My wife and I chose the Prairie Motel as on overnight stop on a driving trip from Adelaide to the Red Centre. We chose it based on its website and other reviews we had read. On arrival it was exactly what we expected great character and good quality rooms. They have carefully kept the front of the premises original old... more

This was an overnight stop during a tour of the Flynder Ranges, our guide Tom brought us there because, he said, they were friends. We were so amazed to find such a beautiful place in the middle of nowhere that we asked him if we could stay the night even though it wasn't included in the trip. The hotel cuisine... more

This was an overnight stop during an Adelaide to Darwin cross-Australia drive. The hotel cuisine was both unusual and delicious. My wife and I had the feral grill (kangaroo, camel and emu). It was our introduction to all three, but we had more along the way. The rooms were lovely, clean, slightly rustic and comfortable. The crowd at the bar... more

A night at the Prairie Hotel is a great way to have an outback experience without venturing too far into the unknown since Parachilna is only a 4-5 hour drive from Adelaide, all on paved roads and passing through numerous small towns and settlements. There's also no need to forego comfort as the rooms are nice - spacious, cool, good... more

The Prairie hotel is probably the nicest hotel you could find without driving 3 or 4 hours. It has a lot of character, and evidences a commitment to ecologically sound building and maintenance. Unfortunately, these building techniques make the rooms smell a little funny. Still, the food is excellent (only menu I've seen with kangaroo, wallaby, emu, and every other... more