Book Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant in Stawell

All rooms at Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant face the private lake. Options include Deluxe Queen Suites with spa bath, Family Rooms sleeping five, and accessible suites. Beds are firm and comfortable. Each room has a flat-screen TV with Netflix and YouTube, microwave, kettle, and fridge. Some standard rooms lack cutlery and wine glasses. Bathrooms are clean and functional; several suites offer a spa bath. Guests note spaciousness and cleanliness.

The Lakeside Restaurant serves Modern Australian and European cuisine with a seasonal menu that changes regularly. It is open Monday to Saturday from 6 pm. Reservations are recommended. Room service runs from 6 pm to 8 pm. Last food orders are taken by 8 pm; the dining room and bar close at 9 pm. Dishes include duck in apricot, barramundi, beef and Guinness pie, and steak. The wine list focuses on regional selections. Special diet menus and kids' meals are available.

The hotel features a heated indoor saltwater pool (open September to mid-June; closes at sunset). Guests also have access to a tennis court, basketball court, children's playground, and walking tracks around the private lake. Fishing is permitted on the lake. The grounds host ducks, kangaroos, and other birds. A picnic area and sun terrace are set up near the water. Pool towels are provided at reception.

The hotel sits on the main highway just west of Stawell. Grampians National Park is a short drive away, as are the Stawell Gift Hall of Fame and Seppelt Underground Cellars. The private lake surrounds the property, offering a quiet setting with wildlife. Some highway noise from trucks can be heard at night. Off-street parking is available across three carparks.

Free Wi-Fi, guest laundry, and a business centre with meeting/banquet facilities are on site. The property is wheelchair-accessible and offers facilities for disabled guests. Room service is available from 6 pm to 8 pm. Concierge, tour desk, express check-in/check-out, and 24-hour security with CCTV are provided. Check-in requires a driver's license and credit card per room; a $200 pre-authorisation is applied. Credit card surcharges: Visa/Mastercard 1.5%, Amex 2.2%, JCB/UnionPay 3%. Late arrivals after 8 pm must contact the property in advance.