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Golden Chain Tower Motor Inn

Property class: 3.5

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An outdoor patio with a dining area, stone planters, and a kitchen area.
A modern hotel room with a television mounted on the wall displaying a news broadcast, a small table with a magazine, and a green chair.
A modern building with a paved entrance, a well-maintained lawn, and a row of flowering shrubs.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a chair, an air conditioning unit, a painting on the wall, and a view into the kitchen.
A hotel room with a white bed, a small white table with a red chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a kitchenette area with red and white cabinets.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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140 Jubilee Highway West, Mount Gambier, SA, 5290
  • Place, Engelbrecht Cave
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Vansittart Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Gambier Central
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mount Gambier, SA (MGB)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Suite (Queen)

A hotel room with a TV, a bed, a desk, and a microwave.

Superior Suite (Queen)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A modern hotel room with a television mounted on the wall displaying a news broadcast, a small table with a magazine, and a green chair.

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small refrigerator, a nightstand with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A compact hotel room with a double bed, a single bed, a chair, a desk, and a kitchenette.

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, each with a nightstand and a lamp.

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a lamp, a chair, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Superior Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Mount Gambier

Located in Mount Gambier, Golden Chain Tower Motor Inn is within a 15-minute walk of Engelbrecht Cave and Vansittart Park. .This motel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Marist Park and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Hastings Cunningham Reserve Dog Park.
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What's nearby

  • Engelbrecht Cave - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Vansittart Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mount Gambier Central - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Cave Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Old Mount Gambier Gaol - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Western Tavern - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ba-Mi - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪South Eastern Hotel - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Golden Chain Tower Motor Inn

Golden Chain Tower Motor Inn offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

This Mount Gambier motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 19 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and DVD players. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. LCD televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 8:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: AUD 15 per person

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:30 PM and 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 25.00

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 15.00 per person
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:30 PM and 10 PM
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 15.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property class

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Golden Chain Tower Motor Inn Mount Gambier
Golden Chain Tower Motor Inn
Golden Chain Tower Motor Mount Gambier
Golden Chain Tower Motor
Golden Chain Tower Motor Inn Motel
Golden Chain Tower Motor Inn Mount Gambier
Golden Chain Tower Motor Inn Motel Mount Gambier

Golden Chain Tower Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 188 out of 467 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 467 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 467 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 467 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 467 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

jan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying here was great nice and spacious
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
No staff at reception stayed 2days didnt see any staff good parking for large vehicle rooms ok basic bed comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness
was easy and clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Amenities
Yes everything was very very good thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large comfortable room, great bathroom. Staff friendly and helpfull, easy check-in and very quiet for location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Shane

Liked: Staff & service
Considering location and building was expensive
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was dated and basic, but it had everything we needed, heating, a comfortable bed, tv, and was reasonably priced. I'd happily stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

This Motor Inn was a great find for an overnight stay on our way to Adelaide. Easy to find and close to seeing the sights on Mount Gambia, the room was compact, clean and cosy. Great stay and easy to check in and out on a public holiday.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Courteous staff at reception
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to check in
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anshul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Neat, clean, new rooms, basic motel, well priced, quite neighbourhood, very short drive to city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cleanest motel I’ve been to in a very long time. Easy check in, good bathroom and handy location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness
We checked in after hours and it was very easy. Room old but clean and neat. Great bed. Happy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was well set out clean, up to date and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maddison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very happy, a cheap stay for a night yet perfect room! Good shower, great bed, really happy!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mimi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with our stay. Nice room. Highly recommend Deluxe Room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This retro property was convenient to find and easy working to local tavern for dining
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tis property is excellent value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reception was friendly and our room was clean and modern for a reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location but close to shops. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed and large telly. Great shower. What more do you need. Will stay again when in Mount Gambier
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025