In the heart of the business district, Stay Social offers a refreshing retreat with a playground, garden, and arcade/game room. Enjoy outdoor pool access nearby or explore on two wheels with free bicycle rentals while staying connected with in-room WiFi.
The Capital-Bendigo's Performing Arts Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Ulumbarra Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 17 min drive
Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 90 min drive
Kangaroo Flat Station - 5 min drive
Marong Station - 13 min drive
Bendigo Station - 15 min walk
Restaurants
Red Rooster - 10 min walk
Beechworth Bakery - 9 min walk
Boost Juice - 11 min walk
KFC - 11 min walk
KFC - 12 min walk
About this property
Stay Social
Located near a train station, Stay Social is a great choice for a stay in Bendigo. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Free bike rentals, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights.
At a glance
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Hotel size
7 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
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
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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
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Onsite parking limited
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Free offsite parking nearby
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Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Traveling with children
Playground
What to do
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Access to nearby indoor pool
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Services
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Free bicycle rentals
Virtual front desk
Facilities
1 building/tower
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
Television in common areas
Communal living room
Arcade/game room
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
3 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Handrails in stairways
Stairway handrail height (inches): 31
Front entrance ramp
Hand-held showerheads
Fixed shower seat
Height-adjustable showerhead
Grab bar near toilet
Toilet grab bar height (inches): 28
Grab bar in shower
Shower grab bar height (inches): 30
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
Oven
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
More
Housekeeping on request (surcharge)
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for AUD 20 per night
Rollaway beds are available for AUD 20 per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Stay Social House Bendigo
Stay Social Bendigo
Stay Social
Stay Social Guesthouse Bendigo
Stay Social Guesthouse
Stay Social Bendigo
Stay Social Guesthouse
Stay Social Guesthouse Bendigo
Frequently asked questions
Does Stay Social offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Stay Social 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 Stay Social?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Stay Social?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Stay Social?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Stay Social and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like an arcade, a picnic area, and a garden. Stay Social also has access to a nearby outdoor pool.
What's the area around Stay Social like?
Stay Social is in Bendigo Central, a short 5-minute walk from Central Deborah Gold Mine and 8 minutes' walk from White Hills Botanic Gardens.
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Reviews
Stay Social Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
8.6
Staff & service
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 21, 2023
We had fun feeding the chickens and the best part was… we can eat the eggs! House is super clean. Room is comfy. They have a toilet and bathroom on each level, so you don’t share with so many people. And it also located in the city centre. Easy to walk everywhere. Great facilities and well designed. Really recommended.
Suryanti
Suryanti, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 27, 2023
We really enjoyed the stay and the place, we recommend it! Easy access, quiet, clean, there was everything we needed in the kitchen, very organized, and loved the chickens that live there.
As downsides, there was one time during a storm when it started to rain a bit inside the building. Also, a portion of the back of the wardrobe in our room was broken so we could see into the hallway. And lastly, after the storm, the front door code pad stopped working so we had to use the side doors.
Sérgio
Sérgio, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 22, 2023
Had such a lovely night here! Such a great price and time!
Indigo
Indigo, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
May 13, 2024
Great idea just don’t book room 3 which is where the common shared spaces are. Noisy unless you feel like socialising.
Kathryn
Kathryn, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 6, 2016
So social
Fabulous initiative to have an Eco friendly, homely , social shared kitchen with all mod cons. An opportunity to meet other travellers in non invasive surroundings. A fun experience.
Verified traveler
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 19, 2023
Other guests were very noisy in the kitchen and lounge area,footsteps on wooden floors and stairs were overly troublesome.
Trevor
Trevor, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 5, 2019
Great spot!
Great stay. Stay Social was well-appointed and immaculately clean. Loved it.
Geoffrey
Geoffrey, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2019
hi tech security was interesting but got through it ok!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2019
Loed everything about the place great stay close to all amenities in Bendigo
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2019
Fantastic property, everything clean and comfortable. Convenient location. Extremely comfortable beds. Only criticism was no tv in house - TVs in buildings outside doesn’t suit everyone.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 31, 2019
Great location
A fantastic place to stay close to central Bendigo. Room was spacious, kitchen well stocked and bathroom modern and clean. VERY noisy to sleep in Room 5 as evaporative cooler system on roof is located meters from this second story bedroom’s window. Even with earplugs we could feel the vibration and hear the motor. Tried unsuccessfully to negotiate with other guests to turn off cooling system over night. I would stay here again but not in this room in warm weather.
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 13, 2019
Good price quite easy room more than big enough. Good to. Have a kitchen
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 7, 2019
Our 3 year old had great fun stroking the chickens and looking for eggs in the charming garden and hobby area and playing with the provided toys or going over to the shady play ground nearby. We were very impressed by the standards of the kitchen and the fridge stocked with home grown eggs. Close-by we also enjoyed some unusual variations on hamburgers (we lucked on hamburger night when all the burgers were nearly half price!) and some lovely home made deserts at the local pub.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 6, 2018
Amazing property
Amazing property
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2018
Bendogo hidden Gem
Modern decor, very clean, quiet part of Bendigo close to most things.
A must for solo travellors
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 25, 2017
Nice friendly place.
A nice place to meet other travelers, nice location, friendly staff. This is the second time of have stayed there, and it won't be the last.
Keith
Keith, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 25, 2017
NICE LOCATON,CLEAN AND WITH MANY FACILITIES WHICH WOULD BE A BOON TO FAMILIES, IN PARTICLAR WE LIKED THE CHICKENS,AND OUTDOOR AREA,WHICH UNFORTUANATLY WE DID NOT HAVE TIME TO UTILISE. THE CONCEPT IS FAR BETTER THAN A MOTEL, AND WE WOULD CHOOSE TO STAY AGAIN ON ANOTHER OCCASION
ken
ken, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Nov 24, 2017
Bathrooms too small
Don't stay in room 1 it is next to the external door so you hear everyone who goes through it. Also the bathromm is tiny.
Leslie
Leslie, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2017
Great place to stay while visiting for work.
I had a four week contract to work in Bendigo. I decided to stay during the week rather than commute from Melbourne by car or train which would have required three or four hours travel each day. I found StaySocial on the web and saw that it was an easy walk from the Bendigio railway station, my workplace and from the main Bendigio shopping areas.
I stayed in rooms which were clean, warm and comfortable with en-suite bathrooms. The communal kitchen was well stocked and equipped and the lounge and dining areas were comfortable and good for socialising with other guests.
StaySocial has no staff on site but simple email instructions gave me secure access to the building and to my room. When I wanted to discuss bookings the StaySocial owner was just a phone call away.
I will stay at StaySocial again if I visit Bendigo for business or private reasons.
JJ
JJ, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 25, 2017
First time
As an interstate mum I wanted to stay somewhere for a few days while visiting my daughter at Uni. This place was perfect. We spent some quality time together and had a home away from home experience. Bikes were a fantastic way for us both to enjoy this beautiful city. i will be back and may even bring along the rest of the family!
narelle
narelle, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 16, 2017
Great dorm-style house.
Everything was clean and my stay was well organised.
About 10mins walk to the centre of Bendigo, and only a few mins to the local pub.
Would highly recommend for families and groups.
Aaron
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 13, 2017
In Bendigo for the weekend to just get away from things at home. Lots to do and see. I could walk to the CBD from the house. Everything about the house spoke of generosity and welcome. Facilities, living space, gardens, pantry staples and of course the accommodation was top quality and very comfortable. Highly recommend the place. I think it would be great for families getting together from different places to celebrate some occasion.
Marianne
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 13, 2017
Comfortable and within walking distance to CBD
Located less an a kilometre from town, I was able to leave the car parked outside the house and walk in. It was less than 10 mins walk to the Deborah mine - which is also where the tram line starts!
The house itself is just lovely. As soon as you walk in (after figuring out the electronic lock!) it just *feels* like home. A whole shelf in the fridge and a whole shelf in the cupboard - and commonly used things like margarine and jam already available - made self catering a breeze. The kitchen is huge, and has plenty of bench space.
The common toilet and shower downstairs are definitely not flush with space though. The air/vent system is programmed automatically - though I found it a little noisy at night. The unit itself wasn't loud - it's just always 'on'. (But I'm not used to ducted / central air systems - maybe this was normal?)
There were two washing machines but no dryer.... so I had to plan my washing day day to be a sunny one - fortunately that worked out ok for me.
The separate Sunroom with its own kitchenette and separate toilet was a nice feature, though I would have preferred a TV in the main house also.
If you are looking for affordable self-catered accommodation, and/or somewhere close to the CBD, then you should consider this place.
Susannah
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 29, 2016
Rm 7 was lovely with evaporative cooling and a balcony overlooking the garden
There are no televisions in the rooms or main living area
Could not get the jets working in the spa bath
Very clean
Spacious well equipped kitchen
Quiet and relaxing
Jane
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2016
Hotel ohne Personal. Superspitzenklasse
Eine wunderbare und neue Erfahrung, dass in einem "Hotel" niemand da ist. Man bekommt per Mail oder Telefon einen Zugangscode zur Haustuere und zur Zimmertuere und kann damit das ganze Haus benutzen. Grosse Kueche mit allem was man braucht, angefangen mit dreierlei Sorten Milch, Kaffeee, Tee, Zucker, Marmelade, Butter usw. Mit dem Zugangscode kann man auch einen Fahradschuppen aufsperren und sich ein Fahrrad ausleihen. Waschmaschine und Trockner koennen kostenlos benutzt werden. Wir waren von unserem Aufenthalt restlos begeistert.