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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
Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Lobby
Reception
Garden

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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93 Bulla Rd, Essendon North, VIC, 3040
  • Place, DFO Essendon Shopping Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Alf Pearce Dog Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Marvel Stadium
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Queen Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Corporate Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • 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

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Suite

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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

Standard Twin Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

Located in Essendon North within a short stroll of DFO Essendon Shopping Center, Essendon Motel is within a 10-minute drive Royal Melbourne Showgrounds. The 25 rooms at this 3.5-star motel include sitting areas, microwaves, and coffee makers.
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What's nearby

  • DFO Essendon Shopping Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Alf Pearce Dog Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Marvel Stadium - 11 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Rod Laver Arena - 15 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 15 min drive - 8.3 miles

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
  • ‪Georges Fish N Chips - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Red Rooster - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lindt Chocolate Cafe & Shop - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Essendon Motel

Motel with free parking, near DFO Essendon Shopping Center
At Essendon Motel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and laundry facilities. Free parking is available if you drive. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage and tours/tickets.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 26-inch LCD TVs with digital channels. Sitting areas, microwaves, and coffee makers are also available.

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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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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 a free cancellation option available at Essendon Motel?

Essendon Motel offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Essendon Motel?

As of Nov 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essendon Motel on Dec 24, 2025 start from $71.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see around Essendon Motel?

This motel is situated in Essendon North within a short 13-minute walk of DFO Essendon Shopping Center. You'll also find Flemington Racecourse and Melbourne Zoo within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Essendon Motel?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Essendon Motel include a casino on the premises?

No, Essendon Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Essendon Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Are there hot tubs at Essendon Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Essendon Motel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Essendon Motel offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Essendon Motel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Essendon Motel.

Does Essendon Motel have connecting rooms?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Essendon Motel?

The closest major airport to Essendon Motel is Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon), which is within a mile. Another top airport is Melbourne Airport (MEL), which is located 6.6 mi away (9-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Essendon Motel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Essendon Motel.

Essendon Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 890 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 890 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 222 out of 890 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 181 out of 890 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 159 out of 890 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

Yash

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was run down witch was fine whatever but the level of filth everywhere was highly concerning will avoid the place in the future
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

robert

OK
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Harjit

Business traveler
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

8/10 Good

Nigel

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Johann

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Broken furniture, noisy, dirty
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is old but clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Carpet condition not very good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lyndal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Essendon motel is in a great location, just off the Bulla Rd exit. The rooms are quiet, despite being close to the freeway. The blankets/doona are light, so for a cold night we needed to run the heating all night. Recommend bringing extra blankets if you can.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brett

Traveled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

Josephine

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT STAY AT THIS PROPERTY!!!! This property is unsafe, unkept and any review on here above a 1 or 2 is certainly fake. I checked in with my family to this hotel prior to flying out overseas and literally stayed in the room for 15mins before we all walked out and left. First off the front door looked like the door had recently just been kicked in and refixed, door handle was lose, the minute we opened the door we were meet with a overpowering smell of smoke. My kids instantly start coughing (and still are 4 days later). We had a quick due upon nobody’s wanted to stay so we left. Told reception the room was unfit to house people due to the strong smoke smell and we were checking out. We went and booked straight into another motel, which was lovely!! I was in communication with Wotif and have dropped the ball on their standard of hotels as they have offered me a $50 credit instead of a refund due to the terrible premise they have on their books!! DO NOT STAY AT THIS PROPERTY!!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Emily

Traveled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Allecia

Traveled with family
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

Graeme

Traveled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Jas

Traveled with group
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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Narelle

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff friendly. Room average . Noisy neighbors. Smell of smoke in room from downstairs smokers.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

6/10 Okay

Kim

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