Name: Elm Tree Motel
Address: 179 Kepler Street, Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia, Warrnambool, Victoria, AU
Price range: US$87–US$130 per night
Rating: 9.03

What guests think

Across recent feedback, Elm Tree Motel stands out for very clean rooms, friendly and accommodating staff, and a convenient location within walking distance of shops and eateries, offering good value for travellers exploring Warrnambool.

Rooms are often described as comfortable and modern, with notably large showers and spacious bathrooms. Drawbacks mentioned across reviews include occasional traffic or KFC noise and thin walls, firm or hard mattresses for some, small rooms for a few, and parking that can be tight or limited. A few guests reported check-in or booking hiccups and, rarely, hot water timing issues. A practical base for short stays.

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Facilities

Parking is generally easy with spaces near rooms, though several guests found angles tight or capacity limited. Multiple reviews note useful in-room amenities like a fridge, microwave, kettle and basic crockery.

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10

Joery

26 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking angle and spacing could be improved. Other than that, all good!

10

Adrian

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel just off the main road through town. Really clean, quiet, and fairly modern. The rooms come with fridge, microwave, kettle, crockery, cutlery, etc. It was really quiet despite being quite central.

10

Garry

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Man on check in was very courteous and warm welcome. Easy parking close to our good size room which was spotless.

6

Evan

8 Dec 2023

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Good service and clean room, however the room was on the small side and parking was limited and tight.

10

Michel

15 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We slept very well. Spacious shower and clean bathroom. Easy parking in front of the room. Uncomplicated after hours check-in.

10

Lauren

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellently-priced motel, close to the Main Street of Warrnambool. Clean, well-appointed room with nice, modern, spacious bathroom. Easy off-street parking and surprisingly quiet rooms, given proximity to the highway. Booking process easy and after hours check in not an issue. Staff very friendly. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

10

Darren

5 Jan 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

No complaints. Great location. Well presented room. Comfortable bed. Hot shower. Was able to park right outside our door. Had everything we needed for a short stay. Good value for money at peak Christmas and New Year period.

8

Benny

19 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,374 nights

Parking should have been a bit better.

8

Jack

19 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good parking, Traffic at lights noisey but we do live on a bush block

10

giuseppe

10 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room facilities were great and accessible parking

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a consistent strong point, with many reviews calling rooms spotless and well maintained. A single report mentioned carpet odor.

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Sudheesh

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

we had an exceptional stay at Elm Tree Motel. The location is ideal with all major attractions and amenities just a short distance away. The rooms very immaculate and comfortable, making our stay enjoyable. The staffs were incredibly friendly.

10

Adrian

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel just off the main road through town. Really clean, quiet, and fairly modern. The rooms come with fridge, microwave, kettle, crockery, cutlery, etc. It was really quiet despite being quite central.

10

Garry

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Man on check in was very courteous and warm welcome. Easy parking close to our good size room which was spotless.

10

Angela

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

we stayed in the King Bed Room (room 5) on arrival we were given fresh milk for our coffee/tea, the bed was super comfortable, the TV was huge, the room and bathroom was very clean and had a large rainfall shower, only thing i would suggest is the use of domestos or gumption on the shower base and tiles.

10

jean

4 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was spotlessly clean ,very modern. Staff were very helpful. Everything in the room that you needed,tea , coffee,microwave and toiletries. Had a lovely stay.

10

Erik

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spotlessly clean. Very good value.

10

Jacinta

13 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was clean and well maintained.

4

RUOFAN

6 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We paid $280 a night for this motel during festive season, which we were ok with, despite the quality of the motel would only fit with the price of $150 max. per night. Hotels.com is obviously taking a lot. Apart from the price, the carpet has stinky feet smell that lingers. Sheets and towels were clean and fresh. The chargable snacks were out in the open waiting for a naughty kid to open one or all of them, which is just sneaky. The service might intend to provide convenience but a motel room which is already way too over priced wants to charge for even more just for snacks is just killing all the goods that it poorly offered. The room is also quite noisy as it is right next to KFC, the drive through makes part of the noise, the staffs who takes smoke break make up other part of the noice. Would not go back again, if anyone travels along the road from Vic to SA, choose other small towns to stop the night would be recommended.

8

Felicity

20 Jan 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed here for 2 nights in January and were very pleased with our stay. The room was clean, neat and modern and the managers were very helpful and friendly. We would absolutely stay here again when driving between Adelaide and Melbourne.

10

Beau

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff, very clean and relatively close to everything

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable and modern with very large showers and spacious bathrooms; many found beds comfortable. Some noted firm mattresses, thin walls or traffic noise, smaller rooms, and a few dated elements.

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George

9 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property wss adequate, though very dated.

10

Margaret

6 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Large shower with plenty of hot water and comfy bed. Would stay there again.

6

Julius

22 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location and room, only problem was walls are paper thin and rude people next door decided to wake us up in the middle of the night with a loud conversation. So wouldn't stay again since we were there to sleep, on a long journey.

6

Evan

8 Dec 2023

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Good service and clean room, however the room was on the small side and parking was limited and tight.

10

ALAN

23 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very impressed with this Hotel. Large room and bathroom with an extra-large shower.

10

Maliza Huang

5 Jan 2025

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Was ok Executive SKing with a friend. The highlight was the bed! It was no partner disturbance so we slept really well. Shower and bathroom was also great. A very good relaxing shower with the spacious bathroom. Would def come here again.

10

Lauren

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellently-priced motel, close to the Main Street of Warrnambool. Clean, well-appointed room with nice, modern, spacious bathroom. Easy off-street parking and surprisingly quiet rooms, given proximity to the highway. Booking process easy and after hours check in not an issue. Staff very friendly. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

10

Robert

19 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, within walking distance of shops. Comfortable bed and very large bathroom with double size shower.

6

Stephen

15 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Great welcome. Clean room. Large bathroom. Good shower. Good TV. Firm uncomfotable bed, resulting in a poor nights sleep. Descriptor photograph on expedia did not reflect location.

8

Susan

6 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Comfortable bed and excellent shower. Staff and personnel were friendly, accommodating and helpful. Quiet and convenient parking.

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Service

Staff are frequently praised as friendly, helpful and accommodating, with straightforward check-in including after-hours assistance. A few guests reported check-in or booking communication issues.

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yechen

23 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

When i check in the staff can't gind my booking ,we don't know what happened?but the staff arrange us to nearby hotel, that was helpful,but this agent was terrible,this is my first time use to make a booking !

6

Antje

19 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Waren nur eine Nacht dort. Der Check in gestaltete sich etwas schwierig. Wir waren auf einer Rundreise durch Australien und kamen gegen 18.00 Uhr im Motel an. Die Rezeption hatte geschlossen. Leider hatten wir vom Motel zuvor keine Benachrichtigung erhalten wie wir ins Zimmer kommen. Mit Hilfe eines anderen Gastes sind wir dann in unser Zimmer gelangt.

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10

Julia

4 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had great service from the staff. Also locked ourselves out, rang the number and they were with us in less than 10 minutes. Great service.

10

Garry

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Man on check in was very courteous and warm welcome. Easy parking close to our good size room which was spotless.

10

Rod

12 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful reception - made for enjoyable stay in basic good value motel

10

Michel

15 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We slept very well. Spacious shower and clean bathroom. Easy parking in front of the room. Uncomplicated after hours check-in.

10

Lauren

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellently-priced motel, close to the Main Street of Warrnambool. Clean, well-appointed room with nice, modern, spacious bathroom. Easy off-street parking and surprisingly quiet rooms, given proximity to the highway. Booking process easy and after hours check in not an issue. Staff very friendly. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

10

Ralph

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

There was nothing to dislike the Property. It was just an average motel but was really clean, the staff Mitch was friendly and warm very helpful. Will definitely stay there again. Cheers

10

Brad

3 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Owners are very nice people and accommodating, great little place with small town feel. Highly recommended

10

Beau

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff, very clean and relatively close to everything

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Location

Location is convenient for walking to the CBD, shops and eateries, and is close to the main road. Some guests experienced noise or outlook concerns due to nearby traffic and a neighboring KFC.

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Morgan

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Within easy walking distance of dining options and CBD

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Sudheesh

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

we had an exceptional stay at Elm Tree Motel. The location is ideal with all major attractions and amenities just a short distance away. The rooms very immaculate and comfortable, making our stay enjoyable. The staffs were incredibly friendly.

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Megan

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was lovely. Bed very comfy. Parking not great. Area not what I expected, backs onto a KFC drive through.

10

Lisa

28 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean room and friendly staff. Convenient to walk to town centre.

10

Lauren

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellently-priced motel, close to the Main Street of Warrnambool. Clean, well-appointed room with nice, modern, spacious bathroom. Easy off-street parking and surprisingly quiet rooms, given proximity to the highway. Booking process easy and after hours check in not an issue. Staff very friendly. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

10

Robert

19 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, within walking distance of shops. Comfortable bed and very large bathroom with double size shower.

4

RUOFAN

6 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We paid $280 a night for this motel during festive season, which we were ok with, despite the quality of the motel would only fit with the price of $150 max. per night. Hotels.com is obviously taking a lot. Apart from the price, the carpet has stinky feet smell that lingers. Sheets and towels were clean and fresh. The chargable snacks were out in the open waiting for a naughty kid to open one or all of them, which is just sneaky. The service might intend to provide convenience but a motel room which is already way too over priced wants to charge for even more just for snacks is just killing all the goods that it poorly offered. The room is also quite noisy as it is right next to KFC, the drive through makes part of the noise, the staffs who takes smoke break make up other part of the noice. Would not go back again, if anyone travels along the road from Vic to SA, choose other small towns to stop the night would be recommended.

10

Karen

26 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was quiet & in walking distance to eateries. Would highly recommend it.

10

zylma

17 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

just next door with KFC 😊 easy access in main road, nice staff

8

Jack

19 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good parking, Traffic at lights noisey but we do live on a bush block

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Dining

A couple of reviews appreciated the in-room breakfast option, including generous portions. No other dining information is consistently mentioned.

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Judy

28 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent - everything we needed and the option of a very adequate and inexpensive breakfast (that we prepared at our leisure) was much appreciated. thank you

10

Linda

12 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Mitch and his wife are doing a great job here. Her breakfast in room was huge and a great omelet. Bed was soft even had elecyric blanket! Bathroom had a huge shower very nice indeed

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $102	2 $109	3 $110
4 $96	5 $109	6 $108	7 $113	8 $121	9 $130	10 $127
11 $108	12 $97	13 $94	14 $87	15 $88	16 $94	17 $94
18 $102	19 $91	20 $92	21 $94	22 $90	23 $108	24 $99
25 $97	26 $101	27 $89	28 $91	29 $102	30 $115	31 $109

Elm Tree Motel

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Executive Queen

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

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27 $103	28 $106	29 $119	30 $105