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Augusta Budget Motel exterior at dusk
Port Augusta ยท Highway 1

Pull off the highway.
Rest easy.
Hit the road by dawn.

Clean, comfortable, ground-floor rooms with free parking right outside your door. Pets stay free. No surprises, no fuss โ€” just a proper night's sleep before the next leg.

Best rate guaranteed
Free cancellation
Pets welcome
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Why Travellers Choose Us

The Highway 1 essentials, done right

No frills, no fakery. Just what you actually need after a long day on the road.

Drive-up access

Park your car, ute, trailer or caravan directly outside your room. Load. Unload. Sleep. Repeat.

Pets stay free

Your four-legged co-pilot is welcome inside the room. No extra fees, no awkward sneaking around.

Free Wi-Fi everywhere

Strong, reliable connection across all rooms and the public areas. Stream, work, call home โ€” done.

Every room equipped

Reverse-cycle aircon, flat-screen TV, microwave, bar fridge, toaster, kettle. Everything in arm's reach.

BBQ, laundry & mini golf

Cook dinner outdoors, refresh the road kit, or knock a ball around. The little extras road-trippers love.

Right on Highway 1

Direct off the highway โ€” no city traffic, no missed turns. Wadlata, fuel and food all within minutes.

Choose Your Room

Three room types. One promise: clean, comfortable, ready.

Budget Queen Room interior Most Popular

Budget Queen Room

๐Ÿ‘ค Sleeps 2 ๐Ÿ›๏ธ 1 Queen Bed ๐Ÿ“ 25 mยฒ

The road-trip favourite. Spacious, quiet, with everything a solo traveller or couple needs for an easy overnight stop.

AirconFree Wi-FiMicrowavePet-friendly
Standard Twin Room with queen and single bed Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room

๐Ÿ‘ค Sleeps 3 ๐Ÿ›๏ธ 1 Queen + 1 Single ๐Ÿ“ 30 mยฒ

Perfect for work crews, mates on a road trip, or a small family. Independent bedding, plenty of room to spread out.

AirconFree Wi-FiMicrowavePet-friendly
Standard Family Room with queen and bunk beds Family

Standard Family Room

๐Ÿ‘ค Sleeps 4 ๐Ÿ›๏ธ 1 Queen + 1 Bunk ๐Ÿ“ 30 mยฒ

Built for families with kids. Bunks for the little ones, queen for the parents, and pets are welcome too.

AirconFree Wi-FiMicrowavePet-friendly
Port Augusta waterfront looking out over Spencer Gulf
The Gateway to the Outback

One stop. Three iconic regions within reach.

Port Augusta sits where the Stuart Highway meets the Eyre Highway โ€” the natural launchpad for the Flinders Ranges, the Eyre Peninsula, and the long road north to Coober Pedy and Uluru.

We're 5 minutes from Wadlata Outback Centre, 12 minutes from the Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden, and a quick walk from the foreshore. Refuel, restock, rest โ€” and you're back on the road by dawn.

  • Wadlata Outback Centre โ€” 5 min drive
  • Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden โ€” 12 min
  • Flinders Ranges access โ€” 45 min
  • Port Augusta Airport โ€” 14 min
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What Guests Say

Honest reviews from real road-trippers

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"Great friendly staff and excellent rooms. 11/10. Highly recommend this hotel."
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"Simple basic accommodation for an overnight stay. Very comfortable. Great location. Inexpensive. Parking for car and trailer."
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"It's very quiet and peaceful and relaxing. Definitely would stay again."
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Find Us

Lot 1, National Highway A1

Pull off Highway 1 just south of the city centre โ€” you can't miss the orange sign. Easy turning, big parking bays, and your room is metres from where you park.

  • Highway 1 access0 min
  • Wadlata Outback Centre5 min
  • Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden12 min
  • Port Augusta Airport14 min
  • Flinders Ranges45 min
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Ready when you are

Real-time availability. Direct rates. No third-party fees. Pets stay free.

Check Availability Call (08) 8642 2555