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"We booked this place to stop and rest for a few hours on the way from Whyalla to Melbourne. The room was clean and the bed very comfortable. We access
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At Coonalpyn Hotel, you'll be 0.3 km (0.2 mi) from Coonalpyn Silos and 50.1 km (31.2 mi) from Meningie Cheese Factory Museum. Highlights at this hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant, and free self parking.
The family restaurant, Coonalpyn Dining Room, is open for lunch and dinner. Pokie Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a snack bar/deli, and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking.
Sights in the region of this 3-star Coonalpyn hotel include Pink Lake and Coorong National Park.
Coonalpyn Hotel ratings based on 13 Verified Reviews
Review Summary
3.5
out of 5
3.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition3.5 out of 5.0
Guest reviews for Coonalpyn Hotel
Everyone (5)Couples (7)Family (1)
1 out of 5
This is nothing short of a 'serial killer hotel'. The whole room was filthy! The room has raw timber exposed floorboards and they were filthy. There was dust and cobwebs everywhere. Curtains bearly covered the windows. The main door lock is a simple push snib lock, if you put a shoulder to the door then you could easily break in - it was not safe or secure AT ALL.
Cockroach ran across the floor in the morning and the smoke detector was just exposed wires hanging from the detector base housing. The bed was tiny and my husband (who is very tall) did not fit in the bed and was hanging out the end of it all night. There is no fridge in the room, and as we were road tripping there was nowhere to store our food or re-freeze our ice pack for the next day (so had to throw out a lot of food). There was no remote for the TV and when we asked for one, it was all too hard for the staff and they were not really willing to sort anything out.
We went to the pub part for dinner and food took nearly 1.5 hrs to arrive and we ordered just burgers. The chicken burger had been deep fried within an inch of its life and was like eating a wooden plank in bread.
The whole building has raw timber floorboards and there were people thumping around in the hallway starting from 5am, waking us up constantly. The noise was awful and knowing how flimsy the door lock was - did not leave us feeling safe at all. I would have felt safer sleeping locked in my car overnight! Hotel, not fit for people at all.
Posted by Lisa on 12 Apr. 2024
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4 out of 5
We booked this place to stop and rest for a few hours on the way from Whyalla to Melbourne. The room was clean and the bed very comfortable. We accessed the breakfast room for a quick cuppa but could have had breakfast. The staff were very helpful with our after hours (1.00 am) check in. The room was value for money and the only challenge was the light directly outside the window and the traffic going past on the highway, which felt like metres from our window. Overall we were happy as it served our purpose. The customer service was excellent.
Posted by Anne on 4 Apr. 2024
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4 out of 5
Basic accomodation but pleasant,had a great meal….overall yeah I’d stay again if passing through
Posted by Michael on 29 Mar. 2024
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5 out of 5
Everything
Posted by Sharon on 19 Oct. 2023
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4 out of 5
the Staff and meals were outstanding!! :-)
Posted by Colin on 26 Sep. 2023
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Comment from Hotel Management
27 Sep. 2023
by Winnie
Thank you Colin.We are so glad you enjoyed your meals and experience.
4 out of 5
Cheap overnight accommodation for a stop between Adelaide and Melbourne. Free breakfast!
Posted by Kate on 16 Sep. 2023
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Comment from Hotel Management
27 Sep. 2023
by Winnie
Thank you for your lovely review Kate.
5 out of 5
Great place for overnight stopover. Friendly and good pub meals. Room with ensuite, small and very basic, suited our needs.
Posted by Maria on 2 Sep. 2023
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Comment from Hotel Management
27 Sep. 2023
by Winnie
Thank you for your review Maria.We are glad you enjoyed your stay.Safe travels!
4 out of 5
The staff were great and it was a perfect spot for us to stop for the night. Bathroom wasn’t amazing but it did the job.
Posted by Molly on 30 Jun. 2023
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4 out of 5
Pleasant stay. Meals nice. Accommodation ok place being renovated. It will be great when completed
Posted by Maree on 16 Mar. 2023
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2 out of 5
This establishment is in need of a major refurbishment. No fridge or coffee making facilities in room. The bed was very comfortable and the meal was excellent.
Posted by Colleen on 29 Dec. 2022
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Comment from Hotel Management
25 Feb. 2023
by Winnie
Hi Colleen, Apologies that your stay with us was not to your standard. We do understand that every room cannot be perfect as it is an old (1960's) hotel building but we do strive to make them as perfect as we physically can 100% of the time.We made the decision to not have coffee making facilities in the room (for many reasons but one of them being the functionality of the rooms) and because of this... we have set up a breakfast room which is available to all of our guest 24 hours a day, 7 days a week where all the facilities are laid out for you to "help yourself".(On check in, the staff member would have showed you where this is?)We are glad that you still enjoyed your bed and your meal! All the best for your future endeavors.
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. Coonalpyn Hotel also features coffee/tea in a common area, a fireplace in the lobby, and an ATM. Self parking is free. This 3-star Coonalpyn hotel is smoke free.
Parking: Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
Room Amenities
Coonalpyn Hotel offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. 18-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.
LCD television
Satellite channels
Premium channels
Housekeeping (on request)
Hair dryer available
Toiletries (free)
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Food & Drink
Coonalpyn Dining Room - This family restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available.
Pokie Bar - This bar serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
Front Bar - This pub serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Hotel Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age is: 18
Check-in time ends at 11:00 PM
Special check-in instructions:
The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
The front desk at this property is open daily from 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Check-out
Check-out by 10:00 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Pet Policy
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Policies
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.
No lifts
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Front desk opens daily at 3:00 PM
Front desk closes daily at 11:00 PM
Debit cards
Staffed front desk
Property is not currently implementing any enhanced cleaning measures
Property is not currently implementing any guest safety measures
Fees
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Late check-out fee: AUD 20 (subject to availability)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Coonalpyn Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
Yep, Coonalpyn Hotel has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.
No, Coonalpyn Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.
Yep, you can grab a meal at Coonalpyn Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
No, only service animals are allowed.
*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
