Located near Bendigo Art Gallery, Golden Reef Motor Inn offers a serene retreat with a relaxing spa tub and an outdoor pool. Unwind with dry cleaning/laundry services, grab a snack at the bar/deli, or explore nearby attractions like Bendigo Club and Library.
Greater Bendigo National Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Grassy Flat Reservoir Bushland Reserve - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Flora Hill Bushland Reserve - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Tramways Museum - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 6 min drive
Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 93 min drive
Bendigo Station - 4 min drive
Epsom Station - 9 min drive
Kangaroo Flat Station - 12 min drive
Restaurants
Edwards Providore - 3 min drive
KFC - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Reservoir Hotel - 3 min drive
All Seasons Bistro - 3 min walk
About this property
Golden Reef Motor Inn
Golden Reef Motor Inn puts you just a 5-minute drive from Bendigo Club and Bendigo Library. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and the hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. Also, Bendigo Art Gallery and Bendigo Botanic Gardens are within a short drive.
At a glance
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Hotel size
26 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
An outdoor pool
Hot tub
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
No elevator (single level property)
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
DVD player
Smart television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
Toaster
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Daily housekeeping
Local maps
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for AUD 20.0 per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Golden Reef Motor Inn?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Golden Reef Motor Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Golden Reef Motor Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Golden Reef Motor Inn?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Golden Reef Motor Inn and nearby?
Golden Reef Motor Inn has an outdoor pool and a hot tub.
What's the area around Golden Reef Motor Inn like?
Golden Reef Motor Inn is a short 6-minute walk from Bendigo Club and 11 minutes' walk from Greater Bendigo National Park.
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Reviews
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9.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 27, 2025
Friendly staff. With great service
Raymond
Raymond, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2024
Bed was very comfortable & room was very clean for our short stay.
Geoffrey
Geoffrey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 7, 2025
Great little stay. Room was very spacious and clean.
Arron
Arron, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2025
Very pleasant and friendly staff. Nice and clean room. Will come again.
Mim
Mim, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2025
room was spotless, bed was very comfortable, quiet
only 1 complaint the toilet was gurgling all the time
Gayle
Gayle, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2024
Clean room, comfortable beds, fluffy towels, helpful manager. I would definitely recommend to others and stay again😁
Tania
Tania, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 26, 2025
Great staff. Very clean & comfortable room.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2024
Property was perfect for our 5 day stay… clean, secure and had everything we needed. Staff were friendly and accommodating
Kate
Kate, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2023
Very clean and nice good service nice place .
John
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2024
Comfortable clean room. Friendly and helpful hosts. Enjoyed my stay very much.
Glenn
Glenn, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 28, 2024
Close to job I was doing and good location to the club.
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2023
Very comfortable, large bedroom and bathroom. Good quality towels. Friendly helpful staff.
marilyn
marilyn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 19, 2025
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.
peter
peter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 7, 2025
Great room staff were friendly and helpful
Shane
Shane, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2025
Everything was to a high standard we enjoyed the stay
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2025
We enjoyed our stay and defiantly would book again
Rod
Rod, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jan 19, 2016
Will stay again
Great location for what we needed
Susana
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 21, 2024
Great spot nice and quiet
Nicholas
Nicholas, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 25, 2022
Very clean and safe and secure motel.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2022
Good clean rooms with friendly service.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2022
Nice rooms, very helpful owners couldn’t do enough for us.
Dean
Dean, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 9, 2022
Nice motel in Bendigo
Will stay again for sure. Very comfortable and clean.
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2025
Good place, considering the reasonable price. I love their cat Jessica, so sweet!
Jinyao
Jinyao, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2023
Great friendly staff. Clean rooms and hassle free.