Best Hotels in Penola, Australia

After several days on the road from WA what a joy it was staying at Alexander Cameron. Very spacious well appointed suite, excellent management and staff who provided great advice regarding walking distance from a great pub Royal Oak and an even better restaurant Pipers of Penola. Not to mention several well known wineries within walking distance as well. Alexander Cameron’s beds were fabulous equipped with electric blankets . A continental breakfast was also provided. Throughly recommended.

With a stay at A Must At Coonawarra in Penola, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Parker Coonawarra Estate and Penola and Coonawarra Information Centre. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Koonara Wines and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre.Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.Self-serve breakfasts are available daily from noon to noon for a fee.Featured amenities include express check-out and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and minibars. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Clean comfortable large room. Bed was comfortable. Place is 6 kms Out of town and l came prepared for not much open on a Monday night good kitchenette with microwave

To say this is an amazing location is an understatement; surrounded by nature and the perfect atmosphere to watch a sunset and drink wine from nearby wineries, we were pretty impressed. We stayed in a glamping tent, where the beds were super comfy, and seperate bathroom facilities were clean and provided more of a at-home experience instead of the usual caravan park cubicle grossness. On the other hand, was it really ‘glamping’? It kind of just felt like a regular tent with a bed and a kettle and esky chucked in there. Having previously been glamping, where a bar fridge, interior decor and a general luxurious vibe were included, and that being confirmed again when glamping at our next destination, underwhelmed is the feeling that comes to mind. Additionally, the outdoor seating provided included two broken seats, one that was rusty and looking a bit unsafe. The shared kitchen faculties were great, but the whole place needed a good clean. There were books and magazines available, but for what, it was pretty unclear… when I want to tidy a place, there’s something not right. Finally, in my quest to take the perfect snap of the last of the sunset (spectacular), a dog came out of the main building, running towards me and barking furiously. It appeared to belong to the owner. I’m a dog lover, so for me to be scared of a dog is pretty strange. Additionally, on a light night trip to the bathroom, I met a very friendly cat. I’m all for meeting cats but I think keeping a cat outside, on a property that borders a nature reserve, is incredibly irresponsible. I may sound like a bit of a Negative Nancy, but this place is so beautiful and could almost be perfect with a few basic changes.