The Sundowner Hotel Motel - About

The Sundowner Hotel Motel is situated 383km north of Adelaide in the seaside city of Whyalla, the northern gateway to the picturesque Eyre Peninsula, "where the outback meets the sea". Whyalla has an ever growing population of around 24,000 and enjoys some 300 days of sunshine each year, why would you choose anywhere else?

The Sundowner Hotel Motel is a great place to stay or relax on the way to other Eyre Peninsula attractions at Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Ceduna or Port Augusta.

The Sundowner Hotel Motel with its 24 newly renovated ground floor air conditioned motel units, separate from the main hotel, has ample extra parking for your boat, trailer, caravan, and is well patronised by its regular short and long term staying customers.

Accommodation

The Sundowner Hotel Motel has undergone extensive renovations with the addition of thirteen (13) new units, along with complete refurbishment of our original twenty four (24) rooms.

This now gives the Sundowner Hotel Motel thirty seven (37) well appointed modern ground floor motel units for occupancy in an area which has been fully landscaped.

We are proud to offer quality accommodation in each unit, with:-

• Private en suite facilities with hair dryer, complimentary shampoo, conditioner and body lotion
• King sized bed (some have king sized singles as well)
• Reverse cycle air conditioning
• LCD tv in each unit with free AUSTAR
• Direct Dial Telephone and Internet access
• Tea/coffee making facilities
• Refrigerator and Mini bar
• All motel units are NON SMOKING indoors
• Some units now boast a small courtyard in which to relax in after a hard day.
• Ample extra parking is available for your boat or trailer
• Coin operated laundry for your added convenience

Enquries and Bookings

To enquire about room availability click here and complete our booking enquiry form. or phone, fax or e-mail us at the details shown below.

Sundowner Hotel
Lincoln Highway
Whyalla SA 5600
Tel: 8645-7688
Fax: 8645-2488
E-mail: sundowner@bhghotels.com.au

The Sports Bar

The Sundowner's Sports Bar offers patrons a comfortable air conditioned environment where you can relax and enjoy an icy cold beer, have a punt on the excellent facilities, try your luck on Tab or KENO, have a game of pool or darts, or have a meal.

A feature of the Sports Bar is two large screen televisions accompanied by 15 other television screens devoted to Austar, Sky Channel, TVN, Read Rating from Queensland, Keno, Fox Sports more than adequately keep any punter up to date with the latest happenings in the world of racing and sport. There is no problem in placing your wager with two TAB terminals operating.

Dining

Sunset Bistro

Relax and enjoy the company of your family and friends for lunch and dinner in the spacious "Sunset Bistro". The Bistro is of the highest standards yet offers all the relaxed colours and comfort suited to our outback-living style.

Choose from our extensive A-la-Carte Menu featuring seafood, schnitzels, pastas and steaks, or if your up to it, the "Big Mans 1 Kg steak", or select from the daily specials Board. Finish off your meal with a fresh dessert and a coffee. All meals include the tantalising fresh salad and hot vegetable bar.

Kids have not been forgotten with their own menu.

Big Man’s 1kg Club

For the adventurous meat eater, the Sundowner is renowned for its 1KG STEAK, and once you have eaten your steak, you are presented with a T-Shirt to take away with you, to show your family and friends that you are now a member of the Sundowner "Big Man’s 1kg Club".

Breakfast

Breakfast is served daily in our Sunset bistro.

Senior's Discount

Senior's Discount also applies on presentation of your card in the Sunset Bistro Restaurant for lunch and dinner main menus.

Bistro Trading Hours

Sunset Bistro Restaurant: Open 7 days
Breakfast - Mon to Sat 7.30-9am, Sunday 8-10am
Lunch - Mon to Sun 12-2pm
Dinner: Mon to Sun 6-8.30pm

Theme Days

Tuesday - Schnitzel Day

Front Bar Meals

Available same times as Lunch and Dinner

All Major credit cards accepted - Amex, Diners, EFTPOS

Counter meals

Delicious counter meals are available seven days a week for lunch and dinner in the Sports Bar with your favourite schnitzels, steak burgers, fish, pastas and more.

Open 7 days till late
Lunch - Monday-Sunday 12-2pm
Dinner - Monday-Sunday 6-8.30pm
Happy Hour -  Daily 4-6pm

Gaming

The Sundowner has 33 of the latest gaming machines for your enjoyment.

TAB and Keno are available in the Sports Bar, with a wall of 15 screens to watch your favourite race, and is the only venue in Whyalla, which is a member of the "JACKPOT CLUB".

If you are looking for a more relaxed atmosphere to enjoy a quiet drink with family, friends or a business associate, try the Gaming Bar for a cold local or imported beer, spirit or a glass of wine.

Trading Times

Monday-Saturday 9am-3am
Sunday 9am-1am.

The Thirsty Camel Bottle Shop

If you need some drinks to take away, drive through our Thirsty Camel Bottle Shop. One of our experienced staff can help you with our huge range of wines, beers, and spirits. You can also park your car, come on inside and browse through our large range of weekly specials.

Our Thirsty Camel drive-in bottle shop has all year round competitive prices and we regularly publish discount vouchers on our bottle shop page so come back often and see if you can snare one.

Click here  to check out our latest specials in Thirsty Camel bottle shop and don't forget your "J-Card". By using your “J” Card with every purchase you are rewarded points, and extra bonus points are rewarded whenever you purchase selected promotional products. “J” cardholders are able to redeem their points to purchase goods from the bottle shop.

Cards accepted: all major credit cards including Amex, Diners and Eftpos is available.

Functions

Have your next function at the Sundowner Hotel. We can cater for any function large or small for up to 80 people seated and 120 for cocktail or standing functions.

Having a wedding or birthday party or maybe a corporate seminar, training course or conference. We cater for all your function needs including all food, drinks and entertainment for your guests.

Function packages are available. Call us on 8645-7688 for information as we can design menus to suit your needs and your budget.

Contact Us

Sundowner Hotel
Lincoln Highway
Whyalla SA 5600
Tel: 8645-7688
Fax: 8645-2488

E-mail: sundowner@bhghotels.com.au

Managers: Marilyn & Phillip Abbott

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