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Essendon Motel

3.5 star property
3.5-star motel near DFO Essendon Shopping Center

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Garden
Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Lobby
Terrace/patio
Reception

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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93 Bulla Rd, Essendon North, VIC, 3040
  • Place, DFO Essendon Shopping Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Alf Pearce Dog Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Marvel Stadium
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Queen Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Corporate Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Suite

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Twin Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

Heart of Melbourne.With a stay at this Essendon North motel, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of DFO Essendon Shopping Center and 6 miles (10 km) of Royal Melbourne Showgrounds. Melbourne Zoo and Queen Victoria Market are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • DFO Essendon Shopping Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Alf Pearce Dog Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Marvel Stadium - 11 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Rod Laver Arena - 16 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 17 min drive - 11.3 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
  • ‪Thoong Thong Asian Grocery & Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Green Bamboo - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Red Rooster - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Georges Fish N Chips - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Essendon Motel

3.5-star motel near DFO Essendon Shopping Center
Essendon Motel offers its guests tour/ticket assistance and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Melbourne motel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
Essendon Motel offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 26-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Melbourne motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 

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

How close is Essendon Motel to the airport?

Essendon Motel is 2.1 mi (4-min drive) away from the Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Essendon Motel?

As of Jun 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essendon Motel on Jun 21, 2026 start from $77, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Essendon Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Essendon Motel.

How close is Essendon Motel to the beach?

This motel is 14.1 mi (29-min drive) from St Kilda Beach and 14.6 mi (26-min drive) from Williamstown Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Essendon Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Essendon Motel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 5 and 25 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Essendon Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Crown Casino (13-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Essendon Motel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Essendon Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Essendon Motel have a pool?

Essendon Motel does not have a pool.

Does Essendon Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Essendon Motel to downtown Melbourne?

Essendon Motel is 6.2 mi away from Melbourne.

Essendon Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 917 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 917 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 229 out of 917 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 183 out of 917 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 170 out of 917 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, reasonably clean, good location and value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amr

Liked: Cleanliness
The rooms were clean, it was close to the airport and DFO, and the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Robyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs total refurbishment
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Timothy

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was below standard .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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4/10 Poor

Tony

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The toilets and rooms are very dated with no smoke alarms they are removed from the roof also bathrooms are very dirty and old
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ADRIEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good one
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a truly wonderful couple of days at a terrific place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Leigh

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic room. Spa not working, no cutlery of plates/bowls. Rabbit ears for TV reception. Very dated and in need of attention. OK for a last minute stay for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and pleasant. Good room with great bed. Well priced
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Scott

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely worst place I’ve ever stayed in my life rude arrogant very hard to understand our room flooded because of pipe burst in the other room and my elderly parents had to leave at 3:30 in the morning because the room was full of water around the bed and bathroom When I rang reception to talk to them the next day I basically got told that it wasn’t bad enough that they had to leave there be no no refund. No discussions bad luck. I would recommend that no one ever stays here again. They are the worst people to deal with.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Heather

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wait time to check in. And then walking into a dirty, run down room that had the door hanging off the higne, blood on the wall, broken tiles, leaking taps and a dirty floor made us want to leave. We had no choice as we had traveled 3.5 hours to do business in Melbourne, but if we had anywhere else to go, we would have left. We felt dirty, uncomfortable and disrespected having to stay in this room.
Entry door hanging off its hinge
Metal spacer sticking up
Power switch fallen in
Soap holder almost falling off wall
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I couldn't have been happier with my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

judith

Liked: Staff & service
the rooms were pretty basic ,tea/coffee,fridge,microwave,toaster.good size bathroom and shower,comfortable queen bed,tv,table and chairs.5min walk to bus and 4 stops to train station,10 min walk to dfo.great public transport with bus,tram and train.the staff were really friendly,the place neads good spruce up,if your fussy its probably not for you.price was good considering it was cup week that i stayed.would stay their again if i was in melbourne
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Being close to the airport made this motel an excellent place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Charles

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A tired old kady in need of mu h TLC.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Sam

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disgusting. Do not stay here. Exposed wires, the rooms smell like cigarette smoke and have not been cleaned thoroughly . We refused to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Staff & service
Receptionist absolutely amazing helped us with our issues outside of the motel and very friendly would recommend a stay thanks from room 23
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
It was clean, good price and perfect location for our overnight stay which is all we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, lots of parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bailey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Just happy to stay for a couple of nights
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Famida

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was dirty, No clean towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacqi

Liked: Staff & service
Very convenient to stay at before an early morning flight
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness
Very old style motel but very spacious which was great
Verified

4/10 Poor

David

No comment
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025