Is parking available at the property?

Yes, complimentary parking is available directly at the motel. It is an on-site parking facility.

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

Check-in is from 14:00 to 18:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out availability and costs are not specified.

What is the location of the motel in relation to local landmarks?

Opal Motel is located in Leongatha, close to local landmarks such as Coal Creek and Coal Creek Heritage Village. The natural beauty of Leongatha H6 Bushland Reserve and Koonwarra Flora Reserve is also nearby.

Opal Motel - Charming Accommodations in Leongatha

Average nightly price at Opal Motel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$85
February	US$83
March	US$84
April	US$83
May	US$86
June	US$85
July	US$85
August	US$86
September	US$86
October	US$93
November	US$77
December	US$80

What guests think

At Opal Motel, travellers describe very dated, no frills rooms with inconsistent cleanliness, set in generally quiet surroundings that many find convenient to town, though a few consider it farther out than expected.

Heating and electric blankets are praised for keeping rooms warm in cold weather. Several reviews mention unreliable Wi-Fi and maintenance issues like dripping taps, faulty shower doors, and taped power points. Service is generally low touch but friendly, and opinions on bed comfort vary; overall value is considered acceptable for short, budget stays.

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Facilities

Only basic in-room amenities are noted, such as a microwave, kettle and toaster.

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8

Steve

20 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed a few days in December. A good location, facilities are a little aged. Bed was quite comfortable, shower was good. Had everything we needed.

6

Maureen

10 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable bed, good heater, bathroom tired but good set up, shower door needed attention, good to have toaster & plates for a light breakfast. Enjoyed our stay.

8

Peter

5 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I had a room @ the front of the motel & it has a beautiful view to the west where you could view the sunset etc. The front garden (which my room open on to) is beautiful with a particularly big tree. The room itself was functional & had all the things you could require.

8

Andrea

17 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The motel is very clean and convenient. The rooms have a microwave, kettle and toaster which is great, however no tea towel or dishwashing liquid. Reasonably priced motel.

8

Victoria

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was comfortable with limited amenities. Furniture adequate but chairs need shampooing. Bathroom power socket was taped with sticky tape which would not be safety compliant. Sufficiently comfortable and clean otherwise.

6

Paul

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Either needs urgent work done...yes, it's old..or a bulldozer....went to use toaster for brekky...filthy. Ants everywhere.... can't say where they came from but ended up in our clothes etc. I guess we got what we paid for..it had been discounted...but there appears to be little choice in Leongatha

10

Philip

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Structurally, it was a standard old-style 1960s motel room. It was clean and bright, and it happened to be well-heated ahead of our arrival on a very cold 2 degree night in June, and it was well-sealed, with no draughts. There were electric blankets on both beds in our twin room and spare blankets and pillows in the wardrobe. The beds were good and I slept better there than I had in weeks at home. There were cups, glasses and wine-glasses, and milk in the fridge. It was situated on the far edge of town, on the road to Meeniyan and was therefore very quiet, with little traffic driving past. It had a view over to the rolling hills that are so picturesque around here. The owner, Ian, was very easy to deal with.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: several guests report dust, cobwebs, ants, mould and general grime, while others found rooms tidy or even spotlessly clean.

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6

Vanessa

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room comfortable but could have been cleaner as there were many spider webs and spiders. Did not see any staff as checked in late.

4

Leanne

14 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Dusty smells beds under beds cobwebs

4

Wayne

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed twice in one week, two different rooms. This might be the best Leongatha had to offer, but that's not saying much. Stay at one of the pubs for value for money, or another town. One ply toilet paper. Worn out towels. Ants in the bathroom. Smoke detector didn't work when I burnt the toast. Nice views...

4

Cheryl

18 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean crisp sheets on bed, warm & quiet. Definately in need of some love. Shower was mouldly & big eucalyptus in need of urgent attention as it is likely to drop diseased limbs at anytime.

8

John

13 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Older style units, spotlessly clean. We’d stay there again.

2

Gary

15 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room dirty. Power point cracking. Air conditioner filthy. Internet wouldn’t connect. Will never stay there again. ☹️

4

Ferdinand

3 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Sorry, but tired and not clen. Needs maintenance. Bed was clean, no problem there

4

Wei Hsin

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wifi is not working at all. The toilet is not fully cleaned.

4

Meghan

10 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

While the bed was clean and comfortable, the whole place looks as if it’s stuck in the 70’s. The towels are so threadbare I’d say they’re also from that era. In need of a good updating and general tidy-up, as there was a lot of cobwebs in my room, despite it being full booked last night, would have been worth a go-around and de-cobweb. It’s alright for a 1 night stay if passing through, especially if just one person travelling for work.

6

Paul

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Either needs urgent work done...yes, it's old..or a bulldozer....went to use toaster for brekky...filthy. Ants everywhere.... can't say where they came from but ended up in our clothes etc. I guess we got what we paid for..it had been discounted...but there appears to be little choice in Leongatha

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Rooms

Rooms are very dated and basic, with recurring maintenance problems (e.g., faulty or dripping fixtures, broken shower doors, noisy A/C) and unreliable Wi-Fi; some note road noise while many find them quiet with occasional pleasant views. On the plus side, heating and electric blankets keep rooms warm, but bed comfort varies.

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Len

29 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stay was adequate. Broken shower door, faulty electricals.

10

Christopher

29 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bed and pillows were very comfortable.

8

Greg

19 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was functional without any frills. Overall a little tired

4

Colin

17 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This place was pretty grim. Old, tired, dusty and lacking in any style. The wifi was terrible

6

Judy

8 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,365 nights

Very dated noisy air conditioning poorly located. Room was clean and tidy despite its age. Room charge reflected the shortcomings.

8

nEIL

26 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,346 nights

Was excellent value,though a bit noisy with road noise. Location good with easy access.

4

Greg

17 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Old, broken shower water dripping all night

4

Wei Hsin

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wifi is not working at all. The toilet is not fully cleaned.

6

Linda

1 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I get that this was not a 5 star facility, however, the beds can definitely do with a substantial increase in the comfort and quality. I’m always surprised to find stiff and uncomfortable beds in motels. After all, that’s what a motel is right? A place to sleep..!!!

10

Philip

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Structurally, it was a standard old-style 1960s motel room. It was clean and bright, and it happened to be well-heated ahead of our arrival on a very cold 2 degree night in June, and it was well-sealed, with no draughts. There were electric blankets on both beds in our twin room and spare blankets and pillows in the wardrobe. The beds were good and I slept better there than I had in weeks at home. There were cups, glasses and wine-glasses, and milk in the fridge. It was situated on the far edge of town, on the road to Meeniyan and was therefore very quiet, with little traffic driving past. It had a view over to the rolling hills that are so picturesque around here. The owner, Ian, was very easy to deal with.

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Service

Service is generally low touch but friendly and accommodating, with easy late or self check-ins and responsive management noted. A few guests reported reception being closed or mix-ups at check-in.

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10

Christopher

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good budget accommodation. Easy late check in. Perfect for what we needed

10

Janice

14 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Manager very receptive to our modest needs as was on previous stays. Fixtures and room amenities suit our vintage and rural background. Place of choice for our next visit to the area.

4

Tina

15 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Turned up at 14:30 only to find reception closed and a note on the door showing what number room we were in. Go to the room only to find another couple in there. Called reception they were half an hour away. Arrived & spoke to the couple in what was meant to be our room, mixed communication, we get asked if we would take their room instead because “all the rooms were the same”. I had paid for an upgraded room in my booking but felt I didn’t get that. The room smelled, carpet was stained, woke up to things crawling on us & a spider coming down from the ceiling fan. Room very outdated & run down.

8

Kirralee

21 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very friendly and accommodating towards a late check-in. The heater was on in our room at arrival. Facilities were as expected for price paid, old but in working condition. Room was mostly clean but attention not given to small details e.g. dust on top of light switches, cobwebs in toilet. Overall I was happy with our experience of staying overnight as a half way point in our travels.

10

Ivana

10 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was okey :) We arrived 2 hours earlier and the host did not make a big deal out of it :)

4

Lyn

30 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Walkable to town centre. Some lovely eateries. The room we stayed in needed a bit of TLC. Our shower screen didn’t work and a tap dripped all night in the sink as we were unable to turn it off. On the plus side when we arrived it was very organised and we were able to access our room early.

10

Paul

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

excellent stay for two nights on a work trip, cheap, no frills stuck in the 70's but thats the charm of the place. reception was quick and painless, was left alone my whole stay which i love, spent my time eating and sleeping. great to catch up on sleep :-)

8

Rosemary

22 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Note on reception door telling me key in room no idea where to leave key when vacating

10

Stacey

4 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Haven’t been here for a while but as always Ian was there , friendly smile and a chat. He’s lovely. The place is in great location. If you need to go to Leongatha give it a go

10

Philip

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Structurally, it was a standard old-style 1960s motel room. It was clean and bright, and it happened to be well-heated ahead of our arrival on a very cold 2 degree night in June, and it was well-sealed, with no draughts. There were electric blankets on both beds in our twin room and spare blankets and pillows in the wardrobe. The beds were good and I slept better there than I had in weeks at home. There were cups, glasses and wine-glasses, and milk in the fridge. It was situated on the far edge of town, on the road to Meeniyan and was therefore very quiet, with little traffic driving past. It had a view over to the rolling hills that are so picturesque around here. The owner, Ian, was very easy to deal with.

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Location

Many find the location quiet and convenient to or near the town centre, though a few felt it was too far out or noted some road noise. Signage at night can be hard to spot.

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10

Craig

4 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay, just needs a lit Opal Motel sign for night time arrivals( we missed it twice).

6

Michael

23 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well priced, close to Leongatha central and quiet.

8

martin

28 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good sized room, traditional decor Good location near town

4

Barry

4 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Too far out of town.

6

Judy

8 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,365 nights

Very dated noisy air conditioning poorly located. Room was clean and tidy despite its age. Room charge reflected the shortcomings.

8

nEIL

26 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,346 nights

Was excellent value,though a bit noisy with road noise. Location good with easy access.

10

Thomas

3 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location Easy check-in Good rooms Close to centre of town

8

Garry

1 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient

8

Anita

19 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Good quiet location, value for money

10

Philip

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Structurally, it was a standard old-style 1960s motel room. It was clean and bright, and it happened to be well-heated ahead of our arrival on a very cold 2 degree night in June, and it was well-sealed, with no draughts. There were electric blankets on both beds in our twin room and spare blankets and pillows in the wardrobe. The beds were good and I slept better there than I had in weeks at home. There were cups, glasses and wine-glasses, and milk in the fridge. It was situated on the far edge of town, on the road to Meeniyan and was therefore very quiet, with little traffic driving past. It had a view over to the rolling hills that are so picturesque around here. The owner, Ian, was very easy to deal with.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
8	9	10	11	12	13 $78	14 $78
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22 $74	23 $78	24 $78	25 $87	26 $78	27 $78	28 $78
29 $78	30 $78

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20	21	22 $101	23	24 $101	25	26
27 $108	28 $101	29 $104	30	31

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