Ringwood Motel

Ringwood Motel was the WORST motel I’ve ever stayed out. I’m fine with old and old style but this was horrendously overpriced, filthy, unsecured, no facilities and older than a pub room. Would never recommend anyone even get out of their car there. Another review said it felt like a druggy motel, I’ll second that, very unsafe, windows didn’t even close let alone lock. Didnt want to even lay in the bed, let alone shower there. Stranger to town from interstate and didn’t know where was best to stay, quality hotel manor came to the rescue at 1/2 the price and a million times better and took our call at 9.15pm. Thankyou

Motel is probarly 50 years old if not older. In serious need of refurbishment (IE bulldoze and start again) No milk for tea/coffee, no WI Fi, No shampoo, flat sreen tv (Small) that sits on top of wardrobe (that doesnt open properly) and signal continually drops in and out making it impossible to watch. Located on very busy Maroondah Hwy and traffic noise can still be heard in your room at the back of the Motel !! Thin walls. Bedside lamps not plugged in. Very poor outside lighting, and you have to walk through trees to get from car to room. Would NEVER stay here again.

If you are a decent person who just wants a clean place to sleep and to be treated with respect, DON’T GO HERE. Just can’t imagine a worse place to stay. The Owner will charge you more than quoted and will be abusive. Horrible! Traumatic even!

Booked because it was close to our destination for an interstate visit and cheap for a one night stay. Max at the desk was friendly and a good communicator. Our room was no 15. Right down the end and furthest from the main road - a good choice. The outside garden needs a lot of work and it could look pretty. BBQ area was a bit of a dump (see photo) Standard old fashioned motel room. All a bit dated. The towels were clean but smelled - maybe they need a really hot cycle. There was only one plastic teaspoon for our two China tea cups which was a bit inadequate. Maybe the real spoons had been stolen. On the good side, a comfy bed, a good sleep and a good-sized shower.

I needed a place to stay for business in Ringwood for two nights. I looked on line and the rooms where $100 a night. I rang and the owner, Max, told me he would do a special deal for me. Too right they did, the receptionist who I can safely assume is his wife, charged me $110 a night, plus you have to pay $20 for the key deposit. When I told her it was only 100 a night on Expedia so they were only getting about $90 a night, I got told that my room was the best room and the big boss sets the price. What BS. And if my room was the best I'd hate to see the rest. It is also used a a homeless & domestic violence placement motel, which brings wth it all sorts of disturbances at night. As others have commented it just didn't feel safe at all, I went out to my car to retrieve a phone charger cord at about 1130pm and there was a couple dodgy looking blokes just driving through the car park in some old beat up car. (And I'm an ex copper of 26 years experience, so I know dodgy). No lighting outside either, perhaps not turned on to save a dime or two, but the front of the motel rooms and carpark is completely dark. Do not do it. Until it changes hands it will be a dive. Total refurbishment needed and change of management, that are not rude and dismissive. $110 no, $80 perhaps. Pretty dismal.