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Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments

Property class: 3

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A hotel with a motel reception, motor inn, and apartments.
A modern reception area with a counter, office chairs, a display of ice cream, and a large framed picture on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted above the desk, and a window with curtains.
A two-story building with a balcony, a staircase, and a door.
A motel reception with a sign for Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
The current price is $110
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3

Explore the area

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980 Mount Alexander Road, Essendon, VIC, 3040
  • Place, Queens Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, DFO Essendon Shopping Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Alf Pearce Dog Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a window with green curtains, bedside lamps, and a door.

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a wardrobe.

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(76 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a microwave, and a window with a view of the outside.

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted above the desk, and a window with curtains.

Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Basic Triple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a small table, and a view of the outside through a sliding glass door.

Quadruple Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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About this property

Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments

3-star motel in Essendon
Along with a conference center, this motel has a microwave in a common area and conference space. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, a computer station, and express check-out are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments offers 40 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments features a vending machine, multilingual staff, and concierge services. Event facilities measuring 861 square feet (80 square meters) include a conference center. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This business-friendly motel also offers express check-out, a front-desk safe, and a microwave in a common area. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments has designated areas for smoking.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 center (861 square feet 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

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
  • 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 must contact the property in advance for 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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 387 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 205 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1000 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic accommodation but easy, clean and comfortable. Thx would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds, warm room, decent shower, and the easiest check-in I've done yet. I have to make another trip later in the year and will be booking here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and staff
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location excellent. Hosts very helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff great budget accomodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very friendly and helpful. I will look forward to staying there with them again. Location very convenient to train and tram and local shops.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great little place and fantastic staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to our family in Attwood
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for us
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
The room are clean,easy parking the best staff and the owners are lovely air conditioning and heating is great l stay here a lot as it close to shopping and dining
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff. Comfortable accomodation with everything you need
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Shower was good, wifi was good. The owners/staff were nice people. The room was dated but tidy and functional Good for an overnight stay not too far from the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location and great hotel meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy acces to public transport
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent value, lovely staff, convenient location to train station close to city link.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great staff, would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property,staff very nice and easy check in…
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good value spot to stay -- room could do with a microwave but otherwise clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AC was good..it kept me warm. Quilt and blanket too helped.Room was clean. Closest Cafe is Ten on One Cafe on Mt Alexander Rd is the closest..open till 3pm. Meals very good ,portions very generous, hence price is justified. The chicken salad was yummy and sufficient for 2 meals
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026