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Nightcap at Excelsior Hotel

3.5 star property
Suburban hotel with a restaurant and a bar

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The Excelsior Hotel in Thomastown welcomes guests with its inviting atmosphere. Relax on the terrace, try your luck in the arcade room, or enjoy local dishes for lunch and dinner. The hotel offers free WiFi, a well-stocked bar, convenient luggage storage, and highly praised staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

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Studio Queen & Single | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Queen & Single

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Studio Queen | Living room | TV

Studio Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Queen

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Queen And Single

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

Map
82 Mahoneys Rd, Thomastown, VIC, 3074

What's nearby

  • The Northern Hospital - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • La Trobe University - 10 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • University of Melbourne - 19 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Queen Victoria Market - 21 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Melbourne Central - 21 min drive - 12.5 miles

Getting around

  • Keon Park Station - 13 min walk
  • Essendon Station - 14 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Five Star Kebabs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Elephant Lane - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mr Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Excelsior Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Adana Sofra, Kebabs, Pide - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Nightcap at Excelsior Hotel

Remodeled hotel, renovated in 2019 and located in Thomastown
You can look forward to a terrace, a playground, and an arcade/game room at Nightcap at Excelsior Hotel. The on-site local cuisine bistro, Bistro, offers lunch and dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, ATM/banking services, and smoke-free premises
  • A billiards/pool table and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Nightcap at Excelsior Hotel include perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, heating, 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 self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Renovated entire property - June 2019
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests 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 noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Fees

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

  • Deposit: AUD 200 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 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Excelsior Hotel Thomastown
Excelsior Thomastown
Nightcap At Excelsior
Nightcap at Excelsior Hotel Hotel
Nightcap at Excelsior Hotel Thomastown
Nightcap at Excelsior Hotel Hotel Thomastown

Frequently asked questions

Is Nightcap at Excelsior Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Nightcap at Excelsior Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Nightcap at Excelsior Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Nightcap at Excelsior Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Nightcap at Excelsior Hotel located?

Located in Thomastown, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of La Trobe University, The Northern Hospital, and Olympic Park. University of Melbourne and Austin Hospital are also within 9 mi (15 km). Keon Park Station is 13 minutes by foot and Ruthven Station is 27 minutes.

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Nightcap at Excelsior Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 163 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in. Comfortable rooms. Fantastic restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just what we were looking for before we head up the Hume Highway in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Hungkei

Liked: Staff & service
A motel attached to a bar. Convenient parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marini

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Always good staying here
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good price easy, good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Caylee

Liked: Staff & service
The staff were friendly and helpful, the room service was really good the food was 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The food in the bistro was very poor. We dined there twice and were bitterly disappointed both times. Staff were great-very friendly and helpful. Exterior was pretty average, all bricks and concrete.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and location
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Huong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Charnae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very upsetting time to be here with my 92 yld mum being flown down from Swan Hill very sick. Great to be so close to the hospital. Fantistic food at the pub.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Huong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room was as good if not better than expected. So what was needed for our stay. Having to check in via pub was not so convenient. Access to reception not so convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We stayed foe a two week period. The room was comfy if not spacious and clean. Access to the Hotel and the very helpful staff was fine. Improvements they could make; 1. No drawers or cupboards to unpack (living out of bags for two weeks isnt fun) 2. The internet was terrible and there is no excuse for that in 2023
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Teresita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
yes everything was good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room , easy parking, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great friendly place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good value
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

Excellent Excelsior

Excellent location. Good car parking facilities. Great meals in the attached pub
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Pleasantly surprised
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hi there. I got the keys to check in and the room was not up to standard at all. It smelt really bad, the curtains felt greasy and the sheets were stained yellow. My wife has allergies so I went to reception and asked fur a refund. They told me to respond to you. This is unacceptable and we left and checked in somewhere else. Also the photos online are nothing like the real thing. I am requesting a full refund obviously as I did not stay in that room for more than 2 minutes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service, value and condition
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vipan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Blessy

Liked: Staff & service
Had good time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Connely

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, arrived late and still accommodating to check in
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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