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McLaren Vale Motel & Apartments: Traveller Reviews

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Cnr Main Road & Caffrey St, McLaren Vale, South Australia 5171, Australia
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McLaren Vale Motel & Apartments
4.5 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
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Adelaide, Australia
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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“Well Equiped Motel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

We stayed in a Studio King Apartment for an overnight stay after a Christmas work function - a very busy and popular time.

Very clean, large well stocked apartment just off main street and only 5 minutes walking distance from restaurants such as The Barn.

It would be an ideal base for someone wanting to spend about a week in the area to visit the wineries and places such as Willunga and Aldinga. The apartment has a big screen tv, sofa , dining table, desk - with adjustable top for laptop usage, an extensively equiped kitchen with microwave and dishwasher and a laundry/bathroom area with washing machine and dryer.

We had a very satisfying continental breakfast of cereal, juices, toast, fruit snacks, plunger coffee etc.

The complex has a nice family feel with a relaxed garden area with seating,tables, fountains in the centre - perfect for a relaxing pre dinner drink. There is also a pool area with BBQ and a conference room.

Great for a long stay if you needed laundry facilities, if you did not want to go out all the time for meals etc. The rooms are also a step up from a more basic cabin or onsite caravan at the Caravan Park. Good to be in walking distance of the restaurants and cafes on Main Street so one can sample the grape of the region and not have to drive.

We had a top level room which might be a little expensive at $175 - almost as much as the higher level Adelaide hotels. The only minor quibble with the room was that the toilet door was not floor to ceiling but more like one in a shop changing room. The wc area did not have its own light and the roll holder was oddly sited - but hardly a major issue!

Highly recommended and we will be sure to visit again.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“Very friendly and helpful”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

We stayed here for our 5 year anniversary. We were greeted by a very friendly and helpful man, who told us all about the region. We had a slight mix up with the room and the spa bath however it was sorted very professionally. Room was nice and very clean. The newly refurbished rooms looked very modern. Overall a great stay and would recommend to anyone visiting the region.

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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MDV65, Manager at McLaren Vale Motel & Apartments, responded to this review
19 March 2012
Great to hear you enjoyed your anniversary and time with us, Cheers
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“No disappointments here”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

I stayed here recently for a couple of nights while exploring the McLaren Vale area. My room was huge, spotlessly clean and well appointed. All the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The motel is very central and within walking distance to several good restaurants while being on a side street in a very quiet area. I can't think of a bad thing to say about it!

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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MDV65, Manager at McLaren Vale Motel & Apartments, responded to this review
19 March 2012
I have passed on your great comments to my staff, thanks for taking the time to review
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Melbourne, Australia
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Expensive but solid”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

We spent four nights here and given the rates we paid, we were initially disappointed with our room and location (very near the pool). After four nights of very restful sleep and a good stay in a great area, we changed our tune somewhat and we would certainly stay again. The pool area is fantastic - especially for kids; there are lovely gardens for an evening glass of local wine with some cheese or gourmet items bought from just down the road. McLaren Vale itself is wonderful - stones throw from excellent beaches (Maslins, Port Willunga) & walking distance to terrific coffee (important for Melburnians! Our pick was the Blessed Cheese cafe), great restaurants, some nice shopping and, of course, excellent wineries. We stayed in a queen room and my parents 'an executive apartment' (which really was a large motel room with a spa, cooker and washing machine - handy after beach trips). I still feel mixed about the prices paid BUT the staff were friendly & helpful and the location is excellent.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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MDV65, Manager at McLaren Vale Motel & Apartments, responded to this review
19 March 2012
Thanks for your review and great comments on our region and property and now with more great place’s to visit we hope to see you back again soon. The week between Christmas and New Year is our peek high season and the rates and our costs are higher at that time compared to normal season.
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“Perfect choice for those looking for a simple base”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2011
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We were in McLaren Vale for a wedding and chose this as a base to stay. The location is near the Visitors Centre and an easy walk to some restaurants on Main Road for dinner, if you are drinking with your meal.

The motel itself is adequate, it is not boutique nor 5 star but simple, clean and comfortable. It would be a good choice for families looking for this sort of lodging. Staff are friendly and helpful with maps, recommendations and also have discount vouchers for some restaurants so do drop into reception before going out for dinner. The guy at the front desk was really nice and super helpful. Plenty of off street parking right outside your room.

One advantage of this place that we liked was having basic kitchen facilities.

  • Stayed December 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Thanks for your review and great comments.
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  • Mclaren Vale Hotel
Address: Cnr Main Road & Caffrey St, McLaren Vale, South Australia 5171, Australia
Price range (per night):* 128 AUD - 234 AUD

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