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Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments

3.0 star property
Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments provides everything travelers need for a hassle-free stay, from complimentary in-room WiFi to attentive staff services

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Situated near Moonee Valley Racecourse, this practical accommodation offers travelers a convenient base with free WiFi in every room. Guests appreciate the helpful staff, express check-out option, luggage storage facilities, and an on-site vending machine for quick refreshments.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(62 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Family Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Basic Triple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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

Quadruple Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Essendon, a neighborhood in Melbourne, Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments is in a shopping district and near the airport. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Queens Park and popular attractions include Royal Melbourne Showgrounds and Melbourne Zoo. Don't miss out on a visit to State Netball Hockey Centre. Visit our Melbourne travel guide
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980 Mount Alexander Road, Essendon, VIC, 3040

What's nearby

  • Aerial view of Flemington Racecourse with Melbourne CBD in background (Victoria, Australia)
    Flemington Racecourse
    6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • A great place to visit in Melbourne.
    Melbourne Zoo
    8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Queens Park
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • DFO Essendon Shopping Center
    3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Alf Pearce Dog Park
    3 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Essendon Station
    6 min walk
  • Glenbervie Station
    11 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ten One Ate
    3 min walk
  • The Royal Hotel
    6 min walk
  • Essendon Hotel
    7 min walk
  • Benny & Me
    6 min walk
  • Chef Sofra
    9 min walk

About this property

Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments

Motel near Moonee Valley Racecourse
Located close to Queens Park and DFO Essendon Shopping Center, Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments provides a conference center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a front-desk safe, and a banquet hall
  • Laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and 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
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference center (861 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Front desk (limited hours)

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

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Alexander Motor Inn
Best Western Melbourne
Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments Motel
Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments Essendon
Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments Motel Essendon
Alexander Motor Inn Apartments Essendon
Alexander Motor Inn Apartments
Alexander Motor Essendon

Frequently asked questions

Is Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments located?

Located in Essendon, this motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Queens Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Moonee Valley Racecourse and DFO Essendon Shopping Center. Royal Melbourne Showgrounds and Flemington Racecourse are also within 3 mi (5 km). Glenbervie Station is 11 minutes by foot and Moonee Ponds Station is 21 minutes.

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Reviews

Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 281 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 395 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 214 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good value spot to stay -- room could do with a microwave but otherwise clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Excellent value, lovely staff, convenient location to train station close to city link.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jenifer

Liked: Amenities
Staff member was super friendly and very helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

nyrell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here the staff are great especially Kathy so friendly. Nothing is too hard her. Room is always clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly, great location. Certainly aged but great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Effortless booking and check-in. There were a couple of issues with the room but the beds were very comfy!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The owners Peter and Allison are absolutely amazing, they were so kind, helpful and very welcoming. The rooms are clean and had everything I needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nyrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the staff and location to trams and shops
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property,staff very nice and easy check in…
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We checked in around 1am in the morning due to late arrival in the city, but the staff is very helpful to make our check in process smooth. Room is spacious and clean. They have provided microwave on our request as well. Close to all transportation modes. Located in a calm place. Really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect. You can tell that a family takes care of it as EVERYTHING is thought of. Better than a hotel. Friendly. I’m definitely choosing them next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very convenient location. Parking is a problem when there is a full house. Clean and good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff were very pleasant, room was extremley clean and tidy. Would definetley stay again but room does need some tlc as building and some of the fixings showing their age and repair some minor damages but nothing that affected our stay. Overall was a positive and enjoyful weekend. Thank you for having us and we will definetley be back at the hotel again shortly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff,good facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good location, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always stay here when I am in Melbourne . Good staff and convenient location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location and great hotel meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, close to the airport, Excellent hosts, Room met our family needs, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good budget accommodation in a reasonable location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Noisy other guests, paper thin walls. But good for a quick stop, clean and nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were looking to stay for a couple of nights to where we were going so suited our stay close to all very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and comfortable roo
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money and convenience to the airport. Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025