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Golden Chain Tower Motor Inn

3.5 star property
A peaceful garden retreat with relaxing vibes awaits travelers, offering a genuine escape and delicious made-to-order breakfast options.

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The Golden Chain Tower Motor Inn offers a true garden oasis experience. Guests can enjoy breakfast cooked just the way they like it while staying connected with complimentary in-room WiFi. The attentive staff helps create a memorable stay with their helpful service.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Superior Suite (Queen) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Suite (Queen)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Mount Gambier is home to Golden Chain Tower Motor Inn. Engelbrecht Cave and Old Mount Gambier Gaol are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Blue Lake Reserve and Honan Forest Reserve. Visit our Mount Gambier travel guide
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Map
140 Jubilee Highway West, Mount Gambier, SA, 5290

What's nearby

  • Mount Gambier
    Cave Gardens
    3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Engelbrecht Cave
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Vansittart Park
    14 min walk - 0.7 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
  • Ba-Mi
    3 min drive
  • Hungry Jack's
    3 min drive

About this property

Golden Chain Tower Motor Inn

Property highlights
Golden Chain Tower Motor Inn provides amenities like a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Golden Chain Tower Motor Inn include thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: AUD 15 per person

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:30 PM and 10 PM
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 25.00

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 15.00 per person
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:30 PM and 10 PM
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 15.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Golden Chain Tower Motor Inn Mount Gambier
Golden Chain Tower Motor Inn
Golden Chain Tower Motor Mount Gambier
Golden Chain Tower Motor
Golden Chain Tower Motor Inn Motel
Golden Chain Tower Motor Inn Mount Gambier
Golden Chain Tower Motor Inn Motel Mount Gambier

Frequently asked questions

Is Golden Chain Tower Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Golden Chain Tower Motor Inn?

As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Golden Chain Tower Motor Inn on Mar 13, 2026 start from $87, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Golden Chain Tower Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available from 9:30 PM–10 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Golden Chain Tower Motor Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for AUD 25.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Golden Chain Tower Motor Inn located?

Situated in Mount Gambier, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Engelbrecht Cave and Vansittart Park. Marist Park and Hastings Cunningham Reserve Dog Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Golden Chain Tower Motor Inn Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 456 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 456 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 456 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 456 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 456 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

jan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness
We checked in after hours and it was very easy. Room old but clean and neat. Great bed. Happy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Courteous staff at reception
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was dated and basic, but it had everything we needed, heating, a comfortable bed, tv, and was reasonably priced. I'd happily stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

This Motor Inn was a great find for an overnight stay on our way to Adelaide. Easy to find and close to seeing the sights on Mount Gambia, the room was compact, clean and cosy. Great stay and easy to check in and out on a public holiday.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large comfortable room, great bathroom. Staff friendly and helpfull, easy check-in and very quiet for location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maddison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very happy, a cheap stay for a night yet perfect room! Good shower, great bed, really happy!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This retro property was convenient to find and easy working to local tavern for dining
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reception was friendly and our room was clean and modern for a reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location but close to shops. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Zak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very nice and clean and comfortable. Staff are all really nice and check-in was easy. The only things is there isn't much public transport around but that doesn't have anything to do with the motel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation was good. The room was clean and served its purpose. The staff were very friendly and I would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kwan Wai

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

Clean and Tidy. Good location

Very clean and tidy. Good location to visit surrounding areas
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so friendly and helpful. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While it is an older style room, it was clean and tidy and very good for the budget conscious
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Ros

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
On a busy intersection. Had a neighbourhood dog bark constantly from behind our room. Bed comfortable. Room good sized.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Betty

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

Easy stay friendly welcome

We were in a room overlooking the garden and it was basic but clean and neat. The check in was friendly and pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A really clean, well run motel. Our stay was great. The bed was comfortable and the shower hot and strong. Very happy! 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness
Given it was on Riddells Hwy and room was that end - you did get traffic noise as windows are single glazed. For the price and availability- it was dated but clean, easy to check in and convenient for last minute stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and cozy. Complete amenities. Friendly staff. Exceed of our expectation.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Leigh

Older motel needing modernisation. Retro original bathroom and fittings. Adequate for overnight stay. Owner very friendly and helpful which was appreciated!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding value for money$! Convenient location. Very clean and comfortable room. Reception area was uncomfortably hot and glary - off putting (no aircon??)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023