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Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel

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Dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a business center are just a few of the amenities provided at Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Queen and 1 Single | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen and 1 Single

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Queen Room | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Queen Room and 2 Singles | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Room and 2 Singles

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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2-Bedroom Family Room | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2-Bedroom Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Ararat is home to Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel. Ararat Former Town Hall and Moyston War Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Chalambar Golf Club and Montara Winery. Visit our Ararat travel guide
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6 Ingor Street, Ararat, VIC, 3377

What's nearby

  • Ararat Former Town Hall
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Alexandra Gardens Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gum San Chinese Heritage Center
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ararat Community College Nature Reserve
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Ararat Station
    10 min walk
  • Avalon Airport (AVV)
    137 min drive

Restaurants

  • Vines Cafe & Bar
    3 min walk
  • McDonald's
    2 min walk
  • KFC
    7 min walk
  • Sede Cafe
    3 min walk
  • Subway
    6 min drive

About this property

Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel

Property highlights
You can look forward to dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a business center at Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guestrooms at Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and minibars. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 140-cm flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: AUD 10 to 25 for adults and AUD 10 to 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center (1,076 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 140-cm flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 10.00 to 25.00 for adults, and AUD 10.00 to 25.00 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel located?

Situated in Ararat, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre, Ararat Former Town Hall, and Gum San Chinese Heritage Center. Alexandra Gardens Park and Ararat Community College Nature Reserve are also within 15 minutes. Ararat Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 152 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking outside each room...woolworths 3 mins walk across the road...main street with shops, cafes, restaurant etc 7 min walk (2 blocks away)...also close to train station... very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms were very clean Nice shower /safe parking Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All round fantastic. Had to book last minute after leaving terrible accomodation and was the best decision. Staff was super helpful and welcoming. Apartment was spacious, comfortable and clean. Very convenient locatoon.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property that has recently been refurbished, so the room was updated, clean, new furniture, freshly painted and modern bathroom. Location was excellent as it was right in town. Excellent value considering the rooms are modern.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room - very clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again,
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it clean, comfy, spacious what more do u need for a overnight stay, dinner at the RSL was a treat but get in early or book as it was popular.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here a few times now and beds have always been comfortable Rooms are cleaned / beds made each day Super easy place to stay at
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent in helping us.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to dining facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely accommodating and well mannered. Well priced and super easy to find!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

MARCUS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable 1-night stay on a trip to the Grampians. Clean modern room, comfortable beds, TV. Close to supermarket and main street restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a newly renovated room with a lovely new bathroom. Comfortable and good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean & Comfortable

Clean comfortable room at an affordable price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and spacious room. Close to shops and pubs and no traffic noise.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s very central in Ararat , walking distance to restaurants and takeaways. It’s only a short drive if you are planning on doing The Aradale tours , the Jail or any of the other historic sites
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a great little property . Location was really good and everything walkable . The rooms were a little dated but couldnt fault the cleanliness of them . Bed was really comfortable. The only negative was the hot water service in the bathroom was super small and the hot water ran out after one short shower .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and receptionist was helpful. Room was older but very clean and with everything you need. Check in and out easy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A convenient location

We were only using the motel for a one night stay but it was good for the purpose. The motel is located a little away from the main road so it was quiet and an easy stroll to the main street of town where there were choices for an evening meal
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Electric blanket. Comfy bed. Good size modern room. Close to shops.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was so much better than expected. We have stayed in many motels to be able to compare. It seemed to be newly renovated with a large bathroom and shower. Very tastefully done with great colours. The bed was comfortable with electric blankets keeping us warm from very cold nights. The main room was big with a lovely bay window. Over the road is a shopping centre with all your needs. Just a short walk around the corner and we were in the Main Street of Ararat. Staff were very friendly and check in was easy. Each of our three day stay, the staff replaced our towels for fresh dry ones and generally cleaned our room. All in all a great experience. Will definitely stay here on next visit to see family.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation was pretty good, bigger than I expected. Fiancè and I really liked it. The town itself isn't that great. Very strange. Liked the accommodation but won't come back for a while as we weren't fans of the town itself
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall good - but...

Room was recently renovated, but there were some "attention to details" blunders, with grout on the bathroom floor tiles not having been polished off and some decidedly amateurish cutting-in to the bathroom doorframe and below the mirror over the vanity. The new front-door also had a 15mm gap beneath, so will be extremely draughty in winter. Room was clean and comfortable overall. We stayed here previously in Jan 2023 and were disappointed that the swimming pool is no longer in use.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although surrounded by additional units under construction, our spacious, recently renovated room (with a gleaming, new bathroom) was perfect for a quiet night's rest on our long journey home. Moreover, the motel is very conveniently located close to fast food outlets.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter and Maxine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent - comfortable room in a convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet.. happy to stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025