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Kingston Lobster Motel

Property class: 3

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.
A building with a yellow exterior, a garden with various plants and flowers, and a clear sky.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a desk with chairs.
A row of single-story buildings with a well-maintained lawn in front.
A swimming pool with a brick border, a patio area, and a building with a glass door and windows.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$208
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept

Explore the area

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3 Princes Highway, Rosetown, SA, 5275
  • Place, The Big Lobster
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Soldiers Memorial Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Kingston Jetty
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a door leading to another room.

Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

Queen Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a desk with chairs.

Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Kingston South East

Kingston Lobster Motel puts you in the heart of Rosetown, steps from The Big Lobster and within a 15-minute stroll of Soldiers Memorial Park. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, barbecues and a picnic area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Rosetown motel include Kingston National Trust Museum and Kingston Jetty.
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What's nearby

  • The Big Lobster - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Soldiers Memorial Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kingston Jetty - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kingston National Trust Museum - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cape Jaffa Lighthouse Museum - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mac's Take-away - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bliss by the Sea - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Old Woolstore Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bliss - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Kingston Lobster Motel

As a guest of Kingston Lobster Motel, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Kingston Lobster Motel also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Rosetown motel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Kingston Lobster Motel offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; 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
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Kingston Lobster Motel
Lobster Motel
Kingston Lobster Motel Rosetown
Kingston Lobster Motel Kingston SE, South Australia
Kingston Se Comfort Inn
Comfort Inn Kingston Se
Kingston Lobster Rosetown
Kingston Lobster Motel Motel
Kingston Lobster Motel Rosetown
Kingston Lobster Motel Motel Rosetown

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Kingston Lobster Motel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Kingston Lobster Motel?

As of 8 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kingston Lobster Motel on 9 Sept 2026 start from NZ$208, 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 Kingston Lobster Motel?

Yep, Kingston Lobster Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Kingston Lobster Motel?

The closest beach to Kingston Lobster Motel is Long Beach (35 km).

Does Kingston Lobster Motel have a pool?

Kingston Lobster Motel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kingston Lobster Motel?

No, Kingston Lobster Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kingston Lobster Motel?

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

Kingston Lobster Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 275 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 275 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 275 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 275 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 275 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern property in a good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We have stayed there many times for the money it is good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay for a night!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Biny

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Inas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
every thing was great I would recommend it very comfortable and nice place and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kingsley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great communication from booking through to departing the motel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property has contactless checkin. Apparently they didn't receive all of our contact details from Wotif, so the property was unable to text us checkin details. Luckily we had the number for the property, and they were immediately able to organise the details we needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was generally clean and comfortable. Did not have time to use the pool with such a short stay passing through. But returning again soon
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good value, quiet, private, neat and clean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet easy to park in
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean comfortable room. No chance to use the pool which looked inviting, as in transit and weather was not the best.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

PHILIP

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay, set well back from the road and very clean and modern. Only issue i had was that there was nobody at the front desk, checkin was done via screen or phone.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Renovated room was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
24/7 check in is so convenient. Bed was super comfortable. Bathroom needs an upgrade and need to give a bit more attention to cleaning. Would definitely recommend and stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Self-Checkin was brilliant - worked seamlessly.. Would definitely stay there again. Great value for money. 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Woodrow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are clean and modern. The TV was huge!
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was travelljng by myself and there for only about 16 hours. It suited me perfectly for the trip I was doing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely bathroom,everything was great.Perhaps some insect spray for the mossies would have been greatly appreciated.Great stay,Thanks Trevor.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable accommodation. Rooms obviously refurbished in recent times, with modern facilities and amenities. Quiet, despite location on the highway. Easy and convenient check in process with codes rather than keys. Enjoyed my overnight stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Leila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice but shower makes floor very slippery as there is no curtain or screen, Very good value, will stay again Pleasant out doors as well
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Rooms only cleaned once during 4 day stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nahum

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nobody at check in, flies in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

VICKY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ease of checking into my room, very modern. The shower could do with a door or curtain (possibly being fixed)