Experience world-class service at PS Federal Retreat Paddle Steamer Goolwa

Elegant Accommodation: 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 2 km from Goolwa Beach and 80 km from Adelaide Airport, the boat provides easy access to local attractions. Nearby points of interest include Coorong Quays Hindmarsh Island (5 km) and Clayton Bay Boat Club (32 km). Guests appreciate the quiet street views and scenic river vistas.

Couples particularly 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 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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...
  • Alice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    You’ll never stay anywhere as unique as this. An absolute gem of a place. Unusual & spectacular. You should plan to eat there and enjoy the sunset on deck, have dinner & some wine maybe a game. Relaxing beyond belief with gorgeous views and...
  • Shane
    Australia Australia
    It was a WOW as soon as we boarded the boat. There is a true paddle boat feel and location on the lake was private and felt secluded, yet we walked into Goolwa, which is a lovely town. You can hear the raging sea from the boat. The bed was very...
  • Rod
    Australia Australia
    Spotlessly clean. Fully equipped kitchen. Very comfortable seating and beds. Excellent breakfast provisions. Very helpful and friendly owner.
  • Josie
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful peaceful and we were greeted by a beautiful black Swan in the morning who obviously wanted some bread for breakfast which we happened to have. Would have loved to have stayed another night and hired the canoes, we definitely recommend...

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House rules

PS Federal Retreat Paddle Steamer Goolwa takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not 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 on behalf of the property for this stay, 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

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.