The Australian Hotel St George

Paid $168 for room with ensuite. The bed was horrible. The fact that you charge this much for a crappy mattress is just the worst. Call and check about the quality of beds before you book. Save yourself a backache. How in the world is this sorry excuse rated number 2 in Saint George by TripAdvisor?

Travelling around on a 3 week trip, on our way home we are calling into all of the beautiful little towns, spending money on accommodation, food and drinks supporting locals. We were looking forward to coming to The Australian Hotel as we had heard great things about it. Arrived to a lovely art deco building and came in for drinks. To be served by the rudest, I mean abhorrently rude woman behind the bar, so much so I said “hi, how are you going”? She said “what do you want” with a putrid scowl on her face. Stomped off got the drinks took the money and walked out of the bar. So dinner and drinks is now one drink and a do not return or recommend vote. On that, by the sounds of her accent she is a backpacker, if life here is that bad choose your other option.

The family had gotten different meals, all over priced for what it was. Overcooked steak and lamb cutlets with salads.all three lamb cutlets meat were 1 inch in width with a cost of $30 expecting it to be worth it. The steaks gravy was also watery.

There is not too much to do in St. George, but we stopped there to see the rodeo show! We booked our stay in the hotel through Agoda- which messed up our booking and we ended up with no accommodation upon arrival! The hotel staff was great and tried their best to sort out our situation as everything was booked out. Finally, we got the room in the motel instead, which was our win! The room was very cute, very clean and tidy, with a nice big picture on the wall (which I loved). Yes, it was noisy due to the bar next door- but who would not like sleeping with a nice music on? :) The hotel is just next to the river, which offers a nice long walk along it. We had a great stay and definitely would recommend!

Excellent food and service. We had lunch here and the food was so fresh and delicious. I had the Barra and chips with salad. Can’t believe the wonderful big helpings. My husband had pork and verges and also a big helping. Well done St George! Will visit again when in the area.

If you want to sleep, spend a little extra and stay at one of the Motels in town. Carpet in room was heavily stained and some other patrons partied on all night. I finally drifted off to sleep after 2am then woke about 4.30 am and they were still partying on. Water pressure in shower was great and meals were served promptly.