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Ararat Motor Inn

4.0 star property
Comfortable motel retreat near Alexandra Gardens Park offers convenience and relaxation with easy access to local attractions and amenities

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Executive Room | Minibar, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Ararat Motor Inn (Ararat)
Executive Room | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave - Ararat Motor Inn (Ararat)
Standard Room | Minibar, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Ararat Motor Inn (Ararat)
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Ararat Motor Inn sits just minutes from Alexandra Gardens Park and the Former Town Hall. Travelers can pick up snacks at the on-site deli, connect with in-room WiFi, and park for free. Previous guests consistently mention the helpful staff who enhance the stay experience.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room | Minibar, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Room | Minibar, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Accessible Room | Minibar, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Accessible Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room | Minibar, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen & Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Ararat, Ararat Motor Inn is in the city center and near a train station. Chalambar Golf Club and Montara Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Alexandra Gardens Park and Langi Ghiran State Park. Ararat Former Town Hall and Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Ararat travel guide
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367 Barkly Street, Ararat, VIC, 3377

What's nearby

  • Ararat Bushland Reserve
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ararat Former Town Hall
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Alexandra Gardens Park
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Gum San Chinese Heritage Center
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Ararat Station
    13 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL)
    128 min drive

Restaurants

  • Vines Cafe & Bar
    2 min drive
  • McDonald's
    20 min walk
  • Sede Cafe
    20 min walk
  • Blue Duck Hotel
    12 min walk
  • KFC
    15 min walk

About this property

Ararat Motor Inn

Upscale motel near Ararat Former Town Hall
Located close to Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre and Alexandra Gardens Park, Ararat Motor Inn provides a snack bar/deli. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Ararat Motor Inn have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and minibars.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and heating

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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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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 not available

Property payment types

Important information

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, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Ararat Motor Inn
Ararat Motor
Ararat Motor Inn Motel
Ararat Motor Inn Ararat
Ararat Motor Inn Motel Ararat

Frequently asked questions

Is Ararat Motor Inn 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 Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Ararat Motor Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Ararat Motor Inn located?

Located in the heart of Ararat, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ararat Former Town Hall, Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre, and Alexandra Gardens Park. Gum San Chinese Heritage Center and Ararat Racecourse are also within 3 mi (5 km). Ararat Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Ararat Motor Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 233 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and bed was super comfy will be staying again for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and quiet motel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and facilities were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mylaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great place to stay. Easy check in and out. Friendly staff. Walking distance to CBD
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, clean and quiet. Very good value.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good sized room. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located. Excellent value
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable motel room. Friendly staff too
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location walk to shops, ideal place to stay and to the Grampians
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located near the town but walkable, with extensive under cover parking, very well appointed room and No noise from other units.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice little motel perfect for a couple of nights; very well presented and clean and easy checkin.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ron

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

High standard of accommodation

Clean comfortable rooms with very good amenities, great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
excellent, very clean, comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Venkatraman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the fact they had undercover parking so you don’t get wet carrying your luggage. Clean, comfortable beds and fresh smelling linen and towels. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Lovely mitel

Lovely clean and modern premises . Friendly staff and good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
stay here regularly, always clean, always welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfortable and cosy - all that we needed for an overnight break during our trip to Melbourne.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little renovated friendly clean & homely motel with wonderfully helpful & friendly staff! Highly recommend this motel & when coming through the area again it will be my first choice!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet well appointed clean room. Great shower.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good comfortable accomodation
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a quiet property with comfortable beds. Very clean and friendly check in
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, great shower and modern facility
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

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

High standard of accommodation.

Excellent standard of accommodation , great amenities in a clean room with comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter and Maxine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfy and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024