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Guiding Star Hotel

2.5 star property
Motel in Melbourne with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Twin Share Room | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Standard Room | Bathroom | Shower, towels
Exterior
Exterior
Lunch and dinner served
Travelers find a warm reception at this Brooklyn hotel where they can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant, challenge companions to pool games, and relax with in-room WiFi. Previous guests consistently praise the helpful hotel staff who enhance the stay experience.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Room | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Share Room | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Twin Share Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Twin Share Disability Access | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Twin Share Disability Access

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
700 Geelong Rd, Brooklyn, VIC, 3012

What's nearby

  • Flemington Racecourse - 9 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Crown Casino - 11 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 12 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Marvel Stadium - 12 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Melbourne Central - 14 min drive - 8.9 miles

Getting around

  • Tottenham Station - 5 min drive
  • Deer Park Station - 10 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tico's Drive Thru Espresso - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's Little Boundary Rd - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Guiding Star Hotel

Motel near Flemington Racecourse
Consider a stay at Guiding Star Hotel and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Guiding Star Hotel, offers lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Wardrobes/closets and separate dining areas
  • 43-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Guiding Star Hotel

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (11:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (10:00 AM - noon)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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:

  • Breakage deposit: AUD 100 per stay
  • A damage deposit of AUD 100 will be collected before check-in.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Guiding Star Hotel Motel
Guiding Star Hotel Brooklyn
Guiding Star Hotel Motel Brooklyn

Frequently asked questions

Is Guiding Star Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Guiding Star Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Guiding Star Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Guiding Star Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Guiding Star Hotel located?

Located in Brooklyn, this motel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Footscray Hospital, Flemington Racecourse, and Highpoint Shopping Centre. Royal Melbourne Showgrounds and The District Docklands are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Guiding Star Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 198 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The pub it’s attached to was amazing food
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Navv

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

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good food, good staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property the room was very clean And I’m really satisfied this. My second time I’ve been there and I will be coming back again and their service was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great easy stay. Friendly staff, great meal at the pub.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Meals and presentation were excellent compliments to the chef, tried different meals each night of our stay 5star. Staff were friendly, polite and helpful as we were first time guests rapt that the staff remembered our drink preferences. Just learning our way around and had to come home. Would definitely recommend staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ayar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It a great place to stay at. Convenient for conference I was attending
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sathish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and good staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harvey

Liked: Amenities
Good staff good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was very good, good price beer was very nice and cheap
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big room, plenty of space.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Drive through coffee shop out front convenient, good meal at the pub.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy booking and check in
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

CALEB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fantastic place to stay for a single business traveler. Close to my customers, great pub food right there and really helpful staff. Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

PENELOPE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable bed and pillows. Great hotel meals. Provided an upgrade on room. Friendly staff. Ample car parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

Great Melbourne option

Don’t go past this one for Melbourne accommodation. Spotless quiet parking at door great tv entertainment. Hotel has food but so close to amazing western suburbs eclectic options. Bargain
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Bed was comfortable, Staff are friendly call… Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had everything we needed for an overnight stay at the Guiding Star motel. Easy check in and check out, rooms are very clean and fairly updated. For what we needed, it was perfect! A great location too - off the freeway from Ballarat side and close to the city.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Clean Room, Stayed two nights, Room was made up and Heater was on when we arrived first night and second night, Easy to find, keypad code was sent to me vie text as we arrived late for our stay, great idea.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great little place to stay. Great reception staff. Recently refurbished rooms - way nicer than most similar hotels for the price. Very clean. Very comfortable. Couldn't really fault it.

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and excellent for the price. Late check-in was handled easily, and when I did have an issue, it was solved quickly and well. Communication with management was outstanding. HIGHLY recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

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