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Tollgate Motel

Adelaide - SA · Australia

20 Mt Barker Road Cnr Gill Tce Glen OsmondView location

7.2/10Very good218 Reviews
Cleanliness7.2/107.2
Service7.8/107.8
Comfort7.0/107.0
Condition6.4/106.4
Location7.0/107.0
Neighborhood6.8/106.8
Value8.4/108.4
Amenities6.2/106.2
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About Tollgate Motel

Located in Glen Osmond, Adelaide, the Tollgate Motel offers comfortable air-conditioned rooms with convenient amenities such as free Wi-Fi, refrigerators, and microwaves. Guests can also enjoy complimentary coffee/tea makers, irons/ironing boards, and daily housekeeping. On-site facilities include luggage storage, laundry, and barbecue grills, along with free self-parking.

The motel is a short drive from the University of Adelaide, Rundle Mall, and other attractions. Adelaide Airport (ADL) is conveniently located 8. 9 miles away.

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With a stay at Tollgate Motel in Adelaide (Glen Osmond), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Rundle Mall and Adelaide Casino. This motel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Adelaide Oval and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Adelaide Convention Centre.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities.

Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 9:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Burnside Village Shopping Centre 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Carrick Hill 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Brownhill Creek Recreation Park 4 km / 2.5 mi
Cleland Conservation Park 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Himeji Gardens 5 km / 3.1 mi
Rymill Park 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
St Francis Xavier Cathedral 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Victoria Square 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Adelaide Botanic Gardens 6.4 km / 4 mi
National Wine Centre of Australia 6.5 km / 4 mi
Adelaide Central Market 6.5 km / 4.1 mi
Chinatown 6.6 km / 4.1 mi
East End Cafe Precinct 6.7 km / 4.2 mi
Adelaide Town Hall 6.7 km / 4.2 mi
University of Adelaide 6.7 km / 4.2 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 20
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage room
  • BBQ facilities
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
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  • Spa centreExtra charge
  • Non-smoking establishment
Meal plans

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    PARK VIEW

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    Room code: FAM.DX

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room code: ROO.ST

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    Room code: TWN.ST

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    Double or Twin
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    Room code: DBT.ST

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Tollgate Motel

7.2
Very good
218 Reviews
Cleanliness
7.2 /10
Service
7.8 /10
Comfort
7.0 /10
Condition
6.4 /10
Location
7.0 /10
Neighborhood
6.8 /10
Value
8.4 /10
Amenities
6.2 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2026
Tobias
Comfortable stay
Self
8/10
Excellent
20 Jan 2026
Damien
Bathroom sink was inconveniently small, not much space in the shower either.

The guy at the front desk was very helpful, though.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
01 Dec 2025
Merridee
A tired and run down motel with basic facilities. Trucks using their exhaust brakes coming down the hill were fairly noisy.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
11 Nov 2025
MIchael
The location lends itself to a large amount of road noise and the trucks going through all night are incredibly loud and disruptive. The overall condition of the rooms was very dated and tired and well in need of an update. In terms of the physical location The property is well located at the gateway to Adelaide.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2025
Kim
Very friendly staff. Location is fantastic for heading into Adelaide city or into the Adelaide Hills. Bed was also very comfortable.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
21 Jul 2025
BRUCE
Older motel
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
13 Jul 2025
Terry

Family function

Ok Provided it’s ultra cheap to stay here.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2025
brenton
Best service, love these guys!
Business Friends
4/10
Poor
22 May 2025
Steve
The photos shown on wotif were NOTHING like the room I got given. Based on the pics I chose this one over Jackson’s down the road which was $18 cheaper.- mistake. On opening up the room it stunk of cigarettes as well.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
17 May 2025
Ryan
Very old, 1 star if lucky. Dirty, loud and disappointing. Beyond simple and rundown and broke. Spa dint work when spa motor kicked in, large chunks of mixed human body waste spatt out continually till the motor finally gave up 2 mins later
Leisure
2/10
Poor
09 May 2025
Samantha
Didnt give a toss and great location for public transport
4/10
Poor
05 Apr 2025
Ann
At least the room was clean and bed comfortable. The smell of stale cigarette smoke was overpowering, the crack in wall huge. It’s old and worn out. Traffic noise bad but obviously not the fault of motel. Long term residents are a bit disconcerting. Won’t be back.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
04 Mar 2025
LEKAM
No value for money.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jan 2025
Emma
I had a wonderful time at the Tollgate Motel and was a great price
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
08 Dec 2024
barbara
Beds were so comfortable and staff were amazing. The shower water pressure was terrific. The unit was spotless. Would have liked the tree stumps to be removed from the parking zone but on the whole can highly recommend this venue.
10/10
Exceptional
18 Nov 2024
Chun
Good
6/10
Pleasant
02 Sep 2024
Stacey
Older type motel. A few long termers. A little untidy and dirty outside.
Staff and long termers were friendly.
I was there 3 nights and bed was average.
Business Self
6/10
Pleasant
26 Jun 2024
Helen
What i needed
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
13 Mar 2024
Raoul
Clean, neat, simple, excellent staff
Business Self
4/10
Poor
09 Dec 2023
Paul
Parking facilities terrible
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
09 Jan 2023
Helen
Comfy bed but facilities were minimal and dated. Friendly staff. In a good position for public transport into town. Convenient for our stay while visiting our son .
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Jan 2023
Sheila
Poor bedside lighting. Sink taps too low to fill kettle.
Power boards not working.
Nowhere close by to eat
Close to main road into the city
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
23 Nov 2022
Sarah
The main room is spacious and has the basics (kitchen bench, kitchen table, dishes and utensils, chairs, TV and WI-FI).

The bathroom was small. The shower was small. The only sink is in the bathroom. It is so tiny that washing dishes with it is difficult.

I loved the art.

Clean and tidy.


The car park is not flat; this made it a bit difficult to park the car.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
19 Nov 2022
Kim
The staff were such nice people and I really hate to write an awful review as it is a family business. The place needs a lot of work done to it to make it a nice place to stay.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
05 Nov 2022
Wendy
There was not much to like unfortunately, the management where nice and tried to help, but it does not state in the advert that they are a motel that take in permanent residents that are essentially homeless drug takers, it also states that there is regular housekeeping, which is true if you ask for it, we were there for 5 nights, and had to ask for fresh towels, and for them to make up the room, they did not empty the bin in the room, we had to, and the one and only time they did make up our room after having to ask for it, on return after a day out the room stank of cigarette smoke as if the cleaners were smoking in the room was disgusting, the place is very very noisy, there was a lot of cigarette smokers booked in and they would stand outside any room and smoke, which made the place stink of cigarette smoke, and being nonsmokers was not pleasant at all, on our last night there, there was a very weird gentleman in the room next to us whom obviously had mental health issues, and kept us awake with banging and talking to himself etc, until the wee hours of the morning, which meant we were not refresh as we should of been for our drive back to WA, unfortunately you get what you pay for with this one, will not be staying here again. Find somewhere else....
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Oct 2022
Vicki
The power points were not safe! But the bed was comfy! For a budget stay it was good
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
04 Oct 2022
Martin
What was good…Surprisingly didn’t hear the traffic on the highway through the night.
Price was very reasonable.

What was bad…Only surface cleaned; smell of cigarette smoke in room, also in the kettle (maybe it had been used as an ash tray), there was a used syringe on top of cabinet in bathroom, inside the cabinet was disgusting.
I suggest removing the cabinets and put a mirror on the wall instead. Room inspector needs to look everywhere and smell.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
27 Sep 2022
sally
excellent location. good value for money. Clean and functional.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2022
Viktor
Good location and prices
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
28 Apr 2022
Dennis
Very average.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
03 Apr 2022
Bruce
Nothing
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
16 May 2021
Verified traveler
The cleanliness of the room was very poor, hair in the shower drain, pubic hair in the bath, and then the PowerPoint next to the bed was held to the wall with masking tape (very unsafe).
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
01 Jan 2021
Verified traveler
The check in staff were very friendly.
We had two rooms, they both smelt like stale smoke. Both rooms were non smoking rooms.
The bed linen had holes and some sort of hair on it.
There were holes in the walls, when we plugged in our chargers the lights would flicker.
Towels were tatty, plus 3 to the room and only two towels and no hand towel.
Shower curtain looked like it could have grown legs and ran away, it was disgusting.

Around the hotel, wasn’t very tidy.

Yes it’s a budget hotel, but budget doesn’t have to mean gross.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
10 Feb 2020
Verified traveler
I likes the situation near the bush - plenty of trees.
Business Self
6/10
Pleasant
09 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
The price and the location were great after all you get what you pay for and we got at Tollgate Motel what we paid for . Thank you
Business_and_leisure Family
4/10
Poor
02 Dec 2019
Peter
The shower was tiny, the room was very basic, the bathroom sink was too small to be able to fill the kettle, the microwave oven had a distinct burnt smell to it. Worst of all was the road noise - if I had have known how noisy this property was I would have booked elsewhere.
Friends_and_family Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
Convenience to access travel around Adelaide and district
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
09 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Unit was neat clean and tidy. Liked having a microwave which if staying a few days would come in handy. Bed was comfortable. Road noise seemed louder than the last time we stayed, but noticed a few trees had been trimmed. Bathroom needs a bit of an upgrade. The shower recess was ok but the access is narrow. Would suggest an exhaust fan to be put in and to update the shower curtain a bit more regular as the one we had was a bit old
Friends_and_family Partner
4/10
Poor
29 Apr 2019
Trevor

Disgusting!

Room smelt mouldy, shower drain blocked and overflowed. Bathroom way too small and cramped. Power points unsafe and unuseable, hanging out of walls and faulty. Beds were ok. Still awaiting refund after nearly two months of waiting and many emails.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
04 Feb 2019
Curtis

Nice cheap option motel

nice budget hotel run by lovely Indian family who I wish would serve their delectable curries to the patrons
6/10
Pleasant
06 Jan 2019
Viv
It was okay. I would say that pictures were better than the reality. Hence, the staff was really good.
8/10
Excellent
09 Dec 2018
Verified traveler

Ok comfortable but basic

The room was quite basic but had the equipment you needed. Maybe adding a basic cooker to enable you to make a meal not just a microwave would be a good idea.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
30 Oct 2018
Robin

High on Location, low on service.

Good location for getting around Adelaide and especially the Adelaide Hills. Let down by half hearted cleaners who fail to replace sugar & tea daily and minimum clean up of room for long term stayer
4/10
Poor
19 Sep 2018
Verified traveler

Out of date and noisy.

The room was fine. VERY dated and cold, but spacious and clean. What made this stay poor, was the noise from the highway, which was terrible! Seriously heard every vehicle that passed. Also heard entire conversations in the room next door. Parking was easy.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
30 Aug 2018
Clint
Check in was easy, the room was clean and large. The hot water was luke warm at best in the evening. It was OK in the morning early.
Tea and coffee was available in the room.
4/10
Poor
20 Apr 2018
Mel

Noisy hotel at the foot of the hills.

The room was clean and tidy and the beds were comfortable. The bathroom was small and pokey. You couldn't get changed in there. We worked out that the white tub was to wash dishes but you had to use a plastic jug to fill the kettle to boil the water to wash up or jug it from a tiny basin in the bathroom. The fridge didn't seem to keep things cold or couldn't freeze a water bottle. I removed a large shelf of ice under the freezer section but this had no effect.
While we were staying there both lamp shades bulbs blew and when I went to replace the toilet roll the white now yellow plastic holder snapped from old age.
But the worst part was the horrendous traffic noise from trucks using air brakes coming down the hill and accelerating and changing gears going up hill. This was relentless except for a lull in the early hours of the morning for 2 -3 hours.Hence we got very little sleep. I bought earplugs which increased my sleep but I was tired everyday of my visit due to lack of sleep. But it was cheap!
2/10
Poor
18 Apr 2018
Verified traveler
Noisy, room in need of update, with lights not working.
8/10
Excellent
12 Feb 2018
Robert
if you are a big person the shower is very small
6/10
Pleasant
27 Jan 2018
David

Basic Hotel at the foot of the Expesswat

We had one day when the room was not serviced at all.
8/10
Excellent
25 Jan 2018
Carissa

Cheap and 👌

Was perfect for what I needed - a quick stop over with free parking outside my door. Food and everything you need just down the road.
6/10
Pleasant
26 Dec 2017
Verified traveler

doneandgone

No facial tissues, hair conditioner, or electric blankets. No face washcloths or hand towel (only bath towels & mat). The very spacious but dusty & dated room did have a microwave, large mini-fridge, ample dishes & utensils for four people, portable heater, good A/C unit, & plenty of coffee sachets & milk. Wifi was quite slow at times. Twin beds were new, but queen mattress was old & springs could be felt through padding. Despite double-glass windows, the busy intersection was exceptionally noisy with loud traffic from long road trucks & other guests next door. Kind & friendly front desk staff who was very helpful & accommodating.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Dec 2017
Verified traveler
Nice hotel, clean & tidy, very comfortable. Microwave to heat food, cutlery & crockery. Do your own dishes with implements provided. Overall very nice stay.
6/10
Pleasant
17 Nov 2017
barry

Location

The hotel was in a central location and suited our needs, ideal base for traveling around Adelaide
10/10
Exceptional
16 Nov 2017
Rebecca

Neat and tidy

I stay here several times a year. Always easy, polite and helpful staff. Free parking. Great proximity for where I need to get to. Awesome price.
8/10
Excellent
03 Nov 2017
Rebecca

Neat, clean, great price

I stay at this motel several times a year and am never disappointed. Polite and accomodating staff. Excellent location for my needs.
4/10
Poor
08 Oct 2017
Verified traveler

Tollgate

The staff member who booked me in appeared to know very little. Parking was a mess. Rooms small and bathroom unclean and very small. Spa was filthy and didn't use.
Room not made up each day. Towels not changed.
6/10
Pleasant
01 Oct 2017
Paul

Convenient location on the edge of town

Very convenient location to stay, nice and clean spa room which was very handy to make use of. Easy to find and use as a base for moving around town.
8/10
Excellent
28 Aug 2017
Caroline

Nice

Enjoyable staff were very friendly and helpful it was a pleasant atmosphere and it suited us for our overnight stay. The gardens surrounding were lovely and seemed to be a fairly busy area. They gentleman arranged us a taxi which was absolutely lovely we enjoyed our stay very much and possibly be back in the future.
6/10
Pleasant
05 Aug 2017
Verified traveler
The accommodation was adequate for the time we were in Adelaide.
4/10
Poor
22 Jul 2017
Verified traveler

No pool

Spa wouldn't turn off. Got put in another room and the spa was putrid. There was no swimming pool as in the pictures. But i must say the sheets and towels were clean.
8/10
Excellent
05 May 2017
Rebecca

Pleasant Hotel with veiws

Neat, tidy, comfortable. Locked myself out of my room late at night and staff member was really helpful and kind. Have stayed before and will definitely stay again.
4/10
Poor
17 Mar 2017
Verified traveler
Do not recommend. Carpet was stained, paint in room was peeling, dirty finger marks on inside of front door and floor in shower looked as though it hadn't been cleaned
6/10
Pleasant
12 Mar 2017
Verified traveler

convenient location

comfortable but dated, very noisey due to closeness to freeway
4/10
Poor
08 Mar 2017
Traumatized

Bathing with bugs!!

The room was nothing like the photos.
The spa was in the kitchen/bedroom, right next to the sticky carpet. Once the spa was turned on we were showered with decapitated dried up body parts of bugs that had obviously been harbouring in the spa jets since the beginning of time! And the shower cubicle was so small that you could only fit a midget in it AND thats providing you had enough lubricant to slide said midget through the shower door in the first place!! The kitchen had no sink AND dispite the nemours appliances provided we could only use one appliance at a time or it would overload the power swich to the room. Thankfully we also had our own coffee cups because the ones provided had enough lipstick smears on them that we could have started our own makeup business and the coffee dribbles down the side of the cups led us to believe that the last people to drink from them spat more coffee out than they actually drank! Which is fair enough considering that the 2 tiny coffee and sugar sachets provided didn't even flavor the water let alone make it bearable to drink and that was with the 2, 30ml sachets of milk mixed in! Following on.. if you have a phobia of spiders then this place is not for you!! There were enough spiders and webs in the room that it could have given the cave from 8 Legged Freaks a run for its money! The pillows had a white cover on that had suspect yellow stains on them! The bed was comfortable but id suggest BYO bedding!!!
8/10
Excellent
13 Jan 2017
Brian

The Tollgate Motel is at the start of the freeway

The Tollgate Motel is at the start of the freeway in Adelaide SA. The motel is an older style but has a fantastic budget rooms for people traveeling as a family. The motel staff were very attentive and helpful.
4/10
Poor
05 Dec 2016
Ian

Nothing like the photos on the internet.

Our room was nothing like the pictures on the internet. Smelled like stale cigarettes, as did outside the room. Toilet paper roll was nearly finished when we checked in, and it turned out that there was no replacement. That made for a messy time, if you know what I mean. Bed had a fresh lookin indentation on top if it, on the side closest to the door, which looked like someone had recently taken a nap on it. Shower head sprayed water in all directions. Soap dispensers barely worked. Tiles / grout were very grotty. Fridge was ridiculously noisy - had to turn it off to be able to sleep. Spa didn't look clean enough to use. Many large, old-looking cobwebs in corners of ceiling. I've stayed in cleaner and beater backpacker rooms.
2/10
Poor
03 Dec 2016
Gerry

Horrible

The noise from the Mt Barker Freeway is very intrusive. Interupting sleep. The carpet & facilities are old & worn out and should be cleaner.
General location was good.
I had prebooked us for 3 nights but after the first night we had to move on. No refunds available.
I recommend you give this motel a miss
8/10
Excellent
14 Oct 2016
Pamela
We had a very good welcome, despite arriving late (had phoned to say so). We also found this Motel handy for our needs.
4/10
Poor
30 Sep 2016
Verified traveler
We had a power outage while staying and the staff didn't have anything in place to help at all...left early as the room leaked due to the storm..
6/10
Pleasant
22 Jul 2016
Verified traveler

Easy to find at the beginning of the freeway

Parking just satisfactory. Air conditioner noisy. Hand basin required plumbing work, Staff polite and helpful - attended to the plumbing problem straight away. Hot tub/spa was comfortable. Breakfast facilities were provided. Bed comfortable with firm pillows. TV worked well, WiFi number provided.
6/10
Pleasant
17 Jul 2016
rebeca

Nice hotel need but need a spa

We enjoy our staying at tollgate hotel but will be beter if will be a spa in rooms or tub or a communal spa we enjoy the barbecue outside very well arranged thank you
8/10
Excellent
08 Jul 2016
Rebecca

Lovely Motel, convenient for purpose

Very happy, neat and tidy. Easy check in and out. Great location. Excellent value for money. :)
6/10
Pleasant
21 Apr 2016
Verified traveler
Pros: Spacious room. Relatively close to the city. Cheap.

Cons: Dated, especially the bathroom. Place was teeming with small cockroaches. Traffic noise, since located next to a major road.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
12 Apr 2016
Verified traveler

Motel close to our function

The room was fine for what we needed. Clean sheets and a shower and toilet!
8/10
Excellent
19 Mar 2016
suzie

Nice hotel and easy to find

It was worth the money we paid for. Nothing extravigant but it was tidy and clean and the staff were friendly
6/10
Pleasant
07 Mar 2016
Verified traveler
This 3 star motel suited our needs to be close to a local restaurant for a celebration.Whilst clean and tidy it was dated.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Jan 2016
Verified traveler
the owners were friendly easy to get around as it is in a great location very large room didn't feel like you were squished in to a room
Family
2/10
Poor
14 Jan 2016
Verified traveler

Very poor Hotel and poor customer service by WOTIF

The hotel was poor.
Poor lighting in the room, bad traffic noise outside which meant you couldn't leave a door or window open at all.
It was a windy hot night and somewhere in the motel some roof sheet iron was banging all night.
The fridge and air conditioning were old and therefore noisy. Due to the traffic noise, we kept the room closed, only to be kept awake by the fridge and air conditioner (And the banging sheet steel outside).
At approximately 11.30pm a blackout occurred which lasted 3 hours so the room became hot.
Adding to this, a man with an electronic location bracelet was staying in the room next door (He was clearly a recent prison parolee) This man and other undesirable characters spent a lot of the night walking about coughing, smoking and talking outside, near our room. This made my female partner very nervous.
I paid for 3 nights in advance and attended the reception at 08.30am the next day. I spoke to the shift manager and told him the room / motel was not to my standard or liking and did not want to stay another night..
He signed a statement saying I paid for 3 night but only stayed one.I asked for a refund on the other two nights and was told that \"you paid WOTIF/ Expedia and they paid us. You'll have to take it up with them.\"
I called WOTIF on 12/01/16 and complained. I spoke to a customer service man who said his name was TAUSEEF.
He gave me a call reference number of S-116580642. This man told me there would be no refund. Vey poor!
6/10
Pleasant
19 Dec 2015
thomas h.

tom and janets ausste trip

good price hotel in need off upgrade on out skirts off city and beach noisy road at night some reviews say a 9 to 10 more like 6 to 7
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
09 Dec 2015
robert
Nice motel, rooms were clean,
Partner
2/10
Poor
02 Dec 2015
Dave

Room smelt like the 70s

I'm sure the room would be better rented by the hour.
6/10
Pleasant
28 Oct 2015
Peter

Interstate traveller

We found the staff friendly.We stayed on 2 separate occasions, and the room quality did vary between rooms. For a budget stay in Adelaide the room and price were good.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Oct 2015
Rob

Value for Money

As usual, the room was clean and well prepared; the shower water was hot and plentiful and the microwave meant I could cook my own meals. Location is right on the edge of Adelaide, where the Freeway to Melbourne begins and, with a car, most of northern, eastern and Southern Adelaide is easily accessible. In fact the only drawback of the motel is the access to the freeway which can be difficult at busy times.
6/10
Pleasant
19 Oct 2015
Verified traveler

Good for sleep after international flight

Used as stop over after international flight and long drive home.
6/10
Pleasant
22 Sep 2015
Grant

Tollgate review

Although a little outdated this motel is good value for money. The staff are helpfull, friendly and polite and the room is comforatable. The only downside is the lack of attention to detail by the cleaners.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Sep 2015
Peter

Wedding traveller

The staff were friendly. The room was neat,tidy and comfortable, although starting to show its age.
Family
8/10
Excellent
29 Aug 2015
Geryatrics

10 hours in the saddle

Rode from Melbourne swapped vehicles fought our way across rush hour desperate for a hot shower & a meal
We were made most welcome by staff who helped us with recommendations as to a food source, which was not bad, Room & facilities were spotless & bed nice & comfy.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
23 Jul 2015
Verified traveler

Near freeway, not too noisy

all good, went to the Adelaide oval from Sydney and it is very straightforward to book and sleep at.
4/10
Poor
09 Jul 2015
Lauren B.

Glad it was only 8 hours

This upstairs 'twin' (double bed) motel room was BASIC. Original 50's decor, carpet, fittings. Taps in the bathroom falling apart. Low water pressure in the shower. Used soap from a previous guest still in the shower. Saggy soft mattress. At least the sheets were clean. Not enough car parking space - no designated spaces for upstairs guests.
Not a bad view of the city from the room.
Photos on the website are of renovated rooms, but this wasn't one of them! Next time I'll pay the extra $20 for a decent hotel.
8/10
Excellent
10 Jun 2015
Nathaniel

Comfortable and well priced.

Very happy with my stay at the Tollgate. The staff were very friendly and the accommodation was comfortable.
8/10
Excellent
09 Jun 2015
Shazza

Convenient to the city

Very affordable, clean, neat and tidy. Friendly staff.
8/10
Excellent
02 Jun 2015
Peter & Wendy

Cheap, value for money.

Great value for a cheap motel. Sure it was outdated, but everything was in good working order, clean and no unpleasant odours. Bed was comfortable and shower hot. Bathroom very small and handbasin tiny so 2 people in there at once not an option and there is no other mirror in the unit. Located just up from a major intersection but double glazed windows resulted in hardly any traffic noise from our position. We were facing the main road, but at the back of the building. Service perfunctory and pleasant enough.
8/10
Excellent
20 May 2015
Kevin

Pleasant motel, easy access to city and hills

Location was perfect for our stay, as we spent time in the Mount Lofty Ranges, and also in the city centre.
We cannot speak highly enough of the gentleman on reception who took great pains to advise us about touring in the local area. The rooms were clean and comfortable and microwave and toaster were much appreciated.
6/10
Pleasant
11 May 2015
Verified traveler
Room acceptable for the price
Clean an motel conveniently located
8/10
Excellent
07 May 2015
Danie

Affordable acoomadation

We arrived at 22:30 and clear instructions were left for us in regards to the room. They also were very accommodating by having my car dropped off earlier that day and had my car keys available even after hours. Thank you very much
8/10
Excellent
23 Mar 2015
MH Malick

Excellent and Value for Money

Excellent and Value for Money Hotel. Staff is very Friendly. Room Facilities are good. Free Wifi and Free Parking. Clean rooms. Staff is helpful. We requested for early booking and they allowed us and arranged room quickly. I recommend to my friends to have stay here if they visit Adelaide.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
10 Mar 2015
Biz'n'Plez

Budget Travel

This is definitely a 'budget' travellers hotel. Minimal Amenities. Tiny Bathroom, no kitchen sink (bowl given). TV could have been bigger. The carpark was insane - hardly any reverse room, I left for 10 minutes to get dinner and came back and a 4WD had taken my spot (in front of my room) and had deliberately parked about 40 cm over the line so that no one else could park next to him.
Staff were friendly
6/10
Pleasant
04 Mar 2015
Terry
Facilities: Shabby, Run-down; Service: Friendly, Courteous; Cleanliness: Lacking, Poor;
10/10
Exceptional
21 Feb 2015
Jo
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Amazing; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Pleasant;
8/10
Excellent
12 Jan 2015
jo
Facilities: Nice ; Value: Great deal; Service: Basic; Cleanliness: Pleasant;
Partner

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Tollgate Motel
20 Mt Barker Road Cnr Gill Tce Glen Osmond, Adelaide, Australia

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