Originally opened in 1876, the historic Prairie Hotel is located in Parachilna. It offers an on-site gourmet restaurant, a bar and an art gallery. Accommodations options include single, twin and triple rooms. Ideally located for exploring the Flinders Ranges, Prairie Hotel is 40 minutes' drive from Leigh Creek. It is an hours' drive from Flinders Ranges National Park. Port Augusta is 2.5 hours away. The on-site restaurant offers a seasonal menu using local produce, including native animals such as emu and kangaroo. The bar serves a wide range of Australian, local and international beer and wine. Each room here will provide you with air conditioning. Featuring a shower, your private bathroom comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Extras include an outdoor seating area and bed linen.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.4
High score for Flinders Ranges
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See what guests loved the most:

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    Colin
    Australia Australia
    The breakfast was terrific good selection Wine selection was great Micro Brewery was good good beers loved the stout Evening meals were extremely good Staff were extremely pleasant and great hosts in Eli and Lockie
  • Kate
    Australia Australia
    extremely helpful and friendly staff, great beds and a generous room size. Freshly cooked breakfasts were lovely, and filling and interesting evening meals
  • Shesepankh
    Australia Australia
    Lovely little hotel in the middle of nowhere. Recently renovated with all modern facilities. Gorgeous bathroom and nice room. Very friendly and attentive staff members. Dinner and breakfast was included: delicious and copious! A true outback...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Australian
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Prairie Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Temporary art galleries
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and costs AUD 35 per 24 hours.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Tour desk
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 12 and up are allowed)

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos American Express Cash is not accepted Prairie Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 3.5% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card.

FAQs about Prairie Hotel

  • Room options at Prairie Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Suite
    • Quad

  • The prices at Prairie Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Prairie Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Prairie Hotel is 17.4 miles from the center of Flinders Ranges. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Prairie Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Prairie Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Temporary art galleries
    • Live music/Performance