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Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Queens Park

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
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Property entrance
Situated near Moonee Valley Racecourse, this practical accommodation offers travelers a convenient base with free WiFi in every room. Guests appreciate the helpful staff, express check-out option, luggage storage facilities, and an on-site vending machine for quick refreshments.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is S$114
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Triple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Quadruple Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(53 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Located in Essendon, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments is in a shopping district and near the airport. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Queens Park and popular attractions include Royal Melbourne Showgrounds and Melbourne Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a match? See what's going on at Moonee Valley Racecourse or Flemington Racecourse.
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980 Mount Alexander Road, Essendon, VIC, 3040

What's nearby

  • DFO Essendon Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Moonee Valley Racecourse - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Royal Melbourne Showgrounds - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Flemington Racecourse - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Melbourne Zoo - 7 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Essendon Station - 6 min walk
  • Glenbervie Station - 11 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Essendon Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Benny & Me - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Flippin Fish & Chippery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ten One Ate - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪2 Fat Greeks - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments

Motel near Moonee Valley Racecourse
Located close to Queens Park and DFO Essendon Shopping Center, Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments provides a conference centre. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, concierge services and a computer station
  • A vending machine, 1 meeting room and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments boast comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and housekeeping

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; 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
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

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

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Alexander Motor Inn
Best Western Melbourne
Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments Motel
Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments Essendon
Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments Motel Essendon
Alexander Motor Inn Apartments Essendon
Alexander Motor Inn Apartments
Alexander Motor Essendon

Frequently asked questions

Is Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments?

As of 26 Sept, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments on 28 Sept, 2025 start from S$114.46, 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.

How much is parking at Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments located?

Located in Essendon, this motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Queens Park, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Moonee Valley Racecourse and DFO Essendon Shopping Center. Royal Melbourne Showgrounds and Flemington Racecourse are also within 3 mi (5 km). Glenbervie Station is 11 minutes by foot and Moonee Ponds Station is 21 minutes.

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Reviews

Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 277 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 398 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 212 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nyrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the staff and location to trams and shops
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Able to check in earlier staff very friendly nice place to stay convenient walk to Essendon station
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, close to tram, train and buses. Lots of fodd options near by. Rooms are clean, quiet and comfortable albeit eighties in feel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very helpful staff clean room close to trains trams out front.easy to get to the city and leave car at motel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good location, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always stay here when I am in Melbourne . Good staff and convenient location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable, convenient stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nyrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here a few times and the staff are great and the rooms are always clean but the bed mattress is very hard.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good value hotel for a stopover to/from the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful accomodation
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcome,quick book in, Tidy rooms and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good budget accommodation in a reasonable location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great staff, would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money and convenience to the airport. Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness
It fit our needs. Staff were nice. Beds and pillows were comfy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were looking to stay for a couple of nights to where we were going so suited our stay close to all very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nyrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying there but the bed’s are way to hard for a good night sleep. But overall it’s a great place and price for the area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and comfortable roo
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mohamad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Liveable
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Highly recommend, no fuss, clean, great location and awesome service. Repeat visitor and will continue to return for our city visits.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms aren’t serviced , but you can go and ask for more towels , toilet paper etc Walking distance to shops and pub , transport Staff are friendly
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MURRAY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
position suited us for our stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price, great value
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025