Pampas Motel Port Augusta

Smells of mould and dust. Noisy. The shutters are not an effective noise barrier against the trains. Horrible experience. Cannot recommend.

A quiet secure property with secure parking. Very good family reception in a traditional Aussie hotel. It had not been overly modernised and maintained a historic homage to the original service that an establishment of this type would provide in times past.

The Pampas Hotel Port Augusta is a complete disgrace and a far cry from its "4-star" claim – a clear breach of trading standards. My room was unsanitary: mold in the shower tiles, terrible bathroom grouting, and a broken toilet seat with faeces marks were utterly repulsive. Beyond the grim hygiene, the room had broken drawers and an exposed ceiling vent. Peace was impossible due to unsupervised children and constant noise from staff accessing storage rooms. The shared kitchen facilities led to relentless door slamming, completely negating any privacy in my supposedly private room. While the bed was comfortable, this hotel is unfit for purpose. I'm reporting them to consumer ombudsman and environmental health. Do yourself a favor and book elsewhere.

Old style hotel rooms. Staff and other guests very friendly

I have stayed in many places in Port Augusta. Until this trip, I had never heard of Motel Pampas. I did a loop on the highway, spotted their sign, and thought, "Why not?" I am so glad I did. I followed the signs - walked in - and met a nice young fellow who was most courteous. Through an electric security gate, I entered a nice, open-walled but covered area and into a rather eclectic room. The new units were built on the land area, which likely explains my room's odd-shaped bathroom. We all know the trains rumble through Port Augusta and pass close behind the Motel Pampas, but it's not a problem. The motel rooms are amazingly quiet because they have wind-down shutters, and the room's comfort is great. Quiet, great bed, nice sheets and decent pillows. Table and a bench to charge all my "stuff"... The hot water is a bit slow, but a sign states that... In its heyday, the original building was obviously a substantial property. It is nice to see old buildings that are well-cared for. The Motel Pampas is still quant and, as I mentioned, mildly eclectic, if not eccentric. I like the place, and it was a good sensible price... I will return to Motel Pampas.