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The Black Bull Motel

Property class: 4

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a wall-mounted decoration, and a window with curtains.
A breakfast buffet setup with various food items and beverages, a decorative horse sculpture, and a scenic painting on the wall.
A reception desk with a laptop, a potted plant, and a pendant light.
A reception area with a wooden bench, a potted plant, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a 'NOW OPEN' sign.
A residential area with a swimming pool, a fenced patio, and a view of neighboring houses.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$162
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept

Explore the area

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54 Argyle Street, Traralgon, VIC, 3844
  • Place, Stockland Traralgon Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Traralgon Bowls Club
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Traralgon Tennis Association
    ‪14 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a headboard with a unique design, a nightstand with a lamp, and a curtain.

Twin Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a wall-mounted decoration, and a window with curtains.

Twin Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a headboard with a horn-shaped decoration, and a red throw blanket.

Queen Spa Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, pillows, a lamp, a chair, and a curtain.

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Queen Spa Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a green armchair.

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a couch, and a curtain.

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Traralgon

At The Black Bull Motel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Victory Park and Stockland Traralgon Shopping Centre. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi, furnished balconies and Smart TVs. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and luggage storage. Added amenities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Traralgon motel include Traralgon Bowls Club and Traralgon Recreation Reserve & Showgrounds.
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What's nearby

  • Victory Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Stockland Traralgon Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Traralgon Bowls Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Traralgon Tennis Association - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Traralgon Recreation Reserve & Showgrounds - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Traralgon Station - 12 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 133 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Food Co, on Franklin - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Amigo's Mexican Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Muffin Break Traralgon - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Green Olive - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Black Bull Motel

The Black Bull Motel offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of The Black Bull Motel was completed in September 2023.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Traralgon motel.

  • 1 building
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1970
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Black Bull Motel offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 42-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. 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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1970
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Renovated entire property - September 2023
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 per cent for credit card payments

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 01 April to 30 November:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 10 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 10 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Breakage deposit: AUD 100.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 10 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 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
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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • The seasonal pool will open in November and close in April.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Strzelecki Motor Lodge Traralgon

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The Black Bull Motel Motel

The Black Bull Motel Traralgon

The Black Bull Motel Motel Traralgon

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Black Bull Motel?

The Black Bull Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Black Bull Motel?

As of 10 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Black Bull Motel on 13 Sept 2026 start from AU$162, 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 The Black Bull Motel?

Yep, The Black Bull Motel has a free self car park.

Does The Black Bull Motel have a pool?

The Black Bull Motel has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from November to April.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Black Bull Motel?

No, The Black Bull Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Black Bull Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Black Bull Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Black Bull Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 184 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and tidy. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A clean and comfortable room. The air conditioner was a little noisy, but everything apart from that was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at The Black Bull Motel! Friendly check-in, spacious and clean room. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay. Friendly staff and nice renovated rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely big room. Very well appointed and lovely bed. I had a very quiet room at the back of the property. Would definitely stay again. Generous continental breakfast included in the tariff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great comfortable stay. Loved the proximity close to town Breakfast inclusion was a plus .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Newton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. The owners were so friendly. We had a long chat with them every morning at breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Amenities
Comfortable bed, quality linen, very clean, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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

Great place to stay with friendly staff

Great friendly staff , room was beautiful and big
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and good accomodation
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel very clean and tidy rooms with comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No fuss, good breakfast, comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff very good,place clean &Bonus a great Breakfast 👍
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Santa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and clean place to stay.Great service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very comfortable, newly renovated, perfect for our overnight stay, location excellent 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host were nice and friendly. Breakfast was nice. And I even got to charge my EV car with their charger 👏
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location to centre of town and our night out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice place to stay. Staff very friendly. Included breakfast was awesome
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms and great service that Is friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

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

Convention stay

Stay there regularly very happy with the service and the staff
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very well run and clean and comfortable place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really liked the toiletries in the reusable bottles , bed was comfortable and the chocolates and water was an added touch. Breakfast was great too A great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a good location. Good standard of room and breakfast a bonus
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sheree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to CBD, very friendly and the rooms had character.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023