Adelaide Pulteney Motel

Hotels
7.1 (1125 reviews)
471 Pulteney Street , Adelaide , au

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out
Non-smoking throughout
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable bed
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Poor amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.24
Several reviews mentioned cleanliness issues including dirty shared bathrooms and used towels.
Service
7.71
Service was rated average due to check-in frustrations but generally acceptable.
Location
8.25
Many reviews noted good location, close to amenities and transportation.
Room Quality
6.7
Room quality was varied, with mentions of cramped spaces and outdated furnishings.
Amenities
5.73
Limited amenities mentioned, including no smart TV and shared bathroom complaints.
Value for Money
8.19
Positive remarks about value relative to price, especially for short stays.
Food and Beverage
7.24
Not specifically mentioned, inferred to be standard for hotel type.
Overall Experience
6.71
Mixed reviews overall, with some dissatisfaction but general acceptance for budget stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 01:39

Property Description

Convenient Location in Adelaide CBD
Located in the heart of Adelaide, Adelaide Pulteney Motel offers easy access to popular attractions such as Rundle Mall, Ayers House Museum, and Beehive Corner Building. Situated close to Victoria Square and the city centre, our 3-star hotel is the perfect base for exploring the city.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Relax in our air-conditioned rooms equipped with free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms. Enjoy a restful night's sleep with our cozy bed linen and soft towels provided in every room.

Nearby Transportation and Landmarks
With Adelaide Parklands Terminal and Art Gallery of South Australia just a short distance away, and Adelaide Airport within 6 km, travelling to and from Adelaide Pulteney Motel is convenient for our guests.

Experience comfort and convenience at Adelaide Pulteney Motel - book your stay now!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: ADL

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.1
Based on 1125 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.24
Service: 7.71
Location: 8.25
Room Quality: 6.7
Amenities: 5.73
Value for Money: 8.19
Food and Beverage: 7.24
Overall Experience: 6.71
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Sleep couple au
7
2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Lachlan couple au
3
I cannot in conscience recommend this hotel.
Pros:

Well located

Cons:

No staff present, just a remote check-in and a so-called hotline phone number that never gets answered. One harried housemaid/cleaner who tried her best, but it's not her job,and I'm certain she isn't paid to cover for the inadequacy of the reception side of things.

Reasonably clean, but shabby. Three thin pillows for a queen bed?? No spares in the wardrobe to supplement bedding.

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Riley couple au
8
2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Nina couple au
9
Pros:

Convenient and reasonable price.

Cons:

parking is,an issue during the day . After 5pm ,its less of a problem. Somehow I missed that there was no parking on diet when I booked. I guess I expected a motel to have parking.

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Sally couple au
5
Nice location on South Tce, but these are old, tired rooms. I did expect a bit more for the price.
Pros:

Great communication. When I requested an early check in- the phone reception was very helpful and obliging- which was much appreciated.

Cons:

Old rooms, not very clean. Leaves and dust coming through the not well closing balcony door. The main inside wall had large graffiti scrawled across it! Whilst attempts have been made to clean it- it was still quite obvious!

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Bryan solo_traveller au
8
Clean, affordable, central.. :)
Pros:

Had everything I needed, and was attached to a reasonably priced bottleshop below. Clean, comfortable, and a great view of the park across the road from an attached balcony where I could sit and read.

Cons:

I like my shower hot, but some may find the sensitive and very hot temp of the shower taps frustrating.. There are signs, so it's not really a "dislike" more a caution to future guests :) The hot tap gets really hot, really quickly :)

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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John couple au
9
Comfortable affordable stay
Pros:

Well located value for money

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Anderson couple au
1
Horrible
Pros:

Nothing good

Cons:

Dirt place terrible door and wind sealing. Staff talking in the halls at the morning. Terrible place

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Peter couple au
3
You get what you pay for.
Pros:

Price
Clean room

Cons:

Entrance and hallway dirty and shabby. Slow response when door code failed.
Unstaffed.

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Cameron solo_traveller au
1
Very disappointed
Pros:

I didn’t like any of it I couldn’t get into my room at all so had to book other accommodation so in the end I paid twice

Cons:

Couldn’t get into my room

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Jonathon couple au
8
Pros:

The room is large and clean and tidy

Cons:

No receptionist

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Bavington solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

I loved the fact you get sent a code for entry and U don't need to wait at a reception the location is fantastic it's also clean quite close to everything love this place we stay here when ever we want to stay in a hotel room

Cons:

There was nothing I didn't like

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Mark extended_group au
8
I enjoyed my one night stay, very clean and tidy. Be aware this has a remotely manned reception.
Pros:

Not applicable

Cons:

No reception

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Andrew and Dayle couple au
8
2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Wade solo_traveller au
7
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Sydney couple au
5
Not like the photos. Overpriced for the quality.
Pros:

The bed was comfy and large.

Cons:

Did not look like the photos, The room smelt of cigarettes. The property seems very old/running down down. Had to park on the street - when booking it did say onsite parking when I asked the receptionist on the phone they said “no we have never had parking”.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Keith and Bek couple au
7
Good place to stay that is reasonably priced in a great location
Pros:

Location was great as your only down the road from Rundle Mall. They have a washing machine and drier for you to use at a small cost. Your right next door to a pub that do nice cheap meals up until 3am.

Cons:

If you have a car there is no carpark so be careful where you park. People let there room doors slam shut which in the middle of the night can wake you up.

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Simon couple au
10
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Noel couple au
7
Pros:

The room we paid for was really a good choice ...despite being upstairs which was a challenge.

Cons:

The uncertainty of the coding at the door from the street level..too stressful to 'get this right'..we met another couple who were 'tearing their hair out'..in despair..trying to get access..finally we worked it out.

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Margaret couple au
3
Definitely not suitable for anyone with mobility problems.
Pros:

Close to hospital.

Cons:

I wasn't aware that there was no parking at the motel and also not aware that the room was upstairs and the stairs were quite steep, no lift.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee