Our motel is located at the intersection of B220 and C261,C238. It is only a 30-minute drive from surrounding towns such as St Arnard, Charlton, Birchip, Minyip, and Marnoo. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Donald Riverside Motel offers accommodations in Donald, on the banks of Richardson River. All rooms feature a terrace with river views. Free private parking is available on site. Every room at this motel is air conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV, wardrobe, table and chairs tea/coffee making facilities and an iron/ironing board. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. A BBQ area is available in the garden. Continental and cooked breakfasts are available for an additional charge.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
8.6
High score for Donald
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Martin
    Australia Australia
    Room size was good, view was very good, owners were fantastic. Absolute gem in a quiet town. Would absolutely stay here again!
  • Tracy
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful view from our room of the river, lots of frogs and birdlife. Room was great, staff very friendly
  • Adam
    Australia Australia
    Lovely! Beautiful balcony, the staff were so kind! Comfortable bed and a really cute town! :) Loved how there were many Christmas decorations and also how the gardens looked. Great shower/bathroom as well. 10/10 and again really kind and excellent...
  • Andriana
    Australia Australia
    Everything is so well looked after and the staff are very friendly and welcoming .
  • Gordon
    Australia Australia
    A thoroughly nice country town motel run by nice and caring people. Strongly recommended for a break in your journey
  • Andrea
    Australia Australia
    Bathroom renovation has lovely touches - shelf for toiletries, grab rails where needed, good storage. Lovely outside deck to enjoy the view of the river in privacy. Really practical space, power points in the right places, wall mounted soap so no...
  • Cx
    Australia Australia
    Cosy, affordable, nice spot by the river. It's a country motel so didnt expect anything fancy, but the room was clean and well oresentes. Staff accommodated our late check in request at no extra cost. Very easy to find and close to the town...
  • Glen
    United States of America United States of America
    The bedding and colors in the room were soothing & lovely. Good quality towels. The balcony was so nice to sit on & enjoy the river view, birds & animals. It was very peaceful & I never heard any noise from the adjoining rooms. (I was in a middle...
  • Zylberberg
    Australia Australia
    The unit was situated right on the river with an enclosed balcony facing the water and island, giving us a private space to admire the view. Though the outside of the building was dated, the unit interior was well-fitted out and stocked. The...
  • Callum
    Australia Australia
    Good location, easy check in process, responsive staff, clean and tidy.

Area info

Amenities of Donald Riverside Motel
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Express check-in/out

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Strollers

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping

    Business Facilities

    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business center
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security

    General

    • Convenience store on site
    • Electric blankets
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Wake-up service
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Heating
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
    • Room service

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Languages Spoken

    • Mandarin
    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules
    Donald Riverside Motel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 1:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free
    3+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    AUD 20 per person, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardJCBEftposUnionPay credit cardCash

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    A nonrefundable 2.2% Service & Handling fee is applicable to all card payments processed online.

    Please note that payment will appear as ARRA Accommodations Group Frankston on your bank statement.

    FAQs about Donald Riverside Motel

    • Guests staying at Donald Riverside Motel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish

    • Yes, Donald Riverside Motel is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Donald Riverside Motel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • The prices at Donald Riverside Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

      • Donald Riverside Motel is 1,000 feet from the center of Donald. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Check-in at Donald Riverside Motel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

      • Room options at Donald Riverside Motel include:

        • Triple
        • Double
        • Twin
        • Suite