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Guiding Star Hotel

2.5 star property
Melbourne motel in Brooklyn with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Twin Share Room
Lunch and dinner served
Lunch and dinner served
Standard Room | Bathroom
Lunch and dinner served

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$129
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

Explore the area

Map
700 Geelong Rd, Brooklyn, VIC, 3012
  • Flemington Racecourse
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Highpoint Shopping Centre
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Royal Melbourne Showgrounds
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Share Room

Twin Share Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Twin Share Disability Access

Twin Share Disability Access

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Melbourne

At Guiding Star Hotel, you'll be 10.9 km (6.8 mi) from Marvel Stadium and 12 km (7.4 mi) from Queen Victoria Market. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The bistro, Guiding Star Hotel, is open for lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Brooklyn motel include Flemington Racecourse and Royal Melbourne Showgrounds.
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What's nearby

  • Flemington Racecourse - 9 min drive
  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 10 min drive
  • Crown Casino - 11 min drive
  • Marvel Stadium - 11 min drive
  • Melbourne Central - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Tottenham Station - 5 min drive
  • Spotswood Station - 12 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tico's Drive Thru - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Nando's Laverton - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Guiding Star Hotel

Melbourne motel in Brooklyn with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Melbourne motel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Guiding Star Hotel offers 20 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors. This individually furnished accommodation has separate dining areas and includes dining tables. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Melbourne motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. An iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Guiding Star Hotel

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (11:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: AUD 100 per stay
  • A damage deposit of AUD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Guiding Star Hotel Motel
Guiding Star Hotel Brooklyn
Guiding Star Hotel Motel Brooklyn

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Guiding Star Hotel?

Guiding Star Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Guiding Star Hotel?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Guiding Star Hotel on 9 Mar 2025 start from NZ$128.53, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Guiding Star Hotel?

Yep, Guiding Star Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Guiding Star Hotel?

The closest beach to Guiding Star Hotel is St Kilda Beach (13.5 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Guiding Star Hotel?

No, Guiding Star Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Guiding Star Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Guiding Star Hotel?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Guiding Star Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Guiding Star Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 151 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and tidy and the staff were very polite
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Maggie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAYNE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole experience was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seles

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our stay was good .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Meals and presentation were excellent compliments to the chef, tried different meals each night of our stay 5star. Staff were friendly, polite and helpful as we were first time guests rapt that the staff remembered our drink preferences. Just learning our way around and had to come home. Would definitely recommend staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean and late check in was easy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet and clean
Clean comfortable renovated rooms and amazingly quiet for being on a busy road
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

jon

room was fine. door needs an internal lock so that cleaners don't open the door before we've left the room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service and great food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a neat and clean room price was good would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

PENELOPE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable bed and pillows. Great hotel meals. Provided an upgrade on room. Friendly staff. Ample car parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very happy with the room and the person who checked us in was lovely.. the room looked good.. My only disappointment was the Wi-Fi service! It was truly literally inaccessible... Was one reason l booked the room here as l needed to be able to access details on my tablet, which l was unable to do! It cut out every 10 seconds would have to wait 30 seconds for it to sign back in to only cut out again straight away!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Russel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and easy checkin.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It a great place to stay at. Convenient for conference I was attending
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean and bed comfortable but very noisy traffic
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Room as advertised. Customer service excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Trung

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and excellent for the price. Late check-in was handled easily, and when I did have an issue, it was solved quickly and well. Communication with management was outstanding. HIGHLY recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Travis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Noisy, no iron lack of hot water
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024