Name: Hotel Bruce County
Address: 445 Blackburn Road, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Melbourne, Victoria, AU
Price range: US$74–US$87 per night
Rating: 7.6

What guests think

Across recent reviews of Hotel Bruce County, travellers describe a dated, budget-friendly motel in a convenient location near shops, dining and the freeway, with generally quiet rooms, friendly staff, and mixed experiences around cleanliness, maintenance, and amenities.

Facilities are limited, with multiple reports of the pool being closed and no on-site dining, though parking is easy. Rooms are basic and aging; comfort is acceptable for short stays, but guests note worn fittings, occasional noise between rooms, and unreliable Wi-Fi. Cleanliness ranges from tidy to poor, including reports of mould and neglected bathrooms. Overall, expect a simple, no-frills stay focused on value and convenience.

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Facilities

Facilities are limited, with the pool closed or in poor condition and no on-site dining. Parking is easy, and a few reviews note the grounds need maintenance.

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8

Helen

27 Feb 2022

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Stayed 1 night

For the price it was fine. You shouldn’t expect it to be perfect as it’s very cheap. It’s very dated and a little shabby but the sheets and towels were lovely as too were the toiletries. There was also a microwave and plates etc which is great when you want to eat in the room. Very convenient location and parking. Two minutes walk to pinewood shopping centre which has a supermarket and plenty of good Asian dine in and take away places. The name put me off… Bruce County… sounds a bit creepy and I almost didn’t stay there because of that. I think you’d get a lot more guests if you changed the name to something simple like Mount Waverley Motel!

6

Karen

28 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was good.

6

Marilyn

14 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Positives: Late check-in was fine. The hotel is on a main road but room was very quiet. It was clean and bacically furnished. Bed reasonably comfortable but with only two pillows, no choices. Negatives: TV did not work. Room was OK for a short stay, but basically the whole place needs a facelift. I remember when this hotel was new, it was lovely. Pool and restaurant now not available either.

6

Brent

30 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

With low ocupancy, dont use adjacent rooms due to through wall noise. Close parking was great. Very low ambient noise.

8

RONALD JAMES

28 Feb 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

no pool no restaurant

10

Maramanui

8 Dec 2022

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Stayed 5 nights

The Bruce is old and in need of some updates but it was clean and comfortable. There was plenty of car parking and it was quiet. The Bruce is situated next door to shops and restaurants for easy access. I would stay there again as it wasn’t expensive and if you just want a place to lay your head at night why pay through the nose, just stay at the Hotel Bruce County.

6

Pauline

6 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and the bed slightly saggy. Some of the lights needed new globes. No microwave in room. The pool was unavailable and needs extensive work. Gardens need maintenance. Good for very short stays. Close to Mount Waverley Private Hospital and some specialists. Close to Monash Freeway. Shopping Centre, pharmacy and a large variety of Dining shops across the road.

2

Sonia

26 Mar 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This hotel is definitely not 4 star as advertised. The carpets in our suite were worn out, stained and quite disgusting! The fridge had something like meat blood frozen in the tray under the freezer and running down the back of the inside wall. Gardens were full of weeds and unkept. Pool was so dirty we couldn’t see the bottom. Staff were friendly and changed the fridge for us. We booked for 4 nights and we’re extremely disappointed!

6

Kim

13 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was as expected for what you pay, it is just dated and needs some maintenance, everything worked though. Check in was via a key lock box so can't comment on the in person service. Would stay there again if that was the budget I had.

10

Andrew

16 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was sad that there was no dining and that the pool was closed. However it is what we paid for; a budget hotel. The young guy at reception was excellent. He was friendly, helpful and had a lot of local knowledge. The shower in our room was also excellent, bed comfortable.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is mixed: many guests found rooms tidy, but multiple reports cite mould, dirty bathrooms, stained carpets, cobwebs, and poor upkeep in some areas.

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8

Dan

25 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very friendly. Close shopping and dining options. Didn’t like mould in shower and toilet tank not attached to the wall.

4

Henrik

14 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

WiFi not working at any time. Most dirty hotel we have stayed in the last 40 years…

8

Samantha

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great little motel for couple nights if you don't want anything fancy. Room was clean, staff were very friendly.

10

Jane

28 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location great, clean and quiet

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Nicholas

21 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The male receptionist was dirty with rather bad body odour, he had the same cloths on the next day. The room was extremely dirty with brown mould in sink and dirty marks on walls. I had to use my own bed quilt to use the bed and dispose of it the next day. I rate the Bruce as a total disgrace and unsanitary never again.

6

Pauline

6 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and the bed slightly saggy. Some of the lights needed new globes. No microwave in room. The pool was unavailable and needs extensive work. Gardens need maintenance. Good for very short stays. Close to Mount Waverley Private Hospital and some specialists. Close to Monash Freeway. Shopping Centre, pharmacy and a large variety of Dining shops across the road.

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Sonia

26 Mar 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This hotel is definitely not 4 star as advertised. The carpets in our suite were worn out, stained and quite disgusting! The fridge had something like meat blood frozen in the tray under the freezer and running down the back of the inside wall. Gardens were full of weeds and unkept. Pool was so dirty we couldn’t see the bottom. Staff were friendly and changed the fridge for us. We booked for 4 nights and we’re extremely disappointed!

8

C

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here many times check in always quick and despite not arriving until reception was shut on this trip access to my key and room both made seamless before I even arrived, older style motel but rooms are always clean and love having one of the many rooms here with spas

6

Gail

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bathroom needs renovating and a good clean.Cobwebs hanging from skylight No eletric blankets or extra blankets or pillows.Air conditioner in very poor condition.Overall the two rooms we had were not good,however on a positive, there was plenty of hot water for showers.

10

mohammed

6 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel Bruce does not purport to be a five-star luxury hotel and it isn't. It is a tired old hotel that is functional and comfortable. Located just off the highway it is very quiet. The rooms are tidy and some what clean. The bed was comfortable and the sheets seemed clean. Check-in was very easy. If you need a cheap place to stay in the south east of Melbourne then this hotel is very suitable.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated and basic, with comfort ranging from fair to comfortable; beds vary and some fittings feel worn. Noise is usually low, but a few note through-wall noise, and Wi-Fi can be unreliable; microwaves are not guaranteed.

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Magnus

1 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

lite slitet, saknade wifi.

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Gillian

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very dated but clean and comfortable and surprisingly very little noise given how close it is to the freeway. Convenient for shops and restaurants. Fine for a transit trip, but wouldn’t want to stay there for too long.

6

Vinh

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

Very convenient location, abundant dining options. Easy access to shopping centre and freeway. Very comfortable bed. Landscape and overall appearance needs attention though.

6

Marilyn

14 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Positives: Late check-in was fine. The hotel is on a main road but room was very quiet. It was clean and bacically furnished. Bed reasonably comfortable but with only two pillows, no choices. Negatives: TV did not work. Room was OK for a short stay, but basically the whole place needs a facelift. I remember when this hotel was new, it was lovely. Pool and restaurant now not available either.

6

Brent

30 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

With low ocupancy, dont use adjacent rooms due to through wall noise. Close parking was great. Very low ambient noise.

8

Peter

28 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was adequate for its age, friendly staff, bed was fair

6

Pauline

6 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and the bed slightly saggy. Some of the lights needed new globes. No microwave in room. The pool was unavailable and needs extensive work. Gardens need maintenance. Good for very short stays. Close to Mount Waverley Private Hospital and some specialists. Close to Monash Freeway. Shopping Centre, pharmacy and a large variety of Dining shops across the road.

6

Kayne

1 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed leaves a lot to be desired

10

Andrew

24 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I booked online but needed a microwave so called them and they changed the room for me and stayed back late to check me in.

8

Trevor

27 Mar 2022

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Stayed 1 night

We had a pretty good stay for one night to minimise travel to home (Cowes) while doing some shopping in Melbourne. While the original room that was allocated smelt of cigarettes, the manager reallocated us next door and that room was fine. No problems with the room and the motel is right next door to a shopping centre so very convenient. Would certainly stay again.

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Service

Service is generally friendly and helpful, with smooth or flexible check-in and staff accommodating special requests. A few guests reported poor professionalism, but most interactions were positive.

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8

Tracy Lee

12 Dec 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff very friendly and helpful

8

RONALD

24 Feb 2026

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Stayed 5 nights

Friendly statt great location

8

LAKSHMI NARAYANAN

9 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The accommodation was good with shopping and dining options around. The staff was friendly and approachable, and the service was good. The internet service could be better.

8

Peter

28 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was adequate for its age, friendly staff, bed was fair

8

Robert

22 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was good service at short notice

8

Samantha

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great little motel for couple nights if you don't want anything fancy. Room was clean, staff were very friendly.

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Nicholas

21 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The male receptionist was dirty with rather bad body odour, he had the same cloths on the next day. The room was extremely dirty with brown mould in sink and dirty marks on walls. I had to use my own bed quilt to use the bed and dispose of it the next day. I rate the Bruce as a total disgrace and unsanitary never again.

10

Menuka

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff worked on getting me a room ready for early checking. Very satisfied with the service.

8

C

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here many times check in always quick and despite not arriving until reception was shut on this trip access to my key and room both made seamless before I even arrived, older style motel but rooms are always clean and love having one of the many rooms here with spas

10

Andrew

24 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I booked online but needed a microwave so called them and they changed the room for me and stayed back late to check me in.

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Location

Highly convenient near the freeway and a shopping centre with many dining options, and close to Mount Waverley Private Hospital. Despite the position, many report quiet rooms.

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Wai yun

18 Feb 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Near the Coles is much convenient!

6

Gillian

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very dated but clean and comfortable and surprisingly very little noise given how close it is to the freeway. Convenient for shops and restaurants. Fine for a transit trip, but wouldn’t want to stay there for too long.

10

Stephen

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Handy location

8

Phillip

15 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The rooms are in need of a make over. The area is very handy to freeway, the shopping area is so handy plenty of places to eat. We did like staying there very close to all our family. And l would stay there again.

6

Vinh

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

Very convenient location, abundant dining options. Easy access to shopping centre and freeway. Very comfortable bed. Landscape and overall appearance needs attention though.

8

RONALD

24 Feb 2026

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Stayed 5 nights

Friendly statt great location

10

Jane

28 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location great, clean and quiet

10

Maramanui

8 Dec 2022

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Stayed 5 nights

The Bruce is old and in need of some updates but it was clean and comfortable. There was plenty of car parking and it was quiet. The Bruce is situated next door to shops and restaurants for easy access. I would stay there again as it wasn’t expensive and if you just want a place to lay your head at night why pay through the nose, just stay at the Hotel Bruce County.

6

Pauline

6 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and the bed slightly saggy. Some of the lights needed new globes. No microwave in room. The pool was unavailable and needs extensive work. Gardens need maintenance. Good for very short stays. Close to Mount Waverley Private Hospital and some specialists. Close to Monash Freeway. Shopping Centre, pharmacy and a large variety of Dining shops across the road.

10

Christine

2 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was well priced and very conveniently located. The staff were friendly and the room although basic was clean and tidy with all the basics you need. There are a variety of fast food places and god restaurants all only a hundred meters away. Can definately recommend this hotel. It is also conveniently located to the Waverley Private Hospital being only 1km away so could be accessed on foot.

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Dining

There is no on-site restaurant, and several reviews state it is closed. Many guests highlight abundant dining options within a short walk.

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Phillip

15 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The rooms are in need of a make over. The area is very handy to freeway, the shopping area is so handy plenty of places to eat. We did like staying there very close to all our family. And l would stay there again.

8

Helen

27 Feb 2022

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Stayed 1 night

For the price it was fine. You shouldn’t expect it to be perfect as it’s very cheap. It’s very dated and a little shabby but the sheets and towels were lovely as too were the toiletries. There was also a microwave and plates etc which is great when you want to eat in the room. Very convenient location and parking. Two minutes walk to pinewood shopping centre which has a supermarket and plenty of good Asian dine in and take away places. The name put me off… Bruce County… sounds a bit creepy and I almost didn’t stay there because of that. I think you’d get a lot more guests if you changed the name to something simple like Mount Waverley Motel!

6

Vinh

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

Very convenient location, abundant dining options. Easy access to shopping centre and freeway. Very comfortable bed. Landscape and overall appearance needs attention though.

6

Marilyn

14 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Positives: Late check-in was fine. The hotel is on a main road but room was very quiet. It was clean and bacically furnished. Bed reasonably comfortable but with only two pillows, no choices. Negatives: TV did not work. Room was OK for a short stay, but basically the whole place needs a facelift. I remember when this hotel was new, it was lovely. Pool and restaurant now not available either.

8

LAKSHMI NARAYANAN

9 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The accommodation was good with shopping and dining options around. The staff was friendly and approachable, and the service was good. The internet service could be better.

8

RONALD JAMES

28 Feb 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

no pool no restaurant

10

Maramanui

8 Dec 2022

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Stayed 5 nights

The Bruce is old and in need of some updates but it was clean and comfortable. There was plenty of car parking and it was quiet. The Bruce is situated next door to shops and restaurants for easy access. I would stay there again as it wasn’t expensive and if you just want a place to lay your head at night why pay through the nose, just stay at the Hotel Bruce County.

6

Pauline

6 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and the bed slightly saggy. Some of the lights needed new globes. No microwave in room. The pool was unavailable and needs extensive work. Gardens need maintenance. Good for very short stays. Close to Mount Waverley Private Hospital and some specialists. Close to Monash Freeway. Shopping Centre, pharmacy and a large variety of Dining shops across the road.

10

Christine

2 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was well priced and very conveniently located. The staff were friendly and the room although basic was clean and tidy with all the basics you need. There are a variety of fast food places and god restaurants all only a hundred meters away. Can definately recommend this hotel. It is also conveniently located to the Waverley Private Hospital being only 1km away so could be accessed on foot.

10

Andrew

16 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was sad that there was no dining and that the pool was closed. However it is what we paid for; a budget hotel. The young guy at reception was excellent. He was friendly, helpful and had a lot of local knowledge. The shower in our room was also excellent, bed comfortable.

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Month	Average price
January	US$76
February	US$85
March	US$84
April	US$72
May	US$72
June	US$78
July	US$75
August	US$76
September	US$70
October	US$69
November	US$71
December	US$76

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $75	2 $80	3 $76
4 $79	5 $76	6 $82	7 $76	8 $83	9 $76	10 $82
11 $74	12 $83	13 $74	14 $82	15 $77	16 $83	17 $75
18 $82	19 $76	20 $82	21 $76	22 $82	23 $77	24 $87
25 $81	26 $87	27 $86	28 $77	29 $78	30 $84	31 $78

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20	21	22	23 $74	24 $78	25 $74	26 $75
27 $75	28 $78	29 $74	30 $82