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Motels and hotels in Goolwa

Goolwa has 16 places to stay on our map with at least 10 guest reviews, including 1 motel. 15 list free parking. Motel Goolwa is the most reviewed, with a guest rating of 8.0/10 from more than 450 reviews.

16places to stay
1motels
15list free parking

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Places to stay in Goolwa by type

7holiday homes
4cottages and cabins
2apartments
1motels
1holiday parks
1hotels

Motels and hotels in Goolwa

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Every stay in Goolwa compared

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Stay TypeParkingRating Reviews Facilities BookPrices
Motel Goolwa
 MotelFree8.0 450+ Family roomsAccessible Check prices for Motel Goolwa on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Discovery Parks - Goolwa
 Holiday parkFree8.6 320+ PoolPets allowedKitchen Check prices for Discovery Parks - Goolwa on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
PS Federal Retreat Paddle Steamer Goolwa
 HotelFree9.0 130+ Family rooms Check prices for PS Federal Retreat Paddle Steamer Goolwa on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Wayfarers Cottage
 Cottage or cabinFree9.4 100+ Pets allowedKitchen Check prices for Wayfarers Cottage on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Boat Haven Studios
 ApartmentFree9.4 84 KitchenFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Boat Haven Studios on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Relax On Bingham
 Holiday homeFree9.1 74 Check prices for Relax On Bingham on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Captains Quarters Goolwa
 Holiday homeFree9.3 66 Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Captains Quarters Goolwa on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Goolwa Mariner’s Cottage - Free Wifi and Pet Friendly - Centrally located in Historic Region
 Cottage or cabinFree9.1 62 Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Goolwa Mariner’s Cottage - Free Wifi and Pet Friendly - Centrally located in Historic Region on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Swamp Fox luxury 2BR Dutch Barge
 Holiday homeFree9.2 44 Pets allowed Check prices for Swamp Fox luxury 2BR Dutch Barge on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Cadell Street Apartments Goolwa
 ApartmentFree9.4 38 Kitchen Check prices for Cadell Street Apartments Goolwa on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Captains Cottage - Pet Friendly Breakfast Included
 Cottage or cabinFree9.5 32 Pets allowedKitchen Check prices for Captains Cottage - Pet Friendly Breakfast Included on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Boathouse - Birks River Retreat
 Holiday homeFree9.7 29 Family rooms Check prices for Boathouse - Birks River Retreat on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Seaside Daisy 3 Bedrooms 6 Beds
 Holiday homeFree9.5 18 KitchenEV charging Check prices for Seaside Daisy 3 Bedrooms 6 Beds on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Rose Cottage 3B Hutchinson St Goolwa - Linen Included
 Cottage or cabinFree9.6 14 Kitchen Check prices for Rose Cottage 3B Hutchinson St Goolwa - Linen Included on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Riverside Kingdom Goolwa
 Holiday homeFree9.9 12 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Riverside Kingdom Goolwa on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Wharf House Goolwa
 Holiday homeListed9.8 12 Kitchen Check prices for The Wharf House Goolwa on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)

Goolwa on the map

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Getting to Goolwa

The nearest airport for most stays is Adelaide Airport, about 66 km away on median (straight-line distance). 16 stays list parking, 15 of them free, and 1 list EV charging.

Is Goolwa right for your trip?

Good for

  • An overnight road-trip stop (1 motels)
  • Arriving by car (15 of 16 stays list free parking)
  • Families (8 stays list family rooms)
  • Self-catering (11 stays list a kitchen or kitchenette)

Not for

  • Travellers who want a hotel (only 2 hotel-style stays here)
  • One-night stays (most stays here are holiday homes and apartments, often with minimum stays)

Frequently asked questions

Which stays in Goolwa have the highest guest rating?

Boathouse - Birks River Retreat has a guest rating of 9.7/10 from 29 reviews, the highest of the stays here with 25 or more reviews (checked October 2026). Wayfarers Cottage follows with 9.4/10.

Which stays in Goolwa have free parking?

15 stays list free parking. The most reviewed are Motel Goolwa, Discovery Parks - Goolwa and PS Federal Retreat Paddle Steamer Goolwa.

Are there pet-friendly stays in Goolwa?

Yes. 6 stays allow pets, including Discovery Parks - Goolwa and Wayfarers Cottage. Check the conditions with the property before you book.

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