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Taft Motor Inn

3.5 star property

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Studio
Studio | Living area
Apartment | Private kitchen
Apartment | Living area
Studio | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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18 Moseley Street, Glenelg, SA, 5045
  • Place, Jetty Road
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Glenelg Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Beachhouse
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Adelaide, SA (ADL)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio

Studio

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio

Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Apartment | Living area

Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio

Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

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At Taft Motor Inn you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Glenelg Beach and Jetty Road. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-in and express check-out. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Glenelg motel, attractions include Adelaide Convention Centre and Adelaide Casino.
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What's nearby

  • Jetty Road - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Glenelg Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Glenelg Jetty - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Beachhouse - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Moseley Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Adelaide Hove Station - 5 min drive
  • Moseley Square (Stop 17) Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Adelaide, SA (ADL) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gloria Jean's Coffees - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Banjo’s Bakery Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rosa Mexicano Glenelg - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Jetty Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Grand Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Taft Motor Inn

Taft Motor Inn offers its guests laundry facilities, express check-in, and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Adelaide motel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
Taft Motor Inn offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 3-device limit

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 4 per cent for credit card payments

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Service fee: 4 per cent
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Free WiFi in public areas has a 3-device limit.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Taft Motor Inn?

Taft Motor Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Taft Motor Inn?

Yep, Taft Motor Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Taft Motor Inn?

Yep, Taft Motor Inn is a short 4-minute walk from Glenelg Beach. Fun beach activities include fishing.

Does Taft Motor Inn have a waterslide?

No, there is no waterslide at Taft Motor Inn, but The Beachhouse is a short 6-minute walk away.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Taft Motor Inn?

No, Taft Motor Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Taft Motor Inn?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Taft Motor Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Taft Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 398 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 398 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 398 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 398 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 398 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Parking 🅿️
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

6/10 Okay

Fergus, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lights didnt work in main bedroom. No plug for the sink, so water wasted down the plug hole
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional location, convenient and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Pathetic the LED key pad wasn’t working and was not able to gain entry into my room on day 2. Called for assistance, no reception also??
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elli

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accom looked nicer inside than expected:) parking was right outside the door and the location was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

2/10 Terrible

Brooke

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this motel because it had a pool and it was extremely hot. We had trouble accessing the pool and when we rang to find out we were told pool access was only for guests staying in room #1. There was no shower curtain so floor got flooded and slippery. No face washers provided, no hand towel rail and carpets for stained. We paid $300 for 2 nights and wont be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Brooke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable and quite area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We liked the room…. But was VERY disappointed because as advertised when we booked there was a pool, we were not allowed to use it… False advertising!!! One of the main reason we booked this accommodation was because of the pool. We had a very upset boy those couple of days, as pool is privately owned!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
15 the room was quiet clean but the bathroom needs an up grade the baths paint is peeling and to sit on the lou is difficult with the toilet roll holder sticking out and the bed was far to hard.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

deborah

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was ok but the room wasn’t as good as the room I had on a previous stay even though it was same price
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was good, quiet surroundings & short walk to the main CBD. Didn’t receive an email re check in details prior to checking in, however, contacted property re same & was immediately sent mail details of check in. Third person bedding wasn’t set up, however, cleaner was still on site & provided me with bedding material for the sofa bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Paula

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Brian

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got to location and rang 24hr reception and did not get a response for two hours . Not happy as you need a key code to get into room . Nobody on site ,this is not clear in advert on wotif. Room had hard rubbish furnishings. Not recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

JJAY

Appartment we stayed in needed maintenance. No cord on blinds so we couldn't open them, dining table very unstable and not safe to use as it was a glass top. Unfortunately these appartments are not manned which we where unaware of when we booked.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

MEAGAN

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Loved our apartment and the location. Definitely value for money. Modern decor and facilities were lovely. The bathroom needs a good clean as grout and shower screen had a lot of soap scum. Also the toilet bowl wasn't clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Fei

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

Convenient

Clean and convenient to city centre for Coles or to beach. Only one difficulty for me is with wheelchair that I need to go up on 1/ F by stair case. Overall is good to stay with families.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, comfy bed and room. However the key pad to get into the room was a little dodgy and hard to get in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is so close to the main area and at a reasonable price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lynette

Well located in Glenelg
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Morkos

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We expected an older style unit in need of a facelift. We didn’t expect a unit that was in a state of disrepair! NOT CLEAN. Bathroom ceiling had huge patch of paint/plaster coming away with what looked like mould. The vanity had a drawer taped together with packing tape and there were holes in the wall where I assume there was once a towel rail. Wall lights above both beds didn’t work. Huge amount of light comes into the bedroom from outside security lights despite the blinds. Unit 22 is only carpark not marked so you get to play guess where to park. We contacted the property with our concerns before leaving this review.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No front desk or staff at property so no mechanism to checkin aside from dodgy looking link outside hotels.com with extra fee at 4%, which doesn't align with the ACCC. Despite checkin being at 2pm, I was sent details on how to access room at 5pm.The carparking is essentially on street, not covered. Rooms are accessible directly to street. No conditioner provided. Went to use a mug and the first 3 I pulled out of the cupboard were dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After 4 attempts I eventually found a clean coffee mug. The sliding door to bathroom/toilet does not completely close so it's a bit embarrassing if anybody is in the kitchen opposite. I'm sure these issues can be followed up as it's a great unit with easy access to all that Glenelg has to offer. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025