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Mount Elephant Hotel Motel

3.5 star property
Motel in Derrinallum with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Bar (on property)
Front of property
Double Room, Patio, Courtyard View | Living area | 32-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, fireplace
Restaurant
Exterior
Located lakeside, this tranquil getaway offers continental breakfast and an inviting coffee shop. Guests can relax beside the lobby's warming fireplace, connect using in-room WiFi, or utilize convenient dry cleaning services during their stay.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 13 - Sep 14
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Tomorrow

Sep 14 - Sep 15
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Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Patio, Courtyard View

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Derrinallum, Mount Elephant Hotel Motel is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Milangil Lake Wildlife Reserve and Darlington Common Flora Reserve. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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1-3 Main St, Derrinallum, VIC, 3325

What's nearby

  • Round Lake Wildlife Reserve - 25 min drive - 15.9 miles
  • Lake Barnie Buloke Wildlife Reserve - 25 min drive - 19.4 miles
  • Lake Terrinallum Wildlife Reserve - 31 min drive - 27.3 miles
  • Lake Terangpom Wildlife Reserve - 35 min drive - 24.1 miles
  • Pink Lake Wildlife Reserve - 38 min drive - 22.2 miles

Getting around

  • Berrybank Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Derri Takeaway - ‬4 min walk
  • Babalu
  • La Bimba
  • ‪Front Paddock Cafe & Larder - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mt Elephant Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Mount Elephant Hotel Motel

Motel in a rural location
You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby at Mount Elephant Hotel Motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a nature reserve, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with children's robes and free toiletries
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, patios, and microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Children's robes
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fireplace
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Wednesday - Wednesday (4:00 PM - 9:00 PM) and Thursday - Sunday (3:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 140 per accommodation, per stay
  • Breakage deposit: AUD 20 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Mount Elephant Motel Motel
Mount Elephant Hotel Motel Motel
Mount Elephant Hotel Motel Derrinallum
Mount Elephant Hotel Motel Motel Derrinallum

Frequently asked questions

Is Mount Elephant Hotel Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mount Elephant Hotel Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mount Elephant Hotel Motel?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Mount Elephant Hotel Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mount Elephant Hotel Motel located?

Situated in a rural location, this motel is 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from Milangil Lake Wildlife Reserve and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Darlington Common Flora Reserve. Round Lake Wildlife Reserve and Lake Struan Wildlife Reserve are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Reviews

Mount Elephant Hotel Motel Reviews

7.2

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

6.6

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean& comfortable. Staff were helpful about checking in. 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel has new furnishings and a nice bistro to eat at. The owner/proprietor was accommodating and very customer service focused. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This looks like an average place, but it’s clean, and it’s quiet. The staff are relaxed and friendly. The food in the restaurant was very good. Will go there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Could not check in till 5.40 pm nobody there had to call multiple times No wifi No service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property has unusual open hours on weekends. No signage directing patrons to a key pickup point. They don’t accept the price quoted by Wotif.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

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

6/10 Okay

Janet

We couldn’t find anyone to let us in when we arrived. No milk in room for coffee, no wifi access code, meal wasn’t cooked. Lots of little things
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Carina

Not very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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