Eldorado Motor Inn

Booked in a hurry at Woomera two weeks ago, it was basically the only place in town with a pool and restaurant on site. The reviews of this place are brutal but if read thoroughly will sufficiently lower your expectations to the point where you may enjoy your stay. The pool is empty, and there is no evidence of a restaurant. The pictures should be sorted by date to see the real thing. The manager was friendly and gave good security tips. Our room was clean. Some of the power sockets worked, the powerboard sparked. There was hot water. The toilet brush was only mildly soiled. If you must stay in Tennant Creek then I would have no hesitation in suggesting you reconsider your itinerary. If you cant do that and everywhere else is booked then chance your arm and sleep with one eye open.

This is a private mine owned motel these days. Due to the lack of housing in Tennant Creek the mine bought this motel for their staff use. It’s controversial as it’s limited the small pool of accommodation available here

Stayed 1 night in late August, I am a repeat customer though it has been 2 years since the last. This time I had booked in advance, went to reception and was greeted by a big dirty dog on the lounge, the receptionist playing on his phone. Obtained key and went to my "better room" as I was a repeat customer. Upon entering the room I noticed the top sheet on the bed was hanging below the bedspread, not tucked in, bedspread was of a thin material and no blanket. I looked in the wardrobe for the blanket and saw it screwed up on the floor with mouse dropping on it, so left it there. Checked the top shelf and saw mouse droppings around coffee tea and mugs so didn't touch those. Bar fridge was over iced therefore the motor kept running all night. Switched on the light over the bed, it was so full of bugs hardly any light got passed. Cold tap over hand basin kept running all night. After I had checked the receptionist also checked another guest into my room. Won't be back there again. Lindsey

Tired, dirty, swimming pool is empty. Well past it's use by date. Needs a lot of TLC. Have a whole motel to fill and put all 3 guests in adjoining rooms. Can hear other people through the walls. If I travelled this way again I would not stay in Tennant Creek.