[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Donald Riverside Motel Motel in Donald with free parking ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17900000/17892100/17892051/d0d7339b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17900000/17892100/17892051/945ebed4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Twin Room, 1 Single Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17900000/17892100/17892051/9d0cf251.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17900000/17892100/17892051/d77f3ba4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17900000/17892100/17892051/458e43e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Donald Riverside Motel offers a peaceful retreat with garden views along the water. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDonald-Hotels-Donald-Riverside-Motel.h17892051.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDonald-Hotels-Donald-Riverside-Motel.h17892051.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-36.36840%2C142.98040&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MmSYwLa44_-E8RJNd3atlz1uOBo=) 3 Woods Street, Donald, VIC, 3480 #### What's nearby - Apex Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Donald Playground and Train Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - Donald Racecourse - 2 min drive - 2.3 km - Donald I147 Bushland Reserve - 17 min drive - 16.6 km - Lake Jil Jil Wildlife Reserve - 20 min drive - 10.9 km #### Getting around - Litchfield Station - 11 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Harvest Cafe - ‬2 min walk - ‪Donald Hotel Bistro - ‬7 min walk - ‪Mount Jeffcott Hotel - ‬5 min walk - ‪Woods St. Cafe - ‬4 min walk - ‪Spud's cafe - ‬2 min walk ## About this property ### Donald Riverside Motel Property highlights Donald Riverside Motel provides amenities like a garden and a snack bar/deli. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - Free self parking - Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in - Tour/ticket assistance and barbecue grills Room features All guestrooms at Donald Riverside Motel have perks such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee - Snack bar/deli ### Family friendly - In-room refrigerator - Snack bar/deli - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - Limited-hour front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV ### Food and drink - Electric kettle - Minibar - Refrigerator ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Heating - Iron/ironing board - Safe - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM Express check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals welcome) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 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 ### Property is also known as Donald Riverside Donald Riverside Motel Motel Donald Riverside Motel Donald Donald Riverside Motel Motel Donald ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Donald Riverside Motel pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much is parking at Donald Riverside Motel? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Donald Riverside Motel? > Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at Donald Riverside Motel? > Check-out is at 10 AM. ### Where is Donald Riverside Motel located? > Situated near the beach, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Apex Park and Donald Playground and Train Park. Donald Racecourse is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Donald Riverside Motel Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 8.2 Location ### 9.2 Staff & service ### 8.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 16 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 9, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Dec 5, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Sure, Donald isn’t the biggest town out there, but with a motel like this, you don’t need it to be – it is just so relaxing. It is located right next to the river, and not only that but they have balconies out the back where you can sit and just enjoy the natural surroundings, and the surroundings are certainly really natural. The service was also great, and the rooms were pretty comfortable as well. Yeah, this turned out to be a great place to spend a couple of nights. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Nov 23, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Nov 22, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Staff & service Lovely riverside setting but checkin could have been handled better by staff. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Oct 20, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities View from deck to river was beautiful. Clean, functional room. Good location. Bed hard, pillow too soft. Had tea & coffee making facilities, but if you wanted food had to heat up outside in communal microwave. No plates or utensils. TV, electric blanket, air-con worked, but had trouble working out On button on air-con control. Handy place for a stop over. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter Oct 14, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A pleasant surprise I was very pleased I had made Donald my halfway point between Adelaide and Melbourne. It might have added 50 kms or so to the journey but I enjoyed the scenery and it’s only another 35 kms to Charlton, where you join the Calder Highway, an excellent road to Melbourne. The motel was pleasantly located, being right next to the Richardson River. This is kept full of water by a dam further down the watercourse. Can recommend for a pleasant stay, well maintained and with a helpful, welcoming owner. ##### Peter Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John Aug 28, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The room was comfortable, warm with the heater and the bed was also comfortable. Enjoyed the balcony overlooking the river. Had tea at the local pub, took a while to get a steak but it was busy. A Chinese restaurant was over the road. Cooked breakfast was a good start to the day. ##### John Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 26, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very comfortable and stunning balcony views of the river framed by a gorgeous gum tree ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Frederick Jul 26, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Very comfortable and homely accommodation. ##### Frederick Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 23, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Apr 19, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### GREGORY Mar 23, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### GREGORY Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Feb 12, 2019 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Aug 27, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort Very comfortable bed but small shower with smallest shower head ever seen ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 15, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Tranquil next to the river. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Comfortable, quiet location. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simon Aug 12, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Riverside Donald Happy to return regularly ##### Simon Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller May 11, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Friendly helpful staff Loved having our own veranda over looking over the river. Older accomadation however clean and comfortable. Staff friendly and helpful ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in May 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chloe Apr 19, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort fantastic little hotel with a great view in a nice town! Is a little gem! ##### Chloe Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah, Sydney Apr 6, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### River view motel Clean motel with outside covered area with table and chairs overlooking river. Enjoyed our stay and would stay there again if visiting this area. ##### Deborah Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Carolyn Apr 4, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Disliked: Staff & service ##### Carolyn ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa, Adelaide, Australia Jan 30, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Fabulous room My mother and I stayed in Donald during a road trip around Victoria. We liked the idea of staying by a river which is why we chose this motel. We were delighted with the room particularly as we had been put in the family room instead of a twin so it was very spacious. The beds were comfortable, there was a small table and a couch to watch the TV on. There was also a balcony overlooking the river. The bathroom was clean and functional. The staff were very friendly. ##### Lisa Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jan 20, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### good overnight stay room was clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and breakfast was delicious. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Nov 25, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Great place to stay when visiting family. Nice balcony to sit and have drinks ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Nov 5, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Clean & Comfortable Older building but rooms were clean & comfortable and in a good location ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tanya, Victoria Oct 6, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Relaxing on the River Very welcoming and pleasant owners. A very relaxing stay, close to walking paths and shops. Would definitely stay longer next time ##### Tanya Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017