Mitchell River Tavern

Hotels
8.8 (813 reviews)
59 Main St , Bairnsdale , au

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Fax/photocopying
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautifully decorated
Friendly staff
Good food
Clean rooms
Cons:
Uncomfortable bed
Long walk to room
Price of drinks

Categories

Cleanliness
8.85
Many reviews mentioned the rooms are clean and fresh.
Service
9.15
Multiple mentions of friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.15
Great location mentioned across several reviews.
Room Quality
7.65
Some reviews stated the bed was uncomfortable.
Amenities
8.85
Facilities like Smart TV and good shower were praised.
Value for Money
8.65
Good rates and value were highlighted.
Food and Beverage
9.15
Excellent meals were mentioned.
Overall Experience
8.95
Overall positive sentiments across reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 09:16

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located in Bairnsdale, just a stone's throw away from Bairnsdale Train Station, Mitchell River Tavern offers a prime location for travelers looking to explore the area.

Comfortable Accommodation
The hotel provides cozy rooms equipped with modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and private bathrooms, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Dining and Entertainment
Guests can enjoy delicious meals at the on-site restaurant and unwind with a refreshing drink at the bar. With free WiFi and family rooms available, Mitchell River Tavern caters to all your dining and entertainment needs.

Book your stay at Mitchell River Tavern now to experience comfort and convenience in Bairnsdale.

Important information:

All patrons over 16 years of age staying at our venue must be fully vaccinated and must provide there Covid-19 vaccination at check inGuests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 813 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.85
Service: 9.15
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 7.65
Amenities: 8.85
Value for Money: 8.65
Food and Beverage: 9.15
Overall Experience: 8.95
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Britt family_with_children au
10
Pros:

Beautifully decorated.
Comforatable. Easy access to facilities.
Quiet, secure.

Cons:

Stairs

2025-09-13 via Nuitee
J
Jennifer solo_traveller au
10
Gippsland accomadation
Pros:

Fabulous accomadation for an overnight stop over!
Walking distance to supermarkets & shops!
Friendly helpful staff!
Hotel meals excellent!
Highly recommended & would definately return

Cons:

No complaints

2025-09-12 via Nuitee
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Evan solo_traveller au
8
The location is perfect and the facilities are excellent. I especially enjoyed having the Smart TV. However, the bed was
Cons:

The bed was not comfortable at all, and the pillows were far too thick. Unfortunately, I couldn’t get a proper night’s sleep because of it.

2025-09-11 via Nuitee
extended_group au
8
2025-09-07 via Nuitee
J
jake solo_traveller au
10
2025-09-06 via Nuitee
C
Christine couple au
9
Newly renovated tavern in great location
Pros:

Great location, lovely meal in restaurant.

Cons:

Long walk to room

2025-09-03 via Nuitee
G
Geoffrey family_with_children au
8
Pros:

Rates we're good and convenient location

Cons:

Price of drinks

2025-09-02 via Nuitee
W
Wayne solo_traveller au
8
2025-08-28 via Nuitee
D
Daryl family_with_children au
7
Pros:

We were accommodated very well when there was a change in the room due to our original booking room was being painted. Appreciated the extra rooms.

2025-08-27 via Nuitee
C
Carlos couple au
6
2025-08-23 via Nuitee
K
Kevin solo_traveller au
8
2025-08-23 via Nuitee
N
Natasha extended_group au
10
Pros:

Everything

2025-08-20 via Nuitee
G
Gail solo_traveller au
10
A lovely short stay in a super clean room.
Pros:

So clean and fresh feeling the whole room. and able to take dinner to my room - awesome

Cons:

Such value for money - all good!!!

2025-08-20 via Nuitee
B
Brian family_with_children au
10
2025-08-19 via Nuitee
A
Amanda couple au
10
Great spot for us to stay and access the rail trails with safe undercover parking
Pros:

Very clean and comfortable, especially the bed. Fridge in room and neat very clean bathroom with great pressure hot water. Very quiet at night despite being on main road.

Cons:

Nothing.

2025-08-16 via Nuitee
V
vinzenz family_with_children au
8
2025-08-14 via Nuitee
T
Tatiana couple au
5
It was Ok for one night
Pros:

room was clean

Cons:

bed was uncomfortable and room was very small

2025-08-13 via Nuitee
M
Michael solo_traveller au
8
2025-08-06 via Nuitee
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Linda couple au
9
2025-08-05 via Nuitee
R
Ruth solo_traveller au
10
Recommended accommodation
Pros:

Mitchell River Tavern is a great place to stay. I had 2 nights here with comfortable bed, good hot shower, good food and friendly staff. Highly recommend

2025-08-04 via Nuitee