Elm Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Bendigo with free parking

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Superior Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Deluxe Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Deluxe Twin Room | Private kitchenette | Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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454 High Street, Golden Square, VIC, 3550
  • Place, Cooinda Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Kangaroo Flat Bushland Reserve
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Sparrowhawk Gully Bushland Reserve
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bendigo, VIC (BXG)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Twin Room

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(74 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Bendigo

Located in Golden Square, Elm Motel is within a 10-minute stroll of sights such as Holly Street Natural Features Reserve and Kangaroo Flat Bushland Reserve. Each of the 15 rooms at this motel includes a microwave, a coffee maker, and a flat-screen TV.

What's nearby

  • Cooinda Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Holly Street Natural Features Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kangaroo Flat Bushland Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sparrowhawk Gully Bushland Reserve - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Bendigo Talking Tram - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Kangaroo Flat Station - 2 min drive
  • Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beechworth Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Golden Square Hotel - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Jack's Burgers Bendigo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hibernian Hotel Bendigo - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Elm Motel

Motel in Bendigo with free parking
Elm Motel features free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. There's free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff can help with dry cleaning or laundry, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 21-inch flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms have hair dryers, free toiletries, and bathrobes. Microwaves, coffee makers, and ironing boards are other standard amenities.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for AUD 30 per pet, per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total (33 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: AUD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. 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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

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

Property is also known as

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Elm Motel Golden Square
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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Elm Motel?

Elm Motel offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do close to Elm Motel?

This motel is situated in Golden Square within a 10-minute walk of Kangaroo Flat Bushland Reserve and Holly Street Natural Features Reserve. You'll also find Sparrowhawk Gully Bushland Reserve and Cooinda Park less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Elm Motel?

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

Does Elm Motel include a casino?

No, Elm Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Elm Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Is Elm Motel good for couples?

Amenities at this motel that appeal to couples include bathrobes and a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Elm Motel?

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

Does Elm Motel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Elm Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Elm Motel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Elm Motel for a fee of AUD 30 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at Elm Motel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

Where is the closest airport to Elm Motel?

The closest major airport to Elm Motel is Bendigo, VIC (BXG), which is 5.7 mi away (12 minutes by car).

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

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Elm Motel.

Elm Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 454 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 454 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 454 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 454 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 454 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Leigh

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Difficulties checking in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Robyn

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property very old, bed was comfortable, air con/heating wasnt very hot at all, tv had no sound. Was noisy but on main road. Price was ok . Rooms are not like those advertised in photos
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surprisingly great! Best sleep I’ve ever had in a hotel/motel. When I pulled up I was immediately concerned. There were multiple people sitting in cars in the driveway smoking and talking.. some sitting outside the cars. Loitering basically. There were about 10plus council wheely bins over flowing with rubbish next to entry. It felt very unsafe for myself and my kids. I had no choice though and had to stay. I proceeded to my room and was pleasantly surprised. New, clean, tidy room. The beds were so so comfortable, fast wifi, shampoo, conditioner, soap dispensers etc. for the price of this room it was really good value for money. If they can hide the rubbish bins from view and do something about the loitering people, it would feel much safer & not give off a crack den hotel vibe on first glance. Also the doors need instructions on how to put in the code. I had no idea it was a digital touch keypad because it didn’t light up till you touched it in the right spot. I had no idea I had to press on it. It just looked like a card pass key system. Luckily a worker had just pulled up in his car & came and helped me.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

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

All electronic

The area around outside the rooms was a bit untidy, but the rooms were good. The sign in was all done with no fave to face, it was a bit impersonal.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Glenise

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes for two elderly travellers we found the motel clean and no problems
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to log in. The electric blanket only worked on one side of the bed. Convenient to the city
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Overal it was ok for what you pay but just did not give me the best of vibes. First is the receptionist check in, fridge was tiny and door parts broken etc. heating battled and out side grounds just had rubbish piled up and it just looked in appealing. Has potential with a little attention
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable, easy check in, no carpets which is great for allergies and cleanliness. The orange seats could do with replacing to vinyl or leather if hard to upholstery clean 🤔
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

kim

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
clean too close to main road.. heard people talking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

2 night stay on a road trip.

Reasonably good for a budget hotel. Very poor airconditioning. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajbir

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was via a machine which was easy and it gave you a code for your room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness
Fine for a one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rodney

Business traveler, Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Amenities
Everything you need in overnight stay immaculately clean microwave wall mounted TV seperate toilet good cupboard docs well maintained inside the unit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Traveled with partner
It was the full ash tray buckets outside each room which were smelly and unsightly. I also did not like the self check in service. I am sure this would be handy out of hours but there is NO reception desk / facility in business hours. Luckily there was a staff member nearby when we arrived and he gave us a key to our room. Just felt a bit odd. The room was clean but felt plain and a tad ordinary. Bedding was arranged in a strange manner. Very basic. Only one side of the electric blanket worked on the queen bed staff were apologetic when we told them as we were leaving. Overall, an average accommodation rating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Very convenient to get to but a little noisy being on a main road Digital check-in was very cool - once I figured it out!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older motel, but very clean with everything you need for your stay. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Simone

Traveled with family
The property was clean and very basic which matched the price. We have booked another stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deb

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Only spent 1 night but found this affordable and comfortable. Would stay again for sure
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Value for money Clean Comfortable bed Warm
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Trent

Disliked: Cleanliness
Was okay overall, however very noisy and the cleanliness wasn’t the best.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025