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Blue Lake Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Umpherston Sinkhole

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Fridge, microwave
Standard Triple Room
Fridge, microwave
Front of property
Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$116
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July

Explore the area

Map
1 Kennedy Avenue, Mount Gambier, SA, 5290
  • Umpherston Sinkhole
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Mount Gambier Central
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Blue Lake Reserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mount Gambier, SA (MGB)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Triple Room

Basic Triple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2016
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Family Double Room (Interconnected Family Room)

Family Double Room (Interconnected Family Room)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

About the area

Mount Gambier

At Blue Lake Motel you'll be within a 30-minute stroll of Umpherston Sinkhole and Cave Gardens. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .This motel has free WiFi in public areas, barbecues and a picnic area. Additionally, you'll find express check-in, express check-out and luggage storage. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 4:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Mount Gambier motel, you'll be 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from Mount Gambier Central and 2.8 km (1.8 mi) from Old Mount Gambier Gaol.
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What's nearby

  • Umpherston Sinkhole - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cave Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mount Gambier Central - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Old Mount Gambier Gaol - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Blue Lake Reserve - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Commodore on the Park - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Blue Lake Motel

Motel with free parking, near Umpherston Sinkhole
As a guest of Blue Lake Motel, you'll find barbecue grills, a picnic area, and express check-in. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Mount Gambier motel.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Blue Lake Motel offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and portable fans. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

This Mount Gambier motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Hindi

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: AUD 15 for adults and AUD 15 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day.
  • 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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately AUD 15 for adults and from AUD 15 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 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, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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 and Mastercard. 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, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Blue Lake Motel Mount Gambier
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Blue Lake Motel Mount Gambier
Blue Lake Motel Motel Mount Gambier

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Blue Lake Motel?

Blue Lake Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Lake Motel?

As of 26 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Lake Motel on 10 Jul 2025 start from NZ$125.31, 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.

Is parking available at Blue Lake Motel?

Yep, Blue Lake Motel has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does Blue Lake Motel serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is served daily between 4:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blue Lake Motel?

No, Blue Lake Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Blue Lake Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Blue Lake Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Blue Lake Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 571 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 571 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 571 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 571 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 571 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Michael

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities
Very dated, no amenity’s but clean and the bathroom had been renovated. The room was quite dusty.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like only having a bar fridge with no freezer to keep the ice packs frozen to use in the esky for the next part of my travels. Otherwise, everything else was quite nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, excellent value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Over all is good. But the toiletries like hand soap, and shower gel were emptied.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bathroom very nicely renovated, room was clean beds could do with an update, (but i am fussy when it comes to beds)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very quiet & convenient.Staff very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service, good stop over motel, no issues. Quite dated
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

jenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall clean and comfortable, i do not like having to clean dishes in a bathroom sink. The advertising did state there were stairs to the room, actually there were about 4, yet the were a bit deep and the handrail unstable, that being said they are obviously doing a complete renovation of the motel so hopefully the are looking into doing a ramp to be used by all if not upgrading the steps.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brad

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Blue Lake

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Room was ok lots of noise at night from wood plant and early morning from readies
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money. Helpful owner
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenne F

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

Quick trip

Visiting family & it is Convenient. Close to everything. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed overnight with my husband. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was spacious had a modern bathroom. The bed was comfortable. Good modern fridge, long bench and storage under bench. Cutlery and crockery provided. Microwave. Free wi-fi and good reception. The chairs were too low for high bench. Overall very good value for price paid. Would recommend this Motel and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sukhdeep

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was excellent stay really neat and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Ros

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was safe and family friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Kaaren

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The check in and check out was polite and nice. The room number one that we stayed in was in excellent condition and very, very clean. The unit was easy to get to and the parking was just outside. Everything in the room was perfect, including the view over Mount Gambier from the front window. This motel is a ten out of ten for us and we would defiantly stay there next time. Very good value for money and very helpful staff members. Regards Sharrone and Pete.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Irena

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
1. Food scraps kept coming up the bathroom basin from the drain which was blocked. 2. Brown stains on quilt that looked like old blood stains. 3. Toilet lid too small for toilet and moved on the base. 4. Brown gunge came out of the kettle when poured out water on arrival. 5. Insufficient amount of toilet paper left in the room. No supply under sink. 6. Very small room with 1 chair. 7. Great spot close to good hotel dining. 8. Nice view 9. Excellent location and essy parking Only would stay here as a last resort as was in this case. Review completed by 3 adults.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

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

Pleasant Stay

Very pleasant place to stay. Been on the road all day, just a nice place to rest up in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

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

Comfy

Small but nice. It had some cutlery but did not have a teaspoon. Had some nice buscuits.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Needed somewhere to stay that was affordable for an urgent quick trip. I stayed here & was worried being 7 months pregnant that the beds would be uncomfortable given the price. I had a great sleep, the bed, pillows & blankets were nice. Room had aircon & blockout blinds & blockout curtains. Mini fridge was the best one I’ve used & actually kept my water bottles really cold which was nice. Not many hotels/motels ever have a good working fridge.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024