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Donald Riverside Motel

3.0 star property
Motel in Donald
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December 2024
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Balcony
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Exterior
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Free parking
    Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Furnished balcony
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for Twin Room, 1 Twin Bed

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Twin Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Queen Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
3 Woods Street, Donald, VIC, 3480

What's nearby

  • Apex Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Donald Playground and Train Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Donald Racecourse - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Lake Buloke Wildlife Management Co-operative Area - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Corack East I142 Bushland Reserve - 19 min drive - 22.6 km

Getting around

  • Litchfield Station - 11 min drive
  • Massey Station - 17 min drive
  • Watchem Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harvest Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Donald Chinese Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Woods St. Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Early Bird Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mount Jeffcott Hotel - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Donald Riverside Motel

Enjoy your visit to Donald with a stay at Donald Riverside Motel. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Other features include a snack bar/deli and a garden.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 7 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge)
  • Barbecue grills
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Facilities

  • Garden

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Donald Riverside
Donald Riverside Motel Motel
Donald Riverside Motel Donald
Donald Riverside Motel Motel Donald

Frequently asked questions

Does Donald Riverside Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Donald Riverside 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 Donald Riverside Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Donald Riverside Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Donald Riverside Motel?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Donald Riverside Motel and nearby?
Donald Riverside Motel has a garden.
Does Donald Riverside Motel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony.
What's the area around Donald Riverside Motel like?
Donald Riverside Motel is a short 1-minute walk from Apex Park and 7 minutes' walk from Donald Playground and Train Park.

Donald Riverside Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sure, Donald isn’t the biggest town out there, but with a motel like this, you don’t need it to be – it is just so relaxing. It is located right next to the river, and not only that but they have balconies out the back where you can sit and just enjoy the natural surroundings, and the surroundings are certainly really natural. The service was also great, and the rooms were pretty comfortable as well. Yeah, this turned out to be a great place to spend a couple of nights.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Lovely riverside setting but checkin could have been handled better by staff.
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

View from deck to river was beautiful. Clean, functional room. Good location. Bed hard, pillow too soft. Had tea & coffee making facilities, but if you wanted food had to heat up outside in communal microwave. No plates or utensils. TV, electric blanket, air-con worked, but had trouble working out On button on air-con control. Handy place for a stop over.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A pleasant surprise
I was very pleased I had made Donald my halfway point between Adelaide and Melbourne. It might have added 50 kms or so to the journey but I enjoyed the scenery and it’s only another 35 kms to Charlton, where you join the Calder Highway, an excellent road to Melbourne. The motel was pleasantly located, being right next to the Richardson River. This is kept full of water by a dam further down the watercourse. Can recommend for a pleasant stay, well maintained and with a helpful, welcoming owner.
Peter, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The room was comfortable, warm with the heater and the bed was also comfortable. Enjoyed the balcony overlooking the river. Had tea at the local pub, took a while to get a steak but it was busy. A Chinese restaurant was over the road. Cooked breakfast was a good start to the day.
John, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable and stunning balcony views of the river framed by a gorgeous gum tree
1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Very comfortable and homely accommodation.
Frederick, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

GREGORY, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Very comfortable bed but small shower with smallest shower head ever seen
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tranquil next to the river. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Comfortable, quiet location.
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Riverside Donald
Happy to return regularly
Simon, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly helpful staff
Loved having our own veranda over looking over the river. Older accomadation however clean and comfortable. Staff friendly and helpful
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

fantastic little hotel with a great view in a nice town! Is a little gem!
Chloe , 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

River view motel
Clean motel with outside covered area with table and chairs overlooking river. Enjoyed our stay and would stay there again if visiting this area.
Deborah, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous room
My mother and I stayed in Donald during a road trip around Victoria. We liked the idea of staying by a river which is why we chose this motel. We were delighted with the room particularly as we had been put in the family room instead of a twin so it was very spacious. The beds were comfortable, there was a small table and a couch to watch the TV on. There was also a balcony overlooking the river. The bathroom was clean and functional. The staff were very friendly.
Lisa, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

good overnight stay
room was clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and breakfast was delicious.
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay when visiting family. Nice balcony to sit and have drinks
2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Clean & Comfortable
Older building but rooms were clean & comfortable and in a good location
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing on the River
Very welcoming and pleasant owners. A very relaxing stay, close to walking paths and shops. Would definitely stay longer next time
Tanya, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review