Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Home Away From Home in Waikerie
Established in 1912, the Waikerie Hotel-Motel has been a cornerstone of the Riverland region for over a century. Following a devastating fire in 2011, we undertook a comprehensive rebuild to create a modern, architectural hotel while preserving our heritage as a community-owned establishment. Our team combines decades of hospitality expertise with a commitment to local engagement, offering 4.5-star accommodation, diverse dining options, and state-of-the-art facilities. We pride ourselves on delivering warm country hospitality, evidenced by consistent positive feedback on our service quality and generous portions.As a major local employer with long-term staff, we actively support community initiatives through sponsorships and reinvest profits into local arts, sports, and cultural projects. Our venue features include gaming facilities, conference spaces, and pet-friendly accommodations, all maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and accessibility.
Services
Accommodation
Oscars Bistro
Oscars Bar
Gaming Facilities
Event Planning
Takeaway Menu
Conference Facilities
Pet-Friendly Stays
Wheelchair Access
Free Wi-Fi
Details
- Year established: 1912
Highlights and features
- We offer 4.5-star accommodation with modern amenities including free WiFi and wheelchair access.
- Our community-owned status ensures reinvestment in local arts, sports, and cultural initiatives.
- We provide diverse dining options featuring international cuisines at Oscars Bistro & Bar.
- Our outdoor courtyard features a retractable roof, fireplace, and live sports broadcasts.
- We have 24-hour gaming facilities with TAB, lotteries, and 40 gaming machines.
What people say
Friendly staff
Great choice of menu
Generous servings
Best meal
Comfortable stay
Services
Accommodation
Our 4.5-star hotel offers king rooms, family suites, and pet-friendly cabins with en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning, and free WiFi. All accommodations feature modern amenities including Austar TV channels and mini-bars. Off-site motels provide additional budget-friendly options with kitchenette facilities.
Oscars Bistro
This full-service restaurant serves international cuisine inspired by global culinary traditions. Open for lunch and dinner daily, it offers generous portions of contemporary Australian dishes alongside themed menu items. The bistro maintains a warm atmosphere with attentive service.
Gaming Facilities
Our gaming room features 40 modern machines with TAB betting, keno, and lotteries. The sports bar broadcasts live racing and sports events on multiple screens. The outdoor courtyard includes a retractable roof and fireplace for year-round enjoyment.
Event Planning
We host weddings, conferences, and social events with dedicated planning services. The venue includes a boardroom, function spaces, and catering options. Our team coordinates setups for up to 150 guests with audio-visual equipment and customized menus.
Takeaway Menu
Available from 11:30am-8pm daily, our takeaway service includes full meals from the bistro and bar menus. Customers can order hot meals for pickup or arrange cold breakfast trays. The menu features both contemporary and traditional Australian dishes.
People
Peniana Rabuatoka
Assistant Manager
With extensive hospitality experience, Peniana manages front-of-house operations and coordinates events, combining customer service expertise with a vibrant personality to ensure guest satisfaction.
Pasan Dias
Executive Chef
Leading our kitchen team for a decade, Pasan transformed the food operation into a modern, high-volume service while maintaining professional standards and culinary innovation from his Melbourne restaurant background.
Questions
Are pets allowed at the hotel?
Yes, we welcome pets in designated outdoor dining areas and our off-site cabins.
Do you have wheelchair-accessible rooms?
Yes, we offer wheelchair access through multiple entrances and selected rooms with bathroom rails.
Is breakfast available for guests?
We provide cold breakfast trays available for room delivery the night before your stay.
Can you cater for off-site events?
We only cater for events held on-site but can prepare takeaway dishes in bulk quantities.
Are smoking areas available?
Yes, we have designated outdoor smoking areas separate from dining and public spaces.
Reviews (3)
Paul L.
Sep 15, 2017
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I love waikerie, a fantastic little town by the river, the people are nice country folk, clearly the waikerie hotel -motel once was a nice place to stay and eat,
I have just had the pleasure of staying there for 4 nights for work,
Monday night I possibly had the worst meal of my life, king George whiting, greasy served with 5 cold chips, if I wasn't sitting with my colleague I would have sent it back, the green beans in the warmer looked like they had been there for a week, soggy wasn't the word, uneatable
To top off my stay, the last two mornings I have had cold showers
To eat in
I have just had the pleasure of staying there for 4 nights for work,
Monday night I possibly had the worst meal of my life, king George whiting, greasy served with 5 cold chips, if I wasn't sitting with my colleague I would have sent it back, the green beans in the warmer looked like they had been there for a week, soggy wasn't the word, uneatable
To top off my stay, the last two mornings I have had cold showers
To eat in
Kylie M.
May 16, 2016
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We were drawn in by the promise of a gigantic Schnitty at a great price. Well... we got that... BUT we had to pay extra for sauce. $3.50 for Mushroom Gravy BUT the mushrooms weren't cooked properly and there wasn't enough gravy to cover the whole schnitty. $17 for the large Beef Schnitty.. A bit disappointed but the Hotel was nicely renovated. Salad bar was included with lunch but we didn't partake. I would have been happy had we not have to pay so much extra for a small serve of gravy
Ellie E.
Apr 26, 2016
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I went to the hotel the other day, beautiful staff - don't get me wrong about that - but the meal prices are outrageous!
Luckily I was the one paying for them, but I feel sorry for the person that was buying them. It was almost $25 for 1 chicken schnitzel. Call me cheap but that is was too expensive. It was however a very yummy dish which I was happy about. I mean, after paying almost $25, you'd hope it is!
Luckily I was the one paying for them, but I feel sorry for the person that was buying them. It was almost $25 for 1 chicken schnitzel. Call me cheap but that is was too expensive. It was however a very yummy dish which I was happy about. I mean, after paying almost $25, you'd hope it is!
