Is Donald Riverside Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Donald Riverside Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Donald Riverside Motel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

Where is Donald Riverside Motel located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Apex Park and Donald Playground and Train Park. Donald Racecourse is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away.

Donald Riverside Motel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

9 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Sure, Donald isn’t the biggest town out there, but with a motel like this, you don’t need it to be – it is just so relaxing. It is located right next to the river, and not only that but they have balconies out the back where you can sit and just enjoy the natural surroundings, and the surroundings are certainly really natural. The service was also great, and the rooms were pretty comfortable as well. Yeah, this turned out to be a great place to spend a couple of nights.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

22 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Staff & service

Lovely riverside setting but checkin could have been handled better by staff.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

20 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

View from deck to river was beautiful. Clean, functional room. Good location. Bed hard, pillow too soft. Had tea & coffee making facilities, but if you wanted food had to heat up outside in communal microwave. No plates or utensils. TV, electric blanket, air-con worked, but had trouble working out On button on air-con control. Handy place for a stop over.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter

14 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A pleasant surprise

I was very pleased I had made Donald my halfway point between Adelaide and Melbourne. It might have added 50 kms or so to the journey but I enjoyed the scenery and it’s only another 35 kms to Charlton, where you join the Calder Highway, an excellent road to Melbourne. The motel was pleasantly located, being right next to the Richardson River. This is kept full of water by a dam further down the watercourse. Can recommend for a pleasant stay, well maintained and with a helpful, welcoming owner.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

John

28 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The room was comfortable, warm with the heater and the bed was also comfortable. Enjoyed the balcony overlooking the river. Had tea at the local pub, took a while to get a steak but it was busy. A Chinese restaurant was over the road. Cooked breakfast was a good start to the day.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very comfortable and stunning balcony views of the river framed by a gorgeous gum tree

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Frederick

26 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfortable and homely accommodation.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

19 Apr 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

GREGORY

23 Mar 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

12 Feb 2019

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

27 Aug 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Very comfortable bed but small shower with smallest shower head ever seen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 Aug 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tranquil next to the river. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Comfortable, quiet location.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Simon

12 Aug 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Riverside Donald

Happy to return regularly

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 May 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly helpful staff

Loved having our own veranda over looking over the river. Older accomadation however clean and comfortable. Staff friendly and helpful

Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

19 Apr 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

fantastic little hotel with a great view in a nice town! Is a little gem!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Sydney

6 Apr 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

River view motel

Clean motel with outside covered area with table and chairs overlooking river. Enjoyed our stay and would stay there again if visiting this area.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Carolyn

4 Apr 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Adelaide, Australia

30 Jan 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous room

My mother and I stayed in Donald during a road trip around Victoria. We liked the idea of staying by a river which is why we chose this motel. We were delighted with the room particularly as we had been put in the family room instead of a twin so it was very spacious. The beds were comfortable, there was a small table and a couch to watch the TV on. There was also a balcony overlooking the river. The bathroom was clean and functional. The staff were very friendly.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

20 Jan 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good overnight stay

room was clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and breakfast was delicious.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

25 Nov 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay when visiting family. Nice balcony to sit and have drinks

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

5 Nov 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean & Comfortable

Older building but rooms were clean & comfortable and in a good location

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tanya, Victoria

6 Oct 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing on the River

Very welcoming and pleasant owners. A very relaxing stay, close to walking paths and shops. Would definitely stay longer next time

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

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