By Nicholas Katers
Hotels in Moonta
Visitors to South Australia can learn about the region's origins by visiting Moonta. This town of more than 2,000 residents was established in 1863 following the discovery of copper lodes in nearby hills. Moonta has maintained historic cottages, inns and mining facilities in coordination with neighboring communities that form the Copper Triangle. Travelers can find budget motels and luxury hotels within 30 minutes of Moonta.
Moonta Bay Patio Motel
The Moonta Bay Patio Motel has accommodations available between $93 and $129 per night. Every room at the Moonta Bay Patio Motel features air conditioning, a TV and a microwave. Guests at this budget motel must bring pillows and bedding for their queen-sized beds. The bucolic setting for the Moonta Bay Patio Motel is enhanced with a sunbathing area, grilling equipment and a swimming area available to guests. Ambitious guests can head out on local fishing charters that offer discounted rates to guests of the Moonta Bay Patio Motel.
Moonta Bay Patio Motel
196 Bay Road
Moonta Bay, South Australia 5558 Australia
+08 8825 2473
www.adelaidecaravanpark.com.au/4811/Moonta_Motel/
Seagate Moonta Bay
The Seagate Moonta Bay offers deluxe suites from $150 per night and deluxe family apartments starting at $220 per night. This luxury hotel provides a DVD player, refrigerator, air conditioner and DVD player in each room to ensure guest comfort. Guests at the Seagate Moonta Bay can enjoy fine dining at the Seagate Bistro or grab a casual meal at the La Cantina Cafe. The Seagate Moonta Bay guarantees views of the bay from each room in the hotel.
Seagate Moonta Bay
171 Bay Road
Moonta Bay, South Australia 5558 Australia
+08 8825 3270
seagatemoontabay.com.au/home.html
Kadina Village Motel
The Kadina Village Motel is located 15 minutes north of Moonta in the village of Kadina. Guests can choose from 12 first-floor units that are priced from $65 per night. The motel staff serve continental breakfasts each morning with room-to-room service available for an extra fee. Each room at the Kadina Village Motel includes electric blankets, heating and air conditioning to anticipate South Australia's fickle weather. The Kadina Village Motel has coin-operated washers and dryers to help guests clean their swimsuits, casual wear and bedding.
Kadina Village Motel
28 Port Road
Kadina, South Australia 5554 Australia
+08 8821 1920
www.kadinavillagemotel.websyte.com.au/site.cfm?/kadinavillagemotel/
Sonbern Lodge Motel
Visitors to Moonta have plenty of room options when staying at the Sonbern Lodge Motel. The motel's single rooms range from $65 to $95 per night while double occupancies start from $79 per night. The Sonbern Lodge Motel also offers deluxe cottages for single and double occupancies beginning at $125 per night. Each deluxe cottage is outfitted with a TV, refrigerator, full kitchen and two bedrooms for families and traveling groups.
Sonbern Lodge Motel
18 John Tce
Wallaroo, South Australia 5556, Australia
+08 8823 2291
www.sonbernlodgemotel.com.au/
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About the Author:
Nicholas Katers has been a freelance writer since 2006. He teaches American history at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis. His past works include articles for "CCN Magazine," "The History Teacher" and "The Internationalist" magazine. Katers holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in American history from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, respectively.
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Photo by The Farm Shed Museum and Tourism Centre
