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Rubicon Hotel Motel

3.0 star property

Photo gallery for Rubicon Hotel Motel

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a window with blinds, a painting on the wall, and a towel on the bed.
Outdoor picnic tables with red umbrellas, a building with a sign labeled "TAB", and a parking area with cars.
A bar area with pool tables, chairs, and a bar counter.
A restaurant with booths and tables, wooden ceiling, and patterned carpet.
A tree-lined grassy area with a building in the background.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$130
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug

Explore the area

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1362 Taggerty-Thornton Road, Thornton, VIC, 3712
  • Place, Eildon Pondage
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Eildon National Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Snobs Creek Freshwater Discovery Centre
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

A row of single-story buildings with a flat roof and a covered walkway.

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room

A hotel room with two single beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Thornton

At Rubicon Hotel Motel, you'll be 9 km (5.6 mi) from Alexandra G56 Bushland Reserve and 9.2 km (5.7 mi) from McKenzie Nature Conservation Reserve. Highlights at this hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and free self-parking. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a banquet hall. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Thornton hotel include Acheron River-Taggerty Streamside Reserve and Eildon Pondage.

What's nearby

  • Eildon Pondage - 9 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Lake Eildon National Park - 11 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Acheron River-Taggerty Streamside Reserve - 11 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Snobs Creek Freshwater Discovery Centre - 12 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Cathedral Range State Park - 15 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 122 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rubicon Hotel-Motel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Eildon Holiday Resort - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪4 ways - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Maxwell's Upholstery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪4Ways Takeaway & Dyna - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Rubicon Hotel Motel

There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. Rubicon Hotel Motel also features a garden and an ATM. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Thornton hotel.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Rubicon Hotel Motel offers 28 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable televisions are provided. 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 self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • ATM

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift (single-level property)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Monday (8:30 AM - 5 PM) and Tuesday - Thursday (8:30 AM - 3 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.2 per cent

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property class

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Rubicon Hotel Motel Thornton
Rubicon Hotel Motel
Rubicon Thornton
Rubicon Hotel Motel Hotel
Rubicon Hotel Motel Thornton
Rubicon Hotel Motel Hotel Thornton

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Rubicon Hotel Motel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Rubicon Hotel Motel?

As of 12 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rubicon Hotel Motel on 14 Aug 2026 start from NZ$130, 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 Rubicon Hotel Motel?

Yep, Rubicon Hotel Motel has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rubicon Hotel Motel?

No, Rubicon Hotel Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Rubicon Hotel Motel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Rubicon Hotel Motel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rubicon Hotel Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Rubicon Hotel Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Rubicon Hotel Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 308 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 308 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 308 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 308 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 308 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Leonie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay based around visiting a very sick friend not sight seeing. The food was pretty good and staff friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An enjoyable stay with excellent meals available on site.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms nice and dinner great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would recommend for a stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good cheap accommodation to explore the beautiful surrounding area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jun Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay quite and relaxing place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean simple accommodation with good bistro meal
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

abbas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was calm and enjoyable, with a professional and friendly staff, and everything was as it should be. Thank you for everything
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service was great, staff friendly snd helpful. Meat from the bistro was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great food an service beds fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near Lake Eildon. Pub was modern and warm with great TV's
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a quick stop over
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A real country pub feel with friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly Staff, lovely shady areas, GF pizzas were the best I have ever had, quiet accom, had everything we needed,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A comfortable stay in a quiet location

Very clean room with a comfortable bed. Room is alittle dated but great value for money. Rooms are located right next to the pub which has friendly staff and good food at reasonable prices.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean motel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very neat, clean & modern family room, with comfortable beds. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Penitone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We’ll stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The food at the bistro was very tasty and the room was clean and comfortable, but the exterior of the property was in poor condition in places.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Amenities
Spacious rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older style hotel but absolutely spotless, everyone was fantastic too. Great hidden gem!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maruta

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great priced meals, spacious apartment lovely friendly helpful staff. Great licayion and outdoor eating area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really nice property and staff. The accommodation was clean, though a little dated. The bistro is excellent with a lot of food options, so very convenient for families and anyone stopping by or staying awhile.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are excellent. Being close to the pub and great dining facilities makes it very convenient. The accommodation was clean and well serviced.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023