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Essendon Motel

3.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near DFO Essendon Shopping Center

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby
Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Garden
Reception
Just steps from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds, Essendon Motel offers a convenient base with practical amenities. Guests appreciate the helpful staff offering tour assistance, in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and conference space for various needs.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is SAR 224
SAR 249 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug

Room options

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

Standard Queen Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Family Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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

Corporate Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • 18 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • 18 sq m
  • 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
  • Royal Melbourne Showgrounds - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Melbourne Zoo - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Queen Victoria Market - 11 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Marvel Stadium - 12 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Glenbervie Station - 3 min drive
  • Essendon Station - 6 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪My Thai on Keilor - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chapta 4 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Georges Fish N Chips - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Base 131 - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Essendon Motel

Motel near DFO Essendon Shopping Center
Located close to Royal Melbourne Showgrounds, Essendon Motel provides laundry facilities and conference space. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Essendon Motel boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 26-inch HDTVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and mini fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: AUD 5 to 25 per person

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Room service
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 5 to 25 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is 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

Is Essendon Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Essendon Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Essendon Motel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Essendon Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Essendon Motel located?

Located in Essendon North, this motel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from DFO Essendon Shopping Center and within 6 mi (10 km) of Royal Melbourne Showgrounds and Melbourne Zoo. Queen Victoria Market and Marvel Stadium are also within 9 mi (15 km). Glenbervie Station is 25 minutes by foot and Essendon Station is 29 minutes.

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Essendon Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 874 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 874 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 220 out of 874 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 174 out of 874 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 156 out of 874 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a truly wonderful couple of days at a terrific place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Staff & service
Receptionist absolutely amazing helped us with our issues outside of the motel and very friendly would recommend a stay thanks from room 23
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Harjit

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The main door lock was not secured when asked to fix it then did get any response Would not go there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I couldn't have been happier with my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Oscar

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was quite place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Bailey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Just happy to stay for a couple of nights
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Teeanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff member shes a great asset to your business
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Emily

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Drug dealers out the front, people using drugs in the room next door (doors wide open), police on site. Very unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Book somewhere else if possible

It was ok, but extremely dated and in need of renovations. I wouldn't have been comfortable staying here solo, door lock was dodgy, and it felt a bit dodgy in general, but it was ok for two mates needing a cheap nights rest.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Allecia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were comfy, water pressure was good but the state of the shower was awful - mould, repair & maintenance of the bathroom is desperately needed. Doors need a good scrub as they were grotty & the entry door handle & lock were quite flimsy. Lots of potential just needs a lot of maintenance.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is rundown and is in serious need of renovation or detonation, when I last stayed there be it circa 2004 a client I consulted too accomadated here, nothing has been changed since then bedding, curtains, bathroom, tea and coffee facility, never stay here again, I should have realised when the accommodation is so cheap,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brett

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tv didn’t work. Spa/Bath didn’t work. No hairyer. No hooks to hand towels. One high, hard pillow for me. One low, lumpy pillow for my husband. No blanket, just one thin cover, so we were cold. Bathroom sink was gross. Great location but spend a bit more dollars. and stay elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was good. But intermittent unreliable tv reception and some stations no sevice at all. Antenna or connector should be looked at.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Being close to the airport made this motel an excellent place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Kim

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
needs some serious maintenance done
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Graeme

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely dirty would definitely not recommend it..old broken fittings..moulddust
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
It was clean, good price and perfect location for our overnight stay which is all we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally Vi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, lots of parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Robyn

Liked: Staff & service
Needed a room to stay close to the area and it was ok
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible place, unless you're a junkie.

No glass at all in one window frame. Just a flyscreen stickey taped to the frame. Rooms look nothing like the pictures. Beds were all different. Sheets were old and had dirt on them. Bugs throughout the room. Surfaces were not even clean. Carparking was good. Location is withing walking distance to shops. But rooms are not worth more than $50 a night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

KEN

Handy to airport. Reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Neal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access, fairly central, reasonable rates.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and tidy, very spacious. We got a room upgrade at no extra cost, we were impressed. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024