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Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Queens Park

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Situated near Moonee Valley Racecourse, this practical accommodation offers travelers a convenient base with free WiFi in every room. Guests appreciate the helpful staff, express check-out option, luggage storage facilities, and an on-site vending machine for quick refreshments.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is ฿2,986
฿3,284 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec

Room options

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Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 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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Standard Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(57 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

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 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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Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 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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Basic Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 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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About the area

Map
980 Mount Alexander Road, Essendon, VIC, 3040

What's nearby

  • Queens Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • DFO Essendon Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Alf Pearce Dog Park - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Flemington Racecourse - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Melbourne Zoo - 8 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ten One Ate - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Essendon Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Benny & Me - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪St Rose - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments

Motel near Moonee Valley Racecourse
Located close to Queens Park and DFO Essendon Shopping Center, 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 banquet hall and a vending machine
  • 1 meeting room, luggage storage and multilingual staff
  • 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

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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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

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 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 12 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments on 14 Dec 2025 start from ฿2,985.56, excluding 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). Glenbervie Station is 11 minutes by foot and Moonee Ponds Station is 21 minutes.

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Reviews

Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 282 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 394 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 213 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jenifer

Liked: Amenities
Staff member was super friendly and very helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We checked in around 1am in the morning due to late arrival in the city, but the staff is very helpful to make our check in process smooth. Room is spacious and clean. They have provided microwave on our request as well. Close to all transportation modes. Located in a calm place. Really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nyrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the staff and location to trams and shops
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect. You can tell that a family takes care of it as EVERYTHING is thought of. Better than a hotel. Friendly. I’m definitely choosing them next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Able to check in earlier staff very friendly nice place to stay convenient walk to Essendon station
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good location, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very helpful staff clean room close to trains trams out front.easy to get to the city and leave car at motel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Xin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice place nice location match the price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, close to tram, train and buses. Lots of fodd options near by. Rooms are clean, quiet and comfortable albeit eighties in feel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always stay here when I am in Melbourne . Good staff and convenient location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable, convenient stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and i stayed 1 night before a dance competion nearby, so we were really only there to sleep. However, we were guven a warm welcome on arrival by Kathy who was very helpful when I asked where to go for dinner. The hotel was clean and comfortable and suited our needs. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good value hotel for a stopover to/from the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

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

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, close to the airport, Excellent hosts, Room met our family needs, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good budget accommodation in a reasonable location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful accomodation
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nyrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here a few times and the staff are great and the rooms are always clean but the bed mattress is very hard.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcome,quick book in, Tidy rooms and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice but Noisy

Older Motel but clean and tidy, unfortunately the location is on a very busy road and without some soundproofing efforts it made for a very noisy night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025