Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel

2.5 star property

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reception
Queen Room | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Queen and 1 Single | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
2-Bedroom Family Room | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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6 Ingor Street, Ararat, VIC, 3377
  • Place, Ararat Former Town Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Alexandra Gardens Park
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

Queen and 1 Single

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Queen Room and 2 Singles

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

2-Bedroom Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel

This smoke-free motel features a bar/lounge, a conference centre and a business centre. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, dry cleaning and laundry facilities.
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.

During your stay at Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel, you're just a quick walk from Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include newspapers, a business centre and a meeting room
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre and Ararat Former Town Hall
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

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 at the property

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

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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.

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Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 152 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms were very clean Nice shower /safe parking Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All round fantastic. Had to book last minute after leaving terrible accomodation and was the best decision. Staff was super helpful and welcoming. Apartment was spacious, comfortable and clean. Very convenient locatoon.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property that has recently been refurbished, so the room was updated, clean, new furniture, freshly painted and modern bathroom. Location was excellent as it was right in town. Excellent value considering the rooms are modern.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

8/10 Good

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet.. happy to stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay nice and close to everything and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location and easy to walk around town
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motel was fine. No complaints. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good sized rooms, well appointed and conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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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
Verified

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good motel. Best location in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnighting stay..clean big rooms renovated bathroom, opposite Woolworths. Recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary

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

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice and clean plenty of room, great for 1or 2 night stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here a few times now and beds have always been comfortable Rooms are cleaned / beds made each day Super easy place to stay at
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent in helping us.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to dining facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely accommodating and well mannered. Well priced and super easy to find!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARCUS

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good room with excellent bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

Clean & Comfortable

Clean comfortable room at an affordable price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024