Eltham Gateway Hotel

4.0 star property
Suburban motel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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The Eltham Gateway Hotel captures the area's charm. Relax in the garden, grab coffee at the on-site cafe, or handle business in the dedicated center. Free WiFi connects everyone, while multilingual staff ensures visitors have what they need throughout their stay.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$161
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov

Room options

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Deluxe Marble Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Hillview Spa Suite with Two Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
HDTV
Washer/dryer
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Sofa bed - single
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Two-bedroom Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Hotel Room with Two Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Hillview Spa Suite with One King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Hotel Room with One King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
1339 Main Road, Eltham, VIC, 3095

What's nearby

  • Montsalvat - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • La Trobe University - 15 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 27 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Rod Laver Arena - 28 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Melbourne Central - 28 min drive - 29.1 km

Getting around

  • Eltham Station - 2 min drive
  • Flinders Street Station - 25 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Drop of Poison - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Miner’s Gold - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Research Fish 'n' Chips - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Kuzina - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Third Chapter - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Eltham Gateway Hotel

Upscale motel located in Eltham
You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services at Eltham Gateway Hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business centre.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • Smoke-free property, a banquet hall and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Eltham Gateway Hotel feature thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch HDTVs with digital channels
  • Separate sitting areas, microwaves and toasters

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1988
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Eltham Gateway
Eltham Gateway Hotel
Gateway Eltham
Gateway Hotel Eltham
Eltham Gateway Hotel Motel
Eltham Gateway Hotel Eltham
Eltham Gateway Hotel Motel Eltham

Frequently asked questions

Is Eltham Gateway Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Eltham Gateway Hotel?

As of 5 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Eltham Gateway Hotel on 13 Nov 2025 start from NZ$160.50, 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 Eltham Gateway Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Eltham Gateway Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Eltham Gateway Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Eltham Gateway Hotel located?

Located in Eltham, this motel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Eltham Copper Butterfly Habitat, St Helena Bush Reserve and Montsalvat. Warrandyte State Park and Browns Lane Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km). Eltham Station is 30 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Eltham Gateway Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

6.4

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 261 out of 794 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 794 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 794 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 794 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 794 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My family had a wonderful stay.Service was great and rooms were clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Darryl

Bedding good,great shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owner was abolutely fantastic, I called prior to explain why we were staying and he was so accomodating. was a breeze to pick up keys and a breeze to return :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Having 2 bedrooms and the kitchenette for an extended stay worked really well
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Colleen

Room was clean but dated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay!Big room and free parking.

4/10 Poor

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty surrounds room not maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Air conditioner was in need of repair. Old tiles in bathroom. Overall updating would be great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niculaie Marica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice propriety and highly friendly hosts. I always enjoy being there
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay. Felix was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly convenient and exactly what we were after.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Anna as manager was terrific. Room was very spacious and more than met our needs. Bed was excellent. Only issue we had was the access to hot water for showers - Anna fixed that and after waiting 7 minutes - it worked well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen

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

4/10 Poor

Sandor

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bedhead was smelly and window couldn't close
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Vera

Room was very ordinary.way too noisy in carpark people running around yelling out so loud Had to turn volume up extra loud noise
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, so obliging, would absolutely recommend 🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niculaie Marica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cozy clean and bbice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room Good location But lots of stairs
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is so unique bye to the open space and native Wildlife if U book a hilltop spa suite the possums are out the front at eye level there are chains leading from major trees so they can cross around safely and away from human interaction.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We stayed 3 nights to attend a function close by. Staff were friendly. The hotel itself is a little old. The room was comfortable enough. The walkway from the carpark to the rooms smelled terrible every day. The property is away from any shops or cafes so you have to drive everywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

mary

Liked: Staff & service
The mattress was very hard resulting in little sleep. Stain on the footbed cover. Lots of water wasted just to get hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice quiet place to stay and generally clean and tidy for our needs of a one night stay. Not many options in Eltham area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and quiet, comfortable bed and amazing shower. Decor is a little dated. Disappointed the restaurant wasn’t/isn’t open. Would of been very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Served a purpose. Not the smoothest check in as 6.30pm seemed to be out of hours.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024