About this property

Elegant Accommodations: PS Federal Retreat Paddle Steamer Goolwa in Goolwa South offers a 5-star boat experience with two bedrooms, a living room, and a private bathroom. Guests enjoy a sun terrace and balcony with river views, perfect for relaxation. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, and outdoor seating. Additional amenities include a terrace, parquet floors, and free toiletries. Private check-in and check-out services ensure a seamless arrival and departure. Prime Location: Located 1.2 mi from Goolwa Beach and 50 mi from Adelaide Airport, the boat provides easy access to local attractions. Nearby points of interest include Coorong Quays Hindmarsh Island (3.1 mi) and Clayton Bay Boat Club (20 mi). Guests appreciate the quiet street views and scenic river vistas.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Cheng
    Australia Australia
    Absolutely Incredible Stay! It truly exceeded all expectations. The view of the water was absolutely breathtaking — peaceful, serene, and constantly alive with different species of birds. It felt like our own little private sanctuary. Honestly,...
  • Kirsty
    Australia Australia
    It was so quiet, neat and tidy and the bedding was comfortable. Kitchen was very clean and cupboards extremely neat. Breakfast provided was good, although could have been a bit more generous with eggs provided. Beds were comfortable and the...
  • James
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Unique location amongst the water birds. Great kitchen facilities and generous breakfast supplies.
  • Sarina
    Australia Australia
    How secluded we were. It was just the 2 of us and the wildlife. So very relaxing and peaceful.
  • Lynette
    Australia Australia
    Being right on the water was so wonderful. Lots of little things to make our stay comfortable. Lots of breakfast provisions.
  • Sandie
    Australia Australia
    Location was good. Breakfast was good. Overall a great experience.
  • Roslyn
    Australia Australia
    The privacy and quiet relaxation was just what we needed. To sit peacefully and watch the water birds through the large windows was wonderful. The provided breakfast was excellent.
  • David
    Australia Australia
    Very quiet. Outlook onto murray River. Birds. Plenty of room.
  • Eldaniz
    Azerbaijan Azerbaijan
    If you're looking for a five-star hotel, this may not be the place for you. But if you're after a unique and memorable experience in nature, this spot is absolutely perfect. One of the highlights was a magical moment when a group of black swans...
  • Darren
    Australia Australia
    This is such a unique experience. This accommodation has everything you could want for a pleasant stay. Waking up to an amazing sunrise and wildlife right outside your door was spectacular. The breakfast provisions and bottle of wine were...

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House rules

PS Federal Retreat Paddle Steamer Goolwa takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform PS Federal Retreat Paddle Steamer Goolwa of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.