Name: Alexander Motor Inn
Address: 980 Mt Alexander Road, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Melbourne, Victoria, AU
Price range: US$84–US$102 per night
Rating: 7.9

What guests think

Alexander Motor Inn draws consistent praise for friendly, helpful staff, clean budget rooms, and a convenient Essendon location near trams, trains, and the airport, offering good value for short stays despite its older, motel-style setup.

Rooms are generally comfortable but dated, with occasional maintenance quirks, some firm mattresses, and one mention of slow Wi‑Fi. Traffic and guest noise can affect sleep in roadside rooms, and onsite parking may feel tight when the property is full; housekeeping during longer stays is not always provided. Overall, expect a straightforward, well-run stay with standout service.

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Facilities

Onsite parking is available but can feel tight when the car park is full. In-room basics like fridge and tea/coffee are common, and microwaves are available in some rooms or on request; overall facilities are simple.

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8

Maarten

15 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

OK stay for sleeping. Limited facilities (no microwave). Lights on outside all night and curtain only do a limited job blocking.

10

Olusegun

22 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in, easy check out, friendly staff. Lots of free, self parking space. Good value for money.

10

Russell

19 Jan 2025

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Stayed 9 nights

I liked the friendly atmosphere with all staff, cleaners are quick & do a great job, if you need anything see them at the front desk & they will do their best to accommodate, the only thing i found annoying was the noise that the guests make, the constant slaming of doors!!! It's not hard to turn the handle & close, not fling the door & slam, its the guests who don't care & should have more concern for others, it was a very busy weekend that would have caused this, I would highly recommend a stay here, the rooms are neat, clean & well set-up, with a good TV, small fridge, microwave, toaster, coffee & tea facilities, air/con, iron & board some have wardrobe & draws also a 2 seater table what more could you want! 5* rating for my stay.

8

Stewart

23 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and comfortable. Easy to get to and good parking

10

Tate

25 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good parking and close to dining options

10

MURRAY

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Ideal location for Royal Show, parking, and economical.

10

Mohamed

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We checked in around 1am in the morning due to late arrival in the city, but the staff is very helpful to make our check in process smooth. Room is spacious and clean. They have provided microwave on our request as well. Close to all transportation modes. Located in a calm place. Really enjoyed the stay.

8

Ken

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient location. Parking is a problem when there is a full house. Clean and good value for money.

10

Samantha

20 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were friendly and efficient. Parking was good.

10

Debra

14 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Car parking is a bit tight in some parks when the car park is full.

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Cleanliness

Many guests report very clean, tidy rooms. A few note lapses such as missed areas under beds, leftover toiletries, or strong cleaning smells, indicating some inconsistency.

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10

Jamie

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, comfy beds, nice hot shower, very clean. Would stay here again without hesitation. Fantastic value for money.

6

Linda

18 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I really felt the room needed a really good clean. The tiles in the bathroom and the carpet were really dirty

8

Maree

14 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good price and good location. Comfortable facilities. Older but clean. Only downside is the use strong smelling cleaning agents.

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Kenneth

30 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location with everything you need in easy reach. When we were checking out we found a few things under the bed. Obviously the cleaning had not happened under the bed for awhile.

6

Russell

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very pleasant, room was extremley clean and tidy. Would definetley stay again but room does need some tlc as building and some of the fixings showing their age and repair some minor damages but nothing that affected our stay. Overall was a positive and enjoyful weekend. Thank you for having us and we will definetley be back at the hotel again shortly

6

Sheree

20 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Not as clean as I would have liked with a used cake of soap in the shower from previous people

8

Joanne

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fast check in, family layout was great. Room was clean and tidy

10

Carla

12 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot to stay. Room was clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful.

6

Giuseppe

24 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, walking distance to restaurants etc. Rooms are very old and need updating. Tidy room but not particularly clean. Price indicates level of quality.

8

Debbie

14 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable , clean and affordable and good customer service

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Rooms

Rooms are older and basic but generally comfortable, with dated fittings and occasional maintenance issues; one review mentioned slow Wi‑Fi. Noise from traffic or other guests can carry, and several guests found the mattresses firm.

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Steven

15 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very cheerful, welcoming and helpful upon arrival. To assist in complementing my most recent stay the A/C Unit could of been better smelling during operation, it just wasn't pleasant, its appearance shows ageing which could be increasing your running costs. Cheers for now Steven

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Michelle

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Noisy other guests, paper thin walls. But good for a quick stop, clean and nice staff.

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ATSUSHI

27 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Essendon駅から徒歩5分くらいでアクセスは良かったです。受付の方がフレンドリーで親切にしてもらえました。室内のWi-ifが少し遅く感じましたが、無料で使用できて特に問題はなかったです。いわゆるモーテルという感じですが、一泊して眠る分には十分快適でした。

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Justin

2 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room was upstairs and accessible only from an outdoor set of stairs, which was perfectly fine, but the ledge of the walkway to the room was starting to deteriorate, which was worrying. The room inside was nicely kept clean and with plenty of amenities in the room. The room itself does need some updating, though, as many features were outdated, including the very loud ventilation, air dryer, and heating unit (all in the bathroom). The furniture in the main room were all still in good standing and the stay was actually rather comfortable. For a single night's stay, this place did work out wonderfully well.

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Russell

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very pleasant, room was extremley clean and tidy. Would definetley stay again but room does need some tlc as building and some of the fixings showing their age and repair some minor damages but nothing that affected our stay. Overall was a positive and enjoyful weekend. Thank you for having us and we will definetley be back at the hotel again shortly

10

Nyrell

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I’ve stayed here a few times and the staff are great and the rooms are always clean but the bed mattress is very hard.

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Jennifer

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Older Motel but clean and tidy, unfortunately the location is on a very busy road and without some soundproofing efforts it made for a very noisy night.

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Nyrell

19 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I love staying there but the bed’s are way to hard for a good night sleep. But overall it’s a great place and price for the area

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Sally

17 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Would like bigger tv that got all tv channels and more comfortable mattress with more padding. Accommodation is old and tired but convenient comfortable and well priced. Rooms could do with sound proofing

6

Nicole

29 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It fit our needs. Staff were nice. Beds and pillows were comfy

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, accommodating and efficient, with smooth check-in and helpful support for late arrivals. A few isolated complaints mention booking or room-type issues.

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10

Cindy

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Effortless booking and check-in. There were a couple of issues with the room but the beds were very comfy!

10

Iain

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff

10

James

30 Dec 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Helpful staff, good location, good value. Clean.

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Alan

18 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Booked a room for 2 queen bed and a double bed charged $165 on late arrival we had a room with two single beds which were far too small not happy request a credit for our inconvenience.Thanks Alan PULLAR

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Maureen

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The owners Peter and Allison are absolutely amazing, they were so kind, helpful and very welcoming. The rooms are clean and had everything I needed.

10

Madaline

23 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

From the second we arrived the staff were friendly and welcoming. We were allowed an early check in and enjoyed a cool refreshment from the mini bar in reception. I would definitely stay again and can recommend to anyone looking for a quick stop over.

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Chris

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Handy, neat, tidy (and quiet) last minute room that was away from the road side of property. After hours checkin-in easy to navigate with clear communitcations by management. Definitely would utilise again if a function or activity was nearby

10

Cath

16 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very helpful and accommodating of late check in and early check out.

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Arvinder Singh

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Last night at 9:00 PM, you charged my card for a room at Alexandra Motor Inn in Essendon. However, when I arrived, the receptionist refused to give me the room, saying it was “too late for check-in.” If late check-in is not allowed, why was my booking accepted and my money taken? This is unacceptable. I demand either immediate accommodation or a full refund without delay.

10

Ingrid

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent value, lovely staff, convenient location to train station close to city link.

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Location

Convenient Essendon base close to trams, trains, shops and dining, with easy access to the CBD and airport. Rooms near the busy road may experience traffic noise.

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Margaret

29 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very good location. Great for a few nights stay when visiting melb

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Colin

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, close to tram, train and buses. Lots of fodd options near by. Rooms are clean, quiet and comfortable albeit eighties in feel

6

Jennifer

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Older Motel but clean and tidy, unfortunately the location is on a very busy road and without some soundproofing efforts it made for a very noisy night.

10

Mohamed

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We checked in around 1am in the morning due to late arrival in the city, but the staff is very helpful to make our check in process smooth. Room is spacious and clean. They have provided microwave on our request as well. Close to all transportation modes. Located in a calm place. Really enjoyed the stay.

10

Geoffrey

11 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A good value hotel for a stopover to/from the airport.

8

Geoff

3 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Public transport to CBD at door

10

Nyrell

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Love the staff and location to trams and shops

10

Catherine

16 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very close to train and tram lines. Also Rose street is a delight to be near to. Reasonable prices, and staff were always friendly and helpful.

10

Ingrid

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent value, lovely staff, convenient location to train station close to city link.

10

Damian van

10 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great value for money and convenience to the airport. Clean and comfortable

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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8

Paul

31 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Location and great hotel meals.

6

Carmel

3 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No dining as l was lead to believe

10

Tate

25 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good parking and close to dining options

8

Gayle

14 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly host, car parking and walking distance to great dining. Rooms a little dated but clean and comfortable.

8

Peter

11 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Rooms aren’t serviced , but you can go and ask for more towels , toilet paper etc Walking distance to shops and pub , transport Staff are friendly

10

Evelyn

9 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly managers. Comfortable bed. Soft towels. The hot water arrived quickly in the shower. Snacks available at the office. Introduction to local cafe especially for breakfast.

10

Andrew

5 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

All your basic comforts are met and great restaurants within walking distance!

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Month	Average price
January	US$80
February	US$83
March	US$83
April	US$83
May	US$84
June	US$83
July	US$82
August	US$84
September	US$77
October	US$78
November	US$78
December	US$80

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $84	2 $84	3 $84
4 $84	5 $86	6 $84	7 $84	8 $86	9 $84	10 $86
11 $86	12 $86	13 $86	14 $86	15 $86	16 $88	17 $86
18 $86	19 $86	20 $88	21 $88	22 $88	23 $99	24 $99
25 $88	26 $93	27 $93	28 $93	29 $87	30 $88	31 $88

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