Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site for guests.

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

Check-in is from 14:00 to 23:30, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may incur additional charges and should be requested in advance.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Brunswick, Melbourne, within a 5-minute drive of the University of Melbourne and Melbourne Zoo. It is approximately 1.9 km from the Royal Children's Hospital and 2.3 km from the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.

Stay at Parkville Motel in Melbourne

Average nightly price at Parkville Motel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$80
February	$81
March	$91
April	$91
May	$97
June	$98
July	$109
August	$111
September	$110
October	$88
November	$90
December	$88

What guests think

Parkville Motel draws consistent praise for its convenient location near trams, train, the zoo and hospitals, with free on-site parking and budget-friendly rates appealing to guests seeking simple, no-frills accommodation close to the city.

Rooms are older and basic but frequently described as clean and comfortable, though several mention dated decor, hard mattresses, and occasional noise. Service is widely reported as friendly and accommodating. Some reviews highlight inconsistent maintenance and amenities, including issues with bathrooms, hot water or heating, and air conditioning. Expect a straightforward, good-value stay in an older, well-connected motel.

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Facilities

Free on-site and easy parking is repeatedly mentioned as a plus. Facilities are basic, and a few guests reported issues with heating, hot water or air conditioning.

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10

Neville

Nov 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was clean and comfortable with free self parking at our door. Staff friendly and would stay again with no hesitation.

10

James

Jun 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good clean affordable accomodation, Close Sydney Road, Barkly Square shops, pubs and food. Has on site carparking so no need to risk driving in Melbourne as Tram and train nearby. .Will stay there again

10

Adam

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very simple set up. Easy parking and clean rooms. Close to cbd

8

Anthony

Apr 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Offf street parking and free and close to zoo and tram

2

Binod

Apr 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was charge $50 dollars and had no hot water ruining. Not happy .

8

Matthew

Dec 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location and easy to get to, parking is nice and easy. Great for an overnight stay

8

Charles

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location and parking. External of motel average but room inside clean and well lit, good shower. No breakfast nearby.

2

Tracy

May 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

First walked in and it smelt like mothballs, bed was like a rock. Found a bug in the bed. Aircon nearly rattled out of the window.

2

Alannah

Mar 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Upon booking the room we were given the price, when checking in we were told that the booking price is based on 2 people using 1 bed in a family room (there was 5 of us & we booked it with all 5 of us in the one room). We’d have to pay an additional $20 per person to use the other beds in our room, the air con barely worked, the bathroom smelt like bleach, bedding was absolutely uncomfortable when wanting to checkout & leave & get a refund for being there for an hour we were told no but we could use the other beds free of charge. I do not recommend.

2

Peter

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No heating and poor hot water when temperature was under 10 degrees

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean or spotless. Several others noted lapses such as dirty bathrooms, mold, leftover items, ants, or limited routine servicing.

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10

Reginald

Nov 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay for a short stay in Melbourne, It’s dated but in great condition very clean and checking in and staff friendly. Great lower cost place, we will stay again. Also free parking

8

Shane

Feb 23, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean. The motel is a bit old but staff were great and friendly.

4

Jeffrey

Mar 24, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean , but the shower had mould in the grout lines of the shower and the show had not been cleaned

10

Helena

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is an older motel that is spotless. Has all you need for a weekend. Next to train station and trams. Great price!

8

Charles

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location and parking. External of motel average but room inside clean and well lit, good shower. No breakfast nearby.

4

Akiko

Feb 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There is no hair dryer, a wine glass was cracked and the bathroom was really dirty.

10

Daniel

Nov 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms where really clean. Lovely owners

6

David

Jan 24, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Sink was dirty. No floor towel or face washers. Bathroom door doesn't close. Toilet roll holder was hanging on for dear life. Chair was stained heavily.

4

Louise

Jan 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Dirty mattress dumped out front of hotel. Lock on door faulty & needed replacing. Room smelled like it had been doused in a vat of bleach. Food left in fridge from previous guest.

2

Margaret

Sep 22, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Where do we start: Charged for the room, even though had been prepaid through Hotels.com. Now have to wait for refund to come through. Curtains hanging off track, had to ask for that to be fixed. Web site says "Daily service". Wrong, have not done that since COVID hit. Had to ask for clean towels, milk etc. Ants running rampant in room on bench tops and table. Was offered a can of bug spray. Would not recommend this hotel to anyone.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated and simple but functional, with some guests finding them spacious and comfortable. Comfort varies, with multiple comments about hard mattresses and some noise, while others reported quiet stays.

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Dianne

Feb 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean but rooms outdated. Blankets were old and worn. Otherwise ok.

4

Ken

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Need’s new mattress on bed’s

10

Shaun

Dec 9, 2023

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Older style property with basic facilities, but I found it to be clean, quiet and very comfortable. I’d definitely stay here again.

8

Stephanie

Jun 15, 2023

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This was a great place to stay, the room was clean and the staff were amazing. Only a couple of very small things, the mattress was quite hard and the windows in the room aren’t all covered so it doesn’t get totally dark at night. But it was well worth the stay and would stay again! Thank you.

6

Jan

May 18, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Convenience to where we needed to be for 6 nights. The bed was very uncomfortable - had extreme lower back pain each morning

8

Daryl

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Motel decor is very dated, but room was clean, easy parking and in a great location for Brunswick, Sydney road shops and bars.

8

Geoffrey

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very basic older property but well located and convenient to Sydney Road and hospitals.

4

Jess

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Motel itself was great, Neighbour has music thumping at all hours and was disrespectful when asked to turn it down for other families

10

Shane

May 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Was only in area one night, it had all I needed, bed was comfy, shower worked well, what more could I want

8

Catherine

Jul 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean but dated. We were quite comfortable while we were there. Lady at reception was helpful.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful and accommodating, with smooth check-in. A few reviews cite issues around charges or reduced daily servicing.

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10

Reginald

Nov 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay for a short stay in Melbourne, It’s dated but in great condition very clean and checking in and staff friendly. Great lower cost place, we will stay again. Also free parking

8

Cesar

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was nice. staff friendly.

8

Shane

Feb 23, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean. The motel is a bit old but staff were great and friendly.

6

Srinivasa Rao

Jan 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

TV remote didn't work as batteries were dead. I am suspecting my credit details were leaked to scammers from there !! Very unpleasant stay and disappointed.

10

Eliza

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient soot, clean rooms, lovely and accomodating staff

10

Sarah

Jun 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are nice and the staff are friendly and helpful. Nice picture on the wall and nice bed covers.

10

Peter

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The Manager of this property has the best customer service skills I have ever encountered. She was extremely flexible in allowing me to add an extra nights accom at late notice, provided excellent advice on nearby eating options and was very friendly with “can do attitude”. Thank you for providing a great holiday experience.

2

Alannah

Mar 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Upon booking the room we were given the price, when checking in we were told that the booking price is based on 2 people using 1 bed in a family room (there was 5 of us & we booked it with all 5 of us in the one room). We’d have to pay an additional $20 per person to use the other beds in our room, the air con barely worked, the bathroom smelt like bleach, bedding was absolutely uncomfortable when wanting to checkout & leave & get a refund for being there for an hour we were told no but we could use the other beds free of charge. I do not recommend.

10

Wendy

Jul 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely and clean. Comfortable bed. Easy check in by friendly staff. Good value.

2

Margaret

Sep 22, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Where do we start: Charged for the room, even though had been prepaid through Hotels.com. Now have to wait for refund to come through. Curtains hanging off track, had to ask for that to be fixed. Web site says "Daily service". Wrong, have not done that since COVID hit. Had to ask for clean towels, milk etc. Ants running rampant in room on bench tops and table. Was offered a can of bug spray. Would not recommend this hotel to anyone.

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Location

Convenient for public transport to the CBD, zoo, Sydney Road, universities and hospitals, and handy for drivers. Many mention a quiet setting, with one comment about the area feeling less safe.

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James

Jun 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good clean affordable accomodation, Close Sydney Road, Barkly Square shops, pubs and food. Has on site carparking so no need to risk driving in Melbourne as Tram and train nearby. .Will stay there again

10

Evan

Nov 29, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

This motel has an excellent location for someone visiting Melbourne, but who doesn't want to drive in the CBD. A short walk gets you to 2 different tram lines or a train station; this gets you anywhere in the city (and beyond). Around the motel, Brunswick has a variety of restaurants, and the Melbourne Zoo is just 1 tram stop away.

6

Andrew

Feb 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is 3 star at best maybe 2.5 stars. Its very old and tired. Area is convenient but its doesnt feel the safest area to be around.

10

Adam

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very simple set up. Easy parking and clean rooms. Close to cbd

6

Jenny

Nov 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The location is fantastic for getting into the city, to Lygon Street, the University of Melbourne and the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

8

Daryl

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Motel decor is very dated, but room was clean, easy parking and in a great location for Brunswick, Sydney road shops and bars.

10

Helena

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is an older motel that is spotless. Has all you need for a weekend. Next to train station and trams. Great price!

8

Peter

Nov 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location on tge outskirts of Melbourne to the north. Close to transportation and the Melbourne zoo

8

Geoffrey

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very basic older property but well located and convenient to Sydney Road and hospitals.

8

Robert

Aug 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great location to stay in for a weekend in the city. Easy transport connections to the tram stop nearby, and free parking, made it perfect for our needs.

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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James

Jun 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good clean affordable accomodation, Close Sydney Road, Barkly Square shops, pubs and food. Has on site carparking so no need to risk driving in Melbourne as Tram and train nearby. .Will stay there again

10

Evan

Nov 29, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

This motel has an excellent location for someone visiting Melbourne, but who doesn't want to drive in the CBD. A short walk gets you to 2 different tram lines or a train station; this gets you anywhere in the city (and beyond). Around the motel, Brunswick has a variety of restaurants, and the Melbourne Zoo is just 1 tram stop away.

8

Charles

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location and parking. External of motel average but room inside clean and well lit, good shower. No breakfast nearby.

10

Peter

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The Manager of this property has the best customer service skills I have ever encountered. She was extremely flexible in allowing me to add an extra nights accom at late notice, provided excellent advice on nearby eating options and was very friendly with “can do attitude”. Thank you for providing a great holiday experience.

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Parkville Motel

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