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Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Ararat with free parking

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Daily full breakfast for a fee
Front of property
Balcony
Exterior
Queen Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$167
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec

Explore the area

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6 Ingor Street, Ararat, VIC, 3377
  • Place, Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ararat Former Town Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gum San Chinese Heritage Center
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

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Queen and 1 Single

Queen and 1 Single

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Queen Room

Queen Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Room and 2 Singles

Queen Room and 2 Singles

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

2-Bedroom Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Ararat

At Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre and Gum San Chinese Heritage Center. Highlights at this motel include free self-parking, a bar/lounge and in-room kitchenettes. .This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and barbecues. Other amenities include a conference centre and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 9 AM. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Ararat motel include Alexandra Gardens Park and Ararat Former Town Hall.
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What's nearby

  • Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ararat Former Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Alexandra Gardens Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gum San Chinese Heritage Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ararat Community College Nature Reserve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Ararat Station - 11 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sede Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vines Cafe & Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel

Motel in Ararat with free parking
Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Event space at this motel measures 1076 square feet (100 square metres) and includes a conference centre. The business-friendly Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel also features barbecue grills, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This Ararat motel is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 1076 sq ft of conference space
  • 100 sq. m of conference space
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel offers 19 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Kitchenettes offer fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 140-cm flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee: AUD 10 to 25 for adults and AUD 10 to 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (1,076 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 140-cm flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 10.00 to 25.00 for adults and AUD 10.00 to 25.00 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel?

Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel?

As of 6 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel on 7 Dec 2025 start from AU$167.05, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel?

Yep, Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel has a free self car park.

Does Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is served daily between 6:30 AM and 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel?

No, Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 145 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ground under restoration,difficult walking around,limited path,large step up to entrance to room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was so much better than expected. We have stayed in many motels to be able to compare. It seemed to be newly renovated with a large bathroom and shower. Very tastefully done with great colours. The bed was comfortable with electric blankets keeping us warm from very cold nights. The main room was big with a lovely bay window. Over the road is a shopping centre with all your needs. Just a short walk around the corner and we were in the Main Street of Ararat. Staff were very friendly and check in was easy. Each of our three day stay, the staff replaced our towels for fresh dry ones and generally cleaned our room. All in all a great experience. Will definitely stay here on next visit to see family.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

PHILLIP

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
rude
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter and Maxine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent - comfortable room in a convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Leonie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room looked newly renovated & was roomy. No cutlery or plates in room, have to ask for these at reception. Had a toaster but no bread knife or board. The tea & coffee with biscuits was appreciated after a long drive. Found it cold at night even with an extra blanket & electric blanket, Heater too noisy to leave on. the bed was firm for me.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room - very clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again,
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kellie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Would consider this property 2.5 to 3 star. Bedding - tattered blanket under the cover. One spare blanket of polar fleece in the room..17/5/25 temp was 4 degrees overnight which meant putting the split system on at 4am to keep warm. Apart from coffee cups and tea spoons there was no other cutlery in the room. If needed we had to get it from reception. Room had a smell that didn’t smell like cleaning. Although the room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a great little property . Location was really good and everything walkable . The rooms were a little dated but couldnt fault the cleanliness of them . Bed was really comfortable. The only negative was the hot water service in the bathroom was super small and the hot water ran out after one short shower .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

Overall good - but...

Room was recently renovated, but there were some "attention to details" blunders, with grout on the bathroom floor tiles not having been polished off and some decidedly amateurish cutting-in to the bathroom doorframe and below the mirror over the vanity. The new front-door also had a 15mm gap beneath, so will be extremely draughty in winter. Room was clean and comfortable overall. We stayed here previously in Jan 2023 and were disappointed that the swimming pool is no longer in use.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suitable for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheril

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No breakfast option
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Damian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet.. happy to stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a newly renovated room with a lovely new bathroom. Comfortable and good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brad

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it clean, comfy, spacious what more do u need for a overnight stay, dinner at the RSL was a treat but get in early or book as it was popular.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Peter and Maxine

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARCUS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable 1-night stay on a trip to the Grampians. Clean modern room, comfortable beds, TV. Close to supermarket and main street restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Most disappointing was the bed hard and very uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Electric blanket. Comfy bed. Good size modern room. Close to shops.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024