Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale - Golden Chain Motel
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Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale - Golden Chain Motel
335 Main St, Bairnsdale, Victoria 3875 Australia
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Avg. AU$161 /night, 3/25 - 3/26
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#1 of 7 motels in Bairnsdale
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Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale (Golden Chain) is a family owned and operated property featuring fourteen ground floor units. Situated close to Bairnsdale Hospital, Bowling and RSL clubs and within 1 kilometre of shops, restaurants, bars, railway station and cinema it is the ideal location when visiting Bairnsdale. Free Wifi and a complimentary car parking space for each room is included in the tariff. Each room features a sofa, 40" flat-screen smart TV, reverse cycle air conditioning and kitchenette including microwave, refrigerator, kettle, toaster, crockery and cutlery. Bathrooms with shower, hairdryer and toiletries. Complimentary tea, coffee, biscuits and fresh milk are provided with an additional selection of soft drink, water, wine, beer and snacks available from the reasonably priced minibar. Breakfast served daily to rooms from 7am. Chargebacks are available from a selection of local restaurants in the evening, with some offering delivery to your room.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Car park
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Breakfast available
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
24-hour check-in
Self-serve laundry
Wifi
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Wine / champagne
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Room features
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Electric blanket
Walk-in shower
Sofa
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Bottled water
Iron
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Kitchenette
Microwave
Minibar
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
Kitchenware
Radio
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
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Mid-range
Languages Spoken
English
Location
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Somewhat walkable
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What a great accidental find. Needed to break a long road journey with a last minute overnight stop - a quick look online & a call secured a room here for the night. Very welcoming & friendly owner/staff - showed me to my room & explained all the facilities available including info on local eateries as the motor inn doesn't have an onsite restaurant. The room was very well outfitted for the price & was spotlessly clean. The bed was very comfortable & although the room faced onto the main road it was very quiet & we slept very soundly. Well priced for the room quality & facilities included. Parking was conveniently right outside our room door. Definitely on list to stay again when next in area.
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: Well stocked with tea, coffee & biscuits & a full range of bathroom toiletries - but maybe avoid...
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Response from Debbie Foster, Owner at Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale - Golden Chain Motel
Responded 16 July 2024
Hi Ozatlarge Thanks so much for choosing the Colonial and for your great review. It has certainly makes our day to hear we have met our guests' expectations. Debbie
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It was only a stopover whilst travelling from melbourne to nsw south coast however it offered everything we wanted at a good price with good service. The staff even rang us promptly after we left to let us know we had left something behind. would not hesitate to recommend to anyone travelling to bairnsdale
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Debbie Foster, Owner at Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale - Golden Chain Motel
Responded 2 Feb 2025
Your kind comments are appreciated! Bairnsdale is certainly a great stopover destination between Melbourne and the NSW South Coast.
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This motor inn is conveniently on the highway, central to town, but our room was set back a bit so minimal traffic noise. Nice large room, very clean, comfortable king bed with good quality linen and towels. Kettle, toaster and microwave supplied as well as hygienically clean crockery and cutlery. Mini bar stocked but we didnt use it. Plenty of furniture with table and chairs to eat at as well as sofa. Well set up bathroom Friendly reception with both owner and her lovely dog, a boxer! Would definitely recommend this place
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Date of stay: November 2021
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Room Tip: We were in room 7 about midway back from the highway
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Response from Debbie Foster, Owner at Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale - Golden Chain Motel
Responded 12 Nov 2021
Hi Sandy Thanks so much for your lovely review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay and our comfy room ... and yes Mya does think she is the director guest services. Hope to see you again.
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A slightly dated but very clean and well presented room. The host has gone to great lengths to make guests feel special with extra touches. The bed was so comfortable we realised we need to update our bed at home. The breakfast had very generous servings and reasonably priced. Traffic noise was minimal even though it was on a main road, and the whole experience was a credit to the motel owners. We would stay here anytime again.
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Debbie Foster, Owner at Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale - Golden Chain Motel
Responded 16 July 2024
Hi MaryfromCooma Thanks for taking the time to submit a review. Your positive feedback is certainly appreciated. Hope to see when you are next passing through Bairnsdale. Debbie
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This is an older style motel complex located just a 10 minute/1 km walk from the town centre with spacious, clean rooms that are very well equipped with a kitchenette and large bathroom. The rooms are well designed with plenty of power and USB charging points and places/shelves for your luggage and personal effects. They even had decent wine in the minibar, leaf tea and ground coffee! Debbie is lovely and the staff are also very friendly. This is country hospitality at its best and really good value for money!
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Date of stay: February 2022
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Response from Debbie Foster, Owner at Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale - Golden Chain Motel
Responded 6 Mar 2022
Hi Suzie Thanks for staying with us and your great review. It was our pleasure hosting you and hope that the rest of your Victorian road trip made for a wonderful holiday. Mya says hi!
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The Colonial Motel was our oasis on overnight stay during our driving holiday. The room was spotless, the bed was heaven and the facilities are top notch. It's the the little extra's we found here that touched us. It feels like they have stayed over and knew exactly what people would need and appreciate when they stay. Well done to the managers of this hotel - wish we could stay longer. Great hotel in this beautiful place called Bairnsdale.
We did the Koala trail at Raymonds Island (info given by manager when we asked of something to do to fill in the the rest of the day) and we had a lovely time going over on the ferry and walking the trail, stretching our legs after being car bound for quite a few hours. The Information Centre were also quite helpful - Thank you :)
We did the Koala trail at Raymonds Island (info given by manager when we asked of something to do to fill in the the rest of the day) and we had a lovely time going over on the ferry and walking the trail, stretching our legs after being car bound for quite a few hours. The Information Centre were also quite helpful - Thank you :)
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Debbie Foster, Owner at Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale - Golden Chain Motel
Responded 19 Apr 2023
Hi Christine Wow, you've made our day, thanks so much for your detailed and lovely review. It's always great to hear our guests enjoyed our comfy rooms and beautiful town. The Koala trail is definitely worth a visit!
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Ours was an overnight stay, but we visit Bairnsdale two or three times a year. Having stayed in other local motels, we will come here again. Although our room was facing the main street, the soundproofing was good. Very little traffic noise noticeable. Inside was clean and comfortable. Space for three adults. Often when motels book for 3 adults there are beds for 3, but the rooms are set up with 2 of everything else eg.chairs, towels, milk, even cups, etc. This room was well set up with three of everything. Well Done. Thank you.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from Debbie F, Owner at Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale - Golden Chain Motel
Responded 6 Feb 2020
Hi Dusty B We agree, it is important to provide amenities for all room guests. Thanks so much for you awesome review; see you next time!
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Clean comfy room, friendly & attentive hosts. But it's the little touches that make this place great. There's the normal sachet tea & coffee but there's also leaf tea & a pot or plunger coffee if you prefer. A fully stocked bar fridge, lots (6) of pillows & the winner for me electric blankets & all at a very reasonable price. Highly recommended Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale
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Date of stay: June 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Fabulous place to stay my mum & brother stayed in separate rooms due to busy week where no family unit available.
They were both very happy with their rooms very clean & updated close to town they enjoyed their stay very much .
Big thank you to Deidre for helping my mother nothing was too much trouble for her & was very much appreciated !
Highly recommend this motor inn a great experience would definitely use again next time we visit down that way ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
They were both very happy with their rooms very clean & updated close to town they enjoyed their stay very much .
Big thank you to Deidre for helping my mother nothing was too much trouble for her & was very much appreciated !
Highly recommend this motor inn a great experience would definitely use again next time we visit down that way ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Debbie Foster, Owner at Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale - Golden Chain Motel
Responded 2 Feb 2025
Thanks so much Lynda. It was our pleasure to have your family with us. Debbie
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Stayed for two nights over the Labour Day long weekend and couldn't be happier with the accommodation. The owners were so friendly and nothing was a bother. Our room was spotlessly clean and very spacious, with a very comfortable bed, roomy sofa and spacious bathroom. Rates were very reasonable and the facilities first rate. We would highly recommend the Colonial Motor Inn as a base if you're thinking of visiting this area.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Response from Debbie F, Owner at Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale - Golden Chain Motel
Responded 12 Mar 2020
Hi Michelle Thanks for such a lovely review. Our team takes pride in presenting clean and comfy rooms. Thanks again and hope to see you again next time you are in Bairnsdale.
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PRICE RANGE
AU$147 - AU$161 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
best western bairnsdale, bairnsdale best western
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
BEST WESTERN Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale
LOCATION
AustraliaVictoriaGippslandBairnsdale
NUMBER OF ROOMS
14
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Frequently Asked Questions about Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale - Golden Chain Motel
Which popular attractions are close to Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale - Golden Chain Motel?
Nearby attractions include St Mary's Catholic Church (0.9 km), Bairnsdale Camping and Outdoors (1.0 km), and Krowathunkooloong Keeping Place (0.9 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale - Golden Chain Motel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and reduced mobility rooms.
Which room amenities are available at Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale - Golden Chain Motel?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a minibar, and air conditioning.
What food & drink options are available at Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale - Golden Chain Motel?
Guests can enjoy breakfast, barbeque facilities, and complimentary tea during their stay.
Is parking available at Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale - Golden Chain Motel?
Yes, free parking, a parking garage, and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale - Golden Chain Motel?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Grand Terminus Hotel, The Main Hotel, and Oz Mex Mexican Restaurant.
Is Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale - Golden Chain Motel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.4 km away from the centre of Bairnsdale.
Is Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale - Golden Chain Motel accessible?
Yes, it offers reduced mobility rooms and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.