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Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments

3.0 star property
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your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Triple Room
Three Bedroom Apartment
Two Bedroom Apartment | Living area
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The price is AU$138
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan

Room options

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Basic Triple Room

Basic Triple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Quadruple Family Room

Quadruple Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Discovery Parks - Melbourne

Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
The price is AU$104
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
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About the area

Map
980 Mount Alexander Road, Essendon, VIC, 3040

What's nearby

  • Royal Melbourne Showgrounds - 5 min drive
  • Moonee Valley Racecourse - 6 min drive
  • Flemington Racecourse - 6 min drive
  • Royal Melbourne Hospital - 7 min drive
  • Melbourne Zoo - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Essendon Station - 6 min walk
  • Glenbervie Station - 11 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Benny & Me - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Little Thai Kitchen - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Essendon Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ten One Ate - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lincoln Food Store - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments

Motel near Royal Melbourne Showgrounds
Located close to Queens Park and Moonee Valley Racecourse, Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments provides a conference centre. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, a vending machine and a front desk safe
  • Concierge services, 1 meeting room and a computer station
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments boast comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (861 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Alexander Motor Inn
Best Western Melbourne
Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments Motel
Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments Essendon
Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments Motel Essendon
Alexander Motor Inn Apartments Essendon
Alexander Motor Inn Apartments
Alexander Motor Essendon

Frequently asked questions

Is Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments?

As of 18 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments on 19 Jan 2025 start from AU$138.09, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments located?

Located in Essendon, this motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Queens Park, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Moonee Valley Racecourse and DFO Essendon Shopping Center. Royal Melbourne Showgrounds and Flemington Racecourse are also within 3 mi (5 km). Essendon Station is 6 minutes by foot and Glenbervie Station is 11 minutes.

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 269 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 406 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 216 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1004 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marissa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the train station. Basic but comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to train and tram lines. Also Rose street is a delight to be near to. Reasonable prices, and staff were always friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eve

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Car parking is a bit tight in some parks when the car park is full.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Yuzhang

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Darren, Coffs harbour

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marc

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Peter, Clifton Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nicely located on the outskirts of the city.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jo-Anne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again, clean and comfortable rooms, polite informative staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean Comfortable quiet easy access not far from cafes restaurants Staff helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Giuseppe

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location, walking distance to restaurants etc. Rooms are very old and need updating. Tidy room but not particularly clean. Price indicates level of quality.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gayle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly host, car parking and walking distance to great dining. Rooms a little dated but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Phil, Mansfield

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place wasn't bad for it's age
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfy beds, nice hot shower, very clean. Would stay here again without hesitation. Fantastic value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dominica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was pretty good, value for money. Basic, clean and had everything needed for our stop over.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Harjinder Singh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

DEBRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderful stay for the Melbourne Show with my grandson's having their own room ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and Comfortable
Arrived late and the hosts organised the key to be available (accessed in box via pin). Room was spotless and comfortable. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MURRAY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal location for Royal Show, parking, and economical.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff, nice clean and tidy room. Cheers.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:30 AM
Star Rating
3.0