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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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Indoor spa tub
Standard Queen Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Fountain
Billiards
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
  • Pool

Room options

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

Economy Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 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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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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Standard Queen Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 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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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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About the neighborhood

Located in Ardeer, a neighborhood in Melbourne, Sunshine Motor Inn is near the airport. Queen Victoria Market and Melbourne Central are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Melbourne Zoo and SEA LIFE Melbourne. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Flemington Racecourse or Marvel Stadium.
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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
  • ‪VN Wrap & Roll - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunshine Social - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cebu Charcoal Lechon Belly - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Club Italia - ‬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 a billiards/pool table
  • Multilingual staff 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

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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Sunshine Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 523 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 523 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 523 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 523 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 523 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Milkay

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

10/10 Excellent

Milkay

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

10/10 Excellent

Milkay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spaces and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

marie

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

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and relatively quiet. Convenient for work Front office staff friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

8/10 Good

Trevor

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

Nice overnight stay

Very nice overnight stay while in Melbourne on personal business in this area. Comfy room and terrific restaurant at front of property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Dimitrios

Not bad for the price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here. Great place to stay, close to albion station, shopping centre close by. Shower is noisy but super good pressure. Bed is comfy. Staff are great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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

8/10 Good

Manogaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Liked: Staff & service
It did the job, premises & room was a little run down, bed comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exellent motel and convenient to most things
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

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

Mark

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

8/10 Good

Dong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, good parking and we like the hot spa that was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient place to stay not far from airport

8/10 Good

Josie

Comfortable bed and lovely showet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and tidy and the the staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Shiara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable & easy location, good bbq

10/10 Excellent

Malakai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very beautiful, was very quiet even with a pub attached to the place. It was a comfortable place to stay and would definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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