Prairie Hotel
Location: Cnr High St & West Tce, Flinders Ranges, au
Star Rating: 9.3 Stars
Property Type: Inns
About this Property
Historic Charm and Modern Comfort
Step back in time at the Prairie Hotel, open since 1876 in Parachilna. Explore the Flinders Ranges with ease from this central location.
Culinary Delights
Indulge in a unique dining experience at the on-site gourmet restaurant, showcasing a seasonal menu with local delicacies like emu and kangaroo. Pair your meal with a selection of fine Australian and international wines at the bar.
Comfortable Accommodations
Relax in air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms and outdoor seating areas. Enjoy the convenience of free toiletries and cozy bed linen during your stay.
Ready to immerse yourself in history and luxury? Book your stay at Prairie Hotel now.
Important Information
Please note that there is a 3.5% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Packed lunches
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wheelchair accessible
- Kid meals
- Lower bathroom sink
- Paid WiFi
- Outdoor furniture
- Coffee Shop on site
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
- Snack bar/deli
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Concerts/live shows
- Art gallery on site
- Wine release events
- Reception hall
- Secured parking
- Charcoal grill
- Vegetarian menu options available
- Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Rooms Available
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Executive Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub
1 King Bed
457 sq feet
Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Iron/ironing board and desk
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Rainfall showerhead
- Bedsheets provided
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Standard Room, Non Smoking (Heritage Room)
1 Queen Bed
183 sq feet
Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, a hair dryer, and towels
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Bedsheets provided
- Wheelchair-width doorways
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Executive Quadruple Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub
2 Queen Beds
452 sq feet
Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Rainfall showerhead
- Bedsheets provided
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Double Room
The double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
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Deluxe Double Room
This air-conditioned room features a sofa and tea/coffee making facilities.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Sofa
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
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Deluxe Triple Room
This air-conditioned room features a sofa and tea/coffee making facilities.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Sofa
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
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Executive Suite
The spa bath is the standout feature of this suite. This suite comes with 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The suite is furnished with a desk and a seating area and features air conditioning and a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Sofa
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
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Executive Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
This quadruple room offers a spa bath. The spacious quadruple room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Sofa
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
Guest Reviews
- Teague (10/5): Must return again - Great to be back.. stunning setting and magnificent experience as always. Lovely to catch up with Jane & Ross Fargher again. Too short a stay!
- Leslie (10/5): -
- SONJA (9/5): Worth stopping to enjoy the food and hospitality - Great spot, very comfortable and warm welcoming staff
- Jane (9/5): -
- Karen (10/5): Wonderful - Loved the whole experience ! The Hotel has retained its original charm with tasteful renovation and a touch of the outback . Has some quiet cosy areas to read with an interesting supply of books . The hotel restaurant was also excellent . Nothing
- AnnaG (10/5): A wonderful oasis in the outback! - A wonderful place to land after a couple of outback days at Lake Eyre! The food was amazing and the accommodation delightful but the highlight was the staff - just awesome! Can't think of anything!
- Peter (10/5): Remote, magnificent and far from the madding crowd, said someone, once. - We stayed for two nights at the hotel and it was an oasis of absolute gorgeousness. The location, the adorable, professional and knowledgeable team, the stellar food and wine, it’s hard to know where to begin. The Flinders Ranges are very special, very otherworldly. So, well worth an excursion from Adelaide. You could get ensconced in your room and interior of the hotel for days. Nothing.
- HVM (10/5): Nostalgic tour of Flinders - Staff were friendly and helpful. Food was exceptional. Flies
- Kathryn (10/5): A real gem in the outback! - High level of service and great facilities. A real oasis in dessert. Accomodation was high quality. Friendly and efficient!
- Katleen (9/5): -
- Dylan (10/5): -
- christopher (9/5): -
- Helita (10/5): - Breakfast was very good.
- Nicola (10/5): Great accommodation, great food and helpful staff. - The facilities and staff were amazing given the remote location. The breakfast and dinners were excellent. We would highly recommend. Nothing
- Greg (9/5): -
- Veronica (10/5): -
- Eveline (10/5): Traumhaft gelegen, abseits und dennoch voll aktuell - Alles!
- Pieter (9/5): Very expensive - Sunset view Price
- ceri (10/5): - Food, hospitality and facilities NA
- Michalene (10/5): Highly recommend - Everything about our stay exceeded my expectations. The setting, the character, the staff. Food was outstanding. Would definitely recommend.
- Chris (10/5): -
- Jenny (9/5): We loved our stay and the attention to detail and vibe wasn’t lost on us. Fantastic! - So unique and stylish, in a true outback setting. Beautifully appointed, very quiet and comfortable. The dining experience was exceptional. Staff very friendly and helpful. Nothing
- Buntine (8/5): Very enjoyable. Will be back. - Good breakfast, thank you My eye-fillet was not eye-fillet as I know it. Bit of hard work for the teeth. Good though, despite my doubting its origins.
- Edith (9/5): -
- John (10/5): A memorable experience entering the Flinders Ranges - Special location Welcoming staff Modern room Unique meal
- Cynthia (10/5): The Prairie Inn is an oasis in the outback, inhabited by friendly, accommodating staff who made sure we had a wonderful - The character of the place, its cool simplicity, the quality of fittings and the beauty of the design. It is exceptional. I loved every square inch.
- Graeme (10/5): Home, home in the range - Uniqueness of accommodation, friendly staff, environmentally contextualised dining, Funky smell from bathroom
- Nicole (9/5): - The staff were outstanding and the facilities were lovely. There was a smell in the bathroom, but it was clean.
- Peter (9/5): You can't miss it - it is in the middle of nowhere. - Parachilna is a lonely railway siding on the old Ghan railway line to Alice Springs in the middle of the SA outback. It has an iron stockman, blood red sunsets - and an amzing pub called the Prarie Hotel. The accommodation, food and bar service are 4 star and we had the best time there. The breakfast was great and set us up for our onward journey. Highly recommend the experience. Absolutely nothing.
- Tracey (10/5): -
- Robert (9/5): -
- Francine (10/5): - Beautifully surprising luxury in the middle of nowhere. Accommodation was excellent. We were delighted to get a free upgrade. Great food as well. Loved the artwork on the walls. I just wish I could afford it.
- Gary (8/5): -
- malcolm (9/5): -
- giles (9/5): Good menu option for dinner and nice selection of beers and wines - Well balanced set of choices to suit all tastes Nothing
- Hillary (10/5): -
- Michael (10/5): -
- Dennis (9/5): -
- Ric (9/5): We found the Prairie to be a surprising oasis at the end of a long day of travelling - The staff were super friendly and helpful. The property was very comfortable in an inhospitable location
- Ivan (8/5): -
- Lucia (9/5): A lovely, comfortable and pampered stay - The helpful and very friendly staff and the attention to detail. The food preparation and service were excellent. The rooms are elegant and stylish, quiet and spacious, beautifully furnished. Fire alarm going off while showering :-)
- Hal (10/5): Excellent - Amazing standard of accommodation in such a remote spot. Excellent staff and welcoming owner. Dinner pretty expensive
- Rod (10/5): - A fabulous outback experience in the back of beyond. Great welcoming staff, partic Ellie and Bec, and luxurious accommodation. Interesting menu and delicious food. Externals could do with a tidy up.
- Adam (10/5): Beautiful iconic property -
- Geoffrey (7/5): Overall good !! - Food & drink offering was good..... More seating in Bar area. Limited stools were good but open up area by brewery with small high round tables & high stools. Perhaps add a TV in upstairs lounge to watch news if not with a group. Outside surrounding area needs a good clean up. Marquee needs demolishing or repair. Untidy from room view.
- Joan (8/5): -
- Robina (10/5): - We really enjoyed the rustic nature of the pub and dining room. The room was large, clean, super comfy bed and the bathroom was very nice.
- Catherine (8/5): Bucketlist location! - Iconic hotel in a special location. Dinner and breakfast were delicious.
- THERASE (10/5): -
- Nicola (9/5): - Breakfast was lovely and good options. Great spot and amazing sunsets.
- Jennifer (10/5): Luxury in the heart of the Flinders Ranges, what a treat! - The Prairie Hotel is like an oasis in the middle of the nothingness of Parachilna. Beautifully fitted out, attentive and friendly staff with very tasty food from the kitchen. Was an amazing stay!
- Tim (7/5): -
- Vicki and Michael (9/5): Oasis in the SA outback - What an amazing oasis in the middle of the outback. We just enjoyed the whole experience, the room was comfortable with quality furnishings and towels. Dinner was quite an experience and it was nice to sit with other diners, we had a nice time with our dining partners both at dinner and at breakfast. The staff were wonderful and very welcoming. A great experience in the Flinders Ranges 👍😃 Our shower had no hot water
- Gayle (10/5): Exceptional -
- Andrew (9/5): Very friendly staff who went out of their way to help us with our travel needs - A great micro brewery and top end restaurant. The rooms were modern and very comfortable. The staff provided us with great assistance with our travel needs
- Simon (10/5): Exceptional -
- Patricia (8/5): Very good -
- Augustus (8/5): Very good -
- Toni (10/5): An oasis in the desert - This is a little oasis in the desert So incredibly well done Decor food ambience all fantastic In addition youre surrounded by art when you dine, and fab coffee table books in the foyer re the area were fascinating Make it there for sunset & a drink on the front verandah. We had a regular hotel room and it was above expectations. Plenty of room for two people and well appointed Thankyou for a lovely overnight experience!
- Baerbel (10/5): Exceptional - Location and Ambiente Kids would have preferred more chooce in the type of food for dinner- maybe some more typical pub food
- Philip (9/5): Outback oasis - Amazing sunsets, service, and food great, Nice accomodation, clean, comfortable bed Nothing
- Christine (10/5): Loved every minute of our stay here. An unexpected treat. - What a gem this place is. The whole experience - luxury accommodation, friendly service and brilliant food. Nothing not to like!
- Mr. (10/5): A VERY pleasant surprise and a must visit! - Beautiful recently decorated rooms. Great decor though out whole complex. Restaurant menu way beyond expectations for property location, as was the actual food. Full compliments to the chef & his brigade. Bar Manager & Restaurant Manager both were very friendly, professional, and made the whole experience 10/10. Thank you Mani & Becky. It’s sad I know, but no televisions in room so be prepared.
- Lloyd (10/5): Exceptional -
- Colin (10/5): Don’t miss this stop on your travels - Just a magnificent place to visit. Ellie and the team are superb. Rooms great, food sensational and beer cold. Nothing at all
- Peter (10/5): Excellent base on west side Flinders Ranges. - Fabulous unusual place half sunk in to ground for thermal efficiency. Spacious room. Very comfy bed and good shower. Stayed 2 nights. Excellent base for exploring west side of Flinders Ranges. Good breakfast included. Superb a la carte dinner both notes. You must try their local full flavoured beer.
- Peter (9/5): Memorable - a unique experience -
- Gavin (9/5): Superb -
- Annie (1/5): Ellie was so rude! -
- Traeger (10/5): Fabulous to return and experience the hospitality . Bathrooms look great and the air conditioning so much more efficient - Up to date facilities and well maintained. Staff were friendly, well informed and always helpful. A bit of ‘junk’ laying around outside but typical of many country towns.
- Charlotte (10/5): Exceptional - Amazing staff and unique stay with wonderful food
- Christopher (10/5): Exceptional -
- Susan (8/5): The iconic Prairie has been a stop for us many times throughout the years. A very special destination. First night stayi - Everything!
- Deborah (10/5): Exceptional - Super friendly and helpful staff. Meals were excellent. Bed was sooooo comfortable Absolutely nothing
- Deborah (10/5): - Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful.
- Louise (10/5): Comfort in an outback location. - The staff at The Prairie are exceptional. Friendly, efficient with a great sense of fun.
- Julie (10/5): Exceptional -
- Neil (9/5): Superb -
- Vicky (9/5): All areas of the Prairie Hotel were fabulous- absolutely loved our stay and would love to come back! - The guest accommodation area was beautifully done! Loved the guest lounge areas - particularly the one upstairs with views over the Flinders Ranges. Lots of really nice little touches eg interesting books in the lounges and the decor in the lounges. Rooms were spacious and comfortable. Excellent sized fridge. Great to have a lounge and table with chairs. Dinner and breakfast in the restaurant were both generous meals and very delicious! Great to have a cooked breakfast included in the accommodation. All staff we encountered in all areas of the hotel were fantastic!
- Joanne (10/5): Definitely worth a stay - Clean, comfortable with friendly staff and good food Nothing
- Drummond (10/5): Superb accommodation in beautiful country - We stayed 2 nights in the executive suite and our room was beautiful, with a wonderful bathroom. So much comfort in the outback. The photos did not do the accommodation justice. The staff were attentive, friendly and genuinely delightful. As a vegetarian the food was awesome with great choices. Location amongst some of the most beautiful country in Australia We loved this place so much we will come back to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Not one complaint.
- Stefan (10/5): Exceptional - Sensational hotel in a sensationally remote place
- Gavan (10/5): Exceptional - Personable yet professional staff, knowledgeable about local community and surrounds. Catering and service a highlight and great value. We enjoyed all aspects of our stay. Perhaps having to leave after four nights was the only lowlight. Could have stayed late night.
- Andrew (10/5): The live entertainment in the evening and ultra welcoming staff made for a memorable stay - Perfect blend of modern comfort with country charm.
- Kim (10/5): Exceptional -
- Karen (9/5): Outback charm mixed with bougee suaveness - Outback charm mixed with bougee suaveness! Great food & drink in an idyllic isolated spot. Loved the creative vibe with wonderful hospitality.
- Chris (10/5): - We booked looking for solitude and quiet.. 10/10 ! If you can't live without the net or your phone, it will take some adjusting (it’s very worth it), short drive to get back online if you need. Kelly was a good communicator and easy to deal with.
- Byrnes (9/5): Superb -
- Neil (10/5): Exceptional -
- William (10/5): One of the highlights of our trip so far! - Everything - room, dining, location and staff. Nothing.
- John (9/5): Superb -
- Homan (10/5): The best place to stay in the Flinders Ranges area - Our stay at the Hotel was amazing a group of us from a choir performed at Beltana we had a two night stay here the staff looked after us so well they were all wonderful and the food here is excellent I would recommend it to everyone to experience it 🤗
- Diane (10/5): Exceptional - It’s a perfect location to explore the area with excellent facilities, friendly staff and a fantastic restaurant.
- Ian (10/5): Excellent - Food, service, sunset N/A
- Todd (10/5): Exceptional -
- Janet (9/5): Great friendly staff great Aussie menu restaurant quality 5 star rooms comfy great place in the middle of nowhere - Friendly comfortable great bar and restaurant Food delicious with the the Aussie menu
- Paul (10/5): An especially comfortable and relaxing stay. - Meals were exceptionally good. Location is handy for the Ikara Flinders NP. Nothing.
- Roslyn (10/5): Exceptional -
- Wayne (10/5): Exceptional -
- David (8/5): Great place, friendly, helpful staff -
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