Someone tried to get into my room in the middle of the night! They knew the building entry code and they used a key. Fortunately I had the security latch on and they were unable to enter. I reported it to Andrew at reception the next morning but there is no cctv. 2 days later gave a follow up call to ensure this could not happen to anybody else. Andrew was very abrupt on the phone telling me he didn't know what response I was expecting. I said that the lock on room 22 and the building entry code will both definitely need changing. Andrew said good idea to change the code but the lock is unable to be changed (really ?) very unhelpful and not hospitable at all. I told Andrew I will write this review and he welcomed it. DON'T STAY IN ROOM 22 or better still, don't stay at Princes at all.
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 1
Service: 1
Location: 4

The hotel although looking nice from the outside is a big disappointment. We stayed in the family room and it was filthy with spider webs everywhere, a pillow in the cupboard that was full of dust and staff that are not polite. My daughter accidentally left a pair of sunglasses in the room and they had the nerve to take out an extra full nights accommodation for the inconvenience of finding them. Since when is customer service such a burden. Their breakfast range is limited and boring and the parking is cramped. They also charged us for the leaving the room untidy because the beds weren't made. It is a motel. They should change the sheets between guests and not leave them on the bed. What a ridiculous policy. Avoid this place if you do not want any unexpected charges later that are just ridiculous for a customer service industry.

TOTAL DISSAPOINTMENT! Room No.16 13/15 degrees average, and no heating in the corridors; only in our room, a very, very, very old noisy heater impossible to sleep when it was on; the bathroom is the best freezer in the world. Dinning room at freezing point; they put the heater on, just for a while.- Buffet breakfast ? WHERE ? Cereals, bread, some jams, butter and canned peach; apple and orange juice, instant coffee, tea and milk-end of the story; EVERYDAY THE SAME! it looks like nobody care for the building, everything is old and in very bad conditions, the furniture, the doors, the lights, etc. It is a pity because it was, in the past, a wonderful mansion. The last good comments , are from 2014; nowadays, there is nothing to recommend; only the staircase to the upper level, and the carpet.- Even 1 star is too much!!!!!!!!

Do you want the experience of being on the set of Fawlty Towers but without the dysfunction? Then this is the place. First impressions admittedly were not great. I drove into the car park and was a little disappointed by the cracked walls and faded parking lines. But it has won me over. Beautiful old world charm with modern amenities like free WiFi, air conditioning and television. You do get a private bathroom but it can be quite a walk from your room so don't forget to take your key and make each visit count, you'll soon get sick of the commute to pee. It's not perfect but the building and the location make me feel good. Value for money is very near unbeatable, being this close to the city. And yes, I did say FREE WiFi.

Was planning on staying here but when I called and asked the Lodge Manager if the rooms were tidy he hung up on me. I called back and told him he was very unprofessional for hanging up on me for asking a standard question regarding their rooms. To which he replied “How did you want me to respond? I’m sure you’re the type of person to complain about spider webs.” I am shocked and appalled by his attitude and feel very disheartened by the response I received just for asking a simple question. If your intention is to stay here for longer than a night - wouldn’t you want to know if the rooms are up kept ?
Travel group
Couple
Service: 1

Have stayed here twice and thoroughly enjoyed it each time. The setting is rustic, but I've always found the service to be friendly and courteous, the breakfast excellent and overall a peaceful and pleasant place to stay. If you have a choice in a room in the mansion, ask for one on the back side, as the front can be a little noisy with traffic at night (that part is out of the control of management). Within 5 minutes walk from O'Connell Street, it has all of the comforts you would need for a short to medium term stay. Andrew, David and Adam all do a great job.
Trip type
Vacation
Rooms: 4
Service: 5
Location: 5

I have driven to here twice in a night to pick up and drop off my friend from interstate, therefore I cannot review much about the facilities inside. However, the lodge has a drivethrough at the front which allows easy pick up and drop off. It is although located in North Adelaide, it is on one of the quiet side and hence while you get all the benefit of being walking distance away from many nice restaurants, I am sure you can also enjoy a quiet relaxing resting night at the lodge. Being right in front of a parkland is always a plus with the view, and nearby community facilities such as tennis court and playground.

I've been staying at the lodge for the past 2 years it's in a great location only minutes from adelaide oval and the CBD also the lodge is only a short walk from O'Connell street in north adelaide that has many cafes and restaurants to choose from the rooms at the motel are clean and when u stay it includes a continental breakfast each morning in the dining room and the owners Andrew and David and Adam who works there are very friendly and make u feel welcome and make your stay enjoyable I recommend it's good value for money very good place for families or if u just simply need somewhere affordable to stay

Stayed here for the 2nd time. On a quiet street opposite a open paddock with horses. 1st time when on 1st floor, could smell smoke from other room. this time on ground floor, room is nice. Breakfast included as well. The current management is not continuing the lease, so might be changing management this year.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Couple
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Walkability
Lots of eateries within walking distance. And also an open field to take a nice stroll, with playground for kids.
Hotel highlights
Quiet

I chose this motel because it was the lowest price available. To my surprise, it was a gracious, attractive old building. The service was gracious too. I can thoroughly recommend this motel to anyone not hung up on "modern" appearance and all the bells and whistles. I'd have rated it with 5 stars except for 2 things: 1. They could save money and be more environmental, e.g., dual flush toilets and low-volume shower heads, and through half a dozen measures in how they use electricity; 2. The little fridge in my room periodically whinged throughout the night.

Hotel decor is dated, but it's close to city and Nth Adelaide shops, right on the free bus route to the city, parking and continental breakfast included. Modest rates and it's a winner for me.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 4
Service: 5
Location: 5
Rooms
Basic, but quite comfortable and adequate for my needs
Walkability
Parklands directly opposite for easy walking
Noteworthy details
My go-to place to stay in Adelaide.
Hotel highlights
Quiet

great location very nice clean rooms very friendly well worth staying , opposite a huge park with a kids play ground walking distance to pubs and shops , nice safe parking will definitely stay again
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Couple
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Rooms
clean tidy comfortable
Safety
good safe parking and security inside
Walkability
shops bars food 10 minute walk
Hotel highlights
Great view, Quiet, Kid-friendly, Great value

Extremely unimpressed with the phone call I received from staff after my online booking did not go through. He was so rude which was completely uncalled for considering that I had voiced that I was confused as to why my booking had not gone through. The staff member was rude and when I tried to explain he hung up on me. Glad that my booking did not go through, I couldn’t imagine having to actually stay as a guest with staff like that working there.
Travel group
Family
Service: 1

Rooms were a decent size, beds comfortable. It's good value for the price. It's basic but friendly staff, affordable and quiet.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Couple
Rooms: 4
Service: 4
Location: 3
Rooms
Don't stay here expecting all the mod cons, it's old style but clean, comfortable and quiet. The rooms were a good size and the beds were comfortable. Nice and dark in the morning to sleep in a bit
Hotel highlights
Quiet, Great value

Great accom and great hosts. Loved the place. Not any more. New people taken over. 4 nights always cost me $530. Since this lot took over 4 nights went to $849. That is price gouging. Old building and ok but not for their price. Give it a miss. Greedy people do not deserve your custom. And they are not dinky di.
Trip type
Business
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 3
Service: 1
Location: 5
Rooms
Clean
Hotel highlights
Great view, Quiet

We stayed for a few nights. The hosts were amazing. Nothing was to much trouble for them. Yet they were never imposing. It is a very clean and stately old building with beautiful yesteryear features and modern conveniences. The rooms are a good size and the included breakfast is a fantastic way to start the day. Very close to the heart of Adelaide and the city free buses. Thank you I wish they all had this charm.
Travel group
Family

Very clean, comfortable beds, free WiFi and parking, split system in the room, we loved the decor and the breakfast was surprisingly good for being a continental breakfast - they even had soy milk. Really good location and the staff was so helpful with explaining all the public transport to us. We will definitely be back!
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Family
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5

A very charming motel . The room was very spacious, not new but with a lot of character. It reminded me of my guest house when I studied in London back in the days - amazing memories. The staff was very friendly and I enjoyed the continental breakfast - simple, but tasty. I would anytime go back to Princes Lodge Motel, should I go back to Adelaide. I also enjoyed the 40 minutes walk to the city center and China town.

A fantastic grand 1913 mansion overlooking the parklands in the centre of Adelaide (North Adelaide) only 15 minute walk to Adelaide Oval. A very reasonably priced Motel with all facilities you need for a comfortable stay with ensite rooms and rooms with a shared bathroom with a Continental Breakfast included in the tariff. Book direct with this Well Managed Motel and enjoy your stay as we did for 4 nights.

Having breakfast, we could not calm down our little son, no matter how hard we tried. The motel guy poked his head into breakfast area as a matter of factly and told us that we needed to keep him quiet, as if we were entertaining ourselves with the little man shrieking! Overall, there is a reason for a motel to be rated 3 stars but even for 3 stars it was a shocking experience!

Called up on a Sunday, they stated a deposit was not needed, then called up on the following Thursday too book in for 3 nights, and they wanted a $200 deposit, andrew was extremely rood over the phone, I would of loved too stay there with my daughter but after the customer service I got from Andrew I will not be staying there
Travel group
Family
Service: 1

the best/cheapest priced hotel accommodation in North adelaide. Breakfast is very basic- cereal, toast and coffee. The room was very tired and worn but clean. The building itself is in need of some maintenance. A short walk to the free bus service that runs all around Adelaide cbd. A short walk to O'Connell st with a good range of pubs, restaurants and a 24hr bakery.

Large family room, clean and well presented. Location and price can not be beaten. We had to change our plans and the manager was very helpful. And finally our daughter left a small Xmas present in room and the managers were happy to post it back to us. Highly recommend!
Trip type
Vacation
Rooms: 4
Service: 5
Location: 5

Great place, to be honest, I feel like royalty when I walk into the place that's how great the rooms and the service are. 10/10 Very lovely staff!!!
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Family
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Hotel highlights
Luxury, Great view, Quiet, Kid-friendly, Great value

We stayed here on a Friday night in a standard family room in the coach house. It was reasonable quiet for a city location and clean with useful amenities. The continental breakfast was simple and wholesome. The room is not five star but for a convenient hotel out of the city centre it is good value. We will stay here again.

Love, love staying here. Has a nice feel to it, close to the city and the continental breakfast is excellent quality. Hosts are friendly and professional.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Family
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Hotel highlights
Luxury, Quiet, Kid-friendly, Great value

It's not the Hilton but it's very nice. Opposite a large park with horses. Great walks around. Close to shops, cafés, a bakery. Don't know about the parking as we go an Uber mobile from the Airport.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Family
Rooms: 4
Service: 5
Location: 5

Clean, budget hotel. Friendly staff and good continental breakfast. The decor is dated but it adds to the charm. The room itself was very clean which is really the main thing! Perfect location for exploring Adelaide too!
Trip type
Vacation
Rooms: 4
Service: 5
Location: 5

Great rustic old mansion to stay in, (or coach house out back) all the mod cons and the best free coffee machine (with fresh ground beans) and includes breakfast IService was friendly, late check in all good and all kept neat and tidy.
Rooms: 4
Service: 5
Location: 5

Clean rooms, comfortable beds, friendly helpful staff and close to event we were attending. Breakfast was supplied which was awesome. Definitely will stay again.
Travel group
Family
Rooms: 3
Service: 4
Location: 4
Hotel highlights
Quiet, Great value

Very clean and tidy budget accommodation, with breakfast included you really can't do wrong. Hosts are friendly and helpful. Only downside is you are over the flight path to Adelaide airport and quite a lot of jets go over, however we didn't lose that much sleep because of this.

Very nice and clean. Hosts are very friendly, atmosphere is lovely
Trip type
Business
Travel group
Family
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Walkability
Close facilities
Hotel highlights
Luxury, Quiet, Great value

Princes Lodge has wonderful staff very friendly and helpful. Very clean and tidy rooms, close to the city. Close walk to O'Connell Street and restaurants, on the bus route to the city. Continental breakfast supplied. Great place to stay when in Adelaide.

It's an old Edwardian double storey large premises. Rooms are clean, serviceable and staff are friendly. Very happy to come back as walking distance (5 mins) to O'Connell Street and a 20min walk to city. Would be closer to 3:5 than 3 stars

Inexpensive, comfortable well run old style hotel 10 minute walk to restaurants and pubs, recommended.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Couple
Rooms: 4
Service: 4
Location: 4
Hotel highlights
Quiet

The location of the motel is exceptional. Large rooms, with breakfast included. A very quiet area. Most of all, the historic building itself is worth a look.
Trip type
Vacation
Rooms: 4
Service: 5
Location: 5

Wonderful experience wonderful staff, will always stay there when in Adelaide next.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Family
Rooms
Spotless and comfy beds
Hotel highlights
Great view, Quiet, Great value

Beautiful motel in a very quiet area. Stayed one night only but I'd definitely come back if I'll need to spend another night in Adelaide.
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 4
Hotel highlights
Quiet

Fantastic little gem close to city, early 20th century vibe with everything you need for a comfortable stay without the hype and price tag of boutique artsy places, I loved it and will be back dont change anything …

Great place walking distance to food and entertainment Precinct, clean and tidy rooms, breakfast included. Will definitely stay there again
Travel group
Family
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5

We arrived at the motel late, so the staff weren't available at the time. The rooms were very spacious. I recommend the hotel as a good place to crash after a night at town because it is only a few minutes drive away

Great location, room.was great... comfy bed, off street parking, friendly staff and bonus breaky great variety will stay again
Travel group
Family
Rooms: 4
Service: 5
Location: 5

Nice old historical place with not alot of upgrades.. But VERY Good CLEAN rooms with basic amenities.. very quiet apart from traffic which you really don't notice after a while.. I would stay again.. …

Very nice. Close to city and free bus route. Complimentary breakfast. Only downside is not every room has its own toilet. We were originally told our room didn’t have a toilet but it turned out it did.

Definitely ok, great location in quiet part of north Adelaide and just a short walk to OConnel st. Comfy bed in good size room, clean with adequate facilities. Breakfast included makes for good value.

Charming feel with easy access to some nice restaurants, cafes and parks. Friendly team looking after you with no fuss rooms for a weekend away.
Rooms: 4
Service: 5
Location: 5

Had a very enjoyable stay here. Staff were friendly & helpful & my room was comfortable. Breakfast was aivy bonus.
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 4
Service: 5
Location: 5

Not the Ritz, fair accomodation for a fair price. Certainly the location has its plusses. I don't drive and don't use public transport. Most things in the CBD are within walking distance.

Historic building great location, friendly staff with a different idea for accommodation. Not for those who have to have everything just right, but for the price and location I loved it

Our son and partner have leased this property for the past 17 years staying there it's just like home away from home so friendly and staff are very thoughtful towards it's guest's. More

Very friendly and helpful staff, single rooms basic but well priced for the location and the breakfast is a bonus. There is a free bus to the city that has a stop 100m down the street.

Very Very Deceptive not all rooms have Bathroom/Toilets you have to walk down a corridor to get to the bathroom. So be very very careful when booking. Actually give it a miss.

The room war realy good for the price. The staff was really friendly and helped where they can. The breakfast is a bit light but it's okay. It was a pleasant stay! :)

A very lovely place, fantastic old fashioned hospitality,the best and friendly and very helpful owners.
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5

A great place to stay very helpful peoplecould not do enough for you very clean great breakfast would recommend this motel easy to the city on the free bus

For what it is it was very clean and had good services. Who ever I spoke to on the phone prior to my booking was rude but otherwise the place did the trick

Great area. Fantastic old houses. Quiet excepnwhen the planes go over - on the airport flight path.
Rooms: 4
Service: 4
Location: 4

Great location and service. Good value and comfortable accommodation. Would recommend to everyone.
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5

Good place to stay in North Adelaide. Walking distance to parks, cafe's, free bus around Adelaide. Good service & continental breakfast.

Very old building but kept up really nicely. Quiet location, lovely view of the parklands. Very reasonable rates and felt very welcomed.

Regular patrons would not hesitate to recommend to our friends when looking for a place to stay in Adelaide with reasonable rates.

Beautiful hotel but my room was really shabby. Lovely location walking distance to shops, dining and botanical park and zoo.

Really good friendly service I only stay one night watch football then fly out in morning
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Wifi reception not in all rooms. A bit rundown. Made up by wonderful reception. Within the vicinity of the city.

A lovely place to stay. Quiet & peaceful the building has a lovely history. Highly recommend this motel. More

Friendly and very helpful hosts. Perfect city location. Will definitely come back especially at this price.

We are semi-regular visitors. It is within easy walking distance from all the eateries on O'Connell Street

Free parking, breakfast, close to restaurants. Walking distance to Adelaide oval
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Clean, spacious rooms, own bathroom, everything you need. Friendly service, highly recommend.

Staff were helpful and friendly, rooms were clean and spacious.
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