About Tollgate Motel
Nestled amidst green grounds at Mount Barker Road in Adelaide, Tollgate Motel is within an eight-minute drive to Burnside Village Shopping Centre, Himeji Gardens, and Carrick Hill. This smoke-free motel features laundry facilities and free Wi-Fi access in all rooms.
Along with private bathrooms, the accommodations are air-conditioned and equipped with fridges, ironing facilities, microwaves, tea & coffee making facilities, and colour TVs. Some rooms add sitting areas and whirlpool tubs. Hairdryers are available upon guests’ request.
Tour & ticket assistance and luggage storage are offered at the front desk. A private parking area, which guests can use for free is also found on-site.
BBQ grills are available for guests’ use. There are various eating spots within short walking distance away, such as Marcellina Pizza Bar Restaurant, Café Sani Food, and Organic to Go.
Mount Osmond Golf Club is a ten-minute drive from Tollgate Motel. Victoria Park Racecourse is 12-minute drive away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Efficient staff service!
Most guests had a wonderful time due to the staff's friendly and satisfying service. They were more than willing to please, especially the manager, and were consistent with being helpful while courteous to the guests all throughout their stay. They even provided useful tips in terms of dining options and shops within the area.
positive:
Convenient position near Adelaide's attractions
The motel's close proximity to major attractions such as Adelaide Hills and Mt. Lofty was the main reason why guests rated this property highly. Adelaide's central business district was also nearby. Moreover, guests so were able to visit different shops and restaurants just within a short walking distance or a short drive away.
positive:
High quality sleeping facility
Aside from having extremely clean bedding, sheets, and blankets, previous guests also appreciated the clean and comfortable beds or mattresses. As a result, they were able to relax and enjoy their stay without feeling any itch or discomfort.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Unbearable traffic noise
Due to the loud noise coming from different vehicles passing along the motel especially large trucks using air brakes, guests were not able to sleep soundly at night. The traffic from the highway was pretty bad and can be heard inside the rooms even when windows were closed.
negative:
Small bathroom area
Many guests were disappointed with the small size of the bathroom. The shower area was too narrow while the toilet area was also too small. Thus, they had difficulty moving around inside or comfortably getting a shower.
negative:
Rooms have strong stench of smoke
Despite staff's efforts to sanitise, guests had issues with the stale smell or strong smell of cigarette smoke inside the rooms. The rooms were also quite dirty, and there's a distinct smell of old furniture and smoky atmosphere was very noticeable according to guests.