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Summary of reviewsClare Central enjoys an excellent reputation, primarily attributed to its prime location, generous room sizes, high cleanliness standards, friendly staff, convenient parking and comfortable beds. Situated in the heart of Clare Valley, the hotel offers easy access to the town center and popular dining options, making it an ideal base for exploring the region. Guests appreciate its quiet environment, ample parking just outside the rooms and close proximity to Main Street.
The rooms at Clare Central are spacious, clean and well-equipped, featuring comfortable beds, large bathrooms and essential amenities such as air conditioning and kitchenette facilities. Family suites with separate sleeping areas are particularly appealing, providing a peaceful retreat for all guests. The high standards of cleanliness extend to both the rooms and the overall property, contributing to a bright and welcoming atmosphere.
The staff at Clare Central is frequently praised for their friendliness and efficiency, often going above and beyond to ensure a pleasant stay. Although the check-in process is straightforward and often self-serve, the interactions with staff, especially the highly commended manager, Maggie, enhance the guest experience.
Parking is another strong point with ample, free spaces located right outside the rooms, facilitating easy arrival and departure. While opinions on the beds are mixed, the majority of reviews highlight their comfort, often labeled as very comfortable and even super soft with some guests particularly appreciating the electric blankets.
Overall, Clare Central is highly recommended for its strategic central location, spacious and clean accommodations, helpful staff and convenient parking, making it a comfortable and practical choice for visitors to Clare Valley. Show more
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Motel with Parking
This motel provides parking and is centrally located in Clare, making it a practical choice for visitors with cars who want to explore the town.
Motel with Swimming Pool
Outdoor Pool
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4-Star Motel
Motel with Outdoor Pool
Room Types
Queen RoomThis spacious air-conditioned room features a flat-screen TV, fridge, toaster, kettle ( tea/coffee/milk provided) and microwave. The ensuite bathroom has walk in shower and hairdryer. Iron and ironing board along with table and chairs for 2. Maximum occupancy is 2 guests or 2 guests with a cot.
Twin RoomThis spacious air-conditioned room features a flat-screen TV, fridge, toaster, kettle ( tea/coffee/milk provided) and a microwave. The ensuite bathroom has walk in shower and bathroom, there is also an iron and ironing board along with table and chairs for 3. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 guests or 3 guests with a cot (see Hotel Policies).
Family Room with Kitchenette - Sleeps 4This spacious air-conditioned room features a flat-screen TV, fridge, toaster and a microwave.
Maximum occupancy is 4 guests.
Please note the bathroom and kitchen area share a space.
Family Room With Kitchenette - Sleeps 5This spacious room features air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. There is a cooktop, microwave, toaster and kettle ( tea/coffee/milk provided ). The ensuite bathroom has walk in shower and hairdryer, iron and ironing board supplied in the room. There is a din ing table, lounge and coffe table in the main room. Maximum occupancy is 5 guests. There is no capacity for additional guests.
Queen Room - Disability AccessThis spacious air-conditioned room features a flat-screen TV, fridge, microwave and kettle ( tea/coffee/milk provided). The en-suite bathroom offers hand rails and an open shower. There is an iron and ironing board, small table and chairs and a lounge with coffee table. Accessible parking outside the unit also. Carpark is directly outside the room.
Executive King Room with KitchenetteThis deluxe room offers a kitchenette, fridge, toaster, kettle ( tea/coffee/milk provided ) flat screen TV, fridge and air conditioning. The ensuite bathroom has walk in shower and hairdryer. There is an iron and ironing board, small table and chairs for 2 plus lounge and coffee table. Carpark is directly outside the room.
Executive King with Spa BathThis suite offers a single spa, walk in shower, fully equipped kitchenette, fridge, toaster, kettle ( tea/coffee/milk provided), flat screen TV, fridge and air conditioning. There is an iron and ironing bard, small table and chairs along with lounge and coffee table. Car par is directly outside the room.
Ambulant TwinThe spacious twin room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This wheelchair accessible twin room has a tea and coffee maker, a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a roll-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.
Deluxe Twin RoomThe spacious twin room features air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave in the well-equipped kitchen. The twin room also includes a barbecue. This twin room has a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 2 beds.
Twin Room with Trundle BedThe unit offers 3 beds.
Guest Reviews
8.3
Very Good
Location
Clare Central enjoys an enviable reputation for its prime location, attracting travelers with its convenience and accessibility. Situated in the heart of Clare Valley, it offers close proximity to the town center without the hustle and bustle, providing a quiet and clean environment for its guests. Visitors appreciated being within walking distance to Main Street, where shops, cafes and eateries abound, making it a practical choice for those looking to explore the locality.
The hotel's central position places it near a variety of dining options and next door to the acclaimed Knappstein Wines, which guests found particularly appealing. With plenty of parking available, the property not only boasts an excellent location but also offers spacious rooms and well-sized bathrooms, ensuring a comfortable stay.
Moreover, Clare Central’s location serves as an excellent base for touring the Clare region, enhancing its appeal for both leisure and business travelers. Overall, the combination of a strategic central location, spacious accommodations and easy access to local amenities makes Clare Central a highly recommended choice for visitors.
Rooms
Clare Central is frequently praised for its generous room sizes and spacious layouts, which are ample in size for wheelchair accessibility and well-appointed with essential amenities. The rooms are consistently described as very clean, tidy and equipped with comfortable beds, ensuring a restful night's sleep. Guests appreciate the large bathrooms, some of which feature separate toilets and good showers, contributing to a pleasant stay.
The accommodation offers practical features such as air conditioning and kitchenette facilities, making it convenient for longer stays. Despite the basic furnishings, rooms are functional and cover everything needed for a comfortable visit. The location adds to the convenience, being not too far from the main city with ample parking just outside.
Families find the spacious family suites particularly appealing, offering separate sleeping areas. The quiet environment enhances comfort, providing a peaceful retreat. Clare Central is noted for delivering a brilliant accommodation experience with easy check-in processes and well-maintained facilities, contributing to an overall excellent stay.
Beds
Clare Central has garnered mixed reviews regarding its beds with a notable emphasis on the positive experiences. Many guests found the beds to be very comfortable, describing them as comfortably soft and sometimes super soft, which is a rarity in motels. Several reviews highlight that the beds were amazing and comfy enough to make for a very good night's sleep, enhanced further by the provision of electric blankets. Some even went as far as to praise the beds as so comfortable that they wanted to take them home. A few guests mentioned having a restful sleep despite minor discomfort with the pillows or the firmness of the bed. However, there were also mentions of the beds being extremely uncomfortable, describing them as either horrible or very hard. Overall, the majority of reviews reflect a positive sentiment, emphasizing comfortable and good quality beds that enhance the stay at Clare Central.
Cleanliness
Clare Central consistently impresses guests with its high standards of cleanliness and comfort. Reviews highlight the hotel's exceptionally clean rooms, modern bathrooms and overall well-maintained facilities. Guests appreciate the spacious and simple yet functional room setups with particular praise for the cleanliness and comfort of the accommodations. The property’s cleanliness extends to its grounds with reviewers noting the bright and welcoming atmosphere.
The location in Clare Valley is another plus, making it a convenient and pleasant spot for visitors. Helpful and friendly service staff complement the well-serviced rooms, adding to the overall positive experience. For those seeking a clean, tidy and comfortable stay in the heart of Clare Valley, Clare Central appears to be a top choice.
Staff
Visitors to Clare Central frequently commend the hotel staff for their friendliness and efficiency. Many reviews point out the outstanding customer service with some guests specifically highlighting a receptionist who offered excellent advice on local places to visit. While the check-in process is noted for being straightforward and often self-serve, limiting direct interaction with staff, those who did engage with the team found them very helpful and accommodating.
A consistent theme is the staff's attentiveness and willingness to go the extra mile, such as selecting alternative rooms to avoid construction noise without needing a guest request. Additionally, Maggie, who manages the motel, receives particular praise for her delightful demeanor and supportive nature.
However, not all feedback was positive. A few guests mentioned the absence of a reception desk and a lack of visibility of staff during their stay, leading to some concerns about addressing problems as they arose. Despite these occasional shortcomings, the overall sentiment remains highly favorable, emphasizing the engaging and supportive staff contributing significantly to a pleasant stay.
Parking
Clare Central offers a highly convenient parking experience for its guests with parking spaces located right outside the rooms. Guests have repeatedly praised the ease of parking, noting that it is both plentiful and free. The ample and allocated parking spaces make it especially convenient, allowing for a hassle-free arrival and departure. The parking arrangement seamlessly complements the hotel's great location, easy check-in procedure and spacious rooms, making it a practical choice for travelers seeking convenience and comfort.
Yes, Clare Central has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Outdoor Pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Clare Central.
No, Clare Central doesn't allow dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at Clare Central.