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Poachers Paradise Motel

Property class: 4

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A building with a green roof, brick walls, and a well-maintained lawn.
A brick building with a reception area, a sign for 'POACHERS PARADISE MOTEL,' and a number '97' on a wall.
A reception desk with a welcome sign, a framed map, and a framed photograph on the wall.
A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with white linens, a grey sofa, a wooden nightstand, and a small table.
A covered outdoor seating area with brick walls, black metal chairs, and tables.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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97 Murray Street, Rutherglen, VIC, 3685
  • Place, Rutherglen Wine Experience
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rutherglen Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rutherglen Estates
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Albury, NSW (ABX)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Room, Non Smoking

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a lamp.

Family Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bed with a headboard, two bedside tables, and a blanket.

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub (Spa Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking

A bed with a headboard, two bedside tables, and a blanket.

Standard Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Poachers Paradise Motel

A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and dry cleaning are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite.
Poachers Paradise Motel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations are furnished with desks and dining tables. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Poachers Paradise Motel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Rutherglen Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Rutherglen Wine Experience and 8 minutes by foot from Rutherglen Estates
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Poachers Paradise Motel also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Rutherglen motel.

Poachers Paradise Motel has a restaurant on site.
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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Dining table
  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2001
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per day

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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 front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for 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

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Poachers Paradise Motel Rutherglen
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Poachers Paradise Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 254 out of 355 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 355 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 355 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 355 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 355 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners and the property were wonderful, we will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly owners Stewart and Pat. Immaculate room with very comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had some trepidation in booking a pub motel as these can be a bit dicey. The Poachers was a pleasant surprise and a good motel with friendly staff and great value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , quiet and helpful staff and close to good restaurants and hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Excellent room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to shops and pubs air con was quiet bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay from the lovely owner on checking in, the location(next street to main st) with lots of pubs, cafes, small iga supermarket, anything you need for a really pleasant stay in Rutherglen. Was there for a wedding at one of tge wineries, 10 min away from Rutherglen. Room was very clean and had everything needed for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Was a very comfortable stay abd location was very central
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Spacious, clean room in a great location central to the best Rutherglen has to offer. Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable owners Stewart and Pat made our stay a true pleasure. M & T
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poacher's Paradise is a lovely and clean, is very convenient. Kerry is very accommodating. This is my second stay and will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, quiet and comfortable. Some great dining options nearby too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and tidy. Staff friendly and a great location close to shops
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to the main shopping strip
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly hosts and super clean rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent motel. The only problem was that google maps shows its location on a map incorrectly on the next road
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and excellent rooms, highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
most enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, clean and a fantastic location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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

Great stay

Friendly staff, very clean and comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, clean, great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and Greg was very hospitable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy access, rooms are spacious and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay, owners Greg and Kerry are lovely, right where close everything is, will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024