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Donald Riverside Motel

Property class: 3
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Donald motel

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A riverside property with a grassy lawn, trees, and a building with a balcony.
A single-story building with a covered outdoor area, likely a motel or small hotel, with a paved driveway and parked vehicles.
A serene landscape with a small pond, lush greenery, and trees.
A hotel room with three beds, each with a patterned bedspread. There are wall-mounted lights above the beds and a window with curtains.
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a grassy area and a body of water.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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3 Woods Street, Donald, VIC, 3480
  • Place, Apex Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Donald Playground and Train Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Buloke Wildlife Management Co-operative Area
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Twin Room, 1 Twin Bed

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a view of a patio with a table and chairs.

Twin Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Queen Room

A single bed with a quilt, a nightstand, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Donald

Close to the beach.Your stay at this Donald motel places you within a 10-minute walk of Apex Park and Donald Playground and Train Park. Lake Buloke Wildlife Management Co-operative Area and Donald Racecourse are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Apex Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Donald Playground and Train Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lake Buloke Wildlife Management Co-operative Area - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Donald Racecourse - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Mount Wycheproof - 37 min drive - 40.5 miles

Getting around

  • Litchfield Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Donald Hotel Bistro - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Early Bird Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bullocks Head Tavern & Accommodation - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Woods St. Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mount Jeffcott Hotel - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Donald Riverside Motel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Donald motel
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Donald Riverside Motel. Self parking is free.
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
Donald Riverside Motel offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Donald motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee
  • Snack bar/deli

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 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, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Donald Riverside
Donald Riverside Motel Motel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Donald Riverside Motel to the airport?

Donald Riverside Motel is 168.7 mi (188-min drive) away from the Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Donald Riverside Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Donald Riverside Motel.

Does Donald Riverside Motel offer free breakfast?

Donald Riverside Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Donald Riverside Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Donald Riverside Motel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Donald Riverside Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Donald Riverside Motel have a pool?

Donald Riverside Motel does not have a pool.

Does Donald Riverside Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Donald Riverside Motel to downtown Donald?

Donald Riverside Motel is 4.8 mi away from Donald.

Donald Riverside Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sure, Donald isn’t the biggest town out there, but with a motel like this, you don’t need it to be – it is just so relaxing. It is located right next to the river, and not only that but they have balconies out the back where you can sit and just enjoy the natural surroundings, and the surroundings are certainly really natural. The service was also great, and the rooms were pretty comfortable as well. Yeah, this turned out to be a great place to spend a couple of nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Lovely riverside setting but checkin could have been handled better by staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
View from deck to river was beautiful. Clean, functional room. Good location. Bed hard, pillow too soft. Had tea & coffee making facilities, but if you wanted food had to heat up outside in communal microwave. No plates or utensils. TV, electric blanket, air-con worked, but had trouble working out On button on air-con control. Handy place for a stop over.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

A pleasant surprise

I was very pleased I had made Donald my halfway point between Adelaide and Melbourne. It might have added 50 kms or so to the journey but I enjoyed the scenery and it’s only another 35 kms to Charlton, where you join the Calder Highway, an excellent road to Melbourne. The motel was pleasantly located, being right next to the Richardson River. This is kept full of water by a dam further down the watercourse. Can recommend for a pleasant stay, well maintained and with a helpful, welcoming owner.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was comfortable, warm with the heater and the bed was also comfortable. Enjoyed the balcony overlooking the river. Had tea at the local pub, took a while to get a steak but it was busy. A Chinese restaurant was over the road. Cooked breakfast was a good start to the day.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and stunning balcony views of the river framed by a gorgeous gum tree
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable and homely accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very comfortable bed but small shower with smallest shower head ever seen
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tranquil next to the river. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Comfortable, quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Riverside Donald

Happy to return regularly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Friendly helpful staff

Loved having our own veranda over looking over the river. Older accomadation however clean and comfortable. Staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
fantastic little hotel with a great view in a nice town! Is a little gem!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

River view motel

Clean motel with outside covered area with table and chairs overlooking river. Enjoyed our stay and would stay there again if visiting this area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Fabulous room

My mother and I stayed in Donald during a road trip around Victoria. We liked the idea of staying by a river which is why we chose this motel. We were delighted with the room particularly as we had been put in the family room instead of a twin so it was very spacious. The beds were comfortable, there was a small table and a couch to watch the TV on. There was also a balcony overlooking the river. The bathroom was clean and functional. The staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

good overnight stay

room was clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay when visiting family. Nice balcony to sit and have drinks
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Clean & Comfortable

Older building but rooms were clean & comfortable and in a good location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

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

Relaxing on the River

Very welcoming and pleasant owners. A very relaxing stay, close to walking paths and shops. Would definitely stay longer next time
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

GREGORY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service