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Sunshine Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Motel in Melbourne with an outdoor pool and a restaurant

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Located in the heart of Ardeer, Sunshine Motor Inn provides a comfortable retreat with its outdoor pool and sun loungers. Guests can savor Italian cuisine at Blazed Bar and Grill, relax in the spa tub, and stay connected with complimentary in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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Economy Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Suite | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Family Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
608 Ballarat Road, (Western Hwy), Ardeer, VIC, 3022

What's nearby

  • Highpoint Shopping Centre - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Flemington Racecourse - 10 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Royal Melbourne Showgrounds - 12 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Marvel Stadium - 16 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Crown Casino - 17 min drive - 10.4 miles

Getting around

  • Deer Park Station - 4 min drive
  • Ardeer Station - 19 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Upper Crust Bakeries & Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunshine Social - BBQ - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪VN Wrap & Roll - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Club Italia - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Usual Joint - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Sunshine Motor Inn

Motel near Flemington Racecourse
Take advantage of a garden, a bar, and a conference center at Sunshine Motor Inn. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site Italian cuisine restaurant, Blazed Bar and Grill, offers dinner, light fare, and garden views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and multilingual staff
  • A billiards/pool table and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Sunshine Motor Inn boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, electric kettles, 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

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: AUD 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Blazed Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Conference center (2,582 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 30
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 30

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (10:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 23 to January 14:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 200 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately AUD 10 per person
  • Early check-in fee: AUD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 30 (subject to availability)

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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Sunshine Motor Ardeer
Sunshine Motor Inn
Sunshine Motor Inn Ardeer
Sunshine Motor Inn Motel
Sunshine Motor Inn Ardeer
Sunshine Motor Inn Motel Ardeer

Frequently asked questions

Does Sunshine Motor Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sunshine Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sunshine Motor Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunshine Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of AUD 30 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Sunshine Motor Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for AUD 30 (subject to availability).

Where is Sunshine Motor Inn located?

Located in Ardeer, this motel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Highpoint Shopping Centre, Footscray Hospital, and Flemington Racecourse. Marvel Stadium and Queen Victoria Market are also within 9 mi (15 km). Ardeer Station is 19 minutes by foot and Albion Station is 22 minutes.

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Reviews

Sunshine Motor Inn Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 188 out of 532 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 532 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 532 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 532 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 532 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pleasant convenient stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milkay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milkay

Liked: Amenities
Very clean and private
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place room was very clean with new bathroom and a very comfortable bed. It was very quiet which was great especially with the main highway not far away. Will come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
staff are great nice cozy rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Foram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, close to the airport Very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were going to costco so this motor inn was very close, it started out as being convenient but was a very good place to stay, king bed was very comfortable and room was good quality. Recommended for sure
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a nice quiet stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marshall

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

Melbourne stay

Friendly staff, classic motel rooms with updated bathroom and clean room. Swimming pool very good and convenient bar and grill.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Debby

The hotel was close to Sunshine hospital where we were visiting. The room was okay, shower was quite nice. The single bed was very cold as too close to the window and hard and lumpy. Overall not bad for the money. A bottle of water would have been appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Don’t pay any more then 100 for a room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Funaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly, property nice but please provide a bin outside the stairs for cigarettes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find and central for my requirements. clean quite and allowed a good night sleep
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Cliff

Planes planes and planes
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Frances

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bed was not very comfortable and the room smelt of smoke.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taqi

Every thing ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Amenities
Room had all required, warm and carpeted.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness
No wifi password supplied for late checkin
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very kind, they provided us microwave for our convenience. Unfortunately, no face washers available but provided us with extra towels.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyndee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Little thing, but would have like face washer, hand towel and bathroom towel rails.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Cindy

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived at 2am to find the toilet had leaked all over the bathroom slipped as l walked into the bathroom had to check out early hours of the morning due to the mould smell emailed management but they are yet to reply
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean but toilet filled every half hr all night long and then in the morning had no hot water for a shower. Room was very dated .

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Disliked: Staff & service

Average Stay

Very average accommodation but as a motor inn I wouldnt expect anything too fancy. Waited at check in for 5-10mins before someone actually realised I was there. Check in process was quick and easy. Went to the restaurant onsite and was overcharged $14 we didnt get a receipt so were told we couldnt get a refund which was annoying. Beds were comfy, pillows the opposite. Overall average stay, wouldnt say it was worth the price. But would return if only using accommodation for sleeping which is what we used it for.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Justine

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not up to standard. Broken toilet bowl, mould in the shower. Not clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

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