About this property
Located opposite Rosebud Bay Beach on Port Philip Bay, The Admiral Motor Inn offers accommodation with free WiFi. Facilities include a guest laundry, a BBQ area and free onsite parking. We have 5 ground floor studio rooms and 5 upstairs / balcony rooms. Please advise your choice, (subject to availability). Each air conditioned motel suite and apartment at Admiral Motel features a work desk, a flat-screen TV and a mini refrigerator. All rooms have an outdoor table and chairs. Apartments with a fully equipped kitchen and a spa bath are available. Admiral Motor Inn Rosebud is situated on the southern end of the Mornington Peninsula, with shops and restaurants on the doorstep. Rye is a 5-minute drive away, Blairgowrie is 10 minutes' and Sorrento is 20 minutes.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Stuart
Australia
“Great location, staff were friendly and accommodating” - Tracey
Australia
“Neal was very helpful and accommodating. Bed and pillows were super comfy. Chocolates on arrival were welcome.” - Jamie
Australia
“Very clean and comfortable. Customer service was exceptional” - Lesley
United Kingdom
“Comfortable, well-appointed, good-sized room in this well-run and conveniently situated motor inn. Friendly welcome from the owner who gave us good restaurant tips for dinner.” - Cel71
Australia
“Lovely big rooms with comfy beds, super clean, great shower with nice amenities. Plenty of coffee, tea etc and complimentary bottled water. Liked the carpark outside the room. Fabulous location. Host Neil was fantastic” - Heinrich
Australia
“I can't emphasise enough how friendly and warm the owners Neal and Tracey are! they made an already excellent stay even better. Shower: hot and good pressure, very modern appliances. shampoo & conditioner & body wash: smell awesome (coming from...” - Beng
Singapore
“Most welcoming. Because we mentioned that we were well into our 80s, we were given a room with easy access to our carpark lot. More than that our room was extremely well appointed with safety features for the bathroom, including bath seat. That...” - Belinda
Australia
“The owners were friendly and welcoming. This motel is very clean and cosy. The beds are big and very comfortable and the rooms are a good size. It’s also a very quiet location , close to the pier and some good cafes and restaurants. Highly...” - Simone
Australia
“The customer service was excellent. A lot of effort has been taken to make them feel homey.” - Angelo
Philippines
“The location is great plus the staff (huge shout out to Neal) for the woderful and warm welcome!”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.



The fine print
You will be charged up to the full amount at the time of booking.
Payment for your booking will appear as 'Accommodation Payment Services' on your bank statement.
A non-refundable 2.2% Service and Handling Fee is applicable to all card payments processed online.
Please note late check-in may be available on request. If you expect to arrive after 20:00, please let the property know in advance to arrange key pick up. Please use the special request box when booking or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. The legal guardian must provide a current photo ID or proof of guardianship if requested upon check-in.
Please note late check-in may be available on request. If you expect to arrive after 7:30pm.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Admiral Motor Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.