and Clean would recommend to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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