Step into the heart of Brooklyn at Guiding Star Hotel, where a warm welcome awaits. Enjoy lunch or dinner at the on-site restaurant, challenge friends to a game of pool, and unwind with WiFi in your room. Guests rave about the helpful staff.
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 10 min drive - 12.2 km
Crown Casino - 11 min drive - 13.4 km
Marvel Stadium - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
Melbourne Central - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
Getting around
Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 29 min drive
Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 29 min drive
Avalon Airport (AVV) - 31 min drive
Spotswood Station - 12 min drive
Sunshine Station - 13 min drive
Newport Station - 13 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 11 min walk
Tico's Drive Thru - 2 min drive
Nando's Laverton - 17 min walk
Hungry Jack's - 4 min drive
About this property
Guiding Star Hotel
When you stay at Guiding Star Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Flemington Racecourse and Royal Melbourne Showgrounds. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Guiding Star Hotel, which serves lunch and dinner. Also, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and Collins Street are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
20 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (11:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
What to do
Pool table
Services
Laundry facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
43-inch flat-screen TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Separate dining area
Freshen up
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Desk chair
Food and drink
Dining table
More
Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
Special features
Dining
Guiding Star Hotel - This bistro serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Breakage deposit: AUD 100 per stay
A damage deposit of AUD 100 will be collected before check-in
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Guiding Star Hotel Motel
Guiding Star Hotel Brooklyn
Guiding Star Hotel Motel Brooklyn
Frequently asked questions
Does Guiding Star Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Guiding Star Hotel 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.
Are pets allowed at Guiding Star Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Guiding Star Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Guiding Star Hotel?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Guiding Star Hotel?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Crown Casino (11-min drive) is nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near Guiding Star Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Guiding Star Hotel.
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Guiding Star Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 17, 2025
Good room close to Melbourne
I had a good stay. It is only a short drive from city centre. Friendly and helpful staff.
Tommy
Tommy, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2025
Excellent option!
Great room, super clean. Everything I needed!
Ryan
Ryan, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 13, 2024
Our stay was good .
Seles
Seles, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2024
Very good stay.
Keith
Keith, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 7, 2024
Super friendly at reception
Let me check in early for a festival
Parking was super easy and hotel was easy to get too
Thank you so much!
Meaghan
Meaghan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 27, 2024
Room was comfortable. Check in all remote, but worked well, and they even had the air conditioning on for us (36 degrees C when we arrived).
Nancy
Nancy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 23, 2024
The whole experience was great
JAYNE
JAYNE, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 13, 2024
Great service and great food
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2024
Meals and presentation were excellent compliments to the chef, tried different meals each night of our stay 5star.
Staff were friendly, polite and helpful as we were first time guests rapt that the staff remembered our drink preferences.
Just learning our way around and had to come home.
Would definitely recommend staying here again.
Robyn
Robyn, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 26, 2024
Very clean and late check in was easy
Geoffrey
Geoffrey, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 26, 2024
Nice big room, plenty of space.
Michael
Michael, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 25, 2024
Quiet and clean
Clean comfortable renovated rooms and amazingly quiet for being on a busy road
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 10, 2024
Was a neat and clean room price was good would stay there again
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2024
Great Melbourne option
Don’t go past this one for Melbourne accommodation. Spotless quiet parking at door great tv entertainment. Hotel has food but so close to amazing western suburbs eclectic options. Bargain
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2024
It a great place to stay at. Convenient for conference I was attending
Trish
Trish, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 7, 2024
Our stay at the Guiding Star was fabulous and definitely will be back again
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 24, 2024
Friendly and easy checkin.
Russel
Russel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2024
Clean, comfortable bed and pillows. Great hotel meals. Provided an upgrade on room. Friendly staff. Ample car parking.
PENELOPE
PENELOPE, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2024
Great stay. Room as advertised. Customer service excellent
Kylie
Kylie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 28, 2023
Good hotel
Ayar
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2023
Great stay bed was good great staff clean sheets small but cozy 👍
Paulina
Paulina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2024
Great staff.
Harold
Harold, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 25, 2024
Drive through coffee shop out front convenient, good meal at the pub.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2023
Great easy stay. Friendly staff, great meal at the pub.
Irene
Irene, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 17, 2024
It’s a good choice for stay if you have limited budget.