Northern Trailhead of the Heysen Trail - 27 min drive
Heritage Blinman Mine - 64 min drive
Wilpena Pound - 65 min drive
Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park - 70 min drive
St Mary's Peak - 115 min drive
Restaurants
Prairie Hotel - 1 min walk
About this property
Prairie Hotel
Prairie Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Parachilna. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli and a terrace.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
12 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 5 PM
Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (11 years old and younger) not allowed
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Working away
Conference space
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Terrace
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Towels
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Gallery Restaurant - Onsite restaurant.
Brew Bar - Onsite pub. Open select days.
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Prairie Hotel Parachilna
Prairie Parachilna
Prairie Hotel Hotel
Prairie Hotel Parachilna
Prairie Hotel Hotel Parachilna
Frequently asked questions
Does Prairie Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Prairie Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Prairie Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Prairie Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Prairie Hotel?
You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Prairie Hotel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Northern Trailhead of the Heysen Trail (8.6 mi) and Heritage Blinman Mine (20.1 mi), along with Wilpena Pound (27.7 mi) and Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park (29.1 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near Prairie Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Gallery Restaurant.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 10, 2024
A real oasis with great rooms, friendly staff and good food. A great stopover or base for exploring the Flinders. Unique
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
May 5, 2024
The hotel has lost some of its charm after renovations although some may be impressed by the new bar. The stay was spoiled by the loud people in the next room with offensive language.
The menu retains its interesting feral options but the remainder would be better if it concentrated on basic Australian staples. Breakfast was very limited in choices.
Michael
Michael, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2020
Hippest hotel in the middle of nowhere ever!!! super cool property, decorated with wonderful indigenous art, great restaurant and very convivial and helpful atmosphere.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2019
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 25, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2019
The welcoming and friendly staff made our stay memorable.
Great coffee and exception breakfast.
Robert
Robert, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2019
Outback oasis. Tremendous staff. Food was great.
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2019
Great range of accommodation options, luxury to camping.
Great service and meals
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2019
The remoteness is appealing. The staff outstanding
Verified traveler
2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2019
Loved everything about the Prarie Hotel, especially the friendliness of the staff!
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
2/10 Poor
Jun 17, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2019
Wonderful staff made this stay memorable, plus the ambience and magnificent Flinders Ranges! We also lucked some live performances by John (Johno) O’Dae, roll on ‘Parachilna sunset’!
Verified traveler
2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2019
The friendly warm staff and unique surrounds all made it a great stay
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2019
Very friendly staff, large and clean room with pleasant lounge areas. Wonderful restaurant with a great variety of choices that changed each night.
Verified traveler
2-night trip with friends
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 2019
Great property, good food and most pleasant staff.
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
4/10 Fair
Mar 23, 2019
Other than the food in the hotel restaurant which was good, the room in the hotel was in the 1950's style. Many cracks on the walls, a few spiders on the high ceiling of the room, no refrigerator and the air conditionned was not powerfull enough to cool down the room temperature (it was 36 C outside) even though it was at 18 C with the fan at maximum. I did not sleep well, the room was too warm. Although the hotel is the only establishment in this town, I do not recommend this hotel.
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 24, 2018
Not much more can be expected from a place this far out in the Outback. We were very pleasantly surprised and completely satisfied with our stay. From what we saw of other places an hour or so down the road either way, we made a great choice. I'd recommend this to anyone.
Jim
Jim, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 27, 2018
Great find in the outback and good base for exploring the Northern Flinders. Website booking for guest numbers didn’t equate with accomodation bedding for some unexplained reason. Lucky we didn’t need the beds in the end.
Pia
Pia, 5-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2018
Very pleasant evening watching the sunset and excellent dining.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2018
A unique experience
It is a unique place. Famous for "feral food" - they serve a mixed grill of emu. kangaroo and camel - they also had a goat curry. Whiting and beef cheeks also available. Front bar serves as entry and meeting place. The heritage rooms are truly old ?18ft ceilings, sculptured wood chandelier and 3 wooden doves (remember the flying ducks?) on the wall. Well maintained. The bathroom maybe a touch too nostalgic - good loo, hot water but shower over the bath. Lovely sitting room. Well worth the effort. No grass - spinifex - quite desert like. Wonderful view of the Flinders Rangers - for many miles on the way.
Jean
Jean, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 6, 2018
Very basic for the price but ok for one night
Restaurant was excellent, great food, best steak I’ve had for a long time
Jack
Jack, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2018
Amazing to place great food accommodation and view
Lou
Lou, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 8, 2018
Everything was surprisingly excellent. Do it! Do it now!