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 - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Wesley Hill Market - 1 min drive - 1.9 km
Castlemaine Botanical Gardens - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
Old Castlemaine Gaol - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 47 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 73 min drive
Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 78 min drive
Avalon Airport (AVV) - 106 min drive
Castlemaine Station - 16 min walk
Malmsbury Station - 23 min drive
Kyneton Station - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Five Flags Hotel - 5 min drive
The Railway Hotel Castlemaine - 17 min walk
Love Shack Brewing - 6 min walk
Shedshaker Taproom - 2 min drive
Bridge Hotel Castlemaine - 2 min drive
About this property
Castle Motel
Enjoy your visit to Castlemaine with a stay at Castle Motel. 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, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
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 6-minute walk from Restorers Barn and 15 minutes' walk from Buda Historic Home & Garden.
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Reviews
Castle Motel Reviews
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8.8
Cleanliness
6.0
Location
8.4
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
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8/10 Very good
Apr 4, 2026
The family room and the playground equipment and picnic space made this a good option while travelling with a toddler.
Pru
Pru, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 5, 2026
Comfortable room in a great location!
Patricia
Patricia, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 22, 2026
Easy park
Clean rooms
Blake
Blake, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 2, 2026
Clean, lovely staff, great pool and small playground. Perfect for a few nights stay.
Jodie
Jodie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 2, 2026
Clean room helpful staff
Nathanael
Nathanael, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 19, 2026
Great room. Super clean. Everything was in working condition. We enjoyed our stay.
Melanie
Melanie, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2025
Great motel. Clean with great amenities and fabulous location.
Annette
Annette, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2025
Clean room, bed good
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2025
Clean and quiet, staff were great
Murray
Murray, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 18, 2025
The room was very clean and tidy, had all the amenities we needed, and the bed was nice and comfortable, firm not sagging. The bathroom was clean and the shower excellent, high pressure and hot!
Steve
Steve, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2025
Check in was fast and efficient. Room basic but very clean.
Micaela
Micaela, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 16, 2024
Rooms were very clean & comfortable
Trish
Trish, 1-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2024
Convenient location, clean room and friendly staff.
Robin
Robin, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 27, 2025
Liked its convenient location and helpful staff.
Saw a couple of tiny insects inside. Felt some itchiness at some point.
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 24, 2025
Friendly management, very clean.
Judy
Judy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2025
I enjoyed my stay here. It was a close walk to the Theatre Royale which is why I was in town. I walked home after the gig, around 11pm and felt safe along the well-lit street.
Greg
Greg, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2023
Great motel in a very convenient location- 5 minutes walk into town. Would definitely stay here again.
stuart
stuart, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 6, 2024
Well presented motel room & good location. Will stay again when visit Castlemaine.
Sally
Sally, 2-night trip
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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
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8/10 Very good
Apr 7, 2025
Good budget motel. Rooms are clean with everything you need
Karen
Karen, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 27, 2025
Comfortable and very clean
Deborah-Anne
Deborah-Anne, 3-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 18, 2024
Comfortable room, close to town centre, check was easy and greeted with a smile.
Simon
Simon, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2024
It was very clean and comfortable. Perfect for a weekend away.