When you stay at City East Motel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Melbourne Cricket Ground and Rod Laver Arena. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, Queen Victoria Market and Epworth Freemasons Hospital are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Collingwood Station is 5 minutes and North Richmond Station is 7 minutes.
Collingwood Children's Farm - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Princess Theatre - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
Collins Street - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
Rod Laver Arena - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 26 min drive
Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 31 min drive
Flinders Street Station - 13 min drive
Southern Cross Station - 15 min drive
Deer Park Station - 23 min drive
Collingwood Station - 5 min walk
North Richmond Station - 7 min walk
West Richmond Station - 13 min walk
Restaurants
Stomping Ground Brewery & Beer Hall - 5 min walk
The Laird - 3 min walk
Thanh Ha 2 - 7 min walk
Tom Toon Thai Noodle Cafe - 4 min walk
Tran Tran - 6 min walk
About this property
City East Motel
When you stay at City East Motel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Melbourne Cricket Ground and Rod Laver Arena. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, Queen Victoria Market and Epworth Freemasons Hospital are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Collingwood Station is 5 minutes and North Richmond Station is 7 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
23 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10:00 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
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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 16
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Room service
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Microwave
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for AUD 15.0 per day
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
City East Abbotsford
City East Motel
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Frequently asked questions
Does City East Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, City East Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at City East Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at City East Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at City East Motel?
You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at City East Motel?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Crown Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at City East Motel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Epworth Freemasons Hospital (14-min walk) and Epworth Richmond (0.8 mi), along with St. Vincent's Hospital (1.1 mi) and Collingwood Children's Farm (1.1 mi).
What's the area around City East Motel like?
City East Motel is a short 5-minute walk from Collingwood Station and 15 minutes' walk from Fitzroy Gardens.
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Reviews
City East Motel Reviews
6.8
Good
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6.6
Cleanliness
7.2
Location
7.0
Staff & service
6.0
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 23, 2026
Lovely comfortable bed
Room has everything you nred
Location is great
Paul
Paul, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 27, 2025
Well located
Renee
Renee, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 28, 2023
Was a great location for our needs
Marlee
Marlee, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 28, 2024
Good value and location
Charles
Charles, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2023
Very accomodating basic accomodation clean and easy check in.
Suzie
Suzie, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 25, 2023
Very convenient location. Happy with this accommodation.
James
James, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 21, 2024
Very convenient, a bit tired but the showers was hot with excellent pressure, the beds were comfy and we didn't find it particularly noisy.
Laura
Laura, 3-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Feb 21, 2024
Decent room and nicely clean.
Chad
Chad, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 2, 2024
I had 4 nights at the motel and it was perfect for my needs and exactly what I expected. It is a great location in terms of being able to walk to Abbotsford, Richmond, Collingwood or Fitzroy pubs. The bed was good and the bathroom was fine. Not a place I'd bring my wife but perfect for a bloke having a few nights in town.
Scott
Scott, 4-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jan 5, 2025
Convenient location and free parking, close to the city. A lot of noise from neighbouring rooms at all hours and room needed to be aired for quite a while when we first entered.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Sep 9, 2023
Great for a cheap room with a bed and bathroom as long as you’re not a clean freak!
James
James, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 8, 2024
Despite this property showing its age, and it would appear in the process of upgrading it was clean and tidy. If you are just after a room for a couple nights fits the bill. The hotel on the corner great for a quick meal and mcds just around corner good for quick coffee
Laurel
Laurel, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Aug 7, 2023
Good clean accomodation and handy to the area attractions. Also secure parking. The lack of pleasing facilities in the room meant that it was only suitable for sleeping and not conducive to kicking back and relaxing prior to going out.
Keith
Keith, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Aug 3, 2023
Free and easy parking. Good sized rooms. Not very clean and slightly outdated
Sinead
Sinead, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Oct 29, 2023
Clean and tidy. Big downside is the hotel next door. Very noisy (I'm guessing only on Friday and Saturday nights).
Alexander
Alexander, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2023
Reception was friendly and offered to store my luggage as I had arrived early. The room was clean and all facilities worked. I had an excellent night's rest. This hotel represents fantastic value for money and I would certainly stay there again. Just one minor suggestion: Perhaps put a couple of long-life milk tubs in the refrigerator for making tea?
Bede
Bede, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 12, 2023
Good Value
Older style motel, but priced down accordingly, so no issues there. Free parking and a very comfortable bed made up for that too. The only issue was that there was no milk provided for the coffee/tea. So i recommend this place, also owing to the handy location, but caution you to bring your own milk.
Yvonne
Yvonne, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 17, 2023
Location and parking is great. The spa room doesnt have a spa just a typical household bath. There is no breakfast as stated in the add. The bed was uncomfortable and needs replacing as do the pillows. Minimal bedding and towels provided along with very minimal bathroom products. Including the handsoap that was nearly empty. Location was worth the stay.
Leah
Leah, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Nov 26, 2023
Stated that you have breakfast included , but when asked they offered dry bread slices and milk. Pillows is so hard to sleep on and the overall cleanliness is bad. Although not that expensive not going back again.
Jacobus
Jacobus, 2-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
May 6, 2024
The property is conveniently located just off Hoddle St. I was provided early check in which was great. The bed was comfort and made well. Good stuff stops there for this 3 Star accomodation.
The room had a terrible smell which made me ill. The bathroom was in poor condition and the shower appeared particularly dirty.
The paint job in the room made it seem much worse than it perhaps truly is.
The live band played till midnight Saturday - pack your ear plugs if you’re not joining the fun!
Jarrod
Jarrod, 3-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
May 27, 2024
I looked for a cheap motel in a decent location but it could have been cheaper. The room was awful. Burn hole in the duvet, old, worn out, quite dirty bathroom. Unfriendly staff. Blue paint on the ceiling, a domestic incident on stairwell in middle of night. Didn’t feel safe.
No cleaning during the stay- shouldn’t it be an expectation that towels are changed and basic cleaning done daily? Maybe not for the price.
I wouldn’t advise anyone to stay here.
Matt
Matt, 6-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Jul 8, 2024
Last visit ever.
Well. Where to start. I have stayed at this location for a number of years and watched it decline with each visit. What started as a good value for money convenient location has turned into a grotty venue that you want to clean first before using. Air con hasn’t worked the last two times I stayed. I went and bought an air freshener for the room as it smelt of cigarettes and dirty bathroom. It now looks like they have half way house residents and on this my final stay here had a domestic violence incident with someone ramming the front door with a shopping trolley to get in. This place needs to be closed for a good clean and refurb. In a great location but vile condition.
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2023
Good location. Budget friendly
Clean & very comfortable. Very helpful staff. Good location & budget friendly
Denise
Denise, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 28, 2022
Great value, friendly staff, great restaurants near.
Victoria
Victoria, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 1, 2023
Clean, handy location and surprisingly comfortable for an older motel.