Skip to Main Content.
List your propertySupportTrips
Unlock instant savings with Member Prices
Sign in
Feedback

Essendon Motel

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

Choose dates to view prices

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 NZ$134
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 5 of 5 rooms

View all photos for Standard Queen Room

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Queen Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Corporate Room

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Corporate Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room

Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Suite

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

You may also like

Ad
View from room

Pullman Melbourne on the Park

East Melbourne
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 1,006 reviews
The price is NZ$295
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Pullman Melbourne on the Park
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

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
  • Marvel Stadium - 11 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Queen Victoria Market - 11 min drive - 10.6 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
  • ‪Lindt Chocolate Cafe & Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪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), smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
  • Luggage storage
  • 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

Similar properties

Triple Room

Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
7.6 out of 10, Good, 1,000 reviews
The price is NZ$157
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments

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

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 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essendon Motel on 20 Nov 2025 start from NZ$134.45, 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.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Essendon Motel Reviews

6.0

6.2

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

6.8

Staff & service

5.2

Eco-friendliness

5.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 884 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 884 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 221 out of 884 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 179 out of 884 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 157 out of 884 reviews

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Bailey

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

8/10 Good

Oscar

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

6/10 Okay

Sylvia

Disliked: Amenities
Okay for a quick overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

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

6/10 Okay

Robyn

Liked: Staff & service
The motel was an unexpected short stay It suited our needs Thankyou
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed. Good size room and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and tidy, very spacious. We got a room upgrade at no extra cost, we were impressed. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient to drive to from the airport. Our room was dated but very clean, very quiet. Would absolutely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, good value, good service, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff weee friendly and helpful. We loved the room upgrade! Easy walk to the tram stop.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

John

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

4/10 Poor

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sheets were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Kim

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
needs some serious maintenance done
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jill

Liked: Staff & service
It was a great location for quick access to the airport without having to pay expensive airport motel prices! It’s a bit outdated and needs some work but it was clean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice

Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lady at the front desk was kind and helpful. Went out of her way when we had a problem with a tour bus not showing up. Was able to get an Uber to meet the tour bus somewhere else and did not miss our tour we planned many months in advance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Warm bed & a hot shower. Dont need much more!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Brett

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tv didn’t work. Spa/Bath didn’t work. No hairyer. No hooks to hand towels. One high, hard pillow for me. One low, lumpy pillow for my husband. No blanket, just one thin cover, so we were cold. Bathroom sink was gross. Great location but spend a bit more dollars. and stay elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bit noisy from another room through the night a few times. Otherwise convenient to early morning flight.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
i liked the ambience and quietness of the place, the beds where ok and enough space to move. there some small bugs which i think may need to be sprayed. All in all its a nice place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room needs a new tv.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Joshua

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very scary and unsafe. Domestic next door at midnight screaming cars flying off. Rooms dirty. Do not stay at this motel should be closed down
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

robert

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
noise ,staff attitude
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Kate

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check in and out super easy and lovely receptionist. No food walking distance, only Chinese (which was good). Shower mouldy, very noisy. Woke up to bathroom full of bugs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023