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Mitchell River Tavern

3.5 star property
Guests can enjoy drinks at the welcoming bar or relax with coffee on the sunny terrace at this comfortable retreat that balances rustic appeal with modern amenities

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Mitchell River Tavern blends country charm with comfort. Travelers love the cozy bar for evening drinks and the sun-filled terrace to unwind. Enjoy in-room WiFi, convenient ATM services, and self-parking for a hassle-free stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
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About this property

Mitchell River Tavern

  • Property highlights
  • A terrace, a bar and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at Mitchell River Tavern. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • Free self-parking
    • ATM/banking services
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Mitchell River Tavern offer comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • Fridges, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Exterior detail
Bairnsdale Town Central Motel
Bairnsdale
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 303 reviews
The price is S$131
includes taxes & fees
23 May - 24 May
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 8:00 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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 24 July 2025 to 14 July 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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, 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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Frequently asked questions

Is Mitchell River Tavern pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Mitchell River Tavern?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mitchell River Tavern?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Mitchell River Tavern?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Mitchell River Tavern located?

Situated in Bairnsdale, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Nicholson St. Gallery and St Mary's Catholic Church. East Gippsland Rail Trail and Robb Street Gallery are also within 15 minutes. Bairnsdale Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 209 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome and the restaurant meal was good value.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay overnight for an early start the next morning. Fantastic drive through coffee/breakfast next door.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place for an overnight stay on the way through. Easy, clean and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

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

Narooma and Back

Overnight stay. Close to centre of town so an easy walk around the shops. Restaurant had a good menu and staff very friendly and helpful. Wednesday night and restaurant was full so this indicates the popularity and quality of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old building, very convenient, not overpriced. Bed was a little soft, but otherwise facilities were excellent. Staff couldn’t have been more helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Second stay here. Accomodation is upstairs not possible for some with movement limitations. Restaurant and cocktail bar are both good quality and reasonable value
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Amenities
I booked late in busy season. The accomodation was close to everything. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room, bed and bedding were in excellent order and clean. I haven’t stayed in accomm like it before and was surprised and pleased with it. Would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful chustomer service!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Glyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice big room, handy location, but because of this very noisy. Bear in mind this is a traditional hotel building with accommodation rooms on the upper floor. Many stairs & no lifts.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Shivani

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bed had bugs, very itchy night all over. Bathrooms were nice a clean. Very noisy during night with doors banging.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
our shower did not work properly, but the room was fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was good. Clean room. Only issue we had was noise. I think it was coming from the events room downstairs. Loud music untill 9:30pm.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

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

Road trip overnight stay

Motel is on the main road but our room did not hear the road noise, however the refrigeration and central air conditioning motors provided a constant hum. Room was a queen with 2 seater couch, tv and bathroom. Our 4WD could not fit in the underground Carpark so we parked adjacent in the street, no problem. Rooms on 2nd floor but no elevator and the stairs are narrow. Nice place to stay. Meal in the restaurant was also very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice place to stay for an overnight stopover
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ebony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent, will come back and stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a good size, warm and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a lovely surprise and the meal in the bar was excellent
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay since it was the perfect Australian hotel that we imagined an Australian hotel would be. It was clean, had a great dining room, very helpful staff, and a great bathroom in our queen suite. We will stay there again and will recommend it to all our Californian friends
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, nice but old decor.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice occomodation
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great to sign in after hours Everyone else in town had closed their desks
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised. Most Tavern/hotel rooms are very basic, with often shared bathrooms etc. This had it all. Good value for money also.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Neville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was okay, no soap at all, the stairs to access the rooms too narrow and too many.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

John Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an enjoyable meal in the restaurant. Our room was clean and spacious. Check in at the pokies bar was a bit unusual and there was no obvious signage on the exterior of the building to indicate it was the Mitchell River Tavern. Also, the lack of a lift to our room upstairs was an inconvenience for bringing in luggage.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023