Linaker Art Deco Motel

Hotels
Independent
7.8 (58 reviews)
Oak Avenue, Mayday Hills, Beechworth, Victoria, 3747 , Beechworth , AU

Facilities

Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Elevator
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Front desk (limited hours)
Smoke-free property
Free self parking

Review Highlights

Pros:
Great manager
Interesting hotel design
Cons:
No soap in bathrooms
Loud rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.49
No soap in bathrooms.
Service
8.96
The Manager did everything possible to make our stay enjoyable.
Location
8.5
Highly recommend staying here for the history and location.
Room Quality
7.45
Rooms can be loud and shower is often lukewarm.
Amenities
7.98
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
7.94
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
7.99
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.46
Wonderful environment and comfortable experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 03:07

Property Description

Recreational Opportunities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden.

Featured Amenities
Featured amenities include a business center and an elevator. Free self-parking is available onsite.

Cozy Guestrooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 32 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

With a stay at Linaker Nurse's Quarters in Beechworth, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Sambell and Town Hall Gardens. Book now for a delightful stay at our cozy hotel with top-notch amenities.

Important information:

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Covid

    Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

See all policies

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 58 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.49
Service: 8.96
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 7.45
Amenities: 7.98
Value for Money: 7.94
Food and Beverage: 7.99
Overall Experience: 8.46
P
Peter partner
8
Pros:

The Manager did everything possible to make our stay enjoyable. Wonderful environment.

2025-06-17 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
8
Awesome vibes, loud rooms
Pros:

Such an interesting hotel, art deco style and history is fascinating. Comfortable beds and great check in experience. No soap in bathrooms and shower is often lukewarm. Can hear other rooms very clearly, so if another room is talking loudly or having a late night party you will hear every bit of it. The staff (Deano) were amazing and when I called to complain about another room having a party at 3am, they immediately picked up the phone and sorted it.
Highly recommend staying here for the history, location, and vibe. Bring your own soap and ear plugs if you're a light sleeper.

2025-06-17 via Nuitee
T
Terri partner
10
Pros:

This property was just so enchanting because of the history that surrounds it. The bed was comfortable, the shower and water was strong and hot. We enjoyed our stay, and we must say that, Deano was a very attentive host. I would recommend the Nurses Quarters to all who are thinking of staying in the area.

2025-05-25 via Nuitee
B
Brady friends
4
Pros:

It wasn’t my ideal place was nothing like the pictures

2025-05-18 via Nuitee
L
Linda partner
8
Pros:

Lovely large room with unique fun decor. In a quiet and beautiful setting, walking distance from town for dinner. Good value.

2025-05-08 via Nuitee
M
Muhammad family_with_children
6
Pros:

Stay was okay but vibes of the motel and the area around was pretty spooky as if it is haunted. Later I discovered an ancient asylum hospital few meters away which was famous for some ghost/paranormal discovery trips.

2025-04-27 via Nuitee
K
Ken
10
Pros:

Very spacious room with character

2025-04-25 via Nuitee
A
Andy family
8
Pros:

Peaceful
Harmonious
Great to listen to all the cockies and other birds waking up in the morning
Great Chinese restaurant in Town
11out of 10 for Deano the manager.
Looks rough as guts, but bends over backwards to accommodate ALL your wants and needs

2025-04-20 via Nuitee
S
Steve
2
Pros:

Worn out uncared for monastic style accomodation with no services… forget it.

2025-04-12 via Nuitee
C
Caroline partner
8
Pros:

I chose to stay at Linaker Nurse’s Quarters because I was intrigued by how they have set this up as a motel.
Motel guests definitely step back in time as they enter through to the foyer.

The room was spacious with separate bathroom and living area which is modestly furnished, but this would have been reminiscent to the era. Microwave, toaster, kettle and TV are all clean and worked well. Tes/coffee/milk etc provided.

Bathroom had a great shower and decor was befitting the era as well. Basic supplies were provided which was great as hubby forgot his toothbrush.

The bedroom boasted a very comfortable bed which was great after a long days driving. Other than the bed, there were no modern additions to this room and the large wardrobe was sizeable enough to fit your clothes, suitcases and picnic basket if you have one.
The communal lounge is photo worthy and all that was missing was that the reception staff were not dressed to reflect the former use of this site. That would have been great.

For meals, it was a short stroll or even shorter drive back into town for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Overall this was affordable accommodation for anyone on a budget, it was quirky, we felt safe and had a great nights sleep.

2025-04-11 via Nuitee
K
klaus
10
Pros:

It was our first time at Linaker‘s and we enjoyed very much; we will return for sure

2025-03-09 via Nuitee
P
Peter
6
Pros:

Clean and quiet, but some minor things made it feel very 'budget' - no milk in fridge, some cheap plastic fittings in bathroom, etc.

2025-02-24 via Nuitee
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Christine family
10
Pros:

The manager was definitely out there but he was so accommodating and couldn't do enough for us even when he had so much to do.
Lovely olde world property.
The only criticism I have is the car park has small spots and it seems that people from a nearby business are using it therefore sometimes the carpark was full.

2025-01-13 via Nuitee
N
Nick family
10
Pros:

The most important thing about this property is simply that it is based within an historic mental asylum precinct, so it's kind of fun. (I took my teenage kids).
This building is art deco style and very well kept, but includes thick metal doors in The Shining-style corridors, which can still be opened and closed and bolted, and would once have been used for the protection of staff.
The asylum precinct is large and various buildings have been similarly repurposed and the grounds and gardens are very beautiful and well-maintained.
There are several themed activities including a ghost tour and escape room available, though not on the night we were there.
This particular place didn't offer any meals but was otherwise comfortable and the reception guy had plenty of personality.
Just up the hill from the incredibly preserved gold rush town of Beechworth, all amenities are available including various dining options, shopping, etc.

2025-01-12 via Nuitee
K
Kylie
8
Pros:

Place was def quirky and comfortable

2025-01-09 via Nuitee
D
Daniel
10
Pros:

I thought this hotel very good for the price. Not luxurious, but the price is low so I don't expect that. The one fault is that the mattress in my room was lumpy, not good at all. With a better mattress it would be ideal for the price.

2025-01-06 via Nuitee
S
Steve family
8
Pros:

The building had character.

2025-01-06 via Nuitee
J
Jill
10
Pros:

Quiet clean but terrible mattress on bed.

2024-12-30 via Nuitee
K
Kath
8
Pros:

Private, safe and pretty comfortable, spacious private bathroom , lovely grounds with beautiful trees.

2024-12-26 via Nuitee
J
John W partner
10
Pros:

Wonderful heritage building in spacious grounds conveniently located.

2024-11-29 via Nuitee