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Lamplighter Motel

3.5 star property
3.5-star motel near Chadstone Shopping Mall

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Property grounds
Monash Terrace 3 Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Fridge, electric kettle
Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Monash Terrace 3 Bedroom Apartment | In-room dining

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1440 Dandenong Rd, Oakleigh, VIC, 3166
  • Chadstone Shopping Mall
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Monash University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Deakin University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double Upstairs Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room

  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Twin - Upstairs Room

  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

Oakleigh stay.Your stay at this Oakleigh motel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Chadstone Shopping Mall and Monash University. Monash Medical Centre Clayton and Monash Children's Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Chadstone Shopping Mall - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Monash Children's Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Monash Medical Centre Clayton - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Monash University - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Deakin University - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Oakleigh Station - 14 min walk
  • Flinders Street Station - 18 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nikos Café - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Vanilla Lounge - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪All Season Dumpling Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Lamplighter Motel

3.5-star motel near Chadstone Shopping Mall
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Melbourne motel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Lamplighter Motel offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Televisions come with cable channels and DVD players. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Dial-up internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: AUD 5 to 15 for adults and AUD 5 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 0-inch TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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 5.00 to 15.00 for adults, and AUD 5.00 to 10.00 for children

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, and American Express. 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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Lamplighter Motel to the airport?

Lamplighter Motel is 22.4 mi (32-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 Lamplighter Motel?

As of Sep 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lamplighter Motel on Sep 9, 2025 start from $88.82, excluding 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 Lamplighter Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lamplighter Motel.

How close is Lamplighter Motel to the beach?

This motel is 7.5 mi (26-min drive) from St Kilda Beach and 7.6 mi (20-min drive) from Brighton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Lamplighter Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Lamplighter Motel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 5.00 and 15.00 for adults, AUD 5.00 and 10.00 for children.

Is there a casino at Lamplighter Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Crown Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Lamplighter Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Lamplighter Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Lamplighter Motel have a pool?

Lamplighter Motel does not have a pool.

Does Lamplighter Motel have a restaurant?

Lamplighter Motel is home to Balloons, which features Asian cuisine.

Does Lamplighter Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Lamplighter Motel to downtown Melbourne?

Lamplighter Motel is 9.1 mi away from Melbourne.

Lamplighter Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 387 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 387 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 387 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 387 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 387 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

4.4/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

3.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Mike

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was dirty, unclean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Heather

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is poor beyond description. I felt very unsafe. Several drug affected or mentally ill people were in doorways. The website photos are false and totally misleading. I cannot believe that the property is included on Wotif. Myself and a friend booked for two nights but left within 10 minutes. The property was obviosly being used as a place for homeless and / or drug affected, mentally ill people. It was dirty, a broken down car with smashed windows was in the carpark. The rooms were filthy from the outside with cracked glass etc. One room had red paint splashed over door and broken window. Broken bikes and rubbish was in doorways and common areas. Cigarette smoke was the pervading odour everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Emma

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ida

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely terrible. I ended up leaving straight after checking in and finding alternate accommodation for the night. Strong cigarette smell in the room made me feel sick. I noticed multiple other rooms had broken windows which made me feel extremely unsafe as a single female occupant. A lot of rubbish/ hard rubbish lying around everywhere. Terrible. Although my booking was non- refundable- I am very disappointed and think I should get at least partial refund due to choosing not to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Crack house

Was not impressed with this motel at all. The TV didn't work. Housekeeping should be re trained. Very run down. Spoon in the middle of the bathroom floor. And the electronic room key didn't work. App won't let me add photos !!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Wasif

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Smelly property
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room in this motel is a disgrace and not habitable. The door lock did not latch and there was no security chain. There was graffiti on the mirror, a torn blind, dirty shelves and a dirty bathroom floor. Front desk staff couldn't care less. AND they were charging $139 per night!! The Health Dept needs to pay a visit to this motel...I'm still waiting for my refund.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brenda

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jackie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Good for a one night stay in a no fuss accommodation. The motel is not the most modern but has a comfortable bed, with a nice shower with a mini fridge in a spacious room. It can smell like cigarette smoke but it is older so to be expected. I will stay here again. The staff are friendly & accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jackie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
For the price and location was a decent stay. Comfortable beds, accommodating staff. The room was big enough for two people.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
After inspecting our Room, it was dirty & smelly, and the area felt unsafe, due to permanent residents uncontrolled filth. When asking for a refund, - it was immediately denied with shrugged shoulders and a no- care attitude. No minimum standards ar all, with smells to promote vomiting. -- The entire Motel should be demolished and fumigated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Leeanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Whole place smelt of smoke and toilet wasnt flushed smelly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

SyedFaisal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People from other rooms were make loud noise through out then night z. Reception not picking phone . I could not sleep all the night . Drunk people were outside and fighting, I was concerned if my car parked outside the room was get damaged . Room and facilities are very old , almost every thing is broken down . No room service for change of sheets and cleaning for next day . I will not return to this motel in future
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anthony, Mangerton

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Permanently closed. Yet still able to book on this site?
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Natalie

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On arrival no tv in room partner nearly got run over in drive way . Room very dirty mould in shower .Other guest live on property and smoke in rooms and have animals in room with them . I stated all this to reception and they replied they know .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Smoke detector didn’t work so we agreed to remove. Bathroom light not working. Door showed signs of previous breakin and no security chain. Bed was comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Amenities
i have stayed before and have come back over the years. They let me check in early and, when i lost my pasport in the room they went and found it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had a musty smell and smelt of cigarette smoke. The shower was old and dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bernadette

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very basic lodging. The only thing we liked was the clean linen, clean bathroom but cracked sink. Reception staff extremely indifferent and unhelpful. Building very dilapidated - bathroom window loose, front door badly fitted on doorstep, room for vermin, insects. Basic requirements missing - eg. for 2 people, there was 1 knife and 1 spoon, 3 coffee mugs -1 broken, no glasses, a scattering of old tea, coffee,sugar, envelopes in a dirty draw. Our conclusion is that these people have NO IDEA how to run a hotel/motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Vanessa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Batteries have been removed from air conditioner control. Spoke to others staying there and all the controls had no batteries. Weren’t happy when I asked for them to be replaced. Had personal rubbish in alcove on second story. Definitely not welcoming sight to see. Would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Margaret

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rubbish lined up in stairwells, cigarette odour in room, window shade had creased holes.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024