Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant

3.5 star property

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Bar (on property)
Disability Access Suite (Sleeps 2-3) | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Tennis court
Exterior
View from room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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3149 Western Highway, Stawell, VIC, 3380
  • Place, Reeves Hill Bushland Reserve
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Stawell Visitor Information Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Stawell Racecourse
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Spa Suite with Lakeview

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Disability Access Suite (Sleeps 2-3)

  • Lake view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Lake view
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room with Lakeview (Sleeps 4)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Queen Suite with Lakeview

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe King Spa Suite with Lakeview

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room with Lake View (Sleeps 5)

  • Lake view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Family Spa Suite (Sleeps 3-5)

  • Lake view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Suite with Lakeview (Sleeps 2-3)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Queen Suite

  • Lake view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Lake view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Twin Suite (Sleeps 2-3)

  • Lake view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Interconnecting - 2x Suites (Sleeps 2-6)

  • Lake view
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant

This smoke-free motel features an indoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a hot tub and an outdoor tennis court are on-site.
Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant offers 29 accommodations with DVD players and free newspapers. Rooms open to patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks and dining tables. Accommodation at this 3.5-star motel has kitchenettes with microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Stawell motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Reeves Hill Bushland Reserve. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking, extended parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes an outdoor tennis court, basketball and a playground
  • 14 minutes by car from Seppelt Great Western and 14 minutes from Seppelt Winery
Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and a hot tub. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Stawell motel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Lakeside Restaurant – This restaurant serves dinner and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; AUD 11.50 to 25 for adults and AUD 12.50 to 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Lakeside Restaurant

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (109 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 25.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 11.5 to 25 for adults and AUD 12.5 to 12.5 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 25.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is 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

Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 192 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great host, very comfortable accommodation. Good selection of pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Coralee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super friendly. Lovely dinner, Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marnie

Clean and spacious room for the 3 of us. Queen bed was a bit saggy but still ok to sleep on for one night. Check in was
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A pleasant place to stay with a view of the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Restaurant was nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big rooms,clean,nice restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really humble spot in a quiet location based near a cute lake. Friendly staff and clean and comfy beds. Will be back for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Stewart

A few updates in room would give this a higher rating
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the lake out the back and the ducks who came to visit - very lovely and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay in Stawell

Not a huge town Stawell, but some nice accomodation options. The Magdala is very clean and comfortable, and the restaurant was good. No hesitation in recommending for short stays and roadtrips
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Velavan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Property is at a serene and quiet place. Breakfast at the in house restaurant was wonderful and had more options. Overall, a nice place to stay near Grampians.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners went above and beyond! The Restaurant was amazing, the setting so beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and enjoyable experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Quietest Motel in Stawell

Room is fine, standard motor inn but well off the road Pool / spa is closed in winter
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great large 2bdrm family room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean & tidy, friendly staff, picturesque setting. Bit dated but comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stop between Melbourne and Adelaide

We had a unit for 7 people and it was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and safe
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Amenities
I loved the Lakeview outlook
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, friendly service and went out of their way
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Moira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sherrie

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024