Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant

Mountain motel in Stawell with indoor pool and restaurant

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November 2025

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December 2025

Interconnecting - 2x Suites (Sleeps 2-6) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Queen Suite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Family Spa Suite (Sleeps 3-5) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Unwind at Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant, nestled near Halls Gap Zoo. Enjoy the serene garden, indoor pool with sun loungers, and spa tub for relaxation. The on-site restaurant offers al fresco dining options and a bar to socialize. With free in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services available, guests can stay connected and refreshed. Previous guests praise the helpful staff.

Very good

Popular amenities

Pool
Bar
Non-smoking
Connecting rooms available
Free parking
Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Indoor pool
Breakfast available
Outdoor tennis court
Hot tub
Room service
Business center
Meeting rooms
Terrace
Garden
Snack bar/deli

Feel at home (6)

Playground on site
Kitchenette
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Separate sitting area
Television
Garden

$101 nightly

Nov 10 - Nov 11

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Tomorrow

Nov 9 - Nov 10

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

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Deluxe Spa Suite with Lakeview

Highlights

Yard

Patio

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Private indoor hot tub

Air conditioning

Yard

Patio

Separate sitting area

Private hot tub

Soundproofed rooms

Individually furnished

344 sq ft
Lake view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Disability Access Suite (Sleeps 2-3)

Highlights

Yard

Patio

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Yard

Patio

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed rooms

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

344 sq ft
Lake view
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

2BR Deluxe Family Spa Suite (Sleeps 5-7)

Highlights

Yard

Patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Private indoor hot tub

Yard

Patio

Separate sitting area

Separate dining area

Private hot tub

Soundproofed rooms

699 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Lake view
Sleeps 6
3 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Room with Lakeview (Sleeps 4)

Very good

Highlights

Yard

Patio

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Yard

Patio

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed rooms

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

344 sq ft
1 bedroom
Lake view
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Queen Suite with Lakeview

Very good

Highlights

Yard

Patio

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Yard

Patio

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed rooms

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

344 sq ft
Lake view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe King Spa Suite with Lakeview

Wonderful

Highlights

Yard

Patio

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Private indoor hot tub

Air conditioning

Yard

Patio

Separate sitting area

Private hot tub

Soundproofed rooms

Individually furnished

344 sq ft
1 bedroom
Lake view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Family Room with Lake View (Sleeps 5)

Highlights

Yard

Patio

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Yard

Patio

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed rooms

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

344 sq ft
1 bedroom
Lake view
Sleeps 5
1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Deluxe Family Spa Suite (Sleeps 3-5)

Highlights

Yard

Patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Private indoor hot tub

Yard

Patio

Separate sitting area

Separate dining area

Private hot tub

Soundproofed rooms

431 sq ft
Lake view
Sleeps 5
1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Twin Suite with Lakeview (Sleeps 2-3)

Very good

Highlights

Yard

Patio

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Yard

Patio

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed rooms

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

344 sq ft
Lake view
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Queen Suite

Highlights

Yard

Patio

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Yard

Patio

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed rooms

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

344 sq ft
Lake view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Twin Spa Suite with Lakeview (Sleeps 2-3)

Highlights

Yard

Patio

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Private indoor hot tub

Air conditioning

Yard

Patio

Separate sitting area

Private hot tub

Soundproofed rooms

Individually furnished

344 sq ft
Lake view
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Twin Suite (Sleeps 2-3)

Highlights

Yard

Patio

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Yard

Patio

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed rooms

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

344 sq ft
Lake view
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Interconnecting - 2x Suites (Sleeps 2-6)

Highlights

Yard

Patio

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Yard

Patio

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed rooms

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

689 sq ft
Lake view
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Pool
Free breakfast
Free parking
Free WiFi

$83 nightly

Dec 9 - Dec 10

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

3149 Western Highway, Stawell, VIC, 3380

What's nearby

Stawell Visitor Information Centre - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
Stawell Racecourse - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
Stawell Gift Hall of Fame - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
Seppelt Winery - 16 min drive - 20.3 km
Halls Gap Zoo - 23 min drive - 34.5 km

Getting around

Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 152 min drive
Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 154 min drive
Avalon Airport (AVV) - 161 min drive
Stawell Station - 3 min drive

Restaurants

‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
‪Cafe 2B - ‬5 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
‪Town Hall Hotel - ‬4 min drive
‪Raunchy Rooster - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant

Enjoy your visit to Stawell with a stay at Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Lakeside Restaurant, which serves dinner. A bar/lounge, an outdoor tennis court, and a hot tub are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 29 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
- Express check-out available
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 10 AM
- Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

- The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
- Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
- If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free covered onsite self parking
- Free uncovered onsite extended parking
- Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Private picnics
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

Playground
Children's menu

What to do

Tennis
Basketball
Winery release events
Fishing nearby

Working away

Business center
Meeting rooms

Services

Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Pool loungers
Romance packages

Facilities

Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
An indoor pool
Hot tub
Outdoor tennis court
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
2 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 43
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
No elevator (single level property)
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

DVD player
32-inch flat-screen TV

Home comfort

Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Window screens

Sleep well

Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

Patio
Yard
Individually furnished and decorated
Separate sitting area

Freshen up

Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi

Food and drink

Champagne service
Mini-fridge
Microwave
Kitchenette
Toaster
Free bottled water
Dining table
Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Lakeside Restaurant - This restaurant serves dinner and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 11.5 to 25 for adults, and AUD 12.5 to 12.5 for children
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

Cribs/infant beds are available for AUD 25.0 per stay

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Magdala Motor Lodge Stawell

Magdala Motor Lodge

Magdala Motor Stawell

Magdala Motor

Magdala Motor Lodge Stawell, Victoria

Magdala Motor Lodge

Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant Motel

Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant Stawell

Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant Motel Stawell

Frequently asked questions

Does Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant 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 Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant?

Yes, there's free self and extended parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant and nearby?

Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes basketball. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant also has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant?

Yes, Lakeside Restaurant offers alfresco dining.

Does Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a microwave and a toaster.

Does Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a patio and a yard.

What's the area around Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant like?

Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant is located a short 16-minute walk from Reeves Hill Bushland Reserve.

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Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room

Restaurant

Service staff

Highways

Bed

Shower

Lake

Quiet - room

Bathroom

Spa

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 7, 2025

Staff were super friendly. Lovely dinner, Nice location

Coralee, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mar 4, 2023

Restaurant was nice

Beverley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 6, 2024

Very comfortable and enjoyable experience

Glen, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Oct 14, 2024

Towels were stained, bedding was very worn, slider to patio was lacking a secure insect screen. Very shabby for the price

Samantha, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Apr 18, 2023

We were extremely disappointed to stay here. Check-in was ok but we were advised there was a fee for Amex, so I gave another card. Didn't realise that they had already charged our original card and, of course, the fee. Our room was relatively clean until you looked under the bed where there was Maltesers. The spa room had a spa big enough for a small person, definitely not room for 2 and the shower only had soap in the dispenser, no shampoo or conditioner. Internet was sketchy (tried 2 mobile phones and a laptop) so I went into the restaurant to use their internet. Was offered a coffee, asked for a tea (same that is in the rooms) and was charged $6 for literally a tea bag and water!! Owner was rude and unhelpful and, if you look at the comments through google, he refutes everything you write. I'm the second person from my company who stayed here, and we are both on the same page. Do not stay here!

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 26, 2025

Great host, very comfortable accommodation. Good selection of pillows.

Jonathan, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Sep 9, 2025

its a very old motel, 2.5 star is geenrous. it was a clean room. water pressure in shower was really bad. this properprty charged far too much foir the quality it opffered. the meal we had there was good though.

2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Feb 5, 2025

Empfehlenswert

Ein durchaus gepflegtes Motel, ruhig an einem kleinen See gelegen. Zimmer sehr ordentlich. Es störten die vielen Fliegen. Nach deren „Entsorgung“ war alles gut. Ein freundlicher Gastgeber. Gutes Essen!

Franz Martin, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Jun 28, 2024

The proprietor's were lovely, and did their absolute best to provide a wonderful experience, unfortunately the pool was too cold to swim in and it would be quite noisy with the truck air brakes during the week, the beds really do need to be updated to more modern mattresses. All in all though it was a lovely and staff were just wonderful.

Cheryl, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Jun 1, 2024

The staff were great! the rooms could do with an upgrade and missing a few things cutlery, which made it hard if you up wanting breakfast. but otherwise, it’s a beautiful spot to be staying at.

Sherrie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mar 29, 2024

A clean and tidy motel with basic but adequate facilities. Good value. Convenient breakfast. A good spot to stop en route. 8 year old reports that his “bunk bed was squeaky but it had a playground and lots of space and needs more playground equipment” and gives 3/5. 6 year old reports it was “a little bit small” but gives 5/5. Wife felt “was like a school camp motel” but still 4/5. Overall, a good result!

Toby, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mar 19, 2024

Lovely stay

Room was clean and spacious. Abit above average price. Shower was nice and hot and a very comfy bed. Patio with table, chairs looking over part of lake with some ducks. Had free internet. No netflixs. Abit noisy for awhile with crickets making a noise but it stopped. Was abit confused played for on hotels.com but payment wasn't done when got there. So had to pay when there. Next day made sure payment wasn't taken out twice. Restraunt and pool but l didn't use. Nice stay. Lovely owner

andrea, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mar 9, 2024

Lovely quiet and peaceful surrounds, very neat and clean. Unfortunately not very comfortable bed, plus 4 coffee sachets and 4 sugar packets didn’t really hit the mark

Gareth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 11, 2024

Loved the lake out the back and the ducks who came to visit - very lovely and peaceful

Melanie, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Jan 27, 2024

Need to put work in to spa . Beds was to hard towel rail comeing off wall .

Joe, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 2, 2023

Given that is off the main highway the property is set back from the road and is so quiet and peaceful. The owners are friendly and easy to talk with. I will be going back again. It is a very relaxing property.

Moira, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 22, 2023

I loved the Lakeview outlook

Ian, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 14, 2023

A pleasant place to stay with a view of the lake.

Helen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 2, 2023

The owners went above and beyond! The Restaurant was amazing, the setting so beautiful

Amy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Apr 27, 2023

Nice stop between Melbourne and Adelaide

We had a unit for 7 people and it was comfortable.

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Apr 26, 2023

Clean and safe

Ronald, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Apr 19, 2023

As a family with teenage children, the bedding in these rooms was perfect with 2 singles and a queen. The grounds were lovely, and the check in team were very friendly. Very good value for money when visiting the region. We would stay again. The only faults we found were that the room was a little musty, but we opened the door for a little while, and it was fixed!

Jacqui, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Mar 24, 2023

Friendly and helpful staff. Motel seems to be a work in progress of upgrading an aging property. Comfortable but still in between old and new vision.

Ian, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Mar 10, 2023

Mary Magdala

Comparatively speaking, Check-in was laborious. Request to have a meal from the restaurant in my room was met with a $7 room service surcharge response - even though I was happy to collect meal / return all plates utensils. Wet comfortable bed but nestled in the main light fitting in my room was a crushed empty spirits can. Will be my 1 & only stay at Magdala. Definitely not worth the $170+ per night cost. Oh & golfers … don’t (like me) be fooled by the 4 or 6 hole golf course advertising sign.