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Blue Lake Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Umpherston Sinkhole

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Triple Room

Basic Triple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 205 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2016
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating
  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Double Room (Interconnected Family Room)

Family Double Room (Interconnected Family Room)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
  • 194 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
1 Kennedy Avenue, Mount Gambier, SA, 5290

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
  • Olympic Park - 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

  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • South Eastern Hotel

About this property

Blue Lake Motel

Motel near Umpherston Sinkhole
Located close to Cave Gardens and Mount Gambier Central, Blue Lake Motel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Barbecue grills and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Blue Lake Motel include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Communal kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 percent 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

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 15 for adults and 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 percent

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
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-authorize 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Lake Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of Aug 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Lake Motel on Sept 14, 2025 start from CA $77.49, excluding 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 at Blue Lake Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Lake Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Blue Lake Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Blue Lake Motel located?

Situated in Mount Gambier, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Umpherston Sinkhole, Cave Gardens, and Mount Gambier Central. Old Mount Gambier Gaol and Olympic Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Blue Lake Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 579 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 579 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 579 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 579 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 579 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was just great bed comfortable we got breakfast for $15 each and it was enough to be comfortable also walking distance to local pub which has good meals
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lorrae

Great comfortable bed good location friendly staff a lovely family!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
4 nights quiet location away from the main road. Comfortable stay. Close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

James

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

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value for money. Pretty central. Great pub nearby for evening meal
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and staff were friendly and helpful. Beds clean and comfy, shower pressure was fair. My only gripe was the wifi was terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amit from the staff was extremely helpful. The motel is excellent for a pocket friendly stay where one can use the common kitchen for cooking and very near to the sink hole and a few mins drive away from the blue lake
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall a Pleasant spot and amenities were within easy driving distance, entrance to the property was ok, however exiting was slightly difficult when turning right as there is a blind crest to the left.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

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

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Don

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

8/10 Good

Munarez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very good place .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room for price .clean and had everything you need. Bed was comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was cheap and basic accomodation for quick visit
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great small hotel with a nice room with space, comfortable beds and small kitchette.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Weekend stay

Visiting family & it's convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good, only issue was hand soap dispenser not working.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well positioned, close enough to the Town centre to be convenient but without all the bustle and traffic
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caillin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean basic rooms plus seperate onsite full kitchen with oven. Attentive staff and close to all the major attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night. Bed very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The premises satisfied our needs and the staff were pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023