I’m now in Adelaide, I just flew in from Sydney with Qantas, I’m going to stay in a motel in Frewville, Adelaide for four nights, how was my stay? let’s find out in the video!
0:00 Introduction
1:11 Check-in
1:53 Rooms
2:29 Bed, TV, air-conditioner
3:26 Mini-bar, wardrobe
4:45 Bathroom
5:06 Wifi
5:33 Problems with the room
6:37 Shower
7:26 Guest laundry and bbq facility
8:28 What’s around the motel
10:20 Price
10:50 Summary
This was the first video that I made using a new video editing software, I’m still learning it so some transitions in this video may not be perfect. My apologies in advance!
This video was filmed on 14 May 2021,
Frewville Motor Inn: 199 Glen Osmond Road, Frewville SA 5063
3-star hotel
Deluxe Queen room
Price I paid: $328.42 for 4 nights
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Stuck in Melbourne due to lockdown
when you first walk in the door whats the stand thing leaning against the wall ? my partner and I can never work it out
I think the light issue and noise for people walking past would have bugged me a bit. In covid-19 times, things like remotes do really need to be cleaned properly
For a Motel it was surprising how nice it was. The price point and location is excellent if you don't have a car its great to be able to walk to shops and maccas. Despite the milk in fridge it did look clean and well maintained. Thankyou to your GF for being in your review👍
That's pretty good! If I went to Adelaide I might come here. Did you film the Qantas flight from Sydney?
This is an excellent review of the motel and the facilities provided as well as the access to food and other services which are nearby. The information regarding transport is very helpful especially regarding the frequency of the service. Thanks Rory for this very helpful review.
Actually looking for a good priced room in Adelaide so thank you! Looks like a winner for us 👍🏻
Very detailed review. I would stay in the CBD though if I was going to Adelaide. This place is a bit far out.
Good review mate! Impressed with how thorough you are.
3:13 Thanks for another great review, Rory. Particularly since the pandemic, the first thing I do is wipe down the door handles, light switches and remotes.
It’s a great cheap motel that’s handy for the city. I’ve stayed there a few times, but not for a while. Looks like there’s been a big upgrade done.I generally stay on the southern side of Adelaide, and all those hotels along Glen Ormond Road are generally pretty good. I travel to Adelaide every 3 months for medical appointments. I’m always looking for a cheap, clean basic room, and somewhere where I am already close to the freeway next day to start the 500km trip home south.
Hi Rory, I live in Adelaide and I'm just curious as to why you stay in the suburbs and not stay in the city?
Did you check out the Foodland down the road, has been voted best supermarket in the world before
It's not bad except for the shower. I don't like pitch black room at night.
First off, love this review. Would love to see reviews of upmarket hotels – I know they cost more, but give more escapism to the viewer (especially to people locked down in Melbourne like myself). Really interested in seeing Little National Hotel in Sydney for example – #1 Hotel in Sydney on Tripadvisor, and it looks like you can get rooms for $200ish a night.
Thanks Rory. Your motel review was very useful.
In NSW we have, as you know, the OPAL Card. Please advise: What method of payment is used in Adelaide/SA on buses, trains and trams? Thank you.
I've driven past this Motel many times. Pretty standard for the price. Do you use a UV light to check for biological matter?
Interesting hotel review, looks really affordable and reasonably close to shops which is always good.
Look forward to the next one as I’m planning to head to Adelaide in late September 👍
Real old school motel there Rory. Good to see they are still around. The milk left in the fridge is so Aussie not wanting to waste not.
Walking south towards the end of Glen Osmond Rd is an awesome Korean charcoal BBQ. I used to go there when I was living in Norwood. Now that I have moved into the country, dont come to this part of town very often. Thanks for the memories!
I’m from Adelaide. People generally stay at the motels along this road if they have come in from the country for appointments etc
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Do you live in adelaide hence why you dont normally stay in hotels?
shower could do with a steamclen in the grits? plastic around tv remove?
It is nice they provide dishwashing liquid…you don’t see that often, unless you stay in a cabin in a caravan park.
Great video mate😊
I am really enjoying your full and frank accommodation reviews Rory. I think you have found a good niche.
your hotel reviews look like more of a real estate😂😂😅😅 your detailing is spot on (jk)!!! good to see your reviews man u need more subscriber i dont know what youtube is doing…. btw isnt a motel review i mean u should rename it😅
at least you were able to have normal parking if needed it. i guess an older style hotel will never be perfect price is good value other issues faced always come with the stay. the only thing you can do is to tell them about issues you had.
Excellent review Rory, love the attention to detail. Great haircut too!!!
Love the vids rory
Have u heard about the Melbourne covid outbreak
Love your reviews don’t know why it only took me now to subscribe.
Loving your hotel rooms. I think I'll give that one a miss as I'm a light sleeper. Looking forward to seeing your next hotel review 🙂
Are thinking about going on Qantas is new routes to Townsville
Nice video and also if u stayed in a hotel neared South terrace u can go on tram!
Thanks for another great hotel review Rory. Please keep them coming. Always good to have some hotel recs when travelling interstate.
Hi Rory, what is the new software you're using, and what type of camera do you use in your videos? It looks very compact.
As soon as you opened the roo door i had dejavu. I had to stay in a few hotels/ motels in Albury last year. Worst one was located in a pub. No heating and this was in winter. The shower was awful too. I ended up having the quickest cold shower in my life in the morning.
The year before i stayed 10 months in a hotel for work. In the end it felt like home as i bought a microwave and extra tv (wifi/bluetooth capable) and other things to make it more comfy for myself. Kinda miss the place as it had everything within short walking distance ( convenience stores/ bars / restaurants/ laundry )
I can't tell if this is a joke or not.
you should of stayed in the city mate…much better hotels to choose.
Yikes, you'd think in these times they would be more thorough with the cleaning, I think some places even cover remotes with plastic now. And the milk, although it seems minor for a hotel I think that's a really big error. During a pandemic I'd expect everything to be thoroughly sanitised in an accommodation place.
You can walk to the Akarbar hotel and the Frewville food land which has been voted the best supermarket in Australia, for fresh local produce. It may not work with those curtains, but you can use the hotel coathanger with the clips to keep them closed if there is light coming in. Also the bad shower, is sometimes caused by the water-saving washer in the showerhead, something the hotel should remedy.
Hi Rory, My Husband Scott and I own the Frewville Motor Inn. Thank you. Your review was honest and Well structured. I think I maybe the Cleaner who forget to check the Milk in the Fridge. OH DEAR! We are in a great location and do our best to Make this Older, economy style Motor Inn the very best it can. We listen to feed back and address issues as they arise. Safe travels.