Ararat Motor Inn

4.0 star property

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Executive Room | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels
Executive Room | Minibar, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior detail
Executive Room | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave
Front of property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $101
$92 nightly
$101 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 19 - Jun 20

Explore the area

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367 Barkly Street, Ararat, VIC, 3377
  • Place, Ararat Former Town Hall
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Alexandra Gardens Park
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Room

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

King Room

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

Accessible Room

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

Executive Room

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

Queen & Single Room

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

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About the neighborhood

Ararat

In the heart of Ararat, Ararat Motor Inn is within a 5-minute drive of Ararat Former Town Hall and Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre. .This motel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Alexandra Gardens Park and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Gum San Chinese Heritage Center.

What's nearby

  • Ararat Bushland Reserve - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ararat Former Town Hall - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Alexandra Gardens Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Gum San Chinese Heritage Center - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Vines Cafe & Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Foodary - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Ararat Motor Inn

Ararat Motor Inn offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 14 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include minibars and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Ararat Motor Inn. Continental breakfasts are available for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge.

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
Property Registration Number 33167664271

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

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 240 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice place to stay we'll be back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Another lovely overnight stay at this lovely little country motel. Great bed, fantastic shower and very peaceful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay as always
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and quiet motel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and facilities were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second stay at this hotel. Very clean and staff friendly and helpful. Easy walking distance into town, comfy and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was quiet, the bed comfortable and the microwave and toaster most helpful. I would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room for our one night stay. Comfortable bed and good bathroom amenities. Off the main road so no traffic noise. Short drive to RSL club for meals.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room clean, beds comfortable, staff very obliging, shower base very slippery (suggest packing a rubber shower mat)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay at!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasent accommodation for a single night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lachlan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place for a weary traveler
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here staff so friendly and nice and clean and nice place
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, clean and quiet. Very good value.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room and great amenities. Everything a business or holiday traveller would need.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very happy with our stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet motel close to Main Street with cafes, restaurants and bars
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

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

Ararat Motor Inn

Lovely central motel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good sized room. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always like to stay here and will always recommend to everyone
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything about the place. It had a couple of issues: - no power point on the side of the double bed near the door( I use a CPAP machine and need power) -bare area on bathroom wall( possible missing something off the wall)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026