Nestled in a serene setting, Castle Motel offers a garden and playground for relaxation and play. Unwind with free in-room WiFi, lounge by the outdoor pool, or take advantage of barbecue grills - previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
Buda Historic Home & Garden - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Old Castlemaine Gaol - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Hadfield's Rod Museum - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
Castlemaine Botanical Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 43 min drive
Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 72 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 73 min drive
Avalon Airport (AVV) - 106 min drive
Castlemaine Station - 16 min walk
Malmsbury Station - 23 min drive
Kyneton Station - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Black Bird Cafe - 2 min drive
Saffs - 6 min walk
Shedshaker Taproom - 2 min drive
Johnny Baker Downtown - 9 min walk
Coffee Basics Das Kaffehaus - 2 min drive
About this property
Castle Motel
When visiting Castlemaine, Castle Motel is a great choice to consider. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks.
At a glance
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Hotel size
20 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–9:30 AM
Barbecue grills
Traveling with children
Playground
Working away
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Pool loungers
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
An outdoor pool
Banquet hall
Accessibility
No elevator (single level property)
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
Kitchenette
Toaster
Free tea bags/instant coffee
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 10.00 to 15.00 per person
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for AUD 30 per day
Rollaway beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Castle Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Castle Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Castle Motel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Castle Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Castle Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Castle Motel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Castle Motel and nearby?
Castle Motel has an outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Does Castle Motel have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a refrigerator, a microwave, and a toaster.
What's the area around Castle Motel like?
Castle Motel is a short 5-minute walk from Restorers Barn and 14 minutes' walk from Buda Historic Home & Garden.
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Castle Motel Reviews
Reviews
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
Jun 16, 2025
Great for our family long weekend stay
Rebecca
Rebecca, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 22, 2025
Good value restful stop
simple older rooms with good bed , shower and loads of space. Quiet location
Dr Gregory C
Dr Gregory C, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2025
Clean and quiet, staff were great
Murray
Murray, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 2, 2025
Traffic noise apparent
carlo
carlo, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 13, 2025
Adequate budget accommodation conveniently located to town. Excellent service, easy check in. Nothing fancy.
Jo
Jo, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 23, 2025
Close to town and easy walk to the Loveshack Brewery & cinema. Beds are small but very comfortable. Nice and cozy and the room stayed warm even as it dipped below zero at night.
James
James, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 7, 2025
Good budget motel. Rooms are clean with everything you need
Karen
Karen, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 10, 2025
Needs renovating
Mark van
Mark van, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 20, 2025
Quiet
Mary
Mary, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 6, 2025
Pleasant enough
Comfortable bed. Pleasant room.
Ridiculous bar stools too high to sit on at the bench which meant no work space except your lap while sitting on the bed or couch.
Needs a small dining table and 2 dining chairs instead of extra long bench OR simply bar stools of the height that make the bench usable as a table.
Janifer
Janifer, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 20, 2025
My room stunk
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 6, 2024
Well presented motel room & good location. Will stay again when visit Castlemaine.
Sally
Sally, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
May 16, 2025
Okay for a stopover, wouldn’t stay longer though. Adequate but a little tlc and maintenance would go a long way, lots of cracks in walls, some holes, trim fallen off air conditioner.
Therese
Therese, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Sep 21, 2025
Don’t stay in room 7
On arrival thought that this motel was alright and represented reasonable value. The room though in a dated complex was updated and comfortable. Then the neighbouring guest in room 6 checked in and switched on their air conditioner. The whole time it was on throughout the night it made a loud rattling noise right outside the front window of our room7. Not easy to sleep through. Then in the morning the neighbour had a long shower judging by the pipe water noise and whilst that was running we had no hot water at all. My wife got stuck with a cold shower as we had to check out by 10am. I don’t know what the other rooms are like but don’t stay in room 7. Was going to speak to reception about this but they were closed on check out. For what we paid I expected better.
Philip
Philip, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 16, 2024
Rooms were very clean & comfortable
Trish
Trish, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2024
Clean room, great shower, close to town centre, friendly staff.
Melanie
Melanie, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 23, 2025
Nice and neat but mattress needs a topper as it was har
Kaylene
Kaylene, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2024
Super clean facilities, has been recently modernised and staff are lovely. Super easy check in and close to town.
Eden
Eden, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 12, 2025
Pool was great
Linda
Linda, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2024
Convenient location, clean room and friendly staff.
Robin
Robin, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
May 14, 2025
NEED A GOOD UPGRADE
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 20, 2025
The Castle was a very handy find for a visit to Castlemaine. The room was very clean with a good bathroom and very good mattress. The people were friendly and helpful, and the motel is a short walk to the center of town. We were very happy with the room and think the Castle is very good value.
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 23, 2025
Very quiet.
Lesley
Lesley, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 1, 2024
Clean, comfortable room, wifi that works well, friendly staff. We stayed in a family room and it was great. Can be a bit noisy on the highway but that wasn't a problem when we stayed over the weekend.