Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in time starts at 14:00 and ends at 19:00. Check-out time is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property in advance.

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

The property is located in Swan Hill, near the airport and close to the Swan Hill Racecourse Bowls Club.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor pool; however, it is closed on certain days including Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but extra-person charges may apply. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

What are the policies for additional guests?

No rollaway or extra beds are available at the property. Extra-person charges may apply depending on property policy.

Paddle Steamer Motel

What guests think

At Paddle Steamer Motel, travellers consistently report very clean, good-value, older-style rooms backed by friendly, accommodating service, plentiful parking at the door, and handy self-catering facilities like a communal kitchen and guest laundry.

The property sits just outside town on a main road, making it easy by car but bringing recurring traffic noise noted in multiple reviews. Rooms are basic but functional, with strong water pressure and generally reliable Wi‑Fi, though some guests mention dated fittings, older air conditioning, and occasional bed discomfort. Expect a straightforward, budget-friendly stay with welcoming hosts.

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Facilities

Communal kitchen and guest laundry are frequently praised, and parking is ample with spaces at the door and room for larger vehicles. A high step into some rooms is noted as a potential access issue.

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Robyn

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We only used our allocated room but a kitchen and laundry were available. There was plenty of space for parking. The room was old and original but clean and well kept. The bed was comfortable. We were unable to get mobile phone coverage with telstra but internet was good

8

John

5 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is an old motel but you can see that an effort has been made to make it as fresh as possible. It was clean and well-presented. A communal kitchen is available for guests, suitable for preparing a cooked breakfast or light evening meal. It contains a gas cooktop and microwave oven, but no stove.

10

Wayne

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was a great spot to stop for the evening, very clean and tidy. Heaps of room for truck parking.

10

Gerald

14 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great having a kitchen and laundry.

10

Therese

8 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We opted for a hotel with reasonable rates and were fully aware it is on a main road. We were not expecting all the extras like luxury large soft towels, a comfortable sofa, crockery with plates and bowls and wine glasses and cutlery in our room and a fully equipped and immaculately kept guest kitchen complete with stovetop and microwave. Extra pillows and blankets were already in the room and the tea and coffee supplies included biscuits which is not always the case these days. The outdoor pool is a bonus in good weather. We will definitely stay again.

10

Ian

10 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent value for an overnight stopover. Clean and comfortable. Parking available for a car trailer

8

John

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Basic but completey adequate for a short stay. Parking in front of unit very good. A steep step into the unit was a slight problem and could be an issue to some people. We would stay here again.

10

Dianne

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Management went out of their way ensuring we were happy. Great to be able to have a laundry available to guests. We ended up staying for 3 nights instead of just 2.

8

Sandy

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to find and close to town. Older but cosy… all electrical items worked well! A big step into the room might be difficult for elderly folk. Great stay, although we arrived late and no one was in the office when we left!

10

Barry

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quick check-in, clean spacious room, comfortable bed, car park outside the door

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Cleanliness

Rooms are repeatedly described as very clean or spotless and well maintained. Some guests also note attentive servicing with towels and supplies refreshed.

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Robyn

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We only used our allocated room but a kitchen and laundry were available. There was plenty of space for parking. The room was old and original but clean and well kept. The bed was comfortable. We were unable to get mobile phone coverage with telstra but internet was good

10

Hasan

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and quite

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Alison

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was very comfortable and clean with plenty of amenities

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Maggie

5 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great room for its age was incredibly clean. Fantastic water pressure. Only down side had loud humming from the fridge, which I just turned off for the night. Great value for money

10

James

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

An older Motel, but beautiful and clean. Very comfortable bed & the room had everything that we needed. We weren’t getting in until 11.30pm the manager went and turned our heater on & also our electric blanket ( how wonderful was that)

10

Debbie

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly greeting at check in, clean room.

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Ernest

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Manager was welcoming. The room was spotlessly clean bed and pillows very comfortable nice hot water traffic noise was very low close to plenty of restaurant choices for food. Great off street parking outside the unit we will stay here again

10

Barry

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quick check-in, clean spacious room, comfortable bed, car park outside the door

8

Maria

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was very clean and tidy. They change our towels daily and put extra supply of tea, coffee, milk and sugar daily. Well looked after.

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Donald

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

SUper easy location to find and then nice and close to the min area of Swan Hill for everything you need. Super friendly staff who are up for a good chat. The bed and pillows were super comfy and everything was extremely clean and smelling fresh.

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Rooms

Older, basic rooms with functional amenities; many find beds comfortable, though a few report sagging or uncomfortable mattresses. Water pressure and Wi‑Fi are generally strong.

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Robyn

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We only used our allocated room but a kitchen and laundry were available. There was plenty of space for parking. The room was old and original but clean and well kept. The bed was comfortable. We were unable to get mobile phone coverage with telstra but internet was good

8

Carole

17 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very good value for money. It’s not The Ritz, but it does everything it needs to. The wifi speed is excellent, ditto the water pressure. I would certainly stay there again.

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Barry

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quick check-in. I have stayed here a few times and was welcomed back by a very friendly owner. Easy parking at the door of my room. Bed was comfortable and the shower was hot with strong pressure.

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Maggie

5 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great room for its age was incredibly clean. Fantastic water pressure. Only down side had loud humming from the fridge, which I just turned off for the night. Great value for money

6

Belinda

29 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very easy check in/out. Walls are paper thin, so very noisy! Room next to made noise all night.

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Kerry

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed comfortable

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Patricia

13 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cheap price. Cold since door did not fit well.

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bob

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bed not very comfortable, but otherwise pretty good.

10

Barry

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quick check-in, clean spacious room, comfortable bed, car park outside the door

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Janet

10 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is an older motel air conditioning is very old and noisy, bed was sagging on one side. Very noisy at night with trucks on highway.

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Service

Staff and the owner are consistently friendly and helpful, with quick check-in and thoughtful assistance for late arrivals. Occasional unmanned reception caused minor key or check-in hiccups.

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David

18 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything you expect in a motel, but rarely get ie tissues, working alarm clock, a/c, USB sockets, microwave oven, toaster and plates. Yes it is old and out of town, but well maintained and friendly host who upgraded us to a larger room.

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Colleen

19 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Colourfully quirky spot. It is set back from a busy road - trucks can be a little noisy. Downsides - coffee cups missing from the room (but has everything else) and the reception fellow said the key is in the door, but he hadnt out out any of the keys to any rooms (so had to phone the unmanned reception asking for the key - one job!). Otherwise, I would recommend this place.

10

James

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

An older Motel, but beautiful and clean. Very comfortable bed & the room had everything that we needed. We weren’t getting in until 11.30pm the manager went and turned our heater on & also our electric blanket ( how wonderful was that)

8

denis

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice property with excellent on-site staff…facilities, parking very good….Highway noise a nusciance!!…

10

timothy

12 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great friendly staff and comfortable room. Would happily stay again

10

Mark

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I just wanna say that the owner was amazing at any given time of the day or night. He was awesome and the cleaner lady she was lovely so I really appreciate that.

10

Dianne

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Management went out of their way ensuring we were happy. Great to be able to have a laundry available to guests. We ended up staying for 3 nights instead of just 2.

10

Ernest

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Manager was welcoming. The room was spotlessly clean bed and pillows very comfortable nice hot water traffic noise was very low close to plenty of restaurant choices for food. Great off street parking outside the unit we will stay here again

10

Eddie

29 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

very friendly staff and so helpful. thanks Warren

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Sandy

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to find and close to town. Older but cosy… all electrical items worked well! A big step into the room might be difficult for elderly folk. Great stay, although we arrived late and no one was in the office when we left!

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Location

Just outside Swan Hill on a main road: easy to find and convenient by car, with restaurants and shops a short drive away. Several reviews mention noticeable traffic noise at night and that walking from the station is long.

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Rodger

26 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The motel was convenient for my needs

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David

17 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Older property. Everything you need is in the room. Same operator for many years. Good value for money. Just out of town so need to drive for shopping and food. Just off highway where noise is not an issue.

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Paul

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Plenty of shops at Swan Hill - a couple of Ks away.

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Roger

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good for a night to break a trip. A little out of town.

8

Rama

20 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It is very far from SwanHill Station, like almost 3kms

8

Karen

16 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Older style motel just out of Swan Hill. Impeccably clean and fabulous service for after hours arrival. On main road so a little noisy at night due traffic

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Sandy

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to find and close to town. Older but cosy… all electrical items worked well! A big step into the room might be difficult for elderly folk. Great stay, although we arrived late and no one was in the office when we left!

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TAKASHI

19 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

静かで快適。共用のキッチンがあるので簡単な料理も出来る。但し、徒歩だと駅から４０分程度歩くことになるので、車が無いと不便。周囲には何にもない。

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Phillip

14 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to food options

8

Ralph

14 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Traffic noise

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Paddle Steamer Motel

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