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Reviews of Early Australian Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
Early Australian Motor Inn
453-455 Deakin Avenue, Mildura, VIC

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 263 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 263 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 263 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 263 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 263 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little stop over hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

lynette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient. Clean and tidy. Good for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trudy

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet rooms Easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Darryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pleasantly surprised. We’ll priced, clean and had everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from John on 21 Oct 2023
Gald that you enjoyed your stay with us, thank you for your review

8/10 Good

Dimitrios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from John on 30 Jul 2023
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from John on 14 Jul 2023
Many thanks, so pleased you enjoyed your stay

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t like being upstairs. Shower temperature uneven slippery bath underfoot for elderly couple. No microwave or toaster
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from John on 28 Jun 2023
Had you booked direct with us you could have requested a downstairs room with a walk-in shower instead of the spa room that you booked online.We have a restaurant on-site so do not supply microwave or toaster but will supply them if requested.

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from John on 12 Jun 2023
Thank you

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
No microwave in unit. Garden and pool outside pleasant and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from John on 27 Apr 2023
Thank you for your review, As we have a restaurant on-site we do not provide microwaves, however, for an additional cost we can put one in the room.

8/10 Good

Tony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely people running the place but poor lady at reception doesn't handle pressure too well. Booked out on a Tuesday so obviously popular. Good job I was in room on my own as bathroom door would not close. Only a minor issue however & will stay again next time in Mildura.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from John on 23 Apr 2023
Thank you for your review, yes we have been very busy and under a bit of pressure due to injury. Be happy to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly owners
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from John on 16 Feb 2023
Thank you for your comment, they are appreciated

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from John on 5 Feb 2023
Thank you for your review

8/10 Good

Catherine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good people good food central location - stay there often
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from John on 21 Jan 2023
Thank you for your review, it is much appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

malcolm

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location opposite shops and restaurants good pool nice size rooms very clean
Response from john on 7 Jan 2023
Thanks Malcolm for your kind review, I have passed on your comments to our staff. Hope to see you again on your next trip

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was excellent and being able to have a hot breakfast up till 10. Am ( and later) on Sunday was brilliant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from john on 27 Oct 2022
Hi david, Thanks for the review. Pleased you enjoyed your stay and of course the breakfast

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfy and shower was great. Managers/owners were very friendly and obliging.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from John on 21 Oct 2022
Thank you for your review, your comments are very much appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

Gai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean and the room was spacious. The only problem that I encountered was that as the Motel was full that week, parking spaces were sometimes at a premium. I was lucky to get a spot each night but if the spaces were allocated to each room it would make it easier. Apart from that it was an enjoyable stay and I would recommend this motel at anytime.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from John on 8 Oct 2022
Thank you for your comments, they are much appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had some vehicle issues and The Manager was very caring and helpful to us. There are some good people in this world!!🤗🤗
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from john on 4 Oct 2022
Thanks Robyn, only to pleased to help although I did very little. Safe travels today and every day to you bothJohn

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean tidy close to what we wanted.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from john on 29 Jul 2022
Many thanks Barbara, so pleased that you enjoyed your stay

10/10 Excellent

MURRAY

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good no problems, nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from John on 14 Jul 2022
Thank you for your review, it is much appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great rates
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from John on 10 May 2022
Thanks Phil Glad you enjoyed our company and pricing. Looking forward to seeing you again on your next trip

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice size room
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from john on 8 May 2022
Thanks Daniel, pleased you enjoyed your stay

10/10 Excellent

Liza

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and nice management. The room was so clean and comfortable. We were in Mildura for a wedding at Club Da Vinci, so perfect location. Also directly oppistie to any retail needed! Would go back there for sure!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from john on 5 Apr 2022
Hi Liza, thanks so much for your review. I have passed on your comments to the housekeeping staff who work so hard to ensure that the rooms are clean etc.Pleased you enjoyed the wedding.Looking forward to your next visit

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
really nice place claen comfortable good little pool nice brekky
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from john on 25 Mar 2022
Hi David, Many thanks for your kind review. It sure was hot when you were here so glad you enjoyed the pool, and your breakfast. Reception

6/10 Okay

Ajay

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
There was no plates spoons no fridge and not even a single bottle of water in the room Shower taps were not working properly Room was not sound proof etc
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from John on 17 Mar 2022
ALL our rooms have fridges in them. We supply mugs, spoons. tea and coffee. We do not supply plates as there is a restaurant on site, however, we are happy to supply additional cutlery or crockery if people ask for them. No motel is sound proof. We have checked the shower taps and they appear to be in good working order.

2/10 Terrible

Tracy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
There is not a score low enough! All I wanted was a quick local get away where I could relax and have a spa! I booked using a 3rd party, WOTIF. Upon arrival I was berated as to why I was using a 3rd party and that I am better off booking direct. We were advised we weren't to have any guests which I quipped that I was hoping to see no-one I just wanted to stay in my room. Upon arrival in our room, which was supposed to be a king bed with a spa, I mentioned to my husband that I didn't think it was a king bed and quickly jumped into the spa, because it is all I had been thinking about. Whilst in the spa, I checked my booking to ensure it was supposed to be a King bed and got in touch with WOTIF to confirm. I was asked by the agent if I had been in touch with reception, to which I replied I had not as I had received the 3rd degree upon checking in. Within a couple of minutes the GM John appeared at our door with attitude to why I hadn't directly been to see them; he said that he would black list us because now he would have to clean two rooms. I told him I'd happily stay in the room I was in, but I'd paid more for a king room so if he'd refund the difference, which he would not. In which case I said we'd have the other room, all this whilst I was standing there in nothing but a towel. John was going to move us rooms with me in my towel!! I began to feel uncomfortable and bullied and left with no refund, within less than one hour of arrival. Not happy and do NOT recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, easy checkin enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Response from John on 9 Nov 2021
Thank you for your review, look forward to having you stay with us again

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found the hosts very friendly and approachable. Nice room, great spa! It was more than enough for my work stay of two nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Early Australian Motor Inn on 5 Jun 2021
Many thanks for your kind coments. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to you visiting us again

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well appointed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from John on 30 May 2021
Thank you for your review, much appreciated.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't like the lecture I received about how I booked in. They clearly didn't understand why I booked the way I did after I tried to explain. I also was very disappointed that ammenities that were listed as part of their offer - were no longer available - specifically FOXTEL. Had been removed during lock down (understandable) but not re-instated. Even though it is still promoted. They took no responsibility in advertising it - without delivering it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from John on 28 May 2021
Sorry that you did not enjoy your stay with us. We have removed the reference to Foxtel from our website.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
was not told until arrived that it would be an upstirs room and that car parking is not reserved. With the trade goods I carry it was a problem. Also had to park on the street at one point as no parks were available. Room had glass doors so all traffic from the main road was heard, and I am not a light sleeper. AC unit was very old and noisy and should be replaced.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from John on 27 May 2021
Thank you for your comments. On our website you can clearly see that three of our room Q/s spa rooms are located upstairs, had you contacted us directly we could have possibly allocated you a downstairs room alternatively you could have requested it via Expedia website. We have sufficient parking spaces for all rooms, however, they are not numbered.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I visited this motel with my husband almost a year ago and we both really liked it. People were wonderful and we both were excited to visit them again. This time I made a reservation with Expedia because there was a good promotion. To my surprise a front desk lady told me that she doesn't have a room for this prize, only a spa room with additional fee. I told her that my reservation was for spa room. All the sudden she rudely replied to me that I have to call Expedia to solve it. Then hotel owner told me that its my fault that I made a reservation with an American company (?!) not Australian one and they both tried to get rid of me. To my shock both of them were racist (I have a strong accent) and asking me if I made a dodgy payment using foreign card. I almost resign but my reservation was non refundable so I just said that I can pay this extra 30$. I'm shocked how they treated me for so little money, and I'M NOT ASKING FOR DISCOUNT or anything. I'm just warning foreigners and people making reservation with Expedia to stay away from this motel...Me and my husband we won't come back for sure
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from John on 25 May 2021
I would like to apologize for the confusion regarding your booking, however, you were allocated a Q/s room + spa and were not charged an additional $30. It was suggested that you contact Expedia (when you asked for a refund) as you had paid them direct. I and all my staff take issue with the racist allegation as we welcome people of all nationalities and have never had a problem prior to this and think that it says more about your prejudices than ours.

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
About the parking
Nice room but noisy at night and not enough parking, good food at restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from Early Australian Motor Inn on 6 May 2021
Thanks for your kind review. You are right the traffic can be a bit of a nuisance if you have come from the country, and customers bad parking is always a problem. Pleased you enjoyed your meals

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Response from Early Australian Motor Inn on 20 Apr 2021
Many Thanks for your kind rating. We all work as a team to ensure that your stay could be as pleasurable as possible. Hoping to see you on your next trip to Mildura

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from Early Australian Motor Inn on 16 Apr 2021
Thank you so much for your rating. We really appreciate it

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Response from John on 16 Apr 2021
Thank you for review

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from John on 16 Apr 2021
Thank you for your review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the recliners in the couch. Road noise not great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Response from John on 20 Mar 2021
Thank you for your review, much appreciated.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners of property made us feel welcome and meals were great .be back one day .
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Response from Early Australian Motor Inn on 6 Mar 2021
Thanks so much. Pleased you enjoyed your stal and meals. Looking forward to seeing you again Early Australian Motor Inn

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and spacious rooms, good location, nice pool, tight car parking
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Response from Early Australian Motor Inn on 11 Jan 2021
Pleased you enjoyed your stay

6/10 Okay

geoff, victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok the room was fine ,the office people very nice,the only thing is the room was a little cold .The reason I think was the night air was that cold the split system was freezing up, i would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Response from Early Australian Motor Inn on 6 Aug 2020
Thanks Geoff for your comments. We will have the air conditioner checked over by a technician today. Wish we had known that there was a problem while you were here. We would have moved you to another unit or placed a portable heater in your unit.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2020
Response from John on 17 May 2020
Thank you for your score

8/10 Good

Michelle, Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
We visited during Covid 19 so was limited on facilities. Room was neat, service friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2020
Response from Early Australian Motor Inn on 1 May 2020
Thanks Michelle, Pleased you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again soon. John Nolan Manager

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was great and staff we very friendly. We had 2 spa rooms and both were great however the spa in 1 room looked quite old and worn we didn't end up using it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from John on 15 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review, much appreciated

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from John Nolan on 10 Feb 2020
Thanks very much for your review John Nolan Manager Early Australian Motor Inn