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Essendon Motel

3.5 star property

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Lobby
Terrace/patio
Daily continental breakfast for a fee

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry

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
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪11 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
  • 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

  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 - 13 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 14 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Rod Laver Arena - 18 min drive - 9.4 miles

Getting around

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

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

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 tours/tickets and luggage storage.
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

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.

Is there parking available 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.

Are there connecting rooms at Essendon Motel?

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. 113 out of 905 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 905 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 223 out of 905 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 182 out of 905 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 166 out of 905 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

David

No comment
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

JAYNE

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Wardrobe
Bathroom
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Bedside table
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Neil

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
n/a
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

judith

Liked: Staff & service
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
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s ok for super budget accomodations. Was definitely not worth what we were charged at all. The rooms are not well maintained. The bathroom window was broken. The sink hole was broken. The furniture has chips in it. Someone was screaming late a night. A homeless person was going through the bins. The door number fell off our door. Good points were the room was clean and the room was spacious and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Cathy

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Narelle

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

RUTH

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room wasn’t cleaned when we arrived & had to wait half an hour for it to be cleaned. The staff seemed like they didn’t know what they were doing. One way in & out, onto a four laned main road, was horrendous. The smell was overpowering. The spa had no plug so we couldn’t use it. The toilet roll holder was broken & the roll just sat on the edge of the spa bath. The vanity was covered in contact covering. The door was missing the security chain & the door handle & lock felt as if it was about to fall off. There was a sign under the mirror saying the hairdryer was in the wardrobe but there was no hairdryer. I asked for one at the reception & they couldn’t find one. I asked them to put one in the room during the day, but that wasn’t done. I asked again in the afternoon and it took ages to find one. The microwave has a sign on the door to cover your food when heating & to clean it after you finished. There was nothing to cover it with or to clean it afterwards. There was an ironing board in the wardrobe but it didn’t have any cover on it. There was only 2 cups &1 teaspoon in the room. No plates, glasses, crockery or cutlery. There was a big sign out the front, saying Restaurant open 7 days. I asked if they had a restaurant & the receptionist said no they didn’t. The room had a lot of old water damage in it. The particleboard wardrobe, at the bottom where the old water damage was, was falling to bits as the timber was just all falling off it. No spare blankets or pillows.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Christina

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too many people using drugs making noise with the police coming and not getting any sleep
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Where to start? 1. Floor hazards, wrinkled and very dirty carpet Room 9 2. Duvet only a single on a double bed 3. Grubby sheets and only two low pillows 4. No bath mat, no face washers 5. No tools to eat with, no plates 6. Broken window winder, ripped out of woodwork 7. Bathroom fly screen never cleaned in the past 5 years 8. Graffiti on cupboard 9. References to sheltered housing on walls 10. Door lock barely holds, safety issue 11. No plug in sink 12. Dirty bathroom 13. Black mould on ceilings in bathroom plus clear evidence of water trapped behind the plaster. 14. The mould is a form of Stachybotritus and is a health hazard to asthmatics like me. 15. The ceiling is textured and due to the building age may well contain asbestos 15.Photos available for all the above 16. 20 years ago the motel was good, now awful. 17. If you have read this far, DO NOT BOOK, EXPEDIA remove this property from you list NOW.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and pleasant. Good room with great bed. Well priced
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Alan

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place so run down and smelt of smoke in the room . the bed side tables had cigarette burns on them. the shower door was hard to open and closed and couldnt get the tv to work for awhile not all the free to air channels came up frustrating,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was run down could do with a refurb fridge was noisy no bath Mats 1 dining chair for 2 people lots and lots of smoke butts outside only 2 pillows one each overall I only paid just over $100 per night so for the price I can’t really complain only other thing was we had a random guy knock on our door looking for someone then proceeded to know on every body else’s doors
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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

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