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Golden Reef Motor Inn

4.0 star property
This upscale motel near Bendigo Art Gallery offers a peaceful outdoor pool and spa tub retreat, plus convenient laundry services and ticket assistance

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Golden Reef Motor Inn offers a quiet escape with a relaxing outdoor pool and spa tub. Travelers appreciate practical amenities like dry cleaning and the on-site bar/deli. The location is close to local attractions including Bendigo Club and the Library.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is NT$3,167
NT$3,483 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29

Room options

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Executive Room, Non Smoking (Executive Suite) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive Room, Non Smoking (Executive Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub (Deluxe Spa Suite)

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub (Deluxe Spa Suite) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub (Deluxe Spa Suite)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room)

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Strathdale, a neighborhood in Bendigo, is home to Golden Reef Motor Inn. Don't miss out on a visit to Bendigo Botanic Gardens. Visit our Bendigo travel guide
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186 McIvor Road, Strathdale, VIC, 3550

What's nearby

  • Bendigo Club
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grassy Flat Reservoir Bushland Reserve
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bendigo East Bushland Reserve
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Flora Hill Bushland Reserve
    4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Lake Weeroona
    5 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Bendigo Station
    4 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL)
    93 min drive

Restaurants

  • Edwards Providore
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • KFC
    3 min drive
  • Subway
    3 min drive
  • Lyttle Asia
    3 min drive

About this property

Golden Reef Motor Inn

Upscale motel near Bendigo Art Gallery
Located close to Bendigo Club and Bendigo Library, Golden Reef Motor Inn provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a hot tub, and a snack bar/deli. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Golden Reef Motor Inn boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like sound-insulated walls and minibars.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Smart TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and toasters

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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 (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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 available for AUD 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per night

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Golden Reef Motor Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Golden Reef Motor Inn?

As of 2026/1/27, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Golden Reef Motor Inn on 2026/1/28 start from NT$3,167, 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.

Is Golden Reef Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Golden Reef Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Golden Reef Motor Inn?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Golden Reef Motor Inn located?

Located in Strathdale, this motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Bendigo Club and within 3 mi (5 km) of Bendigo Library and Bendigo Art Gallery. Bendigo Botanic Gardens is 4 mi (6.4 km) away.

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Reviews

Golden Reef Motor Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 239 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 239 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 239 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 239 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 239 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. With great service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was spotless, bed was very comfortable, quiet only 1 complaint the toilet was gurgling all the time
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant and friendly staff. Nice and clean room. Will come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Amenities
Bed was very comfortable & room was very clean for our short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little stay. Room was very spacious and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Amenities
Great staff. Very clean & comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable beds, fluffy towels, helpful manager. I would definitely recommend to others and stay again😁
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was perfect for our 5 day stay… clean, secure and had everything we needed. Staff were friendly and accommodating
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable clean room. Friendly and helpful hosts. Enjoyed my stay very much.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice good service nice place .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to job I was doing and good location to the club.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, large bedroom and bathroom. Good quality towels. Friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite location about 3km outside of central Bendigo. Easy check in, very clean room with good linen and appliances that worked. Bathroom well fit, only thing I dont like are the low flow shower heads. Overall a very good motel and I would return when next staying in Bendigo. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was to a high standard we enjoyed the stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and defiantly would book again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Better than expected
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot nice and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Susana

Will stay again

Great location for what we needed

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and safe and secure motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean rooms with friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, very helpful owners couldn’t do enough for us.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Martin

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

Nice motel in Bendigo

Will stay again for sure. Very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff. Clean rooms and hassle free.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Convenient

Attended a conference and this was easy walking to the event Beds comfy Nice choice of pillows Clean rooms Only one issue and that was noise The walls are very thin and I could hear every word from the next door room
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichola

Liked: Staff & service
Really friendly welcoming people. Lovely comfy clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023