Mildura Hotel Tips by leffe3

Had to laugh - sublime to the ridiculous. Original plan:- 2 nights in Mildura at the Grand Hotel. Sandwiched in-between a night camping out at Mungo National Park. But things didn;t quite work out that way and ended up staying in the comfy lodge out at the NP. And guess who left mobile phone at the lodge? Found out as settling into the room at the Grand. A quick phone call back to the lodge and an agreement that it would be delivered the 2 nights later in Mildura! So that one night at the Grand Hotel and then onto the camp site. And to be honest, the campsite was better than the Grand!! :)

Terrific campsite on the outskirts of Mildura and opposite Apex Beach. Its known as a 'campers' park, providing a sense of bush camping rather than the over-sanitised caravan parks that abound in parts of Australia. Pitch your tent 'off the beaten track' among the towering trees (and get yourself a fantastic view of the night skies) for just A$15 (unpowered) a tent. Facilities are nothing fancy but are appropriate for the sense of feeling - clean but basic shower/amenities block, shop/office, a few BBQ stations dotted round. Caravans tend to be found at the beginning of the park and there are cabins for hire if you have forgotten your tent!

Unique Qualities: As it is out of town at the end of the road, its quiet and terrific location.

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Theme: Campground
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: less than US$20  » Currency Converter
Phone: +61 3 5023 6879
Address: Cureton Avenue
Directions: Apex Beach

The history of the Midlura Grand is synonymous with the history of Mildura itself.

Opened in 1891as the Mildura Coffee Palace, this was the main accommodation and entertainment centre in the town. As a temperance town, no alcohol was offered on the premises until nearly 30 yers later. The Mildura Grand was born. Its kept up with the times ever since, bits being added on here and there for a number of years. In 1989, the present day owners, the Carrazza purchased the place.

Now, its a mini empire :)4 restaurants with an excellent reputation (run by son-in-law Stefano de Pieri - see 'Stefano's' tip on this page), 2 cafes (including one afloat), a microbrewery and pub, along with all the usual luxuries one would expect in a hotel with such a history.

Sadly, from an architectural perspective, its no what it was. The additions in time and the adding of luxuries have taken their toll, and its a somewhat non-descript mish mash of styles. The fabulous 19th century Victoriana is no longer - the closest recognisable style is the art deco of the main frontage. Its also developed on the available plot of land - so the garden feels hemmed in by the main wall of the hotel and the wall separating it from the street. The pool is squeezed into a courtyard. But inside its everything one would expect from a luxury hotel, although it also offers budget (by their standards at AUD$100 or so per night) and upscale 'motel' rooms as well as the luxury suites.

Unique Qualities: Its comfy, it has great facilities, but most of these are open to the public anyway, so not 100% convinced its the best place in town to stay. Other places in the town have the same facilities without the luxury bit admittedly, but then without the luxury prices... Rooms vary - if you can afford the top whack, then you get what you pay for.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: most expensive
Prices: US$80-120  » Currency Converter
Phone: (03) 5023 0511
Address: Seventh Street, Mildura Vic 3500
Directions: Far end of Seventh Street overlooking the river (or as close as you could overlook the river from a building)
Website: www.milduragrandhotel.com.au