The historic Corner Hotel Alexandra is a family hotel on the main corner of Alexandra township. It has been lovingly restored in recent years under heritage advice, and is now a modern and vibrant hotel with that great country pub feel, and honouring its rich history.
Our chefs are passionate about local produce and present a wonderful range of high quality pub food with a focus on local produce and free range ingredients. Our wine list focusses on the wonderful wines of Murrindindi and the surrounding regions. Try a beautifully fresh Goulburn River Trout from just upstream on the Goulburn River, or a local Boer goat dish from goats in nearby Acheron.
Our 11 rooms (2 with en suite bathrooms) of fully air conditioned renovated accommodation on the main corner in town provide great pub style accommodation options for travellers, holiday makers, business visitors or groups, with a basic continental breakfast included. All rooms are fresh and clean, and have a reverse cycle air conditioner and a TV. Click the button at the bottom of this webpage to check out the rooms or make a booking. The Corner Hotel Alexandra is a great place to stay.
Drop in and our friendly staff and acclaimed chefs will welcome you with a smile and a chat and some great ideas of things to do and visit in the local region.
History
The historic Corner Hotel Alexandra is a family hotel on the main corner of Alexandra township.
It has been lovingly restored in recent years under heritage advice, and is now a modern and vibrant hotel with that great country pub feel, and honouring its rich history.
Alexandra is rich in history. The district started as a pastoral area when Victoria was established and then gold was discovered in Alexandra in 1866. Within months the township of Alexandra sprang up where previously there had just been a red gate between pastoral properties. The Corner Hotel Alexandra was one of the first buildings in the town and is located on the most prominent site in the township.
The Corner Hotel was renamed the Commercial Hotel in 1915 to appeal to commercial travellers who typically travelled by train to country towns and stayed in hotels, reflecting the importance of the Commercial Hotel Alexandra as a civic and business hub for the township. The name was changed back to The Corner Hotel Alexandra in August 2016.
In the 1930s the current California Bungalow influenced verandah and balcony was added to the hotel, replacing the 1872 wrought iron balcony. The preserved 1935 changes are themselves heritage protected and behind them the hotel retains intact the main part of the original 1870s building (and 1890s additions).
Some of the key historical features of The Corner Hotel Alexandra are:
The entirely preserved and heritage protected 1930s verandah and balcony
The original 1870s staircase and feature mirror and other mid Victorian features of the original and intact 1890s part of the hotel, e.g. original Baltic pine floorboards, steel structural bracing, ceiling features in accommodation, etc.
The 1950s feature window of the original Eildon Weir, now presented in a light box in the hotel foyer
The upper floor pressed metal representation of brickwork along Downey St and the rear of the hotel from 1890s additions
The original 1930s tin roof, retaining the 1870s roof vents and chimneys
Location
Under 2 hours from Melbourne in the foothills of the high country, The Corner Hotel Alexandra is great spot for lunch or dinner on any of the many tourist drives from Melbourne that come through Alexandra.
Stop in Alexandra and visit attractions such as:
A ride or walk on Australia’s longest rail trail
A walk around the historic buildings, memorials and parks of Alexandra township
A walk through McKenzie Nature Reserve on the outskirts of town
The annual Truck, Ute and Rod Show on Queen’s Birthday long weekend
A day out at the Alexandra country races (3 meetings per year)
Historic Timber Tramway & Museum(second and fourth Sunday of each month and all public holidays, as well as most weekends through January and over Easter)
Visit the Alexandra Market (second Saturday of each month)
Local bushwalks and Lake Eildon
Mountain biking, fishing, golf, tennis or swimming
Alexandra is also a great base to explore the nearby Lake Eildon, Lake Eildon National Park, Fraser National Park, Cathedral State Park and numerous state forests as well as the food and wine and other attractions in the district.
The Murrindindi district in the heart of Victoria and a short drive from Melbourne is famous for its scenic beauty, characterised by rolling hills, lush forests, majestic rivers and lakes, rural plains and the mighty Goulburn River which is the lifeblood of the region, making it a hugely popular lifestyle and holiday destination.
Wonderful local wines compliment an incredible range of local boutique produce including trout, stone fruit (buy or pick your own fresh cherries in December), berries, beef, olives and olive oil, free range eggs, potatoes, goats, deer, sheep, snails, garlic, honey and the list goes on!
Local Suppliers
Our local suppliers include:
Gioiello Estate Wines
Tom's Paddock Free Range Eggs
Koala Orchards
Mansfield Hospitality Supplies
Napoleone Cider House and Brewery
Bonfire Station Brewery Taggerty
Alexandra Freight Lines
Alexandra Newsagent & Lotto
Redrops Supermarket
Alexandra Grain Store
Goulburn River Trout
Thornton Butcher
Dindi Soaps
Great Divide Coffee
Venns Wholesale Fruit and Vegetables
Little River Wines
Sedona Estate Wines
Little Cathedral Wines
Philip Lobley Wines
Mt Cathedral Wines
Yenkens Hardware
Casa Di Flora
Travis Capp Plumbing
Jay Williams Electrical
Hedger Constructions
Maloney Home Maintenance
Alexandra Refrigeration
Heard Glass
Custom Canvas
Branko Window Cleaning
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Community
Since the Gold Rush days our hotel has been a hub for the local community, which we continue to encourage. We:
sponsor many local community organisations and events
are a significant local employer
offer hotel facilities without charge for community groups
welcome families (including a childrens’ quiet play area)
provide a safe environment and do not allow anti-social behaviour
source local products and trades
Produce
We strive to source the best quality, sustainable and ethical produce. We:
use premium quality ingredients
use free range chicken (Lilydale) and free range eggs (Little Yarra Valley Free Range Eggs)
source as much as possible from local suppliers listed below - produce, wines, coffee, soaps, spirits, beer, cider, etc
ensure we source ethical and sustainable products
Climate Change
We strive to reduce our carbon usage as much as possible.
To date we have installed 100 solar panels providing approx. 27KW of solar power, and have plans for more
We attempt to source as much as possible locally reducing transport impacts - see supplier list below
We have updated major hotel appliances to be more efficient
As we have made improvements to the hotel, lighting has been switched to more efficient options, particularly LED
Transitioning from electricity to more LPG, including hot water
Waste
We are very conscious of our waste footprint and we source, separate and recycle. We:
work to minimise waste
use paper straws and encourage customers not to use straws at all
utilise paper and cardboard take away containers, rather than plastic or polystyrene
separate cardboard; glass, cans, plastic and other recyclables; food waste; and general waste.
while organic waste services are not available in Alexandra, food scraps are separated and used off-site to feed chickens, stock and pets
have recently invested in a cardboard baler to improve efficiency of carboard recycling, and to ensure that the cardboard waste is actually recycled
collect our used cooking oil and have it collected for recycling
Gaming
We do not and will not offer poker machines, a TAB, ticket machines and other forms of gaming. Our hotel is a non-gambling, family friendly business.
History
We love the history and heritage of our 150 year old hotel and this town, and have made real efforts to preserve and present the history.
We have used heritage consultants prior to making improvements, and retained our own to ensure we are preserving things of significance
History boards adorn the front of the hotel and internal rooms.
Accommodation rooms have history notes in picture frames pointing out features of significance
We are working on a history of the hotel