Located near Bendigo Art Gallery, Golden Reef Motor Inn offers a serene retreat with a relaxing spa tub and an outdoor pool. Unwind with dry cleaning/laundry services, grab a snack at the bar/deli, or explore nearby attractions like Bendigo Club and Library.
Saint John of God Bendigo Hospital - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
Bendigo Racecourse - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
Getting around
Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 6 min drive
Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 93 min drive
Bendigo Station - 4 min drive
Epsom Station - 9 min drive
Kangaroo Flat Station - 12 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Edwards Providore - 3 min drive
The Bendigo Club - 6 min walk
Subway - 3 min drive
Brougham Arms Hotel - 4 min drive
About this property
Golden Reef Motor Inn
Enjoy your visit to Bendigo with a stay at Golden Reef Motor Inn. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and the hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day.
Property amenities
Food and drink
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
An outdoor pool
Hot tub
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
No elevator (single level property)
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
DVD player
Smart television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
Toaster
More
Daily housekeeping
Local maps
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for AUD 20.0 per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Golden Reef Motor Inn?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Golden Reef Motor Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Golden Reef Motor Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Golden Reef Motor Inn?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Golden Reef Motor Inn and nearby?
Golden Reef Motor Inn has an outdoor pool and a hot tub.
What's the area around Golden Reef Motor Inn like?
Golden Reef Motor Inn is a short 6-minute walk from Bendigo Club and 11 minutes' walk from Greater Bendigo National Park.
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Golden Reef Motor Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2025
Everything was to a high standard we enjoyed the stay
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 7, 2025
Great little stay. Room was very spacious and clean.
Arron
Arron, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2025
We enjoyed our stay and defiantly would book again
Rod
Rod, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 19, 2016
Will stay again
Great location for what we needed
Susana
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2024
Bed was very comfortable & room was very clean for our short stay.
Geoffrey
Geoffrey, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 26, 2025
Great staff. Very clean & comfortable room.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 13, 2025
Convenient
Attended a conference and this was easy walking to the event
Beds comfy
Nice choice of pillows
Clean rooms
Only one issue and that was noise
The walls are very thin and I could hear every word from the next door room
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 21, 2024
Great spot nice and quiet
Nicholas
Nicholas, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2023
Very clean and nice good service nice place .
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2024
Comfortable clean room. Friendly and helpful hosts. Enjoyed my stay very much.
Glenn
Glenn, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2024
Clean room, comfortable beds, fluffy towels, helpful manager. I would definitely recommend to others and stay again😁
Tania
Tania, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 28, 2024
Close to job I was doing and good location to the club.
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2024
Property was perfect for our 5 day stay… clean, secure and had everything we needed. Staff were friendly and accommodating
Great friendly staff. Clean rooms and hassle free.
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2025
No dining room.
Diana
Diana, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2023
Very comfortable, large bedroom and bathroom. Good quality towels. Friendly helpful staff.
marilyn
marilyn, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 19, 2025
Quite location about 3km outside of central Bendigo. Easy check in, very clean room with good linen and appliances that worked. Bathroom well fit, only thing I dont like are the low flow shower heads. Overall a very good motel and I would return when next staying in Bendigo. Highly recommended.
peter
peter, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 19, 2023
In Bendigo like the rest of the numbers visiting the town for county basketball. Room was good staff friendly & the pool was great with the weather being so warm. Had a nice stay, thank you. Chris & Sebastian.
Christopher
Christopher, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 11, 2022
Nice place on the highway. Could hear the shower going next door. Good standard room and good size TV