Prairie Hotel & Outback Lodge

Stayed here a few times over the years and it is truly an Outback icon on every level. Family owned and operated for years. Overflow accommodation provides a value, clean and functional space from which to explore the wider region. The food is exceptional- Feral Goat Curry one of the best Indian curries I’ve had anywhere! Good kids menu too for families. House made beers on tap. Terrific wine list. The sunset is one of the best you’ll experience globally. Unique. Highly recommended.

Celebrated my brother in laws 70th here on Saturday 16 August 2026. Food was great and service was exceptional. This small team work hard to provide guests with a great experience. Good beer as well!

Totally wonderful experience. Make it for sunset on the verandah, watch the sunset over the desert. Dinner was delicious, and the dining room graced with artworks by local artists, and coffee table books in the area nearby. Great attention to detail throughout, and our regular room had plenty of room, and was incredibly comfortable. Though a treat in the desert, it's understated style makes for a very enjoyable stay, though its somewhat surreal when you head out in the am as you really are in the middle of nowhere!

First visit to this part of SA. Intriguing menu options and beer choices. First time having emu, kangaroo and camel. Enjoyed it all. Exterior is old school classic look, and interior smartly renovated. Plenty of artwork for sale lining the walls. Being a tourist from Northern Hemisphere, it hit the spot for me! (Did not stay at the lodge, only lunch)

The outside was vastly different to the inside. The exterior had an old country pub charm however inside was beautifully renovated with a very modern atmosphere. Kind staff and a good variety on the menu. Everything was clean and well organised, and the food was incredible. Definitely recommend the kangaroo schnitzel and the local meat selection which was certainly an adventure (first time trying emu and camel).

Food was great. Vibe wasn’t. The renovation looks beautiful, but has removed the soul from what was an awesome outback pub. Popped over to the North Blinman Hotel for something more interesting than a bistro that could be found in any city.

Iconic and historic outback hotel/resort. It is rustic but recent interior upgrades have made it very attractive with local art hanging on walls. It also claims to have the most remote brewery in South Australia. There is plenty of parking and in winter warm toasty fires outside and in. Their signature dish is ‘Road Kill’ burgers (Kangaroo, Camel & Emu) but there is a serious menu with delicious local native ingredients.

This outback pub has been modernly refurbished on the inside. Containing its own brewery. We sat outside providing a great atmosphere. The flies were a bit friendly but that is the outback for you. The meals were fantastic. I hope to return again one day.

Awesome Lovely Iconic Pub, comfortable rooms, staff friendly and helpful. Rhonda the lovely lady who services the rooms. Meals are an outback experience and delicious. Amazing Artwork both inside and outside.

Beautifully restored hotel with a wonderful selection of art and homewares created by an Aboriginal womens art collective on sale. The staff--one young woman when we were there--was lovely, very helpful and friendly. In the front bar of the hotel, apart from the usual alcoholic beverages, there was a selection of icecream as well, which I found to be very tempting. The dining rooms were immaculate, and the old, polished wood tables were very sturdy. The coffee was good, although my long black was more of a short black. My companion's skinny capucino, she said, was very good, and she'd had much worse in Adelaide, so she was very happy to have a good coffee. The hotel was well set out and it was very inviting with its beautiful decor and lighting, and the warm welcome from the friendly young woman behind the bar.

Lunch stop while exploring the Flinders Range. Unique dining experience. Great service.