Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant
3149 Western Highway, 3380 Stawell, Australia – Great location - show map
Great Location, family owned business, staff very friendly and helpful. The room was a decent size and clean. Kids loved the Indoor Pool 😀

Set on 20 acres, Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant offers accommodations, a restaurant and services for business and leisure travelers. Boasting a fully licensed bar and outdoor terrace overlooking a private lake surrounding the property, the lodge also features a seasonal heated indoor salt water pool and various family-friendly recreational facilities including a walking track and tennis/basketball court. Rooms and suites are equipped with free WiFi, heating/air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV, microwave, kettle, toaster and fridge. The Deluxe suites feature a corner spa bath. All rooms overlook a lake setting, with each room offering direct access to the lake. Magdala's fully licensed Lakeside Restaurant is set over a scenic lake view through picture windows and an alfresco terrace and is suitable for dining, a range of functions, corporate meetings and special occasions. It offers an ever changing seasonal menu. The fully licensed bar is also available for pre-dinner drinks. Bookings are strongly advised at the time of reservation. Dinner service is available from 18:00 and breakfast is available 7 days from 07:30. Prior to 07:30, a continental breakfast service is available for in-room breakfast, if ordered at reception by 20:00 the night before. The grounds and lake are surrounded by wildlife including pelicans, ducks, swans, turtles and kangaroos. Onsite, you can explore the surrounding gardens, enjoy a meal or drink on the alfresco terrace by the lake, follow the private walking track and swim or play tennis or basketball, with equipment available free to guests. Magdala Motor Lodge is just a 4-minute drive from Stawell's town center, 10 minutes' drive from Great Western and close to many of the local wineries of the Grampians and Pyrenees. The property is just 18 minutes' drive from Halls Gap and a 10-minute drive from Lake Lonsdale. Mackenzie Falls is 25 mi from Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.
- Indoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Spa
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Bar
Availability
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See what guests loved the most:
- Gregg
Australia
“Great Location, family owned business, staff very friendly and helpful. The room was a decent size and clean. Kids loved the Indoor Pool 😀” - AAndrew
United States of America
“Rooms were lovely, overlooking a lake. Restaurant staff and food was outstanding. Management could not have been more helpful/friendly if they tried. Really enjoyed, and will definitely stay there again.” - Rajaji
Australia
“The welcome and informality and friendliness. We surely will go back to stay there. The restaurant is almost colonial style with attractive Italian and French posters. The lake is charming!”
Area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Lakeside Restaurant
- CuisineItalian • Mediterranean • Seafood • Australian • Local • European
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant
- Indoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Spa
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Tennis equipment
- Hiking
- Playground
- Fishing
- Tennis court
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/out
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centerAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
- Convenience store on site
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Heated pool
- Saltwater pool
- Shallow end
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Spa facilities
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Spa
- English
House rules
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 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
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.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Room service is available from 6pm. Last orders are taken by 8pm - Dining and bar is open to 9pm.
Swimming pool is open September to approx mid/end of June, dependent upon weather. Pool closes at 8:30pm during Summer, and at Sunset during other times. Please visit reception for pool access & induction.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Please inform Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant
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Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant has 1 restaurant:
- Lakeside Restaurant
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Check-in at Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Yes, Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant is popular with guests booking family stays.
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The prices at Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Hiking
- Playground
- Fishing
- Tennis court
- Swimming pool
- Happy hour
- Tennis equipment
- Spa facilities
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Room options at Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant include:
- Suite
- Family
- Twin
- Twin/Double
- Double
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant is 1.7 miles from the center of Stawell. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant on this page.