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Essendon Motel

3.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near DFO Essendon Shopping Center

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby
Reception
Garden
Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Just steps from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds, Essendon Motel offers a convenient base with practical amenities. Guests appreciate the helpful staff offering tour assistance, in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and conference space for various needs.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Queen Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Corporate Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
93 Bulla Rd, Essendon North, VIC, 3040

What's nearby

  • DFO Essendon Shopping Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Royal Melbourne Showgrounds - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Melbourne Zoo - 9 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Marvel Stadium - 11 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Queen Victoria Market - 11 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • Glenbervie Station - 3 min drive
  • Essendon Station - 6 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪My Thai on Keilor - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Georges Fish N Chips - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chapta 4 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Krabi Thai - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Essendon Motel

Motel near DFO Essendon Shopping Center
Located close to Royal Melbourne Showgrounds, Essendon Motel provides laundry facilities and conference space. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Essendon Motel boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 26-inch HDTVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and mini fridges

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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

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: AUD 5 to 25 per person

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Room service
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
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 daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 5 to 25 per person

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; cash is not accepted

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

Comfort Inn Essendon
Comfort Inn Motel Essendon
Essendon Comfort Inn
Essendon Motor Inn
Essendon Motor
Essendon Motel
Essendon Motel Motel
Essendon Motel Essendon North
Essendon Motel Motel Essendon North

Frequently asked questions

Is Essendon Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Essendon Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Essendon Motel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Essendon Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Essendon Motel located?

Located in Essendon North, this motel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from DFO Essendon Shopping Center and within 6 mi (10 km) of Royal Melbourne Showgrounds and Melbourne Zoo. Queen Victoria Market and Marvel Stadium are also within 9 mi (15 km). Glenbervie Station is 25 minutes by foot and Essendon Station is 29 minutes.

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