Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant  

Set on 20 acres of lakeside grounds just outside Stawell, a quick 4-minute drive from the town centre. Close to the Grampians and Pyrenees wineries, Halls Gap (18 minutes) and Lake Lonsdale (10 minutes). Nearby natural spots include Illawarra H15 Bushland Reserve, Stawell Natural Features Reserve and Reeves Hill Bushland Reserve.

Rooms and suites sit overlooking a private lake with picture windows and direct lake access. Deluxe suites add corner spa baths for a bit of extra luxury; standard rooms are warmly decorated and practical with a TV and ensuite. Expect an alfresco terrace, tidy garden paths and plenty of wildlife — pelicans, swans, turtles and kangaroos often appear lakeside.

Seasonal heated indoor salt‑water pool, private lake and a lakeside outdoor terrace for drinks or quiet mornings—wake up to clear lake views. Family-friendly recreation includes a walking track plus free tennis and basketball equipment, picnic areas and free on-site parking. Free Wi‑Fi is available across the property; laundry, dry cleaning and ironing services are offered.

Onsite business centre and event facilities for meetings and functions, plus reliable free Wi‑Fi to keep work moving. The lakeside restaurant and function spaces suit corporate dinners and special events.

Magdala's fully licensed Lakeside Restaurant serves an ever-changing seasonal menu with scenic lake views and an alfresco terrace. Dinner service runs from 18:00 and breakfast is available daily from 07:30 (continental in-room breakfast can be ordered the night before). A licensed bar is open for pre-dinner drinks; bookings are strongly advised.