Poachers Paradise Motel
The Motel is set behind the Poachers Paradise Hotel off the main street. Our quiet location gives you a peaceful nights sleep while still being in the centre of town and close to the town's attractions. We're also just across the road from the Rutherglen Gardens (with a fantastic children's playground), King Lake and Public Swimming Pool.
When it comes to dining, you can relax in the BBQ area with a great bottle of wine, enjoy a drink and a meal in our Bistro or have your meal delivered to your door.
Some features not found in many motels are:-
•2 x Queen Spa Suites
•2 x Family 2 bedroom units
•Guest Laundry with washing machine and dryer
•Evening meals available 7 days per week
•Golf at the Rutherglen Golf Course just a brisk 600 metre walk
•Foxtel
•Remote control TV
•Room Service- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
•Air Conditioning
•Kettle, toaster, tea, coffee & biscuits
•Hair Dryers
•Direct Dial telephone
•Wireless internet
•Iron & board in each room
•Disabled room
When it comes to dining, you can relax in the BBQ area with a great bottle of wine, enjoy a drink and a meal in our Bistro or have your meal delivered to your door.
Some features not found in many motels are:-
•2 x Queen Spa Suites
•2 x Family 2 bedroom units
•Guest Laundry with washing machine and dryer
•Evening meals available 7 days per week
•Golf at the Rutherglen Golf Course just a brisk 600 metre walk
•Foxtel
•Remote control TV
•Room Service- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
•Air Conditioning
•Kettle, toaster, tea, coffee & biscuits
•Hair Dryers
•Direct Dial telephone
•Wireless internet
•Iron & board in each room
•Disabled room
General Information
Check In : 2 PM
Check Out : 10 AM
Reception Hours : 7.30AM to 8PM
After Hours : Night phone located outside reception door (dial 112) or phone ahead prior to arrival for check in instructions.
Car Parking : Free onsite parking available.
Getting There :285km north of Melbourne up the Hume Highway.
Take the Springhurst / Rutherglen turn-off and we're 10 minutes up the road!
Check Out : 10 AM
Reception Hours : 7.30AM to 8PM
After Hours : Night phone located outside reception door (dial 112) or phone ahead prior to arrival for check in instructions.
Car Parking : Free onsite parking available.
Getting There :285km north of Melbourne up the Hume Highway.
Take the Springhurst / Rutherglen turn-off and we're 10 minutes up the road!
Accommodation
Family Two Bedroom Suite
Spacious Room with Queen Bed in main room & 2 Single beds in an adjoining room.
Also, the option of a double sofa bed (located in main room with queen bed).
Foxtel, Dvd/Blu-Ray Player, Ensuite, Free WiFi, Room Service.
Quiet location opposite park & lake, not on Main Street (Murray Valley Highway).
Bistro discounts.
Walk through to Main Street.
Room Facilities:
- Desk
- Dining Table & Chairs
- Free Parking Space
- Housekeeping - Daily
- In-room Breakfast
- In-room Dining
- Non-Smoking Only
- Opening windows
- Clothes Line/Airer
- Ironing equipment
- Washing Machine & Dryer
- Alarm Clock
- BBQ facilities
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Cots Available
- Linen / Bedspread Provided
- Luggage Storage
- Rollaway Beds Available
- Direct Dial Phone
- Fax/modem telephone line
- Internet Access - Wireless/WiFi
- Standing Shower
- Toilet Amenities
- Towels Provided
- Electric Blankets
- Reverse Air conditioning & Heating
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator - Bar Size
- Tea/Coffee Making
- Toaster
- Cable / Satellite TV
- DVD Player
- In-room Movies
- Movie DVDs
- Radio
- TV - LCD/LED/Plasma
Family Two Bedroom Suite (2-Night Stay)
Spacious Room with Queen Bed in main room & 2 Single beds in an adjoining room.
Also, the option of a double sofa bed (located in main room with queen bed).
Foxtel, Dvd/ Blu-Ray Player, Ensuite, Free WiFi, Room Service.
Quiet location opposite park & lake, not on Main Street (Murray Valley Highway).
Bistro discounts.
Walk through to Main Street.
Room Facilities:
- Courtyard
- Desk
- Dining Table & Chairs
- Free Parking Space
- Housekeeping - Daily
- In-room Breakfast
- In-room Dining
- Non-Smoking Only
- Opening windows
- Outdoor Setting
- Clothes Line/Airer
- Ironing equipment
- Washing Machine & Dryer
- Alarm Clock
- BBQ facilities
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Cots Available
- Hair Dryer
- Linen / Bedspread Provided
- Luggage Storage
- Rollaway Beds Available
- Direct Dial Phone
- Fax/modem telephone line
- Internet Access - Wireless/WiFi
- Standing Shower
- Toilet Amenities
- Towels Provided
- Electric Blankets
- Reverse Air conditioning & Heating
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator - Bar Size
- Tea/Coffee Making
- Toaster
- Cable / Satellite TV
- DVD Player
- In-room Movies
- Movie DVDs
- Radio
- TV - LCD/LED/Plasma
Standard King/Twin Room
This Room is spacious with a King bed or 2 x Single beds, Foxtel, Dvd,Blu ray player, wheelchair access, lower benches, spacious bathroom equipped with hand rails, free wireless Internet and room service. Quiet location opposite park and lake. Bistro discounts available. Best Country Accommodation finalists from 2007 until today.
Room Facilities:
- Courtyard
- Desk
- Dining Table & Chairs
- Free Parking Space
- Housekeeping - Daily
- In-room Breakfast
- In-room Dining
- Non-Smoking Only
- Opening windows
- Outdoor Setting
- Clothes Line/Airer
- Dryer
- Ironing equipment
- Washing Machine
- Washing Machine & Dryer
- Alarm Clock
- BBQ facilities
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Cots Available
- Disabled Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Linen / Bedspread Provided
- Luggage Storage
- Rollaway Beds Available
- Direct Dial Phone
- Fax/modem telephone line
- Internet Access - Wireless/WiFi
- Standing Shower
- Toilet Amenities
- Towels Provided
- Electric Blankets
- Reverse Air conditioning & Heating
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator - Bar Size
- Tea/Coffee Making
- Toaster
- Cable / Satellite TV
- DVD Player
- In-room Movies
- Movie DVDs
- Radio
- TV - LCD/LED/Plasma
Spa Suite
Spacious Room, Queen Bed, Large Corner Spa Ensuite, Foxtel, Dvd/Blu-Ray Player, FREE Wireless Internet, Room Service.
Quiet location opposite park & lake; NOT on busy Main Street (Murray Valley Highway).
Walk through to Main Street.
Room Facilities:
- Desk
- Dining Table & Chairs
- Free Parking Space
- Housekeeping - Daily
- In-room Breakfast
- In-room Dining
- Non-Smoking Only
- Opening windows
- Outdoor Setting
- Clothes Line/Airer
- Ironing equipment
- Washing Machine & Dryer
- Alarm Clock
- BBQ facilities
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Cots Available
- Hair Dryer
- Linen / Bedspread Provided
- Luggage Storage
- Rollaway Beds Available
- Direct Dial Phone
- Fax/modem telephone line
- Internet Access - Wireless/WiFi
- In-room spa bath
- Spa bath / Jacuzzi
- Toilet Amenities
- Towels Provided
- Electric Blankets
- Reverse Air conditioning & Heating
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator - Bar Size
- Tea/Coffee Making
- Toaster
- Cable / Satellite TV
- DVD Player
- In-room Movies
- Movie DVDs
- Radio
- TV - LCD/LED/Plasma
Spa Suite (2-Night Stay)
Spacious Room, Queen Bed, Large Corner Spa Ensuite, Foxtel, Dvd/Blu-Ray Player, FREE Wireless Internet, Room Service.
Quiet location opposite park & lake; NOT on busy Main Street (Murray Valley Highway).
Walk through to Main Street.
Room Facilities:
- Desk
- Dining Table & Chairs
- Free Parking Space
- Housekeeping - Daily
- In-room Breakfast
- In-room Dining
- Non-Smoking Only
- Opening windows
- Clothes Line/Airer
- Ironing equipment
- Washing Machine & Dryer
- Alarm Clock
- BBQ facilities
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Cots Available
- Hair Dryer
- Linen / Bedspread Provided
- Luggage Storage
- Rollaway Beds Available
- Direct Dial Phone
- Fax/modem telephone line
- Internet Access - Wireless/WiFi
- In-room spa bath
- Toilet Amenities
- Towels Provided
- Electric Blankets
- Reverse Air conditioning & Heating
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator - Bar Size
- Tea/Coffee Making
- Toaster
- Cable / Satellite TV
- DVD Player
- In-room Movies
- Movie DVDs
- Radio
- TV - LCD/LED/Plasma
Standard Queen Suite
Spacious Room, Queen Bed, Foxtel, Dvd/Blu-ray Player, Ensuite, FREE Wireless Internet, Room Service.
Quiet location opposite park & lake NOT on busy Main St (Murray Valley Highway).
Walk through to Main Street.
Room Facilities:
- Desk
- Dining Table & Chairs
- Free Parking Space
- Housekeeping - Daily
- In-room Breakfast
- In-room Dining
- Non-Smoking Only
- Opening windows
- Clothes Line/Airer
- Ironing equipment
- Washing Machine & Dryer
- Alarm Clock
- BBQ facilities
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Cots Available
- Hair Dryer
- Linen / Bedspread Provided
- Luggage Storage
- Rollaway Beds Available
- Direct Dial Phone
- Fax/modem telephone line
- Internet Access - Wireless/WiFi
- Standing Shower
- Toilet Amenities
- Towels Provided
- Electric Blankets
- Reverse Air conditioning & Heating
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator - Bar Size
- Tea/Coffee Making
- Toaster
- Cable / Satellite TV
- DVD Player
- In-room Movies
- Movie DVDs
- Radio
- TV - LCD/LED/Plasma
Standard Queen Suite (2-Night Stay)
Spacious Room, Queen Bed, Foxtel, Dvd/Blu-ray Player, Ensuite, FREE Wireless Internet, Room Service.
Quiet location opposite park & lake, NOT on busy Main St (Murray Valley Highway).
Walk through to Main Street.
Room Facilities:
- Desk
- Dining Table & Chairs
- Free Parking Space
- Housekeeping - Daily
- In-room Breakfast
- In-room Dining
- Non-Smoking Only
- Opening windows
- Clothes Line/Airer
- Ironing equipment
- Washing Machine & Dryer
- Alarm Clock
- BBQ facilities
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Cots Available
- Hair Dryer
- Linen / Bedspread Provided
- Luggage Storage
- Rollaway Beds Available
- Direct Dial Phone
- Fax/modem telephone line
- Internet Access - Wireless/WiFi
- Standing Shower
- Toilet Amenities
- Towels Provided
- Electric Blankets
- Reverse Air conditioning & Heating
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator - Bar Size
- Tea/Coffee Making
- Toaster
- Cable / Satellite TV
- DVD Player
- In-room Movies
- Movie DVDs
- Radio
- TV - LCD/LED/Plasma
Winery Escape Package
Included in this fantastic Package for Two People (Twin Share):
2 Nights Accommodation in a Standard Room
A Third Night FREE is you stay Mid-Week (Sun-Thurs Nights inclusive)
Bistro Meal Voucher to the value of $40.00
Breakfast Voucher for 2 each morning to the value of Bacon & Eggs
Bottle of local wine & chocolates
Rutherglen Winery LimousineTour
Regional "Flight" Tasting Voucher at a Ruthergeln Winery
10% OFF cellar door purchases at a Rutherglen Winery
Complimentary Vertical Tasting of Two Award Wining Fortifies Wines at a Rutherglen Winery
Room Facilities:
- Desk
- Dining Table & Chairs
- Free Parking Space
- Housekeeping - Daily
- In-room Breakfast
- In-room Dining
- Non-Smoking Only
- Opening windows
- Clothes Line/Airer
- Ironing equipment
- Washing Machine & Dryer
- Alarm Clock
- BBQ facilities
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Cots Available
- Disabled Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Linen / Bedspread Provided
- Luggage Storage
- Rollaway Beds Available
- Direct Dial Phone
- Fax/modem telephone line
- Internet Access - Wireless/WiFi
- Standing Shower
- Toilet Amenities
- Towels Provided
- Electric Blankets
- Reverse Air conditioning & Heating
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator - Bar Size
- Tea/Coffee Making
- Toaster
- Cable / Satellite TV
- DVD Player
- In-room Movies
- Movie DVDs
- Radio
- TV - LCD/LED/Plasma
Facilities
General Facilities
- Designated Smoking Area
- Disabled Access
- Housekeeping - Daily
- Non-Smoking Rooms Only
- Bar
- Bar / Lounge
- Restaurant
- Room Service - Limited
- BBQ Facilities
- Parking - Off Street
- Babysitting / Child Minding
- Faxing Facilities
- Housekeeping
- Internet Access - Wifi/Wireless
- Laundry - Coin-operated
- Room Service
- Wake-up Service
- Banquet Facilities
- Conference Room(s)
- Meeting Room(s)
Business Facilities
High speed wireless internet (free of charge), fax, email, phone are all offered and readily accessible.
Dining
Poachers Paradise Hotel is the best place in Rutherglen to enjoy a meal, drink or watch live sport on our big screen. We have all the fox sports channels and show every AFL game live. (We can put on your favourite sport, just ask). We also have full TAB facilities and an extensive range of beer on tap and bottled. Our wine list features some great local wines, many available by the glass, which will perfectly accompany one of our great bistro meals.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Fish, Chips & Salad $15
Beer Battered Fish of the day, served with chips and a garden salad.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Pot & Parma from $14.90
Choose one of huge Chicken Parma’s. The chefs have a great range to choose from with a variety of toppings. Try the Hawaiian or the Italian with a rich bolognaise sauce. If your adventurous or really hungry try the Meatlovers Parma or the Seafood Parma. Of course the Traditional Parma is still available and as popular as ever.
All Parma’s come with chips and salad, and a pot of any beer or cider on tap.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Happy Hour
5.00pm – 7.00pm $3 Pots, free finger food. Every drink purchased gets you a ticket in the raffle. There are heaps of prizes and one lucky person gets a pick of the board in the Joker Jackpot. (Starts at $200 and jackpots each week until someone picks the Joker.)
Our bistro is open everyday, 12 - 2, 6 - 8.30
The specials board is ever-changing and features some of our best and most creative dishes. These are available every day for lunch and dinner.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Fish, Chips & Salad $15
Beer Battered Fish of the day, served with chips and a garden salad.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Pot & Parma from $14.90
Choose one of huge Chicken Parma’s. The chefs have a great range to choose from with a variety of toppings. Try the Hawaiian or the Italian with a rich bolognaise sauce. If your adventurous or really hungry try the Meatlovers Parma or the Seafood Parma. Of course the Traditional Parma is still available and as popular as ever.
All Parma’s come with chips and salad, and a pot of any beer or cider on tap.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Happy Hour
5.00pm – 7.00pm $3 Pots, free finger food. Every drink purchased gets you a ticket in the raffle. There are heaps of prizes and one lucky person gets a pick of the board in the Joker Jackpot. (Starts at $200 and jackpots each week until someone picks the Joker.)
Our bistro is open everyday, 12 - 2, 6 - 8.30
The specials board is ever-changing and features some of our best and most creative dishes. These are available every day for lunch and dinner.
Terms and Conditions
Booking Policy
If a confirmed booking is cancelled:
Seven (7) or more days before arrival date - a $25 administration fee per cancelled room will be charged to the guest who made the booking
Less than seven (7) days before arrival date - a charge will be applied to the guest who made the booking to the value of one nights accommodation per cancelled room
During weekends, long weekends or special events where a booking has been made with a minimum night stay, single nights cannot be cancelled.
Please Note: If cancelling a booking by fax or email, do not consider the booking cancelled until we acknowledge the cancellation by return fax/email.
In the event a notification of cancellation is not received hence acknowledged and a guest does not show, the full tariff for the booked stay will be charged.
Seven (7) or more days before arrival date - a $25 administration fee per cancelled room will be charged to the guest who made the booking
Less than seven (7) days before arrival date - a charge will be applied to the guest who made the booking to the value of one nights accommodation per cancelled room
During weekends, long weekends or special events where a booking has been made with a minimum night stay, single nights cannot be cancelled.
Please Note: If cancelling a booking by fax or email, do not consider the booking cancelled until we acknowledge the cancellation by return fax/email.
In the event a notification of cancellation is not received hence acknowledged and a guest does not show, the full tariff for the booked stay will be charged.
Deposit Policy
No Deposit required
Cancellation Policy
If a confirmed booking is cancelled:
- Three (3) or more days before arrival date - a $25 administration fee per cancelled room will be charged to the guest who made the booking
- Less than two (2) days before arrival date - a charge will be applied to the guest who made the booking to the value of one nights accommodation per cancelled room
During weekends, long weekends or special events where a booking has been made with a minimum night stay, single nights cannot be cancelled.
Please Note: If cancelling a booking by fax or email, do not consider the booking cancelled until we acknowledge the cancellation by return fax/email.
In the event a notification of cancellation is not received hence acknowledged and a guest does not show, the full tariff for the booked stay will be charged.
- Three (3) or more days before arrival date - a $25 administration fee per cancelled room will be charged to the guest who made the booking
- Less than two (2) days before arrival date - a charge will be applied to the guest who made the booking to the value of one nights accommodation per cancelled room
During weekends, long weekends or special events where a booking has been made with a minimum night stay, single nights cannot be cancelled.
Please Note: If cancelling a booking by fax or email, do not consider the booking cancelled until we acknowledge the cancellation by return fax/email.
In the event a notification of cancellation is not received hence acknowledged and a guest does not show, the full tariff for the booked stay will be charged.
No Show Policy
In the event a notification of cancellation is not received hence acknowledged and a guest does not show, the full tariff for the booked stay will be charged.
Child Policy
$20.00 per extra person per night
$15.00 per extra child (0 - 5yrs) per night
$15.00 per extra child (0 - 5yrs) per night
Check-in Policy
After 2.00pm or earlier by appointment, please report to reception on checking in.
97 Murray Street Rutherglen Victoria 3685 Australia