This was actually a surprisingly nice hotel, though not one that I would make an effort to visit…read moreregularly, particularly since it can be quite difficult to get to without a car. However, it looks pretty new, and quite spacious as well. Though when it came to beer there wasn't that great a selection, and the bartender really didn't seem to be that engaging. They do have a couple of outdoor areas though, that are also quite nice. However, as I have suggested, it doesn't stand out in the way that some pubs do.

Though I have to admit that so far as buffets go I'm not the expert you're looking for. I haven't…read morebeen to any buffets other than this one. Since its very close to us i have been here with my family more than a few times. The price is reasonable for al you can eat. It was around $30 pp and you're given more than ample time to hep yourself to the selection of curries, chips, pizzas, roasts, salads and deserts. One setback is that you have to buy any beverages on top of the initial payment. I really miss this place and hoping that COVID will soon be over and hopefully this place will still be around.

A great pub. Real family atmosphere. Playground out the back and the best top restaurant style…read moremeals!

how many ways can I say that I love you?? there are meals…read morewhere you are afraid to eat or drink anything else just in case you lose the taste in your mouth.. this has happened on both occasions ! the burgers here are amazing, moist, saucy, fresh!!.. know I cant stop thinking about it...

Y'all I found motor stains on my tires that it stopped working and I broke down at the airport with…read morethe motor. Sike niggas I drive like a Ferrari

From the owner: The Best Western Fawkner Airport Motor Inn is the ideal place to stay on your next visit to…read moreMelbourne.

I've noticed that in regional Victoria it is not uncommon to find a pub directly opposite the…read morerailway station. That is probably the best position for a pub because it means all of the workers will pop in here for a drink after a long train journey. When my parent's came over to Melbourne recently and stayed at my Uncle's place, it gave me a great excuse to come up here and have a drink. Mind you my auntie was quite surprised to find out that I knew that there was a pub opposite the railway station, but as my Dad mentioned, I happen to know where all of the pubs are. This was a pretty nice pub, and the cheerful welcome I received when I stepped in through the door goes to show, once again, that country pubs are quite different to their metropolitan counterparts (I never receive a hearty welcome when I walk into the Transit Bar). There is also a beer garden, but I would probably move away from 'beer garden' to describe it more like a backyard, something else that seems to be common with pubs out here.

With new owners and a few renovations, this is the best proper country pub in the area. A full bar…read morewith plenty of icy cold beer on tap will hit the spot nicely. Cameron and the team serve up the usual suspects you'd expect from good pub grub as well as seasonal additions and specials on the menu board. From the beef burger to the chicken parma or the amazing lamb shanks you're in for a treat. The atmosphere is great with 4 large screens around the walls so you won't miss any of the action from your favourite sports team. In winter grab a beer and warm up around the circular open fireplace, or head out to the beer garden. Weekly live music from some of the finest bands. Shannon Noll has even dropped in for the night! So drop in and say g'day to the manager Corey and you may even run into an AFL legend or two!

Rooms are basic but clean and comfortable. Seemed like a little way out from the airport but there…read moreis a free shuttle so that's all good. Good value for an overnight crash between flights.

This was actually one of those really nice country pubs. I basically discovered it while I was…read moresitting on the train heading to my Uncle's house, and noticed that it was right next to the Donnybrook railway station. However, since at the time it was the only thing that seemed to be here (other than the railway station) I wasn't going to get off the train simply to visit this pub. However, when I had my hands on a car I made an effort to visit it, and it is certainly well worth the trip. Sure, Donnybrook is suddenly becoming a new housing estate, however this pub still seems to have a lot of old country charm. It has a lovely beer garden, as well as a really nice front bar. Mind you, the country atmosphere also tends to apply to the locals, so don't expect a trendy inner-city crowd.

12 months ago i would have raved about this place. The steaks were huge and delicious, which was a…read morecommon theme throughout their menu. Unfortunately they've failed to maintain the quality i saw when i first ate here. I ate here last night and my medium rare steak was as well done as it could have been. I sent it back as it was as tough as work boots too. When the replacement came out medium well, i just conceded to eating the chips and giving up. Their schnitzel is also a pre made freezer type situation, the kind of thing you'd expect from a dingy service station. Everything was dry and clearly not fresh. I hope ill be able to edit this in the future to say they've turned it around but right now i couldn't recommend the place to anyone. A real shame.

For budget (and I mean scraping the barrel for change budget) accommodation we were expecting the…read moreworst - and we have had some doozys. Very surprised and pleased. We had organised late check in and they were pleasant and kind to deal with when I wS organising that over the phone. They also rang when we landed to check when we would be arriving. The place is so close to Melbourne which is a huge bonus for the price. There was a car park out the back so no street parking. The night manager was kind and helpful. When we got to our room we were impressed. The bathroom was large and lovely - free tea and coffee as usual, nice tv and comfy bed - what more can you ask for? The one complaint I can see people making but didn't bother us is the walls are quite thin so you can hear people around you. (At one point the bathroom coughed haha)

From the owner: Hotel Dolma, a warm and friendly hotel is located in the vibrant heart of Moreland one of…read moreMelbourne's fastest growing suburb.

This place is "adequate". I travel a lot for work and usually stay at Superchains like Marriott or…read moreHilton. Mantra is clean enough and the bed is comfortable enough. While the Sheraton Melbourne in the central business district was a 10/10, I would rate this a 6/10. If the smarmy, bespectacled guy at reception at Noon on December 13 had been nicer I would give this place a 7 but I cannot stand haughty, dismissive customer service at any place, let alone at a mid-range airport hotel. I'd still recommend if you wanted a quick layover hotel but if you have even a day in Melbourne, I recommend staying in the city (or picking a Marriott or Hilton property where staff are trained and consistent)

Stayed here for the night, complimentart shuttle from the airport. We got here at 8:30am and rooms…read morewere not ready so we went to eat breakfast. It was continential however the variety was mediocre. The wifi was not free!! $10 for 1 gig.. which is soo expensive. Rooms were clean. There is a gym on the 9th floor. They are close to the airport however the area is very quite and doesnt have much. I think theres a mall 5 min drive from there.

Ample parking and signage made accessing the restaurant easy…read more As we entered there was a number of elderly people who had just arrived ahead of us. They appeared somewhat confused about whether they were in the right place or not. The server at the counter tried to help however there appeared to be confusion around whose name the booking was under. Anyway, eventually world order was restored and the party was pointed in the right direction. I stepped up to the counter and just as I asked for a table for three one of the elderly had returned to clarify some details. She didn't excuse herself or anything remotely courteous, she just began to talk over the top of me. The server then proceeded to answer the lady's questions about future functions, bookings and some basic pricing for a party. I found the whole thing quite annoying really. Especially when the server had already begun to engage with us. Perhaps it would have been much more appropriate to just direct us to our seats prior to accomodating the interrupter lady. It would have taken all of 10 seconds. We were eventually seated and given our menus. It was taken for granted that we knew the protocol, no explanation as to where to order, if there was table service, order drinks at the bar... nothing. A waitress came over after what I thought was an appropriate amount of time and asked if we were ready to place our food order. She was friendly however just left of centre in terms of enthusiasm but quite adept nonetheless. At least my question as to protocol was now answered. Our drinks arrived quite quickly and our meals soon after. We all ordered a chicken parma so unfortunately for the sake of this review I can only comment on one dish. The dish was nice, a decent sized parma with a generous topping of cheese and napoli sauce. The chicken was thick, I mean really thick as in a whole breast. I found it slightly unusual for a parma to be so thick however I must say it was cooked perfectly. It was cooked right through as chicken should be and it was moist. The accompanying chips were thick cut and quite tasty. The salad was actually quite a good salad with fresh ingredients and a nice dressing. In all, the meal as far as pub meals go was good. The place itself was ok, nothing stood out as being a feature however it was neat and clean. It is interesting to note the rather large car park was almost full. Upon arriving I thought we may struggle to get a seat however as it turns out about 95% of the visitors were in the pokey venue attached to the hotel. 'Conveniently' there were sliding doors directly from the restaurant into the gaming room. This was the first time I have visited this place and to be honest I don't know if I'll return. The food was ok, the service was ok and the facility was ok too however it just didn't press any buttons for me.

Taylors Lakes Hotel is a large multipurpose venue where locals can grab a meal, see a show, punt on…read morea horse or celebrate an engagement. The restaurant opens for lunch and dinner daily, and a terrace cafe is available for more casual dining - the cafe also offers a daily breakfast for those early risers in the area. I've never eaten in the restaurant; however a catch up with friends over a coffee and a pastry is quite nice here. The Starlight room hosts all those dinner and show tribute nights - you know, where BABBA, or the legends of rock bust out the classics for a package price. It is also available for hire- I attended an engagement party, as well as a couple of 21st birthday parties here, and each time the room has been beautifully presented, and the service has been excellent. The finger food provided at all the parties has been delicious! So two thumbs up for consistency. Easy parking and a playground for kids makes the venue family friendly, and perfect for a nice evening out.