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Mitchell River Tavern

3.5 star property
Hotel in Bairnsdale with a restaurant and a bar

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Exterior detail
Terrace/patio
Restaurant
Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior entrance
Mitchell River Tavern blends country charm with comfort. Travelers love the cozy bar for evening drinks and the sun-filled terrace to unwind. Enjoy in-room WiFi, convenient ATM services, and self-parking for a hassle-free stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Budget Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Queen Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
59 Main Street, Bairnsdale, VIC, 3875

What's nearby

  • Nicholson St. Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St Mary's Catholic Church - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bairnsdale Historical Museum - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Bairnsdale Regional Health Service - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Bairnsdale Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bairnsdale RSL - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mitchell River Tavern - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Mitchell River Tavern

Property highlights
A terrace, a bar, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at Mitchell River Tavern. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • ATM/banking services
Room features
All guestrooms at Mitchell River Tavern have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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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

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Mitchell River Tavern

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from July 24 2025 to July 14 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mitchell River Tavern pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Mitchell River Tavern?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mitchell River Tavern?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Mitchell River Tavern?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Mitchell River Tavern located?

Situated in Bairnsdale, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Nicholson St. Gallery and St Mary's Catholic Church. East Gippsland Rail Trail and Robb Street Gallery are also within 15 minutes. Bairnsdale Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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