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Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale

3.5 star property
Suburban motel in Bairnsdale with free parking

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Property amenity
Spa Room | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
2 Bedroom Family | Living area | 40-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, DVD player
Queen Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Family | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Queen and Single (Twin) | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Queen and Single (Twin)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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2 Bedroom Family | Living area | 40-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, DVD player

2 Bedroom Family

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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King Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Queen Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Spa Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Spa Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
335 Main St, Bairnsdale, VIC, 3875

What's nearby

  • St Mary's Catholic Church - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bairnsdale Regional Health Service - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bairnsdale Historical Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Nicholson St. Gallery - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Bairnsdale Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pepper's Fish & Chips & Takeaway - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Kim Long - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Jax Bakery Cafe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale

Motel near St Mary's Catholic Church
Located close to Bairnsdale Historical Museum and Bairnsdale Regional Health Service, Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale provides a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and a nature reserve
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale include thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and minibars. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM on weekends; AUD 4.50 to 45 for adults and AUD 4.50 to 45 for children

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 14 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1984
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Tuesday - Friday (7:30 AM - 9:00 PM) and Saturday - Monday (8:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 4.50 to 45.00 for adults, and AUD 4.50 to 45.00 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per day

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

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
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale
Colonial Motor Bairnsdale
Golden Chain Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale
Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale Motel
Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale Bairnsdale
Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale Motel Bairnsdale

Frequently asked questions

Is Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale located?

Situated in the suburbs, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of St Mary's Catholic Church, Bairnsdale Regional Health Service, and Bairnsdale Historical Museum. Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre and East Gippsland Rail Trail are also within 2 mi (3 km). Bairnsdale Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 291 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 291 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 291 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 291 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 291 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Nice place would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Lovely staff with easy check in, a convenient location to stop on a road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Nice and quiet, considering it’s on the main road. Short flat walk into restaurants, bars and cafes. Friendly staff on check in and check out. Comfortable bed and everything works. Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Excellent place, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Perfect stop on a road trip. Clean and convenient. The kids loved the in-room breakfast and mini-bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Lovely host, comfortable, clean room. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

I loved that there was a BBQ area, with a nice gas grill, table and sink. The property also provided a washer and dryer. Property had lovely flowers and was well cared for.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Highly recommend . Extremely clean and lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Clean, quiet and convenient. Very friendly reception and easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Great for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10

Motel was better than I had expected. Staff extremely helpful & determined to make our stay a wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Easy check in and super close to shopping and dining.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

Small quiet place on the way out of town. With clean rooms comfortable bed and great amenities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10

Clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10

This was a nice place to stay. Very clean, comfortable and great management.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10

We love coming this hotel every time we are in Bairnsdale
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10

Friendly, helpful staff. Well appointed room and facilities, comfortable, clean and conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Close to all Bairnsdale amenities, shopping & dining. Easy access. Check in not an issue, quick and efficient. Friendly hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Excellent facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

Very clean and comfortable, nice people.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

Friendly reception, room was spotless and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10

Clean, friendly staff, easy check in, affordable rate. We arrived late on a cold rainy night, it was lovely to open the door to a warm room, a light left and milk in the fridge.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

Really good stay. Friendly staff and clean spacious room. Plates & Crockery which was a nice surprise. Definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

Rooms quite large, clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

Great place to sta, in my case travelling for work. Clean, quiet and friendly environment
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023