Save

Glenelg Dockside Motel

3.5 star property
3.5-star motel near Glenelg Beach

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Glenelg Dockside Motel

Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
766 Anzac Highway, Glenelg, SA, 5045
  • Popular LocationGlenelg Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationHoldfast Marina4 min walk
  • Popular LocationGlenelg Jetty7 min walk
  • AirportAdelaide, SA (ADL)10 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

8.2/10 Very Good
  • 253 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.5/10 Very Good
  • 253 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double Room

Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

7.8/10 Good
  • 253 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Similar properties

Room
Durham Serviced Apartments
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (56)
The price is $82
per night
$90 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Durham Serviced Apartments

About the neighborhood

Adelaide

Glenelg stay.A stay at this Glenelg motel places you steps from Holdfast Marina and within a 5-minute walk of Glenelg Beach. The Beachhouse and Jetty Road are also within half a mile (1 km).
View more Motels in AdelaideOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Glenelg Beach - 3 min walk
  • Holdfast Marina - 4 min walk
  • The Beachhouse - 4 min walk
  • Glenelg Jetty - 7 min walk
  • West Beach - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Adelaide Hove Station - 6 min drive
  • Moseley Square (Stop 17) Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Adelaide, SA Airport (ADL) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Watermark Glenelg - 2 min walk
  • Pier Bar - 3 min walk
  • Glenelg Surf Club - 5 min walk
  • Marina Sunset Bar - 4 min walk
  • Ellenika - 3 min walk

About this property

Glenelg Dockside Motel

3.5-star motel near Glenelg Beach
As a guest of Glenelg Dockside Motel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and room service (during limited hours). Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Adelaide motel is smoke free.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
Glenelg Dockside Motel offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), Croatian, English, Filipino, Malay

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 200.00

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

This hotel will place an authorization for AUD200 for all bookings 48 hours prior to check-in.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Buffalo Motor Glenelg
Buffalo Motor Inn
Buffalo Motor Inn Glenelg
Buffalo Motor Inn
Glenelg Dockside Motel Motel
Glenelg Dockside Motel Glenelg
Glenelg Dockside Motel Motel Glenelg

Frequently asked questions

How close is Glenelg Dockside Motel to the airport?

Glenelg Dockside Motel is 5.3 mi (11-min drive) away from the Adelaide, SA Airport (ADL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Glenelg Dockside Motel?

As of May 24, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Glenelg Dockside Motel on May 25, 2024 start from $77.46, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Glenelg Dockside Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Glenelg Dockside Motel.

How close is Glenelg Dockside Motel to the beach?

This motel is a short 3-minute walk from Glenelg Beach and 8-minute walk from Glenelg North Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Glenelg Dockside Motel offer free breakfast?

Glenelg Dockside Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Glenelg Dockside Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Adelaide Casino (13-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Glenelg Dockside Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Glenelg Dockside Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Glenelg Dockside Motel have a pool?

Glenelg Dockside Motel does not have a pool.

Does Glenelg Dockside Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Glenelg Dockside Motel to downtown Adelaide?

Glenelg Dockside Motel is 6.2 mi away from Adelaide.

Glenelg Dockside Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 201 out of 590 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 590 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 590 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 590 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 590 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and brilliant for glenelg. Got a little frustrated with emails and calls before arriving. Not sure what information gets passed from Expedia to the motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely place to stay, currently in the process of upgrading facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
THE BATH WAS PEELING PAINT OFF THE BASE WITH THE SHOWER OVER IT THIS WAS WERE YOU STAND. VERY UNSAFE.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Could do with an upgrade, particularly the bathroom, but bed was comfortable & shower had good water pressure. Would be happy to stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Julie-Ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
this was a great spot to stop to put our heads down for the night. Whilst very worn looking, the beds were comfy and everything was clean. Updating the bathrooms and a little TLC would help but then they would rightly charge more. A good spot for us after a day in the Hills, dinner/walk in Glenelg and next day exploring in Adelaide central before heading to airport. Everything in good proximity.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's in a great spot having shops, dining, public transport and the beach in easy walking distance. We were given room 8, which is downstairs with the outside brick staircase right in front of the window. The room, although clean, was quite old and tired looking and in major need of structural and decor updates. The beds were clean and comfortable and I'd say the most updated looking thing in the entire room. The tv was tiny and only some of the buttons on the remote worked, Foxtel is advertised as a feature but doesn't work. The bar fridge is from the 1980's and was ajar when we arrived. UHT milk is provided, although one packet had what looked like a finger hole poked into it. The bathroom. Oh the bathroom. It hasn't been touched since it was installed in the 70's. Shower over bath with shower curtain. Water damage and rust marks on the walls, the vanity was all chipped along the bottom. The toilet paper dispenser looked like it'd be more at home in a public toilet. Only one towel and two "conditioning shampoo" sachets provided for 3 people. No floor mat, hand towel or facewashers. In short, it was clean and the beds comfortable and probably would suffice for an overnight stay, any more than that and it would be a struggle.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and easy to get to place that we had to get too. Experienced no issues
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Margaret

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No microwave or toaster no biscuits no knife forks very very basic
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Although tired and needing a bit of maintenance, this motel is in a very convenient position, near shops, walking trails,beach and tram.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023