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Essendon Motel

3.5 star property
City-center motel within walking distance of DFO Essendon Shopping Center

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Conveniently located near Royal Melbourne Showgrounds, Essendon Motel offers a relaxed stay with laundry facilities and conference space. Enjoy helpful staff and tour assistance while staying connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $79
$86 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Queen Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Corporate Room

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
93 Bulla Rd, Essendon North, VIC, 3040

What's nearby

  • DFO Essendon Shopping Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Alf Pearce Dog Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Marvel Stadium - 13 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 14 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Rod Laver Arena - 18 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 4 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 9 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 44 min drive
  • Deer Park Station - 12 min drive
  • Southern Cross Station - 18 min drive
  • Essendon Station - 29 min walk
  • Glenbervie Station - 25 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Georges Fish N Chips - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Red Rooster - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lindt Chocolate Cafe & Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Essendon Motel

When you stay at Essendon Motel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of DFO Essendon Shopping Center and Royal Melbourne Showgrounds. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, Melbourne Zoo and University of Melbourne are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 25 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Room service

Working away

  • Conference space

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 26-inch LCD TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 5 to 25 per person

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Carte Blanche

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Also known as

Comfort Inn Essendon
Comfort Inn Motel Essendon
Essendon Comfort Inn
Essendon Motor Inn
Essendon Motor
Essendon Motel
Essendon Motel Motel
Essendon Motel Essendon North
Essendon Motel Motel Essendon North

Frequently asked questions

Does Essendon Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Essendon Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Essendon Motel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Essendon Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Essendon Motel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Essendon Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Crown Casino (13-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Essendon Motel and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include DFO Essendon Shopping Center (13-min walk) and Royal Melbourne Showgrounds (3.3 mi), along with Melbourne Zoo (4.7 mi) and Queen Victoria Market (5.9 mi).

What's the area around Essendon Motel like?

Essendon Motel is in Essendon North, a short 13-minute walk from DFO Essendon Shopping Center.

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Reviews

Essendon Motel Reviews

6.0

Good

6.2

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

6.8

Staff & service

5.2

Property conditions & facilities

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Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The rooms were clean, it was close to the airport and DFO, and the staff were very friendly.
Amr, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good one
ADRIEN, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I had a truly wonderful couple of days at a terrific place.
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff very helpful and pleasant. Good room with great bed. Well priced
Clive, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

A tired old kady in need of mu h TLC.
Charles, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Disgusting. Do not stay here. Exposed wires, the rooms smell like cigarette smoke and have not been cleaned thoroughly . We refused to stay
Sam, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

the rooms were pretty basic ,tea/coffee,fridge,microwave,toaster.good size bathroom and shower,comfortable queen bed,tv,table and chairs.5min walk to bus and 4 stops to train station,10 min walk to dfo.great public transport with bus,tram and train.the staff were really friendly,the place neads good spruce up,if your fussy its probably not for you.price was good considering it was cup week that i stayed.would stay their again if i was in melbourne
judith, 4-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Everything was dirty, No clean towels.
Famida, 4-night trip
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4/10 Fair

No comment
David, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Receptionist absolutely amazing helped us with our issues outside of the motel and very friendly would recommend a stay thanks from room 23
Nigel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I couldn't have been happier with my stay.
Michael, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

The whole experience was not good , room smelt of urine not sure if human or dog as it seems that dogs were allowed in rooms , the rooms are so bad that they should not be allowed to sell on any site I tried contacting Expedia as I will be asking for a refund
WTF
Could not close
Alfoil over smoke detectors
No real security
Neil, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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Tony, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good location
Robert, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

It is an older motel. I have stayed there a few times over the years. I saw that it is showing its age and needs a refurbishment. It is okay as a place to sleep. The chain on the door of my room had been removed. The closet was missing a bar (the kind staff member at reception went and found me one). The bar fridge had no shelves inside or on the fridge door. The TV was an older model, the speakers on it weren't delivering the best sound. The staff member I saw was helpful.
7-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Being close to the airport made this motel an excellent place to stay!
Clive, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Just happy to stay for a couple of nights
Bailey, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Property is old but clean
Rodney, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Amenities. 2nd rate. Dirty. Hair on tops in bathroom. Loose toilet. Freezer discussing. Carpet lots of fluff & metal filings. Fire alarm disarmed. Balcony filthy. Spa- wouldn’t even use.No TV WiFi (as advertised) or restaurant. Cobwebs.Furniture decrepit. Oh a big room absolutely
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JAYNE, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

It was clean, good price and perfect location for our overnight stay which is all we needed.
John, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Too many people using drugs making noise with the police coming and not getting any sleep
Christina, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Was quite place
Oscar, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, friendly staff, lots of parking.
Julie, 4-night trip
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2/10 Poor

This was the worst stay I have ever had at a motel. The booking on wotif.com said you could check until 10pm. Reception closed at 9 pm. The room was covered in black mould. It was filthy and dirty; the walls were covered in brown stains and dirty handprints. Holes in the bath, the floor had chipped tile, making it unsafe for my child to bath. The television didnt work. Nobody manned the reception, called and informed management, said they would call back and never did. Asked for a refund and was not refunded. DO NOT STAY HERE
Sommer-Lea or Victoria, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very convenient to stay at before an early morning flight
Jacqi, 1-night trip