Bell Motel

3.5 star property

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Corporate Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Breakfast area
Outdoor pool
BBQ/picnic Area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Cnr Bell & 2 Patterson Streets, Preston, VIC, 3072
  • Place, La Trobe University
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Melbourne Cricket Ground
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Rod Laver Arena
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Corporate Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Spa Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(45 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Bell Motel

Motel with free parking, near Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre
This smoke-free motel features an outdoor pool, a conference centre and conference space. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities and express check-out are on-site.
Bell Motel offers 33 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Melbourne motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Bell Motel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a meeting room and a conference centre
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre and Preston Market
Bell Motel offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Bell Motel also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and room service (during limited hours). Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Melbourne motel is smoke free.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Friday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: AUD 250 per accommodation, 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.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per day
  • 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

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
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and lockbox information. 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.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Bell Motor Inn
Bell Motor Inn Melbourne
Bell Motor Melbourne
Bell Motel Preston
Bell Motel Motel
Bell Motel Preston
Bell Motel Motel Preston

Reviews

Bell Motel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 320 out of 809 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 809 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 809 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 809 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 809 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Sabine

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was a generator out side our room that was so noisy we were unable to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Position was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, good for couple day stop over , overall good clean motel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

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

Great place

Love my stay here.Great friendly staff and location is brilliant.Very comfy place with everything you need.Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Air conditioner needs up grading. Very noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This an older hotel that although it is starting to show it's age, it was clean and everything was maintained so that it made for a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The applances and pipes were super noisy and the bathroom was in dire need of a revamp.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Team Members, most helpful and Curtis.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an old, somewhat dilapidated motel. We didn't feel like the website represented the property accurately. The receptionist was lovely!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property suits my needs and I have stayed here in the past.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
We stayed at this property as we had fond memories of past visits. The staff were fantastic, but the site and rooms are tired and need some attention - re painting, new carpet and extra amenities like an additional soap for the shower and a blanket for cold nights and additional pillows for those that need more than one would have made things better. once simple things are done, it will be just a good as it ever was.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Garry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marcus

Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Photos do not match photos on wotif. this is a basic motel . bad plumbing, noisy aircon. .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel rooms could do with an upgrade but staff were excellent. Very good for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Heulwen

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ian

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a really bad night
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sev

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosalind

Short stay.

Clean comfortable motel. Sufficient amenities in the room. Close to public transport and Austin Hospital. Wifi ok.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Gino Paulo

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt like I was walking into a slasher film at this motel. The lock to get into the rear building was difficult to open, the bathroom had no toilet roll holder, gouges in the plaster and the door wouldn't close properly. There was no way to wash up the cups or cutlery we used. The aircon unit smelled musty when running and when we went to check out the pool, we decided not to risk the water because it didn't look very nice. The walls were very thin and we could hear the people in the room above us walking around and our neighbours having a conversation. The staff were friendly though, but thankfully we were busy all weekend and spent very little time in the room itself.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

ANGIE

The aircon did not work
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Murray

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Val

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to transport
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

Basic, but comfortable

Basic, but comfortable and clean. Staff very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

jaime

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property needs a new up date.nothing changed since was built. Pool was unusable, pool area neglected, building security inadequate -daytime door tired open with rope, night time door held open ajar with a brick. Spa had no plug.kitchen in room has no washing area had to use bathroom basin.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025