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  • Experience

    On-site Restaurant with Asian Cuisine

    Savor flavorful Asian dishes at Balloons restaurant, complete with a bar/lounge for relaxing evenings.

  • Amenities

    In-Room Entertainment Options

    Enjoy cable television and DVD players in all 25 air-conditioned rooms for relaxing evenings.

  • Amenities

    Laundry Facilities for Extended Stays

    Keep your wardrobe fresh with the motel's convenient laundry facilities, ideal for longer visits.

  • Amenities

    Designated Smoking Areas

    For guests who smoke, the motel provides designated areas to ensure a comfortable environment.

  • Amenities

    In-room Convenience Amenities

    Each room includes a refrigerator, electric kettle, and iron/ironing board for added convenience.

  • Dining

    Bar and Lounge for Socializing

    Unwind and connect with fellow travelers at the motel's on-site bar and lounge.

  • Services

    Airport Transfer Services Available

    Simplify your travel with convenient airport transfer options offered directly by the motel.

  • Accommodation

    Misleading Online Photos

    Several reviewers stated that the photos online do not accurately represent the current condition of the motel.

  • Experience

    Unsafe Environment Concerns

    Multiple guests reported feeling unsafe due to broken windows, dodgy residents, and general condition of the property.

  • Experience

    Poorly Maintained Property

    Guests consistently describe the motel as run-down, dirty, and in need of serious renovation and repairs.

  • Safety

    Security Concerns Highlighted

    Guests reported broken door locks, missing security chains, and signs of forced entry, raising serious safety concerns.

  • Amenities

    Questionable Cleanliness Standards

    Reviews frequently mention dirty rooms, stained carpets, mold, and other cleanliness issues, including bed bugs.

  • Experience

    Unresponsive Staff Issues

    Several guests reported unhelpful, indifferent, or even absent staff, particularly regarding check-in and problem resolution.

  • Experience

    Pervasive Cigarette Odor

    Numerous reviews mention a strong and unpleasant cigarette smell throughout the rooms and even in reception.

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About Lamplighter Motel

Situated in Melbourne’s lovely Oakleigh suburb, Lamplighter Motel offers simple and good value accommodation close to Monash University and a number of leisure amenities. Both classic and budget rooms are available at the hotel. They all have exactly what you’ll need for a comfortable stay in Melboutne, including air conditioning for those hot summer days and tea/coffee making facilities. One to three bedroom partaments are also available. Reception staff are available limited hours and are there to assist with tours, transfers and local information. The in-house restaurant, Balloons, offers Western breakfasts and then traditional Cantonese cuisine for the other two meals. There are also some great cafes and restaurants in the Oakleigh shopping area nearby. Monash University’s Caulfield campus is just three miles from Lamplighter Motel. The Oakleigh shopping precinct and train station, from where trains to Melbourbe CBD can be boarded, are both just 15 minutes’ walk away.

Rooms

  • Classic Twin Room
    Classic Twin Room
    • 1 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
    • Sleeps 3
    • 247 sq ft
    • A/C
  • Classic Double Room
    Classic Double Room
    • 1 1 Queen Bed
    • Sleeps 2
    • 247 sq ft
    • A/C

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    AU$317 per night
    Expected price for:May 2025
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    AU$135 per night
    Expected price for:May 2025
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    AU$164 per night
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    AU$115 per night
    Expected price for:May 2025
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    AU$75 per night
    Expected price for:May 2025

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Rating

5.4

based on 501 ratings from top sites
Cleanliness
6.3
Okay
Location
7.8
Good
Service
6.8
Okay
Comfort
6.6
Okay
Amenities
7.7
Good
Value for money
6.9
Okay

Guest reviews

Top amenities

  • WiFi in lobby
  • WiFi in rooms
  • Parking
  • A/C
  • Restaurant
  • Hotel bar

All amenities

Property amenities
  1. Parking
  2. Hotel bar
  3. Non-smoking rooms
  4. Computer with Internet
  5. Restaurant
  6. Laundry service
  7. Room service
  8. Free WiFi in public areas
  9. Luggage storage
  10. Housekeeping
  11. Free WiFi
  12. Breakfast
Room amenities
  1. Shower
  2. Ironing board
  3. Windows that open
  4. Television
  5. Hairdryer
  6. Central heating
  7. Air conditioning
  8. Minibar
  9. Satellite TV
  10. Telephone
  11. Cable TV
  12. Fridge

Location

  • 1440 Dandenong Rd, 
  • 3166, 
  • Melbourne, 
  • Australia

Contact

1440 Dandenong Rd3166Melbourne, Australia
Telephone: +61(3)95677900 | 

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