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Pooraka Motor Inn

3.0 star property
A peaceful retreat with all the essentials - from garden surroundings to WiFi connectivity, this motel balances natural charm with practical amenities

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The Pooraka Motor Inn sits in the heart of Pooraka, where travelers find tranquil garden grounds alongside practical amenities. The 24-hour front desk staff assists guests with luggage storage and extended parking options, while laundry facilities add to the convenience.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Deluxe Small Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Small Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Large Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Large Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 5 Twin Beds

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Deluxe King Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Queen Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Queen Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Pooraka, a neighborhood in Adelaide, is home to Pooraka Motor Inn. Migration Museum and Adelaide Festival Centre are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Tea Tree Plaza and Rundle Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Adelaide Oval, or consider a night out at Adelaide Entertainment Centre. Visit our Adelaide travel guide
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875 Main North Road, Pooraka, SA, 5095

What's nearby

  • Adelaide Oval which includes modern architecture
    Adelaide Oval
    13 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • A panoramic view of the Adelaide skyline from the River Torrens.
    Adelaide Convention Centre
    15 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Glenelg Beach showing a garden and a city as well as a large group of people
    Glenelg Beach
    29 min drive - 16.3 miles
  • Pooraka Go Karts
    3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • L.J. Lewis Reserve Dog Park
    7 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Salisbury Mawson Lakes Station
    4 min drive
  • Entertainment Centre Tram Stop
    12 min drive
  • Adelaide, SA Airport (ADL)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Fabulous Baker Boys Bakery
    11 min walk
  • Mawson Lakes Hotel
    3 min drive
  • St Louis
    3 min drive
  • Relish on Main
    3 min drive
  • Carl’s Jr.
    9 min walk

About this property

Pooraka Motor Inn

Motel located in Pooraka
Pooraka Motor Inn provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge).
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Pooraka Motor Inn feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (AUD 10 per 24-hour period)

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7 AM - 8:30 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8 AM - 8:30 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 8:30 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: AUD 10 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

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

Pooraka Motor Inn
Pooraka Motor
Pooraka Motor Inn Motel
Pooraka Motor Inn Pooraka
Pooraka Motor Inn Motel Pooraka

Frequently asked questions

Is Pooraka Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pooraka Motor Inn?

As of Mar 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pooraka Motor Inn on Mar 15, 2026 start from $110, 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 and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pooraka Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Pooraka Motor Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Pooraka Motor Inn located?

Located in Pooraka, this motel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from KartMania & Laser Force Skirmish Centre and within 6 mi (10 km) of ISKCON Adelaide and Coopers Brewery. Tea Tree Plaza and Bird in Hand Winery are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Pooraka Motor Inn Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

7.0

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maggi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner and his family are lovely people very helpful will be staying there again 😀
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Janet

We were first given a room that was absolutely vile, water damaged furniture, grubby, dusty. a health hazard. not fit for purpose. then after complaining was offered to see a different room. on the ground floor which was clean, newly renovated and fine for our stay. The tiny court yard garden was still a mess with the aftermath of the renos. If you book here ask to see the room before you pay or agree to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Craig

Average but functional. Did the job.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

One Nighter.

Room was larger than most other motels and very quiet, eg: no traffic noise or other guests.

6/10 Okay

Lee

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Basic

Not bad, basic old style, well used motel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
older style motel but clean large rooms. bathroom needs updating particularly the slippery tiles in shower recess
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
On arrival I was asked to pay an additional $20 for the room I had selected on Hotels.com. The room was dated but ok with fridge and microwave and easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Prince

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I felt very disappointed. Because the room was not looks like in pictures. The room was stinking and the towels in the room was like they didn't wash them from a long time. There was broken hair on the floor. Overall, the property was below average.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jacqui

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing check in was thru a tiny window weird , towels stained , no coffee milk sugar basic stuff . Smoke detector wasn’t working . This motel is a 1 star if you are lucky . Rubbish on lawn out the back bathroom is disgusting out dated damaged . We froze no blankets just a horrible place .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

jane

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were so rude! Couldn’t get to sleep til 3am after staff keep coming to our room for no reason what so ever and cars on the main road
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Trevor, Country Victoria

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

One night stay

Nice location, lovely view of ocean and very quiet room. We only stayed overnight but it would be a great location for a holiday base to do day trips from.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I found the room comfortable. The TV was not working well, but the manager changed the batteries in the remote and it was okay. The booklets and the shampoo were out of my reach and the towel rail in the bathroom was missing.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff/owner very helpful and friendly Room was comfortable and clean Close to area that I was going to on the day will stay there again next year. Thank you Pooraka Motor Inn Regards Mark from Melbourne
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Location

Easy access to buses to city, close to shops and food outlets. Spacious rooms and plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Barb, whyalla

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

Good spot to get to events from

Had to walk upstairs with a sore knee but the room was clean and well appointed
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Dave, Geelong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Clean and comfortable

The motel room I stayed in was clean, the bed was comfortable. It had all the basics required. As I was traveling for work I only needed somewhere to rest. The staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

marie, wool bay

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

I would stay again

Very clean and convenient location Staff are helpfull
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

norma

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

pooraka motor inn adelaide

We were welcomed on arrival and checked on later for our comfort overall a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Needs an upgrade and a few running repairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Needed a bed for one night near to mawson lakes. Everything was as it should be and the staff were pleasant and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

RENAI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only used as a stop over, was great for what we needed. Amenities and room looked like recent upgrades, loved colour choices bery modern
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

chris, adelaide

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

close to MacDonalds and bus stop

Place could do with a good spring clean, mould in the shower and filthy graffiti on the door.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice hotel, easy to get to.

The hotel was comfortable and very clean. This includes the bathroom which I couldn't fault. We were only there to sleep and left early in the morning the next day to get back to Melbourne but for what we needed the accommodation was fine. The TV's worked, the beds were spotless, the room smelled of lavender, a bit overpoweringly so, and the room was spacious enough for our family of four. Even the room rate was more than reasonable. We were only in the room from midnight until 9am the next day so we didn't use the wi-fi, or the kettle or any of the other facilities so we couldn't rate any of that but as I said, for what we needed the room was more than adequate and we've stayed in some very nice hotels in our time. The grounds were tidy but unfortunately the stair well leading to our room was used by Smokers as an ash tray. It's funny how only smokers think that smoking isn't really, really, really gross. Anyway, as I said our stay was comfortable enough and yes I would recommend this motel to my friends if they needed somewhere to stay in the event Guns 'N' Roses is doing a show at Adelaide oval where they play many of their hits and only a few of their, 'Why the heck are you playing that?' songs. The character limit for leaving a review on this website is extremely excessive, I can't believe I still have 9 characters to fill at the end of this statement. Bye.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

good stay.

Our stay was what we expected for a 3 star motel. Clean and well kept amenities. Good sized carpark. Staff were friendly.