Sturt River Park

99 reviews

Brookside Rd, Darlington SA 5047, Australia

www.sturtriverpark.com.au

+61882961113

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Sturt River Park is a RV park located at Brookside Rd, Darlington SA 5047, Australia. It has received 99 reviews with an average rating of 3.5 stars.

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  • The address of Sturt River Park: Brookside Rd, Darlington SA 5047, Australia

  • Sturt River Park has 3.5 stars from 99 reviews

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  • "I have lived in the Caravan Park for three years permanently, whilst i attended Flinders University Requiring my Bachelors Degree in Science"

    "My 3 month stay was horrific, voilent admin staff who physically and verbally abused me when I asked for my statement"

    "Very dissapointed with our stay, Our cabin wouldn't lock which then made us worried leaving our things whilst we went out and explored, When we arrived there were Ant's in the bathroom and kitchen area so grabbed some spray and gave surfaces a wipe down and also wipe shelves in bathroom that looked like they haven't been cleaned in a while, We left our cabin in the morning and headed out to check out adelaide we got home after dinner time to discover hundreds of Ant's everywhere all through the bedding and personal items, Friend of ours also had some problem with there's"

    "I booked into a budget cabin BEFORE reading the reviews"

    "While the staff are really, really good and helpful (and I feel sorry they have to work there) and it's a really good spot, I could NOT recommend staying in any of the vans (esp"

Reviews

  • Kristel

I have lived in the Caravan Park for three years permanently, whilst i attended Flinders University Requiring my Bachelors Degree in Science. Throughout this time, Bob, the manager gave me nothing but trouble. He tried to charge me for a plumbing bill as I punctured a PVC pipe with a tent. However, I gave him a months warning that I was erecting an annex and if I could have the ground plans for my site and he stated there were no pipes. More so, these pipes were not at regulation depth, being less then 10cm below the surface. Further down the track, my van lost power and as my brother is an electrician we worked out that the power loss was at the power box, not the van. Therefore I rang Bob, it was a Sunday and his response was 'there was nothing he could do until Monday'. Therefore I lost an entire fridge full of food. The Managers are irresponsible, mean and down right rude.

  • Cindy Loechel

My 3 month stay was horrific, voilent admin staff who physically and verbally abused me when I asked for my statement. Coming around the counter to shove me. Accused me of not trusting anyone. Park is occupied by alcoholics and drug users. Domestic violence ongoing with police attendance poor. Staff laughed when I called them to report a child was being bashed. Harassment by drunk tenants when using facilities. Electrical is in poor condition with cords burnt black from shorting out. I was verbal abused by management when I asked to use my own. Pay electricity separately. Not recommended. My Bond still not refunded and it's been 2 months since my stay in my own caravan, with no money owing by me nor damages. I was awoken every time a metal inspection point was driven over, staff ignored my request to fix this. Tribunal time.

  • Mel C

Very dissapointed with our stay, Our cabin wouldn't lock which then made us worried leaving our things whilst we went out and explored, When we arrived there were Ant's in the bathroom and kitchen area so grabbed some spray and gave surfaces a wipe down and also wipe shelves in bathroom that looked like they haven't been cleaned in a while, We left our cabin in the morning and headed out to check out adelaide we got home after dinner time to discover hundreds of Ant's everywhere all through the bedding and personal items, Friend of ours also had some problem with there's.. Website deffinetly makes it look and sound much nicer to what it is.. Wouldn't recommend in the future!

  • Danielle Coulter

I booked into a budget cabin BEFORE reading the reviews. Having read some before arriving, I had my concerns. But while my cabin WAS old, and a bit dated, it was scrupulously clean, the bed was comfortable and the shower hot. I only heard my neighbours for an hour or so on one night, and well before10pm. My only gripe would be that the stove was very slow to heat up… but in the scheme of things this park was clean, quiet, and while it lacked a bit in charm, it was super conveniently located. Perhaps not for families, but ideal for single travellers passing through.

  • James Sellars

While the staff are really, really good and helpful (and I feel sorry they have to work there) and it's a really good spot, I could NOT recommend staying in any of the vans (esp. the budget vans), I stayed there for about 3 years (that I'll never get back) and to say it was HELL, is like saying it's cold in Antarctica! NO kidding! I nilly went insane with having to live with some of the people there and the managers were NO help! DO NOT STAY THERE!!

  • deke1964

My father cancelled a booking a week before his scheduled four day stay and they refused to refund $110 first night fee/deposit. This amounts to a 25% cancellation fee. He spends a lot of time in Adelaide and while they may have made $110 easy dollars this time, they have cost themselves at least ten times that over the next 12 months as a minimum. Short sighted and poor customer relations I think.

  • C. John O'Brien SPINAFEX

Pleasant surrounds, friendly wildlife, good amenities, courteous service, no humbug, ideally situated in the hills beside the Riverbed, plenty of large shade trees, far enough above the City to escape most of the Smog and well away from the traffic noise and pollution, I find it an excellent location. It is also really close to the Flinders University and Flinders Medical Centre.

  • D “Cooksta” Cooksta

Is a nice spot but the caravans are old an expensive for what u get also just having to share toilets that have big skid marks in them turned me right off an the owner is a bit funny about certain things,other than that it's a beautiful spot away from houses an has Bush surrounding the park,2 stars out of 5 ,an that's for the scenery!

  • Ian Fleming

Do not ever stay at this place. Very noisy tenants next to river who don't seem to care about neighbors or appropriate noise levels. Have contacted Managers who just said had plenty of complaints but just ring the Police.. Really??? Constant partying, loud music, swearing etc. Would not stay here even if it was free.

  • Merilyn Evans

This is one of the most discusting run down places l have ever seen The kitchen flooded over night along with the bathroom floor Multiple things were broken or simply did not work for example the TV remote after trying new batteries I will never stay here again and would not recommend it to anyone

  • Lisa Bee

Extremely rude & horrible owners. Never had a good experience with them. They are kicking out an elderly man with health issues without any prior warnings. Verbally abused my family over this, They don't even deserve 1 star, they shouldn't be running any type of business! Unprofessional scum!

  • Matthew Levett

My partner and I applied to live there,as we were homeless at the time. Apparently we both had bad tenant history,we told the homeless service worker about this and no bad tenant history was found on either of us. We aren't homeless anymore,but they are judgemental and rude.

  • tom m

This is BOGAN Ville stay away full of permanent residents who just sit round drink and smoke it looks like Hicksville Shanty town should be minus 5 star one star is too generous STAY AWAY if your a caravan owner find an actual caravan park not a shanty town full of bogans

  • Josie Joyce

Has improved with new managers. Wish people would treat bathrooms like their own at home or else some people have no pride and are filthy in their habits. Feel sorry for the people responsible for maintaining cleanliness considering the way some leave the toilet cubicles.

  • Suze Lord

Sturt River Caravan Park!! What can I say but avoid at all cost. Full of permanent residents. Managers very unhelpful and only want money. Paid for 2 nights (1 person $30pn) asked for a refund as I wanted to leave. REFUND of $30 DENIED!!! feel super ripped off!!!!

  • 1111 111

Do not use this park the lady is a absolute horrible unhappy looking thing who is very rude that wouldnt know the first thing about business or what a smile can do , it's a shame because the park has so much potential. Save your self the time and keep driving.

  • Lesley Johnston

Amazing caring people. Thank you. They were worried about making sure that my needs were met, as I am from Mt Gambier and my husband was in hospital at Flinders. Nothing was too hard. My heartfelt thanks. Would recommend to anyone to stay there

  • Alicia Jolly

I am appalled by the customer service and the lack of compassion displayed by the owners/managers of this facility. I will never recommend this place to family and friends; in fact I will be going out of my way to warn people NOT to stay here!

  • Chloe Quayle

Thank you for having us. Lovely staff, super helpful and friendly! Kid friendly, spacious and just a comfortable, homely feeling when we where away from home. Will be staying here for years to come when we travel out west. Great hospitality!

  • Ryan McVitty

Nice little place, only complaints was the last that greeted us was a little rude, the air-con in the cabin vibrated the entire wall and gave us all headaches and there were three bunks with on of the mattresses being on the floor

  • Luke Newton

Called to tell them we would be late they said its ok as long as its not too late (we were 5 mins after office closed ) and told us that he cannot have us and to leave the property

  • Wendy L

We didn't get to stay, had to cancel our booking. We gave Management advanced notice of our cancellation. 5 stars for our deposit being refunded without an issue. THANK YOU!

  • Michelle de Ruyter

Tried to get to hiking trails as the normal road was closed due to South Rd works, just full of people living in caravans in mostly poor conditions. Pretty depressing place.

  • Jan Happier

It used to be nice people to just over 6 weeks everything and everyone changed and so has there prices unfortunately 1 thing not changed is the cleanliness of accommodation

  • Mick C

Didn't feel very welcome here Judged on my appearance I suspect. was enquiring about permanent site, reasonable prices but you gotta jump through hoops to get approval.

  • Sunil “Sunny77” Pate

A massive thanks to the great staff at the park - Deb, Daryl, Colin, Tony, Sal, Joan & Bob - appreciate all the hard work you guys do everyday. Cheers

  • Simon Jonsson

Do Not Use this Caravan Park Management are Extremely Rude and the Toilets were Discussting I was Unhappy there I am Gald that I am no longer there

  • Rachael Dean

You feel like you're in the country but you're actually deceivingly close to Marion Shops, Westfield, 15 min to the CBD. Fantastic spot!

  • Toni Brennan

One of Adelaides best kept secret. Close to everything! Very affordable long time residents. Caravan's available or bring your own van.

  • Alicia dunn

The people who run the park are very nice their to help. I lived here many years ago it's looking just as good as it did back then..

  • denise burgrss

Love this caravan. So peaceful. The other tenants here are great. The manager and the girls in the office are wonderful people.

  • Lee Burt

Great place to stay great over night price's and permanent vans are cheaper than living in a house and staff are very Friendly

  • Alexander Bertt

Don't waste your money holidaying here. The owners are cruel to the permanent occupants and it is downright embarrassing.

  • Janne Anderson

Nice and quiet van park. But mainly permanent on site vans. We have stayed there often and like it. No frills but quiet.

  • Jim Dover

So close to Flinders Hospital. The cabin was clean and quiet .
Rooms: 3
Service: 4
Location: 5

  • Allen Martin

Very good, quiet caravan park, mainly a residential park, has 2 powered sites for small to medium caravans.

  • David Bridgman

A quiet little spot nestled in the foothills of Darlington with the Sturt River running through it.

  • Olivia Lang

The bed sheets had not been changed in a very long time it is cheap but very unclean

  • John Bourke

old couple too old to run park rude and incompetent
Trip type
Vacation

  • Rainer Leupold

The river has more wildlife than ever has had before its my favourite place

  • Martin Eaton

Very nice place I'm medium term resident issues always promptly dealt with

  • Michelle Tweddle

Great place for a quite country retreat right in the middle of the city.

  • Bruce Magrath

Amazed to find it, hidden away from all and surprising quiet. …

  • Catherine Marie Formosa

Excellent place to stay, great for kids also. Excellent facilities

  • Donna Emery

We enjoyed our stay, lovely owners, clean amenities and peaceful.

  • Steven Colyer-Long

Great caravan park stayed there when I was younger

  • Jessie Zerna

Very clean, attractive park. Very clean amenities!

  • Brett Candlett

Quality inn and suites in the front of the river

  • Donna Halden

Great people and the staff absolutely wonderful

  • Bob Hansford

Very quite location, even on New year's eve!

  • Graeme Turner

Very clean and comfortable the 5 bed cabin

  • Robert Sillah

Such a beautiful and natural place to live

  • Sammy Salamon

Nice place to walk and relax.

  • Scott Brown

Beautiful place very nice

  • Leonie M

A beautiful place to live

  • Daniel Knight

Little piece of paradise

  • Dean Egemann

Very quiet and peaceful

  • DANIEL WORDEN

Nice and quiet clean

  • Michael Parravicini

Quite place to stay

  • Danny Morris

A place like home

  • Danny Levering

Full of junkbags

  • Aaron Bailey

No comment lol

  • C Monster

Beautiful area

  • Lorral Crilly

Amazing place

  • Natalie Schumacher

Quiet

  • Kaitlyn Watts
  • Barry Chandler
  • Matt Toon
  • Shauna Doidge
  • Walter Schroll

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