Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, with limited spaces.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee, approximately AUD 11.5 to 25 for adults and AUD 12.5 for children.

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

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 12:30 AM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.

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

The property is located in Stawell, on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Seppelt Great Western and Seppelt Winery, and approximately 15.4 miles from Grampians National Park.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, the property features an indoor pool and an outdoor heated pool, operational seasonally.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, though specific age limits are not mentioned.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs are available for a fee of AUD 25.0 per stay. Advance request is required for availability.

Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant

What guests think

At Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant, guests praise the peaceful lakeside setting, friendly owners, clean, spacious rooms, and good dinners, but also report dated decor, variable bed comfort, and occasional maintenance or cleanliness issues.

Facilities draw mixed feedback: the pool can be cold or seasonally closed, and the spa needs attention. Noise experience varies, with some reporting a very quiet stay and others hearing trucks, trains, or insects. Overall, expect a straightforward stay in a scenic setting with warm service and older rooms.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

Pool availability and temperature vary; it may be cold or closed in winter, and towels are provided when open. The spa is reported to need maintenance.

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Dean

10 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Comparatively speaking, Check-in was laborious. Request to have a meal from the restaurant in my room was met with a $7 room service surcharge response - even though I was happy to collect meal / return all plates utensils. Wet comfortable bed but nestled in the main light fitting in my room was a crushed empty spirits can. Will be my 1 & only stay at Magdala. Definitely not worth the $170+ per night cost. Oh & golfers … don’t (like me) be fooled by the 4 or 6 hole golf course advertising sign.

8

Toby

29 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A clean and tidy motel with basic but adequate facilities. Good value. Convenient breakfast. A good spot to stop en route. 8 year old reports that his “bunk bed was squeaky but it had a playground and lots of space and needs more playground equipment” and gives 3/5. 6 year old reports it was “a little bit small” but gives 5/5. Wife felt “was like a school camp motel” but still 4/5. Overall, a good result!

4

Erica

18 Apr 2023

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We were extremely disappointed to stay here. Check-in was ok but we were advised there was a fee for Amex, so I gave another card. Didn't realise that they had already charged our original card and, of course, the fee. Our room was relatively clean until you looked under the bed where there was Maltesers. The spa room had a spa big enough for a small person, definitely not room for 2 and the shower only had soap in the dispenser, no shampoo or conditioner. Internet was sketchy (tried 2 mobile phones and a laptop) so I went into the restaurant to use their internet. Was offered a coffee, asked for a tea (same that is in the rooms) and was charged $6 for literally a tea bag and water!! Owner was rude and unhelpful and, if you look at the comments through google, he refutes everything you write. I'm the second person from my company who stayed here, and we are both on the same page. Do not stay here!

10

Margaret

18 Apr 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Just off highway but definitely no road noise. Set overlooking water. Friendly staff. Pool was open and towels supplied.

8

Nicola

9 Jul 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Room is fine, standard motor inn but well off the road Pool / spa is closed in winter

8

andrea

19 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and spacious. Abit above average price. Shower was nice and hot and a very comfy bed. Patio with table, chairs looking over part of lake with some ducks. Had free internet. No netflixs. Abit noisy for awhile with crickets making a noise but it stopped. Was abit confused played for on hotels.com but payment wasn't done when got there. So had to pay when there. Next day made sure payment wasn't taken out twice. Restraunt and pool but l didn't use. Nice stay. Lovely owner

4

Joe

27 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Need to put work in to spa . Beds was to hard towel rail comeing off wall .

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Cheryl

28 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The proprietor's were lovely, and did their absolute best to provide a wonderful experience, unfortunately the pool was too cold to swim in and it would be quite noisy with the truck air brakes during the week, the beds really do need to be updated to more modern mattresses. All in all though it was a lovely and staff were just wonderful.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms neat and clean, but there are occasional lapses like stained towels, worn bedding, musty smells, flies, or missed spots under furniture.

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Samantha

14 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Towels were stained, bedding was very worn, slider to patio was lacking a secure insect screen. Very shabby for the price

8

Marnie

5 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and spacious room for the 3 of us. Queen bed was a bit saggy but still ok to sleep on for one night. Check in was

8

Toby

29 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A clean and tidy motel with basic but adequate facilities. Good value. Convenient breakfast. A good spot to stop en route. 8 year old reports that his “bunk bed was squeaky but it had a playground and lots of space and needs more playground equipment” and gives 3/5. 6 year old reports it was “a little bit small” but gives 5/5. Wife felt “was like a school camp motel” but still 4/5. Overall, a good result!

8

Franz Martin

5 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ein durchaus gepflegtes Motel, ruhig an einem kleinen See gelegen. Zimmer sehr ordentlich. Es störten die vielen Fliegen. Nach deren „Entsorgung“ war alles gut. Ein freundlicher Gastgeber. Gutes Essen!

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Nicholas

8 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Not a huge town Stawell, but some nice accomodation options. The Magdala is very clean and comfortable, and the restaurant was good. No hesitation in recommending for short stays and roadtrips

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Erica

18 Apr 2023

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We were extremely disappointed to stay here. Check-in was ok but we were advised there was a fee for Amex, so I gave another card. Didn't realise that they had already charged our original card and, of course, the fee. Our room was relatively clean until you looked under the bed where there was Maltesers. The spa room had a spa big enough for a small person, definitely not room for 2 and the shower only had soap in the dispenser, no shampoo or conditioner. Internet was sketchy (tried 2 mobile phones and a laptop) so I went into the restaurant to use their internet. Was offered a coffee, asked for a tea (same that is in the rooms) and was charged $6 for literally a tea bag and water!! Owner was rude and unhelpful and, if you look at the comments through google, he refutes everything you write. I'm the second person from my company who stayed here, and we are both on the same page. Do not stay here!

8

Gareth

9 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely quiet and peaceful surrounds, very neat and clean. Unfortunately not very comfortable bed, plus 4 coffee sachets and 4 sugar packets didn’t really hit the mark

8

andrea

19 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and spacious. Abit above average price. Shower was nice and hot and a very comfy bed. Patio with table, chairs looking over part of lake with some ducks. Had free internet. No netflixs. Abit noisy for awhile with crickets making a noise but it stopped. Was abit confused played for on hotels.com but payment wasn't done when got there. So had to pay when there. Next day made sure payment wasn't taken out twice. Restraunt and pool but l didn't use. Nice stay. Lovely owner

8

Jacqui

19 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

As a family with teenage children, the bedding in these rooms was perfect with 2 singles and a queen. The grounds were lovely, and the check in team were very friendly. Very good value for money when visiting the region. We would stay again. The only faults we found were that the room was a little musty, but we opened the door for a little while, and it was fixed!

8

Ronald

26 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and safe

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious and some have lake views. Several reviews mention dated fittings, minor maintenance issues, and mixed mattress comfort, with a few guests also noting traffic or train noise.

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Alice

11 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Great large 2bdrm family room

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Marnie

5 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and spacious room for the 3 of us. Queen bed was a bit saggy but still ok to sleep on for one night. Check in was

6

Stewart

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A few updates in room would give this a higher rating

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Sherrie

1 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were great! the rooms could do with an upgrade and missing a few things cutlery, which made it hard if you up wanting breakfast. but otherwise, it’s a beautiful spot to be staying at.

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Ian

22 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I loved the Lakeview outlook

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Lou

8 May 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and serviceable would benefit from updating as no door on shower. Staff friendly and helpful. Chosen due to reviews advising it was quiet however trucks passing on highway and trains made that impossible.

8

Gareth

9 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely quiet and peaceful surrounds, very neat and clean. Unfortunately not very comfortable bed, plus 4 coffee sachets and 4 sugar packets didn’t really hit the mark

8

andrea

19 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and spacious. Abit above average price. Shower was nice and hot and a very comfy bed. Patio with table, chairs looking over part of lake with some ducks. Had free internet. No netflixs. Abit noisy for awhile with crickets making a noise but it stopped. Was abit confused played for on hotels.com but payment wasn't done when got there. So had to pay when there. Next day made sure payment wasn't taken out twice. Restraunt and pool but l didn't use. Nice stay. Lovely owner

4

Joe

27 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Need to put work in to spa . Beds was to hard towel rail comeing off wall .

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Cheryl

28 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The proprietor's were lovely, and did their absolute best to provide a wonderful experience, unfortunately the pool was too cold to swim in and it would be quite noisy with the truck air brakes during the week, the beds really do need to be updated to more modern mattresses. All in all though it was a lovely and staff were just wonderful.

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Service

Staff and owners are frequently praised as friendly and helpful, with some going above and beyond. A few guests reported check-in or billing frustrations, surcharges, or unhelpful interactions.

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Dean

10 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Comparatively speaking, Check-in was laborious. Request to have a meal from the restaurant in my room was met with a $7 room service surcharge response - even though I was happy to collect meal / return all plates utensils. Wet comfortable bed but nestled in the main light fitting in my room was a crushed empty spirits can. Will be my 1 & only stay at Magdala. Definitely not worth the $170+ per night cost. Oh & golfers … don’t (like me) be fooled by the 4 or 6 hole golf course advertising sign.

10

Jonathan

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great host, very comfortable accommodation. Good selection of pillows.

10

Coralee

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were super friendly. Lovely dinner, Nice location

8

Franz Martin

5 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ein durchaus gepflegtes Motel, ruhig an einem kleinen See gelegen. Zimmer sehr ordentlich. Es störten die vielen Fliegen. Nach deren „Entsorgung“ war alles gut. Ein freundlicher Gastgeber. Gutes Essen!

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Erica

18 Apr 2023

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We were extremely disappointed to stay here. Check-in was ok but we were advised there was a fee for Amex, so I gave another card. Didn't realise that they had already charged our original card and, of course, the fee. Our room was relatively clean until you looked under the bed where there was Maltesers. The spa room had a spa big enough for a small person, definitely not room for 2 and the shower only had soap in the dispenser, no shampoo or conditioner. Internet was sketchy (tried 2 mobile phones and a laptop) so I went into the restaurant to use their internet. Was offered a coffee, asked for a tea (same that is in the rooms) and was charged $6 for literally a tea bag and water!! Owner was rude and unhelpful and, if you look at the comments through google, he refutes everything you write. I'm the second person from my company who stayed here, and we are both on the same page. Do not stay here!

8

andrea

19 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and spacious. Abit above average price. Shower was nice and hot and a very comfy bed. Patio with table, chairs looking over part of lake with some ducks. Had free internet. No netflixs. Abit noisy for awhile with crickets making a noise but it stopped. Was abit confused played for on hotels.com but payment wasn't done when got there. So had to pay when there. Next day made sure payment wasn't taken out twice. Restraunt and pool but l didn't use. Nice stay. Lovely owner

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Moira

2 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Given that is off the main highway the property is set back from the road and is so quiet and peaceful. The owners are friendly and easy to talk with. I will be going back again. It is a very relaxing property.

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Jacqui

19 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

As a family with teenage children, the bedding in these rooms was perfect with 2 singles and a queen. The grounds were lovely, and the check in team were very friendly. Very good value for money when visiting the region. We would stay again. The only faults we found were that the room was a little musty, but we opened the door for a little while, and it was fixed!

10

Amy

2 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The owners went above and beyond! The Restaurant was amazing, the setting so beautiful

10

Peter

26 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, friendly service and went out of their way

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Location

Set back from the highway beside a lake, the setting is scenic and, for many, quiet. Some guests, however, reported noise from trucks, trains, or insects.

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David

12 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Building pretty tired. Strip patio at rear bricks loose Shower floor worn. Good location at town edge. Rooms open onto creek

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Coralee

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were super friendly. Lovely dinner, Nice location

8

Franz Martin

5 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ein durchaus gepflegtes Motel, ruhig an einem kleinen See gelegen. Zimmer sehr ordentlich. Es störten die vielen Fliegen. Nach deren „Entsorgung“ war alles gut. Ein freundlicher Gastgeber. Gutes Essen!

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Ian

22 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I loved the Lakeview outlook

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Lou

8 May 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and serviceable would benefit from updating as no door on shower. Staff friendly and helpful. Chosen due to reviews advising it was quiet however trucks passing on highway and trains made that impossible.

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Margaret

18 Apr 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Just off highway but definitely no road noise. Set overlooking water. Friendly staff. Pool was open and towels supplied.

8

andrea

19 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and spacious. Abit above average price. Shower was nice and hot and a very comfy bed. Patio with table, chairs looking over part of lake with some ducks. Had free internet. No netflixs. Abit noisy for awhile with crickets making a noise but it stopped. Was abit confused played for on hotels.com but payment wasn't done when got there. So had to pay when there. Next day made sure payment wasn't taken out twice. Restraunt and pool but l didn't use. Nice stay. Lovely owner

10

Moira

2 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Given that is off the main highway the property is set back from the road and is so quiet and peaceful. The owners are friendly and easy to talk with. I will be going back again. It is a very relaxing property.

10

Melanie

11 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the lake out the back and the ducks who came to visit - very lovely and peaceful

8

Helen

14 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A pleasant place to stay with a view of the lake.

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Dining

The on-site restaurant earns positive comments for dinner. However, availability and room service can be inconsistent, surcharges may apply, and one guest noted a high price for a simple tea.

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Dean

10 Mar 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Comparatively speaking, Check-in was laborious. Request to have a meal from the restaurant in my room was met with a $7 room service surcharge response - even though I was happy to collect meal / return all plates utensils. Wet comfortable bed but nestled in the main light fitting in my room was a crushed empty spirits can. Will be my 1 & only stay at Magdala. Definitely not worth the $170+ per night cost. Oh & golfers … don’t (like me) be fooled by the 4 or 6 hole golf course advertising sign.

8

Toby

29 Mar 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

A clean and tidy motel with basic but adequate facilities. Good value. Convenient breakfast. A good spot to stop en route. 8 year old reports that his “bunk bed was squeaky but it had a playground and lots of space and needs more playground equipment” and gives 3/5. 6 year old reports it was “a little bit small” but gives 5/5. Wife felt “was like a school camp motel” but still 4/5. Overall, a good result!

10

Coralee

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were super friendly. Lovely dinner, Nice location

8

Franz Martin

5 Feb 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Ein durchaus gepflegtes Motel, ruhig an einem kleinen See gelegen. Zimmer sehr ordentlich. Es störten die vielen Fliegen. Nach deren „Entsorgung“ war alles gut. Ein freundlicher Gastgeber. Gutes Essen!

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Beverley

4 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Restaurant was nice

10

Nicholas

8 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Not a huge town Stawell, but some nice accomodation options. The Magdala is very clean and comfortable, and the restaurant was good. No hesitation in recommending for short stays and roadtrips

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Erica

18 Apr 2023

·

We were extremely disappointed to stay here. Check-in was ok but we were advised there was a fee for Amex, so I gave another card. Didn't realise that they had already charged our original card and, of course, the fee. Our room was relatively clean until you looked under the bed where there was Maltesers. The spa room had a spa big enough for a small person, definitely not room for 2 and the shower only had soap in the dispenser, no shampoo or conditioner. Internet was sketchy (tried 2 mobile phones and a laptop) so I went into the restaurant to use their internet. Was offered a coffee, asked for a tea (same that is in the rooms) and was charged $6 for literally a tea bag and water!! Owner was rude and unhelpful and, if you look at the comments through google, he refutes everything you write. I'm the second person from my company who stayed here, and we are both on the same page. Do not stay here!

8

andrea

19 Mar 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and spacious. Abit above average price. Shower was nice and hot and a very comfy bed. Patio with table, chairs looking over part of lake with some ducks. Had free internet. No netflixs. Abit noisy for awhile with crickets making a noise but it stopped. Was abit confused played for on hotels.com but payment wasn't done when got there. So had to pay when there. Next day made sure payment wasn't taken out twice. Restraunt and pool but l didn't use. Nice stay. Lovely owner

10

Amy

2 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The owners went above and beyond! The Restaurant was amazing, the setting so beautiful

6

Joanne

28 Jan 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

The restaurant was closed but it was offered that Room Service was available on both nights of the stay. Room service was fine on the first night then when we went to place an order on the second night we were told that it was not now available because they had decided to have a family night and and therefore no Room Service. Very disappointing and no prior notice given.

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				1 $103	2 $109	3 $109
4 $109	5 $108	6 $108	7 $108	8 $109	9 $109	10 $109
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18 $109	19 $109	20 $109	21 $117	22 $109	23 $109	24 $109
25 $117	26	27 $109	28 $109	29 $126	30 $109	31 $106

Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant

About this property

Location

Room options

Deluxe Family Spa Suite (Sleeps 3-5)

Superior Twin Suite (Sleeps 2-3)

Twin Suite with Lakeview (Sleeps 2-3)

Interconnecting 2X Suites (Sleeps 2-6)

2 Bedroom Deluxe Family Spa Suite (Sleeps 5-7)

Queen Suite with Lakeview

Deluxe King Spa Suite with Lakeview

Family Room with Lake View (Sleeps 5)

Deluxe Spa Suite with Lakeview

Family Room with Lakeview (Sleeps 4)

Disability Access Suite (Sleeps 2-3)

Deluxe Twin Spa Suite with Lakeview (Sleeps 2-3)

Superior Queen Suite

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