Ararat Motor Inn

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Room

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

Accessible Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Queen & Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Ararat Motor Inn

A snack bar/deli, free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas are available at this smoke-free motel.
Ararat Motor Inn offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a hairdryer. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Ararat Motor Inn. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Ararat Former Town Hall. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a snack bar/deli.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast offered for a fee
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Ararat Former Town Hall and a few minutes from Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Ararat motel is smoke free.

Guests can enjoy continental breakfast for a fee.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 33167664271
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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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, 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

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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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

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
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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

Tracey

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

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
Verified

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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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have stayed here in the past and were impressed with the cleaning and it is still wonderful. The reception was warm and friendly. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025