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Motels in Adelaide

We've found 25 motels in Adelaide: every motel we've mapped, with drive-up parking, kitchenettes and the distance to the centre. Glenelg Motel is the most reviewed, with a guest rating of 8.5/10 from more than 1,600 reviews.

25motels
23list free parking
7.8average guest rating

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Stay AreaTo centreParkingRating Reviews Facilities BookPrices
Glenelg Motel
 Glenelg9 kmFree8.5 1.6k+ PoolSpa facilities Check prices for Glenelg Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Adelaide Airport Motel
 Adelaide Airport5.5 kmFree7.8 1.6k+ Family roomsRestaurant Check prices for Adelaide Airport Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Jacksons Motor Inn
 Adelaide Hills5 kmFree6.0 2k+ PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities Check prices for Jacksons Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
HotelMOTEL Adelaide
 CBD15 min walkFree8.3 1.4k+ PoolFamily roomsRestaurant Check prices for HotelMOTEL Adelaide on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Osmond Motel & Apartments
 Adelaide Hills3.5 kmListed8.4 1.3k+ Pets allowedFamily roomsEV charging Check prices for The Osmond Motel & Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Atlantic Tower Motor Inn
 Glenelg9.5 kmFree7.7 1.3k+ Accessible Check prices for Atlantic Tower Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Peninsula Hotel Motel
 Adelaide16.5 kmFree9.3 1.1k+ PoolAccessibleRestaurant Check prices for Peninsula Hotel Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Frewville Motor Inn
 Adelaide Hills3.5 kmFree8.8 1k+ Family rooms Check prices for Frewville Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Adelaide International Motel
 Glenelg8.5 kmFree8.4 1k+ PoolFamily rooms Check prices for Adelaide International Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Adelaide Pulteney Motel
 CBD15 min walknot listed7.1 1k+ Family rooms Check prices for Adelaide Pulteney Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Fullarton Motor Lodge
 Adelaide Hills4.5 kmFree8.5 840+ Family rooms Check prices for Fullarton Motor Lodge on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Morphettville Motor Inn
 Glenelg7.5 kmFree8.5 690+ PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities Check prices for Morphettville Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Marion Motel and Apartments
 Adelaide7 kmFree8.6 590+ PoolFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Marion Motel and Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Princes Lodge Motel
 North Adelaide2.5 kmFree7.4 680+ Family rooms Check prices for Princes Lodge Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Pavlos Motel
 Ingle Farm11 kmFree6.9 680+ Check prices for Pavlos Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Haven Marina Motel
 Glenelg9.5 kmFree5.9 710+ PoolFamily rooms Check prices for Haven Marina Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
City West Motel
 Adelaide2.5 kmFree7.7 520+ Family rooms Check prices for City West Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Jasper Motor Inn
 Adelaide3 kmFree7.7 460+ Check prices for Jasper Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Sands Motel
 Adelaide Hills3.5 kmFree7.7 400+ Family rooms Check prices for The Sands Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Norfolk Motor Inn
 Glenelg10 kmFree7.8 390+ Family roomsSpa facilities Check prices for Norfolk Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Clovercrest Hotel Motel
 Modbury13 kmFree8.2 220+ Family roomsRestaurant Check prices for The Clovercrest Hotel Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Blue Gums Hotel Motel
 Teatree Gully18 kmFree7.3 240+ Family roomsRestaurant Check prices for Blue Gums Hotel Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Bay Motel Hotel
 Glenelg10 kmFree7.8 190+ Family rooms Check prices for Bay Motel Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Tollgate Motel
 Adelaide Hills6 kmFree6.7 210+ Family rooms Check prices for Tollgate Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Pooraka Motor Inn
 Mawson Lakes11.5 kmFree6.8 130+ Family roomsAccessible Check prices for Pooraka Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)

The 12 most reviewed motels

What to know about motels stays in Adelaide

23 of the 25 motels list free parking and 0 list a kitchen or kitchenette. Motels suit drivers: you park at or near the door and check in fast.

Half the stays are within about 7 km of the centre of Adelaide.

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Good for, not for: motels in Adelaide

Good for

  • Road trips with the car parked at the door
  • One-night stops
  • Travellers who want simple and practical

Not for

  • Guests who want a pool bar or room service
  • A walkable city-centre stay

Frequently asked questions

Which motels in Adelaide have the highest guest rating?

Peninsula Hotel Motel has a guest rating of 9.3/10 from more than 1,100 reviews, the highest of the motels here with 200 or more reviews (checked October 2026). Frewville Motor Inn follows with 8.8/10.

Which motels in Adelaide have free parking?

23 stays list free parking. The most reviewed are Glenelg Motel, Adelaide Airport Motel and Jacksons Motor Inn.

Are there pet-friendly motels in Adelaide?

Yes. 1 stay allows pets, including The Osmond Motel & Apartments. Check the conditions with the property before you book.

Which stays are closest to the centre of Adelaide?

HotelMOTEL Adelaide (15 min walk) and Adelaide Pulteney Motel (15 min walk) are the closest in this list to the centre of Adelaide. Walking times are estimates; your route may be longer.

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Last checked: October 2026. Ratings and review counts come from our booking partners.