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.
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 visit Guiding Star Hotel, which serves lunch and dinner. Also, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and Collins Street are within a short drive. Fellow travellers 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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 cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
Parking
Free uncovered on-site 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
Complimentary wireless Internet access (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 lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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 that you 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 social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site 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 on-site restaurant, Guiding Star Hotel.
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Guiding Star Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4/10
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
16 Feb 2025
Excellent option!
Great room, super clean. Everything I needed!
Ryan
Ryan, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Nov 2024
Our stay was good .
Seles
Seles, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Oct 2024
Very good stay.
Keith
Keith, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Dec 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
10/10 Exceptional
23 Nov 2024
The whole experience was great
JAYNE
JAYNE, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Oct 2024
Great service and great food
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Nov 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
8/10 Very good
26 Nov 2024
Nice big room, plenty of space.
Michael
Michael, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Oct 2024
Very clean and late check in was easy
Geoffrey
Geoffrey, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 Oct 2024
Quiet and clean
Clean comfortable renovated rooms and amazingly quiet for being on a busy road
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 Sep 2024
Was a neat and clean room price was good would stay there again
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Dec 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
17 Aug 2024
It a great place to stay at. Convenient for conference I was attending
Trish
Trish, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 Aug 2024
Friendly and easy checkin.
Russel
Russel, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 Jun 2024
Our stay at the Guiding Star was fabulous and definitely will be back again
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Sep 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
4 Aug 2024
Great stay. Room as advertised. Customer service excellent
Kylie
Kylie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Dec 2023
Good hotel
Ayar
10/10 Exceptional
22 Apr 2024
Great staff.
Harold
Harold, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Sep 2023
Great stay bed was good great staff clean sheets small but cozy 👍
Paulina
Paulina, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
20 May 2024
Rooms are well appointed & have all the amenities you require, comfy bed, hot shower, tea & coffee making facilities.
Excellent value for money.
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 Mar 2024
Drive through coffee shop out front convenient, good meal at the pub.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
5 Aug 2024
Room was clean and bed comfortable but very noisy traffic
Kerry
Kerry, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 Feb 2024
It’s a good choice for stay if you have limited budget.
Xiaoling
Xiaoling, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
20 Oct 2024
room was fine. door needs an internal lock so that cleaners don't open the door before we've left the room