Mitchell River Tavern

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

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

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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Andy and meryl • solo_traveller • au
10
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Pros:

Lunch was magic staff where the best room was amazing 👏 parking was exceptional 👌 🙌 my favourite stay

Cons:

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2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Donna • couple • au
10
Great place to stop for a night or two while in or travelling through Bairnsdale.
Pros:

Great local hotel, very clean and comfortable rooms, very tasty food and very welcoming and helpful staff.

Cons:

Nothing to change.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • au
9
New fittings in bathroom need tightening but overall happy with out stay and evening meal excellent
Cons:

Stairs struggle for elderly

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Paula • family_with_children • au
8
Pros:

Owners were very accomodating and let us check in 1hr earlier and check out at midday. Will definately be back!

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Wilson • family_with_children • au
9
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Tom • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • couple • au
9
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • couple • au
9
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • couple • au
9
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • couple • au
9
Pros:

Great comfortable room, close to town and lovely staff

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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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
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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
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jake • solo_traveller • au
10
2025-09-06 • via Nuitee
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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
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Geoffrey • family_with_children • au
8
Pros:

Rates we're good and convenient location

Cons:

Price of drinks

2025-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Wayne • solo_traveller • au
8
2025-08-28 • via Nuitee
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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
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Carlos • couple • au
6
2025-08-23 • via Nuitee