Name: Essendon Motel
Address: 93 Bulla Road, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Rating: 6.57

Guest reviews

6.6

Pleasant

Based on 858 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

17%

Couple

30%

Family

42%

Group

2%

Solo

7%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Reviews of Essendon Motel show a budget property in a convenient location for the airport, DFO, and public transport, but with widely reported issues around cleanliness, dated and poorly maintained rooms, noise and safety concerns, and inconsistent service.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

Dining

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8

Natalie

Feb 8, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, reasonably clean, good location and value for money.

2

Heather

Jan 31, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Wait time to check in. And then walking into a dirty, run down room that had the door hanging off the higne, blood on the wall, broken tiles, leaking taps and a dirty floor made us want to leave. We had no choice as we had traveled 3.5 hours to do business in Melbourne, but if we had anywhere else to go, we would have left. We felt dirty, uncomfortable and disrespected having to stay in this room.

10

ADRIEN

Jan 30, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Good one

6

Leigh

Jan 26, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Basic room. Spa not working, no cutlery of plates/bowls. Rabbit ears for TV reception. Very dated and in need of attention. OK for a last minute stay for the price.

2

Paul

Jan 18, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

I flew in from America and my partner who lives here did the check in because they do not offer check-in after 10pm and my flight landed at 9:50pm. When I arrived at the location, the room was beyond dirty. The bathroom was dirty. There was a guest in the room next to ours that was up all night screaming and yelling at himself and he was still going when we checked out. Needless to say, after a 37 hour plane ride here I still wasn't able to get any rest at this facility. Very disappointed that my first night in Australia was a very horrible experience.

93 Bulla Road, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Location

A stay at Essendon Motel places you in the heart of Melbourne, a 1-minute drive from DFO Essendon Shopping Center and 7 minutes from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds. This motel is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Melbourne Zoo and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Queen Victoria Market.

DFO Essendon Shopping Center(0.7 miles)

Moonee Valley Racecourse(2.6 miles)

Royal Melbourne Showgrounds(3.7 miles)

Highpoint Shopping Centre(3.9 miles)

Flemington Racecourse(4.1 miles)

Melbourne Zoo(4.7 miles)

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Property Policies

Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 21:00

Before 10:00

Good to know

Additional policies and info about this property.

Optional extras

Additional paid services you can request.

FAQs

Yes, free on-site parking is available for guests.

Yes, a continental breakfast is available, with costs ranging from approximately AUD 5 to 25 per person.

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request but is subject to availability and may incur additional charges.

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms, making it suitable for guests with disabilities.

The property is located in Essendon, approximately 6.8 miles (11 km) from Melbourne's central business district and close to public transport options. Nearby attractions include Essendon Fields Shopping Centre (1.2 miles), Moonee Valley Racecourse (4.3 miles), and Melbourne Airport (6.2 miles).

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available for guests to enjoy.

Essendon Motel

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