Essendon Motel

3.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near DFO Essendon Shopping Center

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Lobby
Reception
Garden
Just steps from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds, Essendon Motel offers a convenient base with practical amenities. Guests appreciate the helpful staff offering tour assistance, in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and conference space for various needs.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is S$94
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Standard Queen Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Corporate Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Located in Melbourne, Essendon Motel is in the city centre. DFO Essendon Shopping Center and Queen Victoria Market are worth exploring if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Royal Melbourne Showgrounds and Melbourne Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a match? See what's going on at Marvel Stadium or Rod Laver Arena.
Map
93 Bulla Rd, Essendon North, VIC, 3040

What's nearby

  • DFO Essendon Shopping Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Royal Melbourne Showgrounds - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Melbourne Zoo - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Queen Victoria Market - 11 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Marvel Stadium - 12 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Glenbervie Station - 3 min drive
  • Essendon Station - 6 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪My Thai on Keilor - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Georges Fish N Chips - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chapta 4 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Krabi Thai - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Essendon Motel

Motel near DFO Essendon Shopping Center
Located close to Royal Melbourne Showgrounds, Essendon Motel provides laundry facilities and conference space. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and tour/ticket information
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Essendon Motel feature comforts, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 26-inch HDTVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and mini fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: AUD 5 to 25 per person

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Room service
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 5 to 25 per person

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; cash is not accepted

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.

Property is also known as

Comfort Inn Essendon
Comfort Inn Motel Essendon
Essendon Comfort Inn
Essendon Motor Inn
Essendon Motor
Essendon Motel
Essendon Motel Motel
Essendon Motel Essendon North
Essendon Motel Motel Essendon North

Frequently asked questions

Is Essendon Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Essendon Motel?

As of 6 Oct, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essendon Motel on 7 Oct, 2025 start from S$94.33, 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 Essendon Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Essendon Motel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Essendon Motel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Essendon Motel located?

Located in Essendon North, this motel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from DFO Essendon Shopping Center, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Royal Melbourne Showgrounds and Melbourne Zoo. Queen Victoria Market and Marvel Stadium are also within 9 mi (15 km). Glenbervie Station is 25 minutes by foot and Essendon Station is 29 minutes.

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Essendon Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 879 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 879 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 220 out of 879 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 176 out of 879 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 157 out of 879 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a truly wonderful couple of days at a terrific place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Staff & service
Receptionist absolutely amazing helped us with our issues outside of the motel and very friendly would recommend a stay thanks from room 23
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Alan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place so run down and smelt of smoke in the room . the bed side tables had cigarette burns on them. the shower door was hard to open and closed and couldnt get the tv to work for awhile not all the free to air channels came up frustrating,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is old but clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Harjit

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The main door lock was not secured when asked to fix it then did get any response Would not go there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I couldn't have been happier with my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Oscar

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was quite place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lyndal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Essendon motel is in a great location, just off the Bulla Rd exit. The rooms are quiet, despite being close to the freeway. The blankets/doona are light, so for a cold night we needed to run the heating all night. Recommend bringing extra blankets if you can.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Teeanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff member shes a great asset to your business
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Bailey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Just happy to stay for a couple of nights
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Broken furniture, noisy, dirty
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

LUKE

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
just for a one night stay will be fine
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Being close to the airport made this motel an excellent place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Emily

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Drug dealers out the front, people using drugs in the room next door (doors wide open), police on site. Very unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
It was clean, good price and perfect location for our overnight stay which is all we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Book somewhere else if possible

It was ok, but extremely dated and in need of renovations. I wouldn't have been comfortable staying here solo, door lock was dodgy, and it felt a bit dodgy in general, but it was ok for two mates needing a cheap nights rest.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Carpet condition not very good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff friendly. Room average . Noisy neighbors. Smell of smoke in room from downstairs smokers.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is rundown and is in serious need of renovation or detonation, when I last stayed there be it circa 2004 a client I consulted too accomadated here, nothing has been changed since then bedding, curtains, bathroom, tea and coffee facility, never stay here again, I should have realised when the accommodation is so cheap,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Allecia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were comfy, water pressure was good but the state of the shower was awful - mould, repair & maintenance of the bathroom is desperately needed. Doors need a good scrub as they were grotty & the entry door handle & lock were quite flimsy. Lots of potential just needs a lot of maintenance.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, lots of parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anwar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very good like it .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally Vi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024