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Plough Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Flemington Racecourse

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A dining table set with plates of food and wine glasses, surrounded by chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a mirror, and a small refrigerator.
An outdoor patio area with wooden tables and chairs, a small potted plant, and a wooden fence in the background.
A narrow hallway with a carpeted floor, a red chair, and a door at the end.
A laundry room with two front-loading washing machines, a sink, and a laundry powder dispenser.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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333 Barkly Street, Footscray, VIC, 3011
  • Place, Whitten Oval Social Venue
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria University
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Flemington Racecourse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a grey and white duvet, a wooden headboard, and two bedside lamps.

Deluxe King Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

Footscray stay.Your stay at this Footscray hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Flemington Racecourse and Royal Melbourne Showgrounds. Marvel Stadium and Queen Victoria Market are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Whitten Oval Social Venue - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Misfits - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Footscray Market - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Victoria University - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Flemington Racecourse - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Middle Footscray Station - 6 min walk
  • Essendon Station - 8 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪august - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bar Josephine - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mr West - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mamma Chen's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Amara Coffee - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Plough Hotel

3.5-star hotel near Flemington Racecourse
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Plough Hotel. Free self parking is available.
  • 1 building
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1868
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Plough Hotel offers 11 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
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 10:00 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; 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
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), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 25.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 25.0 per day

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

This property requires a deposit equal to 1 night's stay on credit card or 400 AUD cash upon arrival.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Plough Hotel to the airport?

Plough Hotel is 9.8 mi (21-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 Plough Hotel?

As of Aug 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Plough Hotel on Aug 23, 2026 start from $137, 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 Plough Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Plough Hotel.

How close is Plough Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 10.1 mi (29-min drive) from St Kilda Beach and 13.4 mi (38-min drive) from Brighton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Plough Hotel offer free breakfast?

Plough Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Plough Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Crown Casino (8-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Plough Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Plough Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Plough Hotel have a pool?

Plough Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Plough Hotel have a restaurant?

Plough Hotel is home to The Plough, which features Modern European cuisine and al fresco dining.

Does Plough Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Plough Hotel to downtown Melbourne?

Plough Hotel is 3.9 mi away from Melbourne.

Plough Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 339 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 339 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 339 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 339 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 339 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nartnapa

Liked: Staff & service
We liked the proximity from the hotel to our son’s place nearby. We also like the Asian cuisine and grocery shopping in the Footscray areas which you can either walk or drive from the hotel. The parking area at the back of the hotel is rather convenient but can be a little tricky in the evening. Obviously the hotel restaurant is quite popular with locals so we found that out on Saturday night. We had to park on the street and wait until after 9 p.m. for the spot in the hotel car park. If you are a light sleeper like myself you might hear the sound of the traffic on the roads faintly. Overall it was a pleasant stay for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Greg

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nothing to like. I have been in hotels in over 30 countries but this is the only one where the toilet bowl leaked onto the floor when flushed. Horrible.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reception was very helpful. I really loved dinner at the hotel aswell I would visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

SON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
room is clean and comfort and hotel near shops
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Germana

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noisy, air conditioning not cooling very well, toiletries very basic, windows cannot open, lots of steep stairs, no wifi info, no staff present, over priced for what it is.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable. Stairs to climb. Friendly and helpful staff. Great restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasant stay and close to the hospital.to visit husband
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Spacious and Clean

Above average for a pub room. Spacious and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked walking distance to a lot of restaurants and cafes and train station. Was on a very busy corner
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like the room for 2 person it was really small
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
Room etc. Ok. BUT $100 was taken out of my credit card and I have had to phone several times and contact my bank to get money returned to account. Very disappointing and ruined what could have been an ok stay. Dishonesty or incompetency. Not sure which.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Good things: The room was huge! The bed was very comfortable. It was a convenient location, and the free onsite parking was appreciated. Bad things: It could get a bit noisy at night, especially when there was music or large crowds downstairs. There were no spare blankets in the room for when it got really cold on my third night there. Also on my third night, the shower temperature seemed to go haywire. I had it set to a comfortably warm temperature, then it turned freezing! When I turned off the cold water, the pure hot water was like ice... for a few seconds, then it was scalding again. This carried on, alternating between hot and cold for several minutes until I gave up. The check-in person charged my credit card for $100 instead of placing a hold on the security deposit. It then became a major hassle to get the funds returned into my account. The reception is advertised as being open until 10 pm but if you call after 2 pm you'll be told they're only open from 10 am - 2 pm and to call back tomorrow. If you call between 10 am - 2 pm the answering service will tell you all about their Christmas opening hours and then terminate the call without giving you the option to leave a message. TL;DR: It was a lovely stay, until my third night. Hopefully they can rectify the issues that caused the poor rating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel avec un bon restaurant,arrêt de bus devant l'hôtel,train à 7minutes à pied,petit lit 2 personnes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
staff very friendly, but carpets smelly.............
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
For what we wanted the Plough Hotel served it's purpose. We would happily stay again, but just note there are no lifts.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was perfect for my needs.....The room is a good size, clean and easy to access...... Ok there's no gym, pool and resort style amenities, but for the quick fly in and out of Melbourne it was great....close enough to the airport and city as well....
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and convenient but not a good night's sleep

Little to no soundproofing, could hear loud music all night from the pub downstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and affordable for an overnight stay! The staff were extremely pleasant and accommodating. Nothing was too much trouble 👍😊
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Poor room and incredibly uncomfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay, very friendly staff and very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to work and comfy bed. Could do with new carpet, though otherwise clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The atmosphere was just great. Everyone so friendly and happy, so laid back. Just so Melbourne. Meals were amazing. Perth take note because this is how hospitality is done.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and the food is great! Very quiet and comfortable bed. Hot water was not consistent in the shower - goes off intermittently
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stairs to upper level where rooms are. Recently had a knee replacement.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

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