Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site.

Is breakfast offered at the motel?

Breakfast is available from the snack bar/deli, but specific details about the type and cost are not provided.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but guests should contact the property in advance.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas, but specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The motel is located in Kew, Melbourne, within a 10-minute drive of Melbourne Cricket Ground and Rod Laver Arena. It is approximately 5.9 miles from Melbourne Central and 6.8 miles from the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

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

Are children allowed at the property?

Children are welcome at the motel, but specific age policies regarding free stays for children are not provided.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Information about the availability of cribs or extra beds is not provided, and guests should inquire directly with the property for specific requests.

Pathfinder Motel in Melbourne - Comfortable Stay

Average nightly price at Pathfinder Motel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$75
February	$74
March	$81
April	$76
May	$78
June	$78
July	$73
August	$79
September	$73
October	$80
November	$90
December	$80

What guests think

At Pathfinder Motel, travelers describe a budget-friendly, no-frills stay in a convenient location near trams, buses, and the city, with generally friendly staff, basic facilities, and older rooms that show wear and need maintenance.

Cleanliness feedback is mixed, with several finding rooms tidy while others report mould, dust, and missed servicing. Beds are commonly comfortable, though some mention light seeping in, early-morning chatter outside, and equipment quirks such as balky remotes or heaters. Suited to travellers prioritizing value over modern finishes.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic; on-site parking is convenient, but in-room amenities can be limited with repeated mentions of no hairdryer or bathroom fan and occasional issues like a weak fridge.

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10

Mohd fahmi

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

All good just don't have hair dryer and blower in toilet

6

Sarah

Nov 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was my second time staying here. Booked for 2 nights but due to building work going on there. I checked out after 1 night. Could not even get a car park. In fairness they should not be taking bookings while work going on. Location is great and not far from the city. Price is very fair and found staff friendly.

10

Robert

Jan 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No frills comfort, on site parking is convenient. Not a bad walk to restaurants. Public transit is close by. Happy with overall experience.

8

Beverley

Jun 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was easy to find and parking was very accessible. Management looked after us very well even changing the room to suit our needs. Was clean, tidy and comfortable.

2

Barbara

Oct 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty, run-down place. Dust everywhere. Things are falling off. We had 5 hours of sleep, woke up at 6 am and left. The pool was disgusting. I don't understand how promoting such a dirty pool is even legal. No one can swim in the pool. It is not safe.

10

Mohd fahmi

Sep 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good staff and nice place, but need have blower fan in toilet and dryer.

6

Karlyn

Aug 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Mould in roof and no fan in bathroom

6

Jenny

Mar 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

There was limited access to Reception, hours were limited. No place to lodge key as I left before 8:30 and no phone contact available. There was no iron or ironing board in the room. Television picture did not work. Generally disappointing all round.

8

Tane

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I have no issues with the property, other than the fridge didnt get cold,no matter what position the knob was in

4

Tim

May 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Delapidated motel. Off milk in the fridge. Peeling vinyl bathroom cabinet. Room paint was dirty. On checkin the receptionist couldnt find my reservation and had a poor manner. At least the bed was comfortable and the sheets were clean. Off street parking good.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: many guests found rooms clean and tidy, while others reported mould, dust, sour fridge contents, and housekeeping not servicing stays.

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6

Cameron

Nov 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cheap and clean.

6

Elaine

Mar 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My pillow was dirty, the power point in the bathroom was hanging out of the wall dangerous in my opinion. The balcony door had tape across it as it was cracked so we didn’t open the door in case it shattered.

4

Michael

Feb 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Property is very run down. Bed wasnt made after first of two nights stay. Tv remote gone and no replacement found. Tv manual operation very poor. Only good thing was the shower. Wont stay again.

10

Paul

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

convient nice and cla=ean base room

2

Barbara

Oct 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty, run-down place. Dust everywhere. Things are falling off. We had 5 hours of sleep, woke up at 6 am and left. The pool was disgusting. I don't understand how promoting such a dirty pool is even legal. No one can swim in the pool. It is not safe.

8

David

Nov 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable with easy access to trams. Older, but clean had all I required - quite adequate for a short stay.

6

Karlyn

Aug 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Mould in roof and no fan in bathroom

6

Peter

Oct 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Its good value for money. I do not need big rooms but ones that are working, clean and presentable are ok

4

Tim

May 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Delapidated motel. Off milk in the fridge. Peeling vinyl bathroom cabinet. Room paint was dirty. On checkin the receptionist couldnt find my reservation and had a poor manner. At least the bed was comfortable and the sheets were clean. Off street parking good.

4

Istvan

Oct 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

very old style need a lots of upgrading especially bathroom rooms are clean and lots of clean towels

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Rooms

Rooms are older and basic but beds are generally comfortable; guests noted maintenance and comfort issues such as faulty or old TVs/remotes, noisy heaters, poor curtains or light intrusion, and low or awkward showers.

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10

Robert

Jan 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No frills comfort, on site parking is convenient. Not a bad walk to restaurants. Public transit is close by. Happy with overall experience.

8

Elizabeth

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The furniture and fittings were clean but quite shabby. The place could do with some money being spent on an upgrade to its facilities.

8

Fiona

Feb 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I found the Pathfinder to be quiet fine . Clean sheets, comfortable bed, newly refurbished..Bathroom was a tad on the tired side but was still fine. Good price, I'd stay again if I was in the area.

8

Nicholas

Oct 25, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

For a short stay it's perfectly acceptable..Bed is comfortable, TV works and the shower is good..A bit old and tired looking and the outside light was shining through the window all night but for convenience of location for a short stay, I would definitely stay there again.

4

Michael

Feb 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Property is very run down. Bed wasnt made after first of two nights stay. Tv remote gone and no replacement found. Tv manual operation very poor. Only good thing was the shower. Wont stay again.

6

Chris

Jul 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The TV was old and the remote control didn't work properly, the heater was noisy, there was nowhere to leave the room kèy as we left at 8.15.am before the reception opened . So our stay was disappointing

8

Tane

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I have no issues with the property, other than the fridge didnt get cold,no matter what position the knob was in

6

Dee

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A bit run-down. Everything worked. Good bed. Curtain would not draw across.

6

Glen Duncan

Nov 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Repairs needed particularly in the bathroom where thongs had been taken off the wall but screws remain. Replace the tiles to give a better impression. Also one has to be a dwarf to be able to get under the shower!

2

Ian

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Showing it’s age things in the room

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Service

Staff are often welcoming and helpful, with management accommodating requests, though some guests experienced limited reception hours and a rocky check-in.

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Sarah

Nov 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was my second time staying here. Booked for 2 nights but due to building work going on there. I checked out after 1 night. Could not even get a car park. In fairness they should not be taking bookings while work going on. Location is great and not far from the city. Price is very fair and found staff friendly.

8

Beverley

Jun 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was easy to find and parking was very accessible. Management looked after us very well even changing the room to suit our needs. Was clean, tidy and comfortable.

8

Bevan

Jan 24, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Convenient and friendly but basic with some maintenance required.

10

Molly

Oct 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Conveniently across the road to a bus stop that departs to the city every 20 or so minutes, facilities were lovely and the staff were delightful and offered to help with any inquiries right off the bat :)

10

Mohd fahmi

Sep 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good staff and nice place, but need have blower fan in toilet and dryer.

6

Jenny

Mar 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

There was limited access to Reception, hours were limited. No place to lodge key as I left before 8:30 and no phone contact available. There was no iron or ironing board in the room. Television picture did not work. Generally disappointing all round.

6

Chris

Jul 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The TV was old and the remote control didn't work properly, the heater was noisy, there was nowhere to leave the room kèy as we left at 8.15.am before the reception opened . So our stay was disappointing

10

Daniel

Nov 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very good value and well looked after.

4

Tim

May 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Delapidated motel. Off milk in the fridge. Peeling vinyl bathroom cabinet. Room paint was dirty. On checkin the receptionist couldnt find my reservation and had a poor manner. At least the bed was comfortable and the sheets were clean. Off street parking good.

10

Rob

Feb 20, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very welcoming and accommodating

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Location

Consistently praised for convenience, with tram and bus stops nearby, easy access to the city, and shops or restaurants within walking distance.

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Sarah

Nov 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was my second time staying here. Booked for 2 nights but due to building work going on there. I checked out after 1 night. Could not even get a car park. In fairness they should not be taking bookings while work going on. Location is great and not far from the city. Price is very fair and found staff friendly.

10

Robert

Jan 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No frills comfort, on site parking is convenient. Not a bad walk to restaurants. Public transit is close by. Happy with overall experience.

10

Molly

Oct 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Conveniently across the road to a bus stop that departs to the city every 20 or so minutes, facilities were lovely and the staff were delightful and offered to help with any inquiries right off the bat :)

6

Iranga

May 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Located in a very convenient place

8

David

Nov 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable with easy access to trams. Older, but clean had all I required - quite adequate for a short stay.

6

Philip

Nov 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This was the second time I stayed here. Reasonable price for what you get and handy to two tram lines. Only issue this time was people talking outside my room from first light. Apparently they were making a film in another room. Could not sleep in both mornings as planned.

8

Philip

Aug 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is not fresh and new but it is clean and located next to two tram lines. Also well located centrally in the inner eastern suburbs. Reasonable rates so good value.

8

Rob

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very affordable and good quality not too far from Melbourne CBD.

6

Russel

Jul 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Good area

8

Paula

Mar 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient location with tram stop at the front of motel. Short walk to shops.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $70	2 $80	3 $77
4 $68	5 $68	6 $71	7 $71	8 $71	9 $80	10 $84
11 $72	12 $69	13 $72	14 $72	15 $71	16 $80	17 $78
18 $72	19 $72	20 $72	21 $73	22 $72	23 $115	24 $92
25 $75	26 $75	27 $72	28 $91	29 $75	30 $84	31 $82

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