The Bay Motel

We booked 6 rooms here for a wedding in Red Hill. Nicole was a delight to deal with, great communication and coping well with me constantly checking the booking! The rooms are very clean and comfy but the best selling point for me was the courtesy bus that got us all to the wedding venue and back. Brilliant service and lovely to deal with. Close to restaurants in dromana and shopping centre. Very affordable option for staying for an event.

3.5 stars – A solid, no-frills stay with some standout comforts and a few let-downs This is your classic Aussie “drive-up-to-the-door” style motel, but the owners have clearly invested in a modern facelift. The bed was exceptionally comfortable, and the room itself was spacious and clean. I appreciated thoughtful touches like full blackout curtains—though oddly, the kitchen window wasn’t covered, which let in early morning light. The bathroom, unfortunately, let the experience down. Black mould around the shower was off-putting, and the toiletries hadn’t been refreshed since the last guest. The large warning sign on the bathroom wall also created a less-than-relaxing atmosphere. I get it plumbing costs are expensive but this is over the top. Wifi worked reliably and the location was convenient. However if traffic noise bothers you, it could be a problem. There was no spa bath as advertised, and the kitchen amenities were quite limited. Overall, a decent stay if you’re after basic comfort, but there’s room for improvement—especially in the bathroom cleanliness and accuracy of amenities listed. P

Great service and very clean. We mistakenly booked a standard room and asked for an upgrade to a larger room, the owner could not have been more helpful to accommodate our request. Would highly recommend this motel.