Is parking available at the property?

Complimentary parking is available directly at the hotel. It is limited, so guests are encouraged to arrive early.

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

An on-site breakfast is available for guests, providing a convenient start to the day.

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

Check-in is from 14:00 until 22:00, and check-out is at 09:30. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property includes step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas, ensuring comfort for guests with disabilities.

Where is the property located?

The hotel is situated in Beechworth, a rural area within a state park, close to local landmarks such as Beechworth Historic Park and Beechworth Telegraph Station. It is also near Beechworth Golf Course and Gapsted Wines.

Are children allowed at the hotel?

Children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age.

The Old Priory

What guests think

The Old Priory offers budget-friendly stays in a historic former convent, with a walkable, quiet location and generally clean, comfortable spaces, appealing to guests who value character and simple accommodation over full-service hotel amenities.

Rooms range from basic to comfortable; some are small or noisy, and occasional maintenance issues (TV reception, temperamental air conditioning, dated bathrooms) are noted. Service is mostly self-serve with easy check-in; when staff interactions occur, hosts are described as friendly and helpful. There are shared bathrooms and common areas; the simple breakfast draws mixed feedback on quality and ambiance. Expect a simple, character-filled stay suited to short visits and budget-conscious travellers.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

Dining

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Facilities

Historic building with shared common areas and shared bathrooms; a bike cage is available, though some guests wanted more secure or dry storage.

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Robyn

11 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A beautiful quirky old building. Love the common area. Never saw our hosts. Would be great if there was secure / dry bike parking. Bathrooms are quite dated and could do with hooks / shelf within them for cloths.

8

Rebekah

5 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful old building, host was lovely. Make sure you book a room with en-suite as the shared facilities are just… breakfast room could be lovely but it felt like a dark dungeon or a school camp kitchen. Should be listed as hostel style accommodation. Great location and cheap so if all you need is a bed it’s a great.

10

Tristan

24 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My home away from home! I try and visit 2 - 3 times a year. Either solo or with my partner, I wouldn't stay anywhere else. The best location in town, yet just off the main drag and quiet. The Priory is a historic gem and a comfortable, friendly and generous place to stay. The shared facilities are kept immaculate and are so numerous that you will feel like they are your own private bathrooms most of the time. The family and staff are wonderful and should be congratulated and thanked for maintaining this treasure of Beechworth!

6

Michael

27 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very basic accommodation. Our room was tiny, without cupboard space, but okay for a single night stay. Shared bathrooms are clean and spacious, but would be frightfully cold in winter. The building, formerly a nun's convent and boarding school, has many curious features from a bygone era.

8

Simone

6 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place to stay reflecting on the history of the building. A good nights sleep, very quiet location with parking out the front. Breakfast available complimentary was basic but enough: tea/coffee & milk plus toast / cereals provided. I'd stay here again for the beautiful peaceful location.

8

Jessica

29 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great value, clean, fab location, and served it’s simple purpose. Shared bathrooms as we expected for the price.

8

Valmai

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay and found the staff helpful, suggesting where we could secure our bicycles overnight in the bike cage. It was an interesting old building and I would have loved some more info on its history. The only down side was that the breakfast muesli was stale

8

Natalie

2 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Priory was pretty much as expected. A little run down but nothing too bad. There are no check-in/reception staff - but everything is left ready for you. The bathrooms and room were clean but I would have benefitted from a mirror in the room so I wasn't hogging the bathroom doing my hair etc. however there didn't seem to be anyone waiting for a bathroom at any time.

8

David

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great history and has a hogwarts vibe. Kids loved the kitchenette area for game times. Couldn’t get the full experience with the bad weather. Next time!

8

Kimberley

12 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It’s fun staying in an old priory. Clean and tidy but old. Not run down although gardens tired

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Cleanliness

Reviews often note clean rooms and shared bathrooms, though some bathrooms feel dated; there is an isolated pest complaint.

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Robyn

11 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A beautiful quirky old building. Love the common area. Never saw our hosts. Would be great if there was secure / dry bike parking. Bathrooms are quite dated and could do with hooks / shelf within them for cloths.

10

Tristan

24 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My home away from home! I try and visit 2 - 3 times a year. Either solo or with my partner, I wouldn't stay anywhere else. The best location in town, yet just off the main drag and quiet. The Priory is a historic gem and a comfortable, friendly and generous place to stay. The shared facilities are kept immaculate and are so numerous that you will feel like they are your own private bathrooms most of the time. The family and staff are wonderful and should be congratulated and thanked for maintaining this treasure of Beechworth!

6

Michael

27 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very basic accommodation. Our room was tiny, without cupboard space, but okay for a single night stay. Shared bathrooms are clean and spacious, but would be frightfully cold in winter. The building, formerly a nun's convent and boarding school, has many curious features from a bygone era.

8

Helen

14 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in the Miners Cottage with a bathroom for 1 night. It was very clean and quiet. Good walking distance to shops restaurants etc. I recommend The Priory as a convenient stopover or short stay.

8

Jessica

29 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great value, clean, fab location, and served it’s simple purpose. Shared bathrooms as we expected for the price.

8

Natalie

2 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Priory was pretty much as expected. A little run down but nothing too bad. There are no check-in/reception staff - but everything is left ready for you. The bathrooms and room were clean but I would have benefitted from a mirror in the room so I wasn't hogging the bathroom doing my hair etc. however there didn't seem to be anyone waiting for a bathroom at any time.

8

Susan

8 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and an interesting building to stay in. Not a luxury resort but very clean and comfortable and so full of history. Also a great location - easy walk to town

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Gregory

9 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

this is backpacker Nun's habits should have been issued Room was tiny hot and full of bees and wasps! A bed was squeezed in with little else A rip off and not recommended. Very disappointed

8

Kimberley

12 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It’s fun staying in an old priory. Clean and tidy but old. Not run down although gardens tired

6

Robert

9 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

While the property was clean, the surrounds were under construction. Despite images depicting access to a television, there wasn't any in the room. They did offer WIFI which was at a decent speed.

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Rooms

Rooms are simple and generally comfortable for short stays, with options ranging from miners rooms to apartments. Several guests mention small layouts, noise transfer, and occasional maintenance quirks (TV reception, temperamental A/C, dated or awkward bathrooms).

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Kim

27 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in the Miners Room 1. It was really good, I’d stay there again. The bath tub under the shower is weird and probably doesn’t need to be there… The wall between the 2 rooms is brick but sounds like it’s paper so hopefully your neighbours go to sleep the same time as you. The are only teaspoons available so if you take food and you need a knife or fork make sure to take them. I’d definitely stay again though. For the price it’s comfortable.

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Michael

27 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very basic accommodation. Our room was tiny, without cupboard space, but okay for a single night stay. Shared bathrooms are clean and spacious, but would be frightfully cold in winter. The building, formerly a nun's convent and boarding school, has many curious features from a bygone era.

10

jon

14 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

great historical building and good rooms

6

Michael

23 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quirky place, not your typical motel/accommodation. Overall it was OK but lots of room for improvement. We stayed in the miners cottage. Half the channels on the TV didn't work, the air con was temperamental, and the shower was like standing in a bucket with curtains. Also found it lacking with simple essentials such as plates and cutlery.

10

Raymond

26 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in the Toy room and yes you can hear movement above however it was a peaceful and quiet during night. Comfy beds easy self check in and beautiful building

8

Julie

14 Dec 2021

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved our stay at the beautiful Priory. We stayed in the two bedroom flat and it had everything we needed for a family weekend stay. It’s a very short walk to the main street, all shops and restaurants nearby as well as supermarket. We’d definitely stay here again!

10

Keith

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The sign out front is slightly confusing in that it says something like "Old Priory Camp". But checkin info was right there on a table inside the front door. Stayed in one of the Miners rooms (around the back) again a few seconds to find the access, but clear instructions provided to follow, Very nice rooms. Check out the shower!

8

Natalie

2 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Priory was pretty much as expected. A little run down but nothing too bad. There are no check-in/reception staff - but everything is left ready for you. The bathrooms and room were clean but I would have benefitted from a mirror in the room so I wasn't hogging the bathroom doing my hair etc. however there didn't seem to be anyone waiting for a bathroom at any time.

8

Susan

8 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and an interesting building to stay in. Not a luxury resort but very clean and comfortable and so full of history. Also a great location - easy walk to town

10

Peter

21 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was big good bathrooms

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Service

Mostly self-service check-in with clear instructions; when staff are encountered, they are described as friendly and helpful. A few reviews note limited staff presence or minor check-in issues.

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Robyn

11 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A beautiful quirky old building. Love the common area. Never saw our hosts. Would be great if there was secure / dry bike parking. Bathrooms are quite dated and could do with hooks / shelf within them for cloths.

8

Rebekah

5 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful old building, host was lovely. Make sure you book a room with en-suite as the shared facilities are just… breakfast room could be lovely but it felt like a dark dungeon or a school camp kitchen. Should be listed as hostel style accommodation. Great location and cheap so if all you need is a bed it’s a great.

10

Brian

4 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived mid afternoon and the hosts were waiting for us to show us where the apartment was. Beechworth is a historic and exceptional town. Will go there again!

6

Yvonne

28 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nothing in particular. From past experience vowed never to stay in a tent now never to stay in priory. Didn't see a member of staff whole time

10

Sharyn

5 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable for an overnight stay. Easy walk to town .Very pleasant host.

10

Raymond

26 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in the Toy room and yes you can hear movement above however it was a peaceful and quiet during night. Comfy beds easy self check in and beautiful building

8

Valmai

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay and found the staff helpful, suggesting where we could secure our bicycles overnight in the bike cage. It was an interesting old building and I would have loved some more info on its history. The only down side was that the breakfast muesli was stale

8

Di

26 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in, amazing building

8

Natalie

2 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Priory was pretty much as expected. A little run down but nothing too bad. There are no check-in/reception staff - but everything is left ready for you. The bathrooms and room were clean but I would have benefitted from a mirror in the room so I wasn't hogging the bathroom doing my hair etc. however there didn't seem to be anyone waiting for a bathroom at any time.

4

Francisco

5 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Firstly, on arrival I was given an envelope with 2 keys for 2 different rooms (3 and 4) when in fact as a solo traveler I only requested one room.Reported immediately to the manager who apologised and told me to stay in Room 3. Secondly, checked my Mastercard and found 2 equal charges of $89.77. First one by Expedia and the second by Hotels.combined a few days later???. Looks like I’ve been double charged for the same transaction. Thirdly, I hope to get a feed back from Hotels.combined soon with a solution as I have already informed Westpac Mastercard about disputing that transaction. Looking forward to to hearing from you Francisco Amorim

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Location

Quiet, walkable setting close to the main street, shops, and restaurants is a common highlight.

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Bronwyn

20 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and local history.

10

Tristan

24 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My home away from home! I try and visit 2 - 3 times a year. Either solo or with my partner, I wouldn't stay anywhere else. The best location in town, yet just off the main drag and quiet. The Priory is a historic gem and a comfortable, friendly and generous place to stay. The shared facilities are kept immaculate and are so numerous that you will feel like they are your own private bathrooms most of the time. The family and staff are wonderful and should be congratulated and thanked for maintaining this treasure of Beechworth!

8

Kay

24 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful old convent building. Beautiful big trees, quiet & walkable to shops if needed. So quiet and peaceful.

10

Sharyn

5 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable for an overnight stay. Easy walk to town .Very pleasant host.

8

Helen

14 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in the Miners Cottage with a bathroom for 1 night. It was very clean and quiet. Good walking distance to shops restaurants etc. I recommend The Priory as a convenient stopover or short stay.

8

Simone

6 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place to stay reflecting on the history of the building. A good nights sleep, very quiet location with parking out the front. Breakfast available complimentary was basic but enough: tea/coffee & milk plus toast / cereals provided. I'd stay here again for the beautiful peaceful location.

8

Jessica

29 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great value, clean, fab location, and served it’s simple purpose. Shared bathrooms as we expected for the price.

8

Julie

14 Dec 2021

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved our stay at the beautiful Priory. We stayed in the two bedroom flat and it had everything we needed for a family weekend stay. It’s a very short walk to the main street, all shops and restaurants nearby as well as supermarket. We’d definitely stay here again!

8

Susan

8 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and an interesting building to stay in. Not a luxury resort but very clean and comfortable and so full of history. Also a great location - easy walk to town

10

Anthony

8 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a very cool old building and close to the town main street

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Dining

Breakfast is basic (toast and cereals with tea or coffee); feedback is mixed, including a stale muesli report and an uninviting breakfast room.

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Robyn

11 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A beautiful quirky old building. Love the common area. Never saw our hosts. Would be great if there was secure / dry bike parking. Bathrooms are quite dated and could do with hooks / shelf within them for cloths.

8

Rebekah

5 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful old building, host was lovely. Make sure you book a room with en-suite as the shared facilities are just… breakfast room could be lovely but it felt like a dark dungeon or a school camp kitchen. Should be listed as hostel style accommodation. Great location and cheap so if all you need is a bed it’s a great.

8

Simone

6 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place to stay reflecting on the history of the building. A good nights sleep, very quiet location with parking out the front. Breakfast available complimentary was basic but enough: tea/coffee & milk plus toast / cereals provided. I'd stay here again for the beautiful peaceful location.

8

Valmai

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay and found the staff helpful, suggesting where we could secure our bicycles overnight in the bike cage. It was an interesting old building and I would have loved some more info on its history. The only down side was that the breakfast muesli was stale

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The Old Priory

About this property

Location

Room options

Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Chapel Family Room

Queen Suite

Miners Double Room with Private Bathroom 1

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Miners Double Room with Private Bathroom 2

Toy Room Family Room

Parlour Family Room

Double Room with Private Bathroom

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