Pampas Motel

Appalling. Lamp was broken and had to be replaced. I had to move furniture to plug in television. Toilet down the hall. Absolutely no amenities in the room, not a glass or a cup. . Bathroom had a towel rail leaning against the wall. Shower was a tiny corner shower with an extra long curtain that had to be tucked inside to avoid flooding the room. Curtain sticks to you and is a tripping hazard. Dusty and unkept hallways. Stairs are ridiculously steep. The carpark remote was dodge and another guest had to use his. Paid for 2 nights and got out after one night. Do yourself a favour, pay a little more . Can't understand the proprietors being so thoughtless.

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

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.