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Essendon Motel

3.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near DFO Essendon Shopping Center

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Garden
Terrace/patio
Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Reception
Lobby

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$139
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb

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

View all photos for Standard Queen Room

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

Standard Queen Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Corporate Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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

Family Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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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 5.3 km (3.3 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 - 13 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 14 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Rod Laver Arena - 18 min drive - 15.2 km

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
  • ‪Thoong Thong Asian Grocery & Cafe - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Essendon Motel

Motel with free parking, near DFO Essendon Shopping Center
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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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. 

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

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 5 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essendon Motel on 19 Feb 2026 start from NZ$138.69, 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. 113 out of 903 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 903 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 223 out of 903 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 182 out of 903 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 166 out of 903 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Heather

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wait time to check in. And then walking into a dirty, run down room that had the door hanging off the higne, blood on the wall, broken tiles, leaking taps and a dirty floor made us want to leave. We had no choice as we had traveled 3.5 hours to do business in Melbourne, but if we had anywhere else to go, we would have left. We felt dirty, uncomfortable and disrespected having to stay in this room.
Entry door hanging off its hinge
Metal spacer sticking up
Power switch fallen in
Soap holder almost falling off wall
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Leigh

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Amr

Travelled with group
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

2/10 Terrible

Sommer-Lea or Victoria

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the worst stay I have ever had at a motel. The booking on wotif.com said you could check until 10pm. Reception closed at 9 pm. The room was covered in black mould. It was filthy and dirty; the walls were covered in brown stains and dirty handprints. Holes in the bath, the floor had chipped tile, making it unsafe for my child to bath. The television didnt work. Nobody manned the reception, called and informed management, said they would call back and never did. Asked for a refund and was not refunded. DO NOT STAY HERE
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sam

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disgusting. Do not stay here. Exposed wires, the rooms smell like cigarette smoke and have not been cleaned thoroughly . We refused to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A tired old kady in need of mu h TLC.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

David

No comment
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

JAYNE

Travelled 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
Advertising
Bedside table
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
n/a
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

Business traveller, Travelled with group
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

Travelled 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 traveller, Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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