Name: Auburn Shiraz Motel
Address: Main North Road, Auburn, Auburn, Auburn, 5451, Australia
Rating: 7

Air conditioning

Smoke-free property

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Non-smoking rooms

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Wheelchair Accessible

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Laundry

Ironing accessories (by request)

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Coffee/tea for guests

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Internet access

In-room internet

Internet

Bike rental

Barbecue grill(s)

Barbeque

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Parking

Swimming pool

Outdoor pool

Pool and beach

Cycling

Sports

Pets allowed

Pets

Location

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Auburn Shiraz Motel

Auburn

child-bed

child-bed-fee

external-private-bathroom

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shared-bathroom

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king-bed

queen-bed

limited-time

lounge

treatment

no-window

bay-view

bosphorus-view

canal-view

city-view

courtyard-view

garden-view

golf-view

harbour-view

inland-view

lake-view

land-view

mountain-view

ocean-front

ocean-view

oceanside

panoramic-view

park-view

partial-ocean-view

partial-sea-view

partial-view

pool-view

river-view

sea-front

sea-view

street-view

sunrise-view

sunset-view

water-view

with-view

annex

basement

main-building

1-bedroom

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not-guaranteed

wired-internet-access

smoking

sauna

duplex

safe

mini-bar

breakfast-for-1

breakfast-for-2

pets-allowed

wi-fi

kitchen

With accommodation very booked out in the valley, I was glad to find this familiar motel. Rooms are basic, very clean and there are plenty of warm blankets. Proprietor helpfully arranged that I could access a room early after returning from Bush camp and needing a long hot shower before hading to a wedding.

Well located, helpful proprietor

The Shiraz was the closest motel to our event.  We had a room with a queen and a bunk (double under single). Room was a good size and clean. Bathroom was large but dated and cold. An extra blanket or 2 would be helpful and there was lots of pillows. The room served its purpose and we would stay again if needed. 

One night stay

This was the second time we have stayed at the Auburn Shiraz Motel, which provides well-maintained, budget accommodation within a few minutes walk from cafes/restaurant/pub. The owner, Gavin, has transformed the office rooms into an appealing Victorian/Edwardian bar and dining room where, with a bit of notice, he will provide an evening meal. On our second night we had   roast lamb and chocolate cake and a bottle of Gavin's very drinkable red. An excellent base from which to explore the Clare Valley.

Well located motel with extra appeal

Budget motel in The Clare Valley region. Nice enough owner that turned a bit nasty when a bill was questioned by one of our party...didn't stick to what was quoted over the phone. Good breakfast and walk to the local pub.

OK for a Night or Two

I'm mostly enjoying another mini, local adventure with the opportunity to spend some money in regional businesses doing it tough. It turns out not all proprietors warrant that consideration.

I booked to stay at the Shiraz Motel in Auburn and cycled in from Gawler late afternoon to be baled up in the forecourt by an aggressive bull terrier of some description with teeth bared, ears back, etc.

The manager was dealing with other customers in the forecourt but gave no acknowledgement to me and took no effort to call off the hound.

I eventually called out asking him to control his dog. He did not take that well. He marched over, said I had an attitude problem and (correctly assuming I had a booking) demanded that I leave!

According to the owner,, she's a friendly bitch. If I'd taken the trouble to pet her I would have discovered that.

My response that I don't attempt to pet or approach strange dogs didn't help our doomed relationship.

I cycled off to find alternative accommodation.

I say "Go to Hell!", Auburn Shiraz Motel.

(It seems I can't submit zero stars )

Go to Hell Shiraz Motel

While the rooms are mostly what you would expect the  one exception is the air conditioning control.  Paid for the room and was then advised would have to get out of bed every  2 hours to press a wall button for the air conditioning to run. The temperature was 40 degrees.  

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