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Essendon Motel

Property class: 3.5

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A multi-story building with a brick facade and balconies.
A reception area with a sign above the door, a security keypad, and a parking meter.
A covered outdoor area with a brick wall, a window, and a door.
A reception desk with a clock, a fire exit sign, and a no smoking sign.
A living room with a sofa, a small table, a Christmas tree, and a large window with blinds.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$142
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept

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)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Queen Room

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a trash bin.

Standard Queen Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Corporate Room

A hotel room with two single beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a brick wall, and a window with curtains.

Corporate Room

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Family Room

A hotel room with three single beds, each with a bedside table and lamp. The room has brick walls and a decorative piece above the beds.

Family Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Family Suite

A hotel room with four single beds, each with a bedside table and lamp, a brick wall, and a window with curtains.

Family Suite

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with two single beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a brick wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room

  • Sleeps 8

Room

  • Sleeps 8

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About the area

Melbourne

Essendon Motel puts you in the centre of Melbourne, 1.1 km (0.7 mi) from DFO Essendon Shopping Center and 6 km (3.7 mi) from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Essendon North motel include Melbourne Zoo and Queen Victoria Market.
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What's nearby

  • DFO Essendon Shopping Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Alf Pearce Dog Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Marvel Stadium - 11 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Queen Victoria Market - 12 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Rod Laver Arena - 16 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Glenbervie Station - 3 min drive
  • Essendon Station - 6 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Green Bamboo - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Red Rooster - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lindt Chocolate Cafe & Shop - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Essendon Motel

Essendon Motel offers its guests tour/ticket assistance and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Melbourne motel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
Essendon Motel offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. 26-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Melbourne motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 

Property class

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

What is the cancellation policy at Essendon Motel?

Essendon Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Essendon Motel?

As of 25 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essendon Motel on 27 Sept 2026 start from NZ$142, including 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.

Is parking available at Essendon Motel?

Yep, Essendon Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Essendon Motel?

The closest beach to Essendon Motel is St Kilda Beach (16 km).

Does Essendon Motel serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is offered daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Essendon Motel?

No, Essendon Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Essendon Motel?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Essendon Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Essendon Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 923 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 923 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 229 out of 923 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 183 out of 923 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 172 out of 923 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Clean and comfortable with free WiFi and free parking on site.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room is in need of maintenance as the shower screen door rail was coming away from the wall. Was generally looking worse for wear and would benefit from a renovation. But the staff were accomodating and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, reasonably clean, good location and value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
You get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
The rooms were clean, it was close to the airport and DFO, and the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs total refurbishment
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was below standard .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good one
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The toilets and rooms are very dated with no smoke alarms they are removed from the roof also bathrooms are very dirty and old
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes and no. Intermittent internet and I had to ring owner to get password. Should be in room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Very convenient to stay at before an early morning flight
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Very old style motel but very spacious which was great
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good budget hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic room. Spa not working, no cutlery of plates/bowls. Rabbit ears for TV reception. Very dated and in need of attention. OK for a last minute stay for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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