Reviews of Mitchell River Tavern 3.5 stars
59 Main St, 3875 Bairnsdale, Australia
#12 of 15 hotels in Bairnsdale
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 493 hotel reviews
8.0Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.6
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Comfort
8.6
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Location
8.8
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Facilities
8.1
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Staff
8.9
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Value for money
8.6
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Free WiFi
7.8
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Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Grahame
Australia94 reviews11 helpful votes8.0“Good basic room.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Hardly a negative but it was just a standard room - nothing flash - but all I needed.
Location. Clean.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Lucy
Australia4 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Did not realise it was above the pub, was a little noisy.
Good central location with off street parking.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Richard
Australia75 reviews3 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bed was very soft. Soft pillows.
Cleanliness
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Benjamin
Australia20 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Good value, very comfortable. Nice staff.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Joanne
Australia15 reviews8.0“Great budget stay albeit a very tiny room.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Pillows were flat and there was only three. Difficult to find reception and the key didn’t open the exterior doors easily. The shower floor tiles need a good clean. There are three flights of stairs from the car park so if you have health issues use the front door of the hotel.
Very clean and neat room. Value for money and located in the centre of Bairnsdale. Bathroom was brand new and the room had been newly painted.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Leah
Australia11 reviews9.0“Great place to stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Could have used a second towel hanger in the bathroom. Room was designed for 2 people but only had a place for one wet towel. Was the only thing that needed to be considered
Good location, lots of places to eat around the tavern. Walking distance to the river, Coles and a good place to stay in close proximity to other areas like lakes entrance, Metung and bruthen. Staff were knowledgeable, friendly and helpful when asked for information
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Dave
United States42 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Good value, good restaurant”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A bit of road noise early as things get going.
Great location on main road, good water pressure & hot. Good restaurant on site.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Duane
United States1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No lift up to the room. It was a big set of stairs to get up. That wasn’t clear when we booked. The bed needs replaced - it was not comfortable at all!
Location was great and they had a restaurant with good food. The staff was very friendly and it wa located close to downtown.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Cooper
Australia1 review9.0“Loved it and I will be back.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 10 nights
Curtains in the room - didn’t black out the light, but it was ok, could have been better.
Meals were excellent for a facility of this size - punching above their weight. I loved the hotel, once I was winning the battle of the back door.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Joe
Australia17 reviews3 helpful votes7.0“Just a night in a motel, comfy bed, good shower $102.00 was a good rate and early check in without c”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Broken door lock on bathroom, many drafts. Half defrosted fridge.
A comfy bed, good shower, good rate. Early check in.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Huanglei
Australia1 review9.0“Good but can get better”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Maybe you just need a microwave can heat up some food. Also half of TV channels don't have signals, but that's maybe out they control
The location and service good
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Keith
Australia20 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Good value and location was great. Staff were helpful.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The bed was up for a new mattress.
Room was clean and well presented. The bed was ready for a mattress refresh but other wise was comfortable. Bathroom was clean and everything worked well.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Bernice
Australia9 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Pillows a bit flat and only had three gave my partner two to sleep on
Very good value for money and I would stay again
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Ashan
Australia1 review9.0“It was a pleasant room.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Was not sure the door was locked, there was no door chain installed
The staff was super friendly
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Vicky
Australia23 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Bairnsdale on a budget”- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We had a power blackout. Other than that, nothing
Comfy bed, the soundproofing, security for my car
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Brian
United Kingdom35 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Decent accommodation”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The bar might be a bit noisy.
Reasonable priced accommodation with a small underground car park. The rooms are adequate, comfortable, a decent size and have really good showers. The hotel has a decent restaurant. Good accommodation for an overnight or a few days stay.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Steven
Australia7 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Finding the entrance, we weren't sure where the accommodation section was as most entrances were locked/unattended. The younger male waiter also said they didn't do cocktails in the dining area, but previously the women attendants said they could do cocktails, so slightly confused there.
The waiting staff were very helpful, the women attendants kept asking us if everything was good. The cocktail bar was also great.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Helen
Australia23 reviews2 helpful votes7.0“Mitchell River Tavern was a convenient and reasonably comfortable place for an overnight stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The steep narrow staircase leading up to our room. Very hard for me to negotiate with an overnight bag.
The tavern was in a good location, and the room was comfortable. It had an undercover carpark which made it easier to secure our bikes on the back of the car.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Hurrey
Australia2 reviews7.0Good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Bins being emptied at 4am
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Brian
United Kingdom35 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Great location for travelling holiday.”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Check in was a bit slow.
The hotel is handy for the town centre and the shops. It has underground parking. A nice clean room with a comfy bed, fridge, kettle and air conditioning. Large shower with ample hot water.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 16 January 2024
Anja
Australia4 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Clean and friendly staff
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Ashlee
Australia27 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“A Happy Surprise Great Service Comfortable & Clean”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The Host Anita, was so great, she went over and above to help us with a late check-in, and kept in touch with us to ensure we we're looked after. The building is spotless, and so was our room.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Xian
Australia3 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The room is a bit antiquated but acceptable.
Good location. This hotel includes a bistro and some gambling machines as well (we didn't use). There's private parking spots and street parkings. We had dinner there which is quite good.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Jenna
Australia24 reviews8 helpful votes8.0“Great clean tidy accommodation that is good value for money”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Parking not so great if you have a trailer as you have to park on main road in town
Great location, easy access even coming in late at night and very clean
Stayed in November 2023
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