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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
Reception
Lobby
Garden
Daily continental breakfast for a fee

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
93 Bulla Rd, Essendon North, VIC, 3040
  • DFO Essendon Shopping Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Royal Melbourne Showgrounds
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Marvel Stadium
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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Room options

Standard Queen Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite

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

Corporate Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

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

Standard Twin Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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
  • Royal Melbourne Showgrounds - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Melbourne Zoo - 9 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Queen Victoria Market - 11 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Marvel Stadium - 12 min drive - 7.3 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
  • ‪KFC - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Lindt Chocolate Shop - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬13 min walk

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 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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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 Jul 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essendon Motel on Jul 15, 2025 start from $65.79, 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.

Does Essendon Motel have a hot tub?

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).

Are there rooms with balconies at Essendon Motel?

No, at Essendon Motel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Essendon Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 868 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 868 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 218 out of 868 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 173 out of 868 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 155 out of 868 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

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

8/10 Good

Oscar

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

6/10 Okay

Shalini

Traveled with group
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Teeanna

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not great at all

This eas the second time we had stayed at this motel. The forst tine we knew it was cheap, it was rough, but the room was clean enough and wasnt so bad. This tine around was a major put off. The room my friends got had a door handle that was barely holding together and opened when locked, there was so much mould in the shower it was disgusting, there was a second bed held up with bricks and foam (as the legs were gone on it), there were scratch marks and burns from presumably crack needles all over the bed side table, lamps missing, and whits stains on the doona cover. The smell in that room was unbearable. Room 25. It honeslty gave the vibe that someone has OD'd and died in there at some stage. The room my partner and I got (whilst very outdated and in need of a lot of repair) was okay enough. We asked reception if we could change rooms for my friend and she was very obliging and friendly, and id say the service there is great, but overal that place needs to be gutted/demolished and re built. The man near us in another room was so unfriendly and just blew smoke in our faces when we walked past and said hello. Our room reeked of cigarettes the whole time. The location of this place is fantastic, the staff are trying their best, but its a gamble staying here. Doable for one night, maybe 2, if you score a just habital room, but otherwise you are very much getting what you pay for here. Its just old, not being maintained, and needs to be re built completely.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

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

2/10 Terrible

Gregory

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very run down property, on many doors you could see that handles had been forced, some were actually broken. Beds were terrible, sunken and worn out, broken tiles in bathroom, shower screen door jambs, curtains hanging off rail. Sheets were clean, but towels were past their use by date. Nice TV but Wifi kept dropping out do you could not stream on it. General cleanliness around the property wasn't great. Would not stay there again, glad it was only one night!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajwinder

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Narelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

LUKE

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
just for a one night stay will be fine
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Janet, Tigard

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no elevator, for two elderly women who had to struggle to get their luggage upstairs. The desk clerk directed us to a restaurant several blocks across the very busy street only to find out that it was only open for dinner time. There was no ice available. The room was not very clean. The door didn’t fit very well, and the lock was pretty flimsy. We only felt comfortable by leaving our packed suitcases in front of the door for safety. There were no hand towels or face clothes. We only had one bath towel each. Wi-Fi at our location was practically nonexistent. The only good things about about this location were the price and the working air conditioner. We would not recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susanna

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Essendon motel reception staff agreed to a one night refund because we left the premises due to the very dirty unhygienic conditions. Spit on the walls, dirt that looked like blood. The fridge had no shelves in it. We were told to arrange the refund with Wotif. Wotif said to sort the with Essendon reception. We rang the receptionist and were told they would ring back but never did. Very disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 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

10/10 Excellent

Sally Vi

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

2/10 Terrible

Daryl

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
just dont
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Wayne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Murat

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024