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Bairnsdale Town Central Motel

Gippsland and Lakes Region - VIC · Australia

164 Nicholson StreetView location

8.6/10Excellent306 Reviews
Cleanliness8.8/108.8
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.6/108.6
Condition8.0/108.0
Neighborhood8.6/108.6
Value9.0/109.0
Amenities7.8/107.8
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About Bairnsdale Town Central Motel

The Bairnsdale Town Central Motel is 325 ft from Bairnsdale’s town center and 320 yards from Bairnsdale Train Station. It has free on-site parking and air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen TV. The guest rooms include electric blankets, a microwave, a small fridge and a toaster.

The private bathrooms are stocked with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Motel Bairnsdale Town Central is within a 30-minute drive of Metung and Lakes Entrance. It is a 1-hour drive from the Bucahn Caves.

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With a stay at Bairnsdale Town Central Motel in Bairnsdale, you'll be a 3-minute walk from St Mary's Catholic Church and 9 minutes by foot from Nicholson St. Gallery. This motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Krowathunkooloong Keeping Place and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Bairnsdale Historical Museum.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 8:30 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Important information

  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

St Mary's Catholic Church 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Nicholson St. Gallery 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Krowathunkooloong Keeping Place 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Bairnsdale Historical Museum 1 km / 0.6 mi
McLeod's Morass Wildlife Reserve 1 km / 0.6 mi
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Howitt Park 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
East Gippsland Rail Trail 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Robb Street Gallery 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Jones Bay Wildlife Reserve 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Jones Bay Gippsland Lakes Reserve 4.8 km / 3 mi
Mitchell River Water Reserve Gippsland Lakes Reserve 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
Wy Yung I18 Bushland Reserve 10.2 km / 6.3 mi
Lightfoot Wines 11.3 km / 7 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 15
  • hotel
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
Upon availability

Room types

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    Bairnsdale Town Central Motel

    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.QN

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDDBL.QN-SU

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    Bairnsdale Town Central Motel

    DOUBLE SUPERIOR QUEEN BED

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    DOUBLE
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    SUPERIOR QUEEN BED

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    Room code: DBL.QN-SU

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  • FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARDFAM.ST

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    Bairnsdale Town Central Motel

    FAMILY ROOM STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: FAM.ST

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  • SUITE TWO BEDROOMSSUITE • TWO BEDROOMSSUI.B2

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    Bairnsdale Town Central Motel

    SUITE TWO BEDROOMS

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    SUITE
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    TWO BEDROOMS

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    Room code: SUI.B2

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  • Room TWO BEDSRoom • TWO BEDSROO.2B

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    Bairnsdale Town Central Motel

    Room TWO BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: ROO.2B

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    Bairnsdale Town Central Motel

    TWIN STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TWN.ST

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Bairnsdale Town Central Motel

8.6
Excellent
306 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.8 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.6 /10
Condition
8.0 /10
Neighborhood
8.6 /10
Value
9.0 /10
Amenities
7.8 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
25 May 2026
Kevin
All good
Good value and location
Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2026
Maureen
The owners were welcoming and very helpful. The grounds were neat and leafy with nice shrubs. While its an older motel, it was spotlessly clean and comfortable for my one night as stay. For the reasonable price and convenient, quiet location, I will surely stay again.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
21 Feb 2026
Peter
It was clean and satisfactory.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Oct 2025
Murray
No issues with the check in process nor the room, close to town centre and good value for money. Would stay again without an issue.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2025
Taylah
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Business Self
4/10
Poor
28 Sep 2025
Deborah
Apparently, the Owners/Management, were away. Their ‘Neighbour’ checked us in; slow service, and we had difficulty communicating in English, with them. Loud neighbours, on both sides of our Room. Zero spare toilet roll, and zero box of tissues (even as a back up to the toilet roll). Reception was not ‘open’ all weekend. Potted plants outside the rooms, are dead. We will not be staying at this property, again.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
21 Sep 2025
Vanessa
Property serviced our needs. Gave us early entry which was appreciated after such lengthy travel. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Close to shops and reasonably quiet area.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jan 2025
Angela
Very handy to shops, lovely staff quiet safe for kids
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
06 Jan 2025
Helen
Nothing more expected for the price
Dated motel
Business_and_leisure
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jan 2025
Ian
Quite and easy shopping location.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
12 Aug 2024
Julie
Needs a good clean!! That bathroom was disgusting
Business Self
6/10
Pleasant
10 Jul 2024
Kevin
The operator was helpful and went out his way to accomodate our needs
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2024
Paul
The staff were friendly and the
6/10
Pleasant
21 Mar 2024
Kenneth

If the budget is tight

If you just want somewhere to sleep for the night that is no fuss, comfortable enough, clean and a budget price, this motel fits the bill.
Nothing to write home about but is one street back from the main road, in walking distance to the pub and cafe’s, it hit the mark for our overnight stay.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
01 Mar 2024
Gordon
Close to everything.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
27 Jan 2024
Gary
Quiet clean but very dated
Self
8/10
Excellent
04 Jan 2024
Greg
Large comfortable room, some cracked tiles, but very clean and in a quiet spot close to town facilities.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Nov 2023
Joel
Good
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
25 Oct 2023
Jill
The reception welcome was so friendly. So helpful. Will go there again!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Oct 2023
Tony
Lovely people very helpful
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Oct 2023
mark
Value for money
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2023
Katie
Very friendly staff, good location. Very comfortable and budget friendly
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
19 Sep 2023
Lindsay
Very friendly service
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2023
Robert
Excellent staff interaction, property is conveniently located in Bairnsdale. This was a return trip to this motel, highly recommended.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Jul 2023
Steve
Close to shoppers
8/10
Excellent
07 Jul 2023
Tracey
Property is old, but clean.
8/10
Excellent
23 Apr 2023
Paul
CLEAN INEXPENSIVE HELPFUL STAFF
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2023
jennifer
Although an older style motel it was clean & tidy.
The grounds where well maintained.
The young manager was friendly.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
29 Mar 2023
Brian
The reception was vacant/locked during business hours and the phone number left was not answered, nor did it have an answering machine.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
27 Mar 2023
Neville
Old dirty doors not closing
10/10
Exceptional
25 Mar 2023
Daniel
N.A
10/10
Exceptional
09 Mar 2023
John good
As far as a budget stay overnight it had everything one could want. Bed was good, tv, table and two chairs as well as a two seater couch. Small bathroom but lovely shower, The manage Reece was friendly and helpful.
Great location for a one or two night stay.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Feb 2023
Margaret
Good value.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Feb 2023
Nigel
Nice friendly owners
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Feb 2023
Melanie
Deb kindly found a way to let me in to my room even though I arrived late. The room was clean and exactly what I needed.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jan 2023
Kenneth

Family Sleep Stop

A quick overnight sleep stop, but our family room was clean & tidy. Very suitable for our short time here.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
28 Jan 2023
Michael

fit for purpose

Really suitable for inexpensive short stay.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Jan 2023
Robert
Great location clean and tidy good for a overnight stay
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Jan 2023
Elaine
The motel was very reasonably priced.
Needed to ask for complimentary tea and coffee.
Cups and pillowcases also needed to be requested.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jan 2023
Andrew
Excellent position. Extremely friendly and helpful staff
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
14 Jan 2023
Melanie

Good motel for a stop over

Old motel but good motel for a night stay. Quiet, clean
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2023
Dannii
It’s an older property but it was a very neat and tidy little room. The staff were fantastic!
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
04 Jan 2023
Eva Kai Lok
Friendly staff. Budget staff.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Dec 2022
Christopher
Very nice as expected, recommended! Good value for money
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
02 Dec 2022
mark
Shower water pressure very poor & towels were thread bare
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Dec 2022
Leanne
Comfortable and clean. Staff were friendly and helpful. Close to the Train station and centre of town but very quiet.
Business_and_leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
27 Nov 2022
Michael Alan
Easy parking, only nine units making it a quiet Motel.
Comfortable bench seat outside each unit.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Oct 2022
Hailey
Room was clean and tidy, easy to find
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Sep 2022
mark
Great location, value for money
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
31 Jul 2022
Jason
The hotel was pretty central walking distance to shops. All was good.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
12 Jun 2022
doug
big room
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
04 Jun 2022
Paula
Staff very friendly and welcoming. Room was a bit breezy and got cold as soon as heater was turned off. Shower needs attention, water sprayed everywhere except the body. Bed was very comfortable and I slept well.
Leisure
6/10
Pleasant
02 Jun 2022
Gang
Very clean, but bedside lump doesn’t work, aircon doesn’t work properly, one side of the bed crapes. Was told with fresh milk, but none.
Business Self
6/10
Pleasant
15 May 2022
Verified traveler
Wifi was unstable, signal very weak.

Bed comfy, room clean, shower could of done with a scrub.
Business
6/10
Pleasant
04 May 2022
Sukhdeep
Building is quite old and no exhaust in Toilet . Couldn't find Iron any where in room
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
26 Apr 2022
Venessa
Great for us as a rest for a night before continuing our travels. Very comfortable beds everything you need.
Small and cosy. Parked just outside our door easy as
Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Mar 2022
David
Close to shops and main street of town.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
09 Mar 2022
mark
The Property was a little tired but clean with the Proprietors very welcoming & helpful, The location was excellent to the Town Centre, My only negative was the carpark surface being loose gravel which was a little off putting as I was riding on a heavy motorcycle but apart from that I would highly recommend this Motel for future travelers wanting a budget stay!
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
24 Jan 2022
Claire
Room was basic amenities but nice and clean. Did the job for a 1 night stop over
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
18 Jan 2022
Peter
Ideal if passing through
6/10
Pleasant
12 Jan 2022
Zeen
Its old.need some updates.
Business_and_leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
09 Jan 2022
Brendan
Great, friendly service.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
08 Jan 2022
kylie
lovely friendly lady at check in.
helped us out with places to eat as ,most things were booked out .
clean and comfortable
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Jan 2022
Darryl
Out dated, but comfortable.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Jan 2022
Michael
Clean and central, rooms close with very noisy neighbours, friendly staff
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
16 Dec 2021
Daniel
Lovely ladies checked me in. Motel is old but it was clean and quiet.
Towels and sheets were VERY thin and almost see through. Bed mattress needs a soft topping on it.
Smoking set up outside my room doe not look good when you are looking at it from a customer point of view, but they did not smoke there when I was in the room.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Dec 2021
Vivienne
Small quiet and friendly, this cosy little motel is handy to the town centre
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
07 Nov 2021
Christopher
Tired old place but very clean and comfortable, very friendly and helpful staff. Great position. Would stay again for sure.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
25 Oct 2021
Tania
Roomy and comfortable
Business_and_leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
Maybe pillows need updating
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
17 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
Everything was fine except the bin beside the toilet in the bathroom was still pretty full, ie: it hadn't been emptied or cleaned from the last people.
Business Family
8/10
Excellent
09 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
Great place to stay overnight while working close to shops. Cutlery would of been nice
Business Self
6/10
Pleasant
25 Apr 2021
Verified traveler
A good overnight stop
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
18 Apr 2021
Verified traveler
Shower not great in our room
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Apr 2021
Verified traveler
Pleasant place.
Friends_and_family Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Feb 2021
Michael

Good standard motel

A pleasant overnight stay in a quiet street fairly close to the town centre. Friendly staff, good value for money
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Jan 2021
Verified traveler
Property was very conveniently located to all local facilities.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jan 2021
Verified traveler

Very comfortable stay

Very comfortable overnight family stay.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
20 Dec 2020
Verified traveler
Stayed in the family unit. Very old and the bed was terrible however it was very neat and clean. Staff very lovely and accommodating. Good value for money. Would still return despite the bed.
Friends_and_family Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2020
David

Happy stay

We situated in town
Business
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2020
Ron
Quietest property and cleanest I have stayed in. Off the main highway but still central
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2020
Donna

onv

Clean, comfortable and convenient
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
12 Feb 2020
Verified traveler
Great location, great price, convenient, quiet, nice town
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Feb 2020
Wayne
Its centrality to town was excellent. Staff friendliness was excellent was well. Accommodation was more than adequate and it was nice and quiet.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Feb 2020
Verified traveler
Extended checkout time. Value for money. Helpful staff and clean room.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
18 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
It's just clean and quiet everything is at walking distance . Friendly staff .
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
17 Nov 2019
Heidi
Very clean, centrally located, friendly staff, excellent car parking
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
03 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
Watch out charged a credit card fee without my knowledge on a debt card that has no fees also missed making up the room
Business Friends
8/10
Excellent
25 Oct 2019
Leo
Centrally located and easy parking.
A bit dated but clean and functional.
Excellent value.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
13 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
Just a pleasant experience, happy kind staff, quiet area, clean room, close to city centre
8/10
Excellent
29 Sep 2019
john

Give this hotel a go!

The hotel is an older style hotel. It does however have all the necessary amenities, is clean, roomy, airy and light. Wifi was excellent.The bed was a little soft but we only stayed one night and that did not phase us too much. We had plenty of tea and coffee provided, and the lady at reception was so friendly and bubbly one could not help but feel bubbly with her. The location was fantastic. A 2 minute walk from McDonalds, SubWay, Kmart and Aldi. Excellent value for money. Will stay again if we're in the area.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Value for money, close to all the shops, restaurants and t\he river trail. Just need to be watch your head on the shelves above the bed and your good.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
06 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
The main difficulty I had with the property was the loading added to my charges (presumably for using a credit card) which was never mentioned to me at any stage.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
28 Aug 2019
JD
I was unhappy that wot if did not make the booking for me.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
22 Aug 2019
Don
Some additional bathroom amenities would have been nice - moisturiser, bigger soap bar, etc. Otherwise all good !
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
THE MOTEL WAS CLEAN AND COMFORTABLE STAFF FRIENDLY QUIET BUT SHORT WALK TO SHOPPING CENTRE GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
08 Jul 2019
Clinton
Good, clean, budget motel room for families.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
The property was exactly what me and my partner were looking for as we only needed facilities to sleep in and showers and both of those were clean and comfortable for us.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
30 Jun 2019
One-NightStay
Close to town, but not way was it value for money.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
Very friendly staff, Pauline waited for us to turn up at 10.30pm. Beds comfy and had electric blankets so toasty warm too,
Leisure

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Bairnsdale Town Central Motel
164 Nicholson Street, Bairnsdale, Australia

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