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Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Devil's Pass

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Property grounds
Outdoor pool
Property grounds
Exterior
Wallaby Cottage | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Mawson Lodge

Mawson Lodge

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Euro Cottage | Terrace/patio

Euro Cottage

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Wallaby Cottage | Living area

Wallaby Cottage

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 4 Twin Beds

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Fauna Park House | Living area

Fauna Park House

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Queen Beds and 6 Twin Beds

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Callana Cottage

Callana Cottage

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Greenwood Lodge

Greenwood Lodge

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Callitris Lodge

Callitris Lodge

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
Arkaroola Rd, Arkaroola Village, SA, 5701

What's nearby

  • Arkaroola - 14 min walk
  • Devil's Pass - 4 min drive
  • Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park - 16 min drive
  • Paralana Radioactive Springs - 114 min drive

About this property

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary

Motel near Devil's Pass
A coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary. The on-site restaurant, Native Pine, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy onsite activities like ecotours and hiking/biking. Stay connected with WiFi in public areas (surcharge), and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and helicopter/airplane tours
  • A computer station, luggage storage, and barbecue grills
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (AUD 10 per stay)

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: AUD 14 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Native Pine

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 13 and January 8.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 14.00 per person
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: AUD 10.00 per stay (rates may vary)

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

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary Motel
Wilderness Sanctuary Motel
Arkaroola Wilrness ctuary
Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary Motel
Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary Arkaroola Village
Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary Motel Arkaroola Village

Frequently asked questions

Does Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary?

As of Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary on Mar 10, 2025 start from CA $73.98, 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.

Is Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary located?

Situated in a regional park, this motel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Devil's Pass and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park. Paralana Radioactive Springs is 17.7 mi (28.4 km) away.

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Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 77 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

A great setting with very well appointed rooms and great food in the restaurant. Knowledgable, helpful staff. Would love to visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

marlene

The environment was awesome and the staff did well to promote it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mei Lian

Friendly staff, great food at the site restaurant. Love the site surrounding.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane

I’ve been here a number of times. I love the remoteness and the power of the land.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kitty

Good experience for outbreaks
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Trevor

Wilderness retreat
Great facility in the outback of South Australia. Accommodation basic but comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Always good. Cozy bar, very good meals, very friendly owner. Natural setting

8/10 Good

Barry

Overall very happy with our stay walking back to camping area would have been risky late at night had to drive elderly friend back to camp area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

This place isn’t about the “property”. It’s part of the starkly rugged and beautiful Gammon Ranges.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Liane

Land energies for meditating, amazing stars and telescope, yellow rooted wallaby feeding every night
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Dustin

Liked: Staff & service
Some staff were better than other to deal with whilst staying. Enjoyed our time on the 4wd tracks. Food was exceptional. Unfortunately may not visit again unless need to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

All of it had to offer
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Roger

Great Visit
A very interesting place to visit. Outstanding scenery, great 4WD tracks to explore, many excursions available etc. The room was tired, bed good, no TV, internet was nearly non existant as was phone reception, good if you want to get off the grid. One coat hanger only in the wardrobe! Dont expect above average accommodation, but thats not why you go there. The staff and service was exceptionally good, friendly and accommodating. The jewel in the crown was the resteraunt, food quality was outstanding, a pleasure.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Conny

beautiful nature and great hiking trails. the room at the greenwood lodge is absolutely ok for the price The kitchen in the lodge is minimal standard and not very clean. The laundry has 1 washing machine and is not really inviting for washing. If you write them an e-mail, please do not expect an answer!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Tsui-Wen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff
Lovely staff but sadly the room we had was tired mainly as the bathroom was unpleasant and the floor was very gritty( we take our shoes off when entering accommodation so it was very evident that the floor had not been swept) Also despite 2 bath towels and a bath mat, there was no hand towel which meant we had to use one of the bath towels as a hand towel- this could potentially be a hygiene issue. The ridge top trip was excellent, learning so much from our guides, Gary and Macca. They were impressive!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Sally

A bit tired
Yes, i know this place is in the outback and good staff are probably hard to come by, but we felt this place was a bit over rated. Our accommodation was basic and the resort's focus was on catering for tour groups. I guess they provide regular repeat business, unlike freedom travellers like us. The Information provided on 4WD tracks and walks in the area was first class. The included breakfast was basic - fruit, cereal, toast and make your own instant tea and coffee. The yellow footed rock wallaby feeding and viewing each evening is a must attend. Best opportunity to see these gorgeous animals up close. So a mixed review but that's how we found it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Disappointed
Noisy front of staff rude Purchased a bottle wine at bar 10 minutes later asked to leave and sit outside with the flies as they had to shut at 5.30 pm no notice when we purchased the wine other patrons were also told to leave it very hot and no shade Rooms were so noisy as the walls to next room were thin Even hearing next door talking and snoring
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Nice to get a sorry and mean it
Wonderful location and had a great 8 day stay doing lots of hiking. However for the entire stay we had a fridge that didn't work. Complained daily but not once did anyone bother come to look. Just said sorry. Well we lost over $100 worth of food and ended up having to eat at their restaurant 4 times ($100 each time)as nowhere to restock food and ran out of long life food. If it wasn't for our own car fridge we wouldn't have had cold water. Won't rely on a fridge anywhere again. 😕 It seemed no one in charge. Staff just leave notes.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Cornelia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Steve

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay

It was so relaxing and we found all of the staff friendly and helpful, it felt like one big family. Would love to spend more time there, enjoying nature at its best. Loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Wotif pls get your act together. I cancelled my booking and I am only writing this to stop u sending me annoying time-wasting daily review emails. I couldn’t stop your emails without ticking the boxes. R U guys crazy? But I was happy to tick excellent as this applies to my visits long before wotif even existed
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022