Alexander Motor Inn, Melbourne ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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980 Mount Alexander Road, Melbourne, Australia, 3040

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“The hotel's location is perfect for easy access to the tram and just a short ride into the heart of the city.”view full review

Alexander Motor Inn, a 4-star property rated 8.4/10 on Booking.com, offers various accommodations, including motel rooms, suites, and family accommodations in Essendon. The hotel features an on-site restaurant, Fredrick's, and a conference center for meetings and events.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Alexander Motor Inn include air conditioning, heating, LCD TVs, private bathrooms, and Wi-Fi. Two-bedroom apartments are available with full kitchens, dining and lounge areas, along with washing machines and dryers.

Dining Options & Nearby Restaurants

Fredrick's, the in-house restaurant, serves modern A la carte cuisine from Monday to Thursday. There are nearby dining options, including Ten One Ate and Woodstock Pizzicheria, both within 0.5 km.

Leisure & Transportation

Leisure facilities include ample parking and easy access to events at the Royal Melbourne Showgrounds and Flemington Racecourse. The hotel is located directly opposite a tram stop offering services to the Royal Children's Hospital and Queen Victoria Market.

Business & Local Area

The hotel features a conference center suitable for meetings and functions, accommodating various sizes with soundproof options. The location also allows access to several nearby parks, including Woodlands Park and Clarinda Park.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Queen Single Room

2 persons

22 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Standard Queen Room

2 persons

19 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Standard Twin Room

2 persons

19 m²

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Large Family Room

2 persons

30 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious Family Room

“The family room we had was incredibly spacious, allowing for room to move around comfortably, which was essential for us.” view full review

Comfy Beds

“The beds were surprisingly comfortable, providing a restful night's sleep that left me feeling rejuvenated each morning.” view full review

Well-Equipped Kitchen

“The cabin had a fully functional kitchen, perfect for preparing family meals and snacks during our stay.” view full review

Kids' Entertainment

“The adjoining rooms and TVs kept the kids entertained, allowing us some extra sleep while they enjoyed their shows.” view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Patio
Garden furniture

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

980 Mount Alexander Road, Melbourne, Australia, 3040

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980 Mount Alexander Road, Melbourne, Australia, 3040

City landmarks

Zoo

Melbourne Zoo

4.9 km

Landmark

Melbourne Star Observation Wheel

7.0 km

Landmark

Windy Hill Essendon

870 m

Park

Woodlands Park

650 m

Park

Queens Park

1.6 km

Landmark

Lincoln Park Playground

800 m

Church

Ukrainian Orthodox Church

630 m

Landmark

Ukrainian Autocephalic Orthodox Church

640 m

Church

Christ Church Essendon

670 m

Church

St John's Uniting Church

690 m

Landmark

Salvation Army

670 m

Church

St Therese's Church

700 m

Church

The Salvation Army Moonee Valley Corps

760 m

Mall

DFO- Essendon

2.2 km

Library

Moonee Valley Toy Libraries

850 m

Park

Five Mile Creek Reserve

1.7 km

Landmark

St Monica's

1.0 km

Landmark

Clarinda Park

1.3 km

Park

Cross Keys Reserve

1.5 km

Church

St Columban's Church

1.2 km

Landmark

L.T Thompson Reserve

1.4 km

Library

Sam Merrifield Library

1.6 km

Landmark

Burke and Wills Historical Memorial

1.3 km

Landmark

Aberfeldie Park

2.1 km

Shopping Area

Moonee Ponds Central

1.7 km

Landmark

GROW Mural

1.4 km

Square

Puckle Street Precinct

1.9 km

Landmark

Poyntons Nursery and Garden Centre

2.2 km

Mall

Moonee Ponds Shopping Centre

1.5 km

Landmark

Rotary Wishing Well

1.5 km

Nearby

Brewster st

Windy Hill Essendon

350 m

Park

Woodlands Park

600 m

Restaurants

Fredricks Restaurant

30 m

980 Mt Alexander Rd

Ten One Ate

230 m

1018 Mt Alexander Rd

Woodstock Pizzicheria

630 m

72 Napier St

Andy's Yum Cha House

450 m

13 Napier St

Johnny Pump

470 m

87 Fletcher St

Captain Grey

450 m

104 Fletcher St opposite Essendon Train Station tram stop

88 Keys Melbourne

450 m

U 2 102 Fletcher St

The Cherry Blossom Asian Restaurant

520 m

18 Russell St

The Royal Hotel Essendon

530 m

914-918 Mt Alexander Rd

La Spezia

470 m

924 Mt Alexander Rd

Lorenzo's Expresso

490 m

79 Fletcher St

Rubicon Bar Restaurant

510 m

861 Mt Alexander Rd

St Rose

540 m

19 Rose St

Getting around

City Centre

Melbourne11 min · 7.1 km

Airports

Essendon Fields Airport (MEB)9 min · 5.6 km

Tullamarine Airport (MEL)19 min · 12.5 km

Train

Flagstaff Train Station12 min · 7.6 km

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 14:00-18:00

Check-out

from 08:00-10:00

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

is available in for free.

Breakfast

The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of AUD 10 per person per day.

Children & extra beds

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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Former name

Best Western

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Alexander Motor Inn, Melbourne

About the Hotel

Rooms & Amenities

Dining Options & Nearby Restaurants

Leisure & Transportation

Business & Local Area

Select your room type

Price and Room Availability Calendar

Facilities

General

Guest Parking

Business

Room features

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location

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