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Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel

Grampians - VIC · Australia

Ingor Street Ararat, 6View location

8.8/10Excellent158 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.6/108.6
Condition8.4/108.4
Neighborhood10.0/1010.0
Amenities8.4/108.4
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About Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel

The 19 welcoming guest rooms offer a perfect place to relax at the end of the day. In addition, Wi-Fi access is offered at the establishment's common spaces. Unfortunately, the front desk is not open 24 hours.

This hotel features a choice of business facilities in order to offer the perfect combination of comfort and convenience for a corporate trip.

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With a stay at Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel in Ararat, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre and Ararat Former Town Hall. This motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Gum San Chinese Heritage Center and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Alexandra Gardens Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 19 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. 140-cm flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and minibars, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Ararat? This motel has 1076 square feet (100 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 1:00 PM
Check-in until 8:30 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • 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

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Ararat Former Town Hall 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Gum San Chinese Heritage Center 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Alexandra Gardens Park 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Ararat Community College Nature Reserve 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Ararat Bushland Reserve 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Kokoda Park 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
Chalambar Golf Club 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Bridal Hill Bushland Reserve 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Montara Bushland Reserve 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Montara Winery 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Noahs Ark Dam Natural Features Reserve 5.2 km / 3.2 mi
Ararat Racecourse 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Cathcart Bushland Reserve 6.8 km / 4.2 mi
Petticoat Gully Bushland Reserve 7.3 km / 4.6 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 19
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  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Bar
  • Conference room
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  • Meeting room
  • Business centre
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Picnic
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans

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Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

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  • TWIN QUEEN SIZE BEDTWIN • QUEEN SIZE BEDTWN.QN

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    TWIN QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: TWN.QN

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Accessible

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    Room code: ROO.H6

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    DOUBLE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.QN

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  • FAMILY ROOM TWO BEDROOMSFAMILY ROOM • TWO BEDROOMSFAM.B2

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    FAMILY ROOM TWO BEDROOMS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    TWO BEDROOMS

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    Room code: FAM.B2

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  • TRIPLE QUEEN SIZE BEDTRIPLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDTPL.QN

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    TRIPLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    TRIPLE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: TPL.QN

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  • FAMILY ROOM TWO QUEEN BEDSFAMILY ROOM • TWO QUEEN BEDSFAM.2Q

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    FAMILY ROOM TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
    View / characteristic
    TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Room code: FAM.2Q

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  • QUADRUPLE QUEEN SIZE BEDQUADRUPLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDQUA.QN

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    QUADRUPLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: QUA.QN

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  • TWIN AccessibleTWIN • AccessibleTWN.H6

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    TWIN Accessible

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
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    Accessible

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    Room code: TWN.H6

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    TWIN STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TWN.ST

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel

8.8
Excellent
158 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.6 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Neighborhood
10.0 /10
Amenities
8.4 /10
75 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
09 Jun 2026
Steven
Staff friendly on arrival, room basic but importantly clean.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2026
Graham
Although surrounded by additional units under construction, our spacious, recently renovated room (with a gleaming, new bathroom) was perfect for a quiet night's rest on our long journey home. Moreover, the motel is very conveniently located close to fast food outlets.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2026
Nenia
Parking outside each room...woolworths 3 mins walk across the road...main street with shops, cafes, restaurant etc 7 min walk (2 blocks away)...also close to train station... very convenient
Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Mar 2026
Johncef
Average.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Feb 2026
Kai
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.
Self
8/10
Excellent
23 Jan 2026
ROBERT
The website has not been updated. There is no restaurant or breakfast as stated as neither was there a pool although a photo of one is on the website. It is a building site which looks terrible. The only saving grace was the old rooms we stayed in had been refurbished so they ere attractive and the bathrooms were modern. Was strange however that the bathroom had no mirror or sink so teeth brushing had to happen in the kitchen sink which in reality was a bathroom style basin which wasn’t suitable to was dishes in.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2025
Jeff
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.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Nov 2025
Bill
Ground under restoration,difficult walking around,limited path,large step up to entrance to room
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Nov 2025
Darryl
Motel was fine. No complaints. Would stay again
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2025
Anthony
Overnighting stay..clean big rooms renovated bathroom, opposite Woolworths.
Recommend
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Oct 2025
Sandra
Rooms were very clean
Nice shower /safe parking
Very comfortable
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2025
Rose
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.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
17 Aug 2025
PHILLIP
rude
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2025
Peter and Maxine
Excellent - comfortable room
in a convenient location.
6/10
Pleasant
09 Jul 2025
Leonie
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.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2025
Sarah
Great room - very clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again,
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
17 May 2025
Kellie
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.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
02 May 2025
Leanne
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 .
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Apr 2025
John

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.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Mar 2025
Mary
Suitable for a one night stay.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Mar 2025
Sheril
No breakfast option
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Jan 2025
Damian
Nice and quiet.. happy to stay again
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jan 2025
Sandra
We stayed in a newly renovated room with a lovely new bathroom. Comfortable and good value.
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
15 Dec 2024
alex
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.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Nov 2024
MARCUS
Comfortable 1-night stay on a trip to the Grampians. Clean modern room, comfortable beds, TV. Close to supermarket and main street restaurants.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
14 Sep 2024
Margaret
Most disappointing was the bed hard and very uncomfortable
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2024
Sharon
Electric blanket. Comfy bed. Good size modern room. Close to shops.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2024
Robert
Very convenient to dining facilities
8/10
Excellent
04 Jul 2024
Angela
Very clean and spacious room. Close to shops and pubs and no traffic noise.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2024
Melanie

Clean & Comfortable

Clean comfortable room at an affordable price
Business
6/10
Pleasant
13 Apr 2024
Kylie
Great location but disappointing rooms. Very uncomfortable beds and the bathrooms though very clean are run down.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
02 Apr 2024
Ron
Staff was excellent in helping us.
10/10
Exceptional
19 Mar 2024
Sarah
Very welcoming and receptionist was helpful. Room was older but very clean and with everything you need. Check in and out easy.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
13 Jan 2024
matt
It’s very central in Ararat , walking distance to restaurants and takeaways. It’s only a short drive if you are planning on doing The Aradale tours , the Jail or any of the other historic sites
Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2024
Mark
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
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
24 Dec 2023
Iain
Worth it for the water pressure alone
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Dec 2023
Adam
Staff were extremely accommodating and well mannered. Well priced and super easy to find!
Business Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2023
Verified traveler
Good sized rooms, well appointed and conveniently located.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
24 Sep 2023
Edward

A convenient location

We were only using the motel for a one night stay but it was good for the purpose. The motel is located a little away from the main road so it was quiet and an easy stroll to the main street of town where there were choices for an evening meal
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2023
Stephan
It was fine
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
22 Sep 2023
Michelle
The property is in desperate need of a reburishment. The carpet was stained and gave the room an overall feel of being dirty. Definitely not worth the money. And although the guy at check in was polite and the cleaners probably do a good job with what they have, we will never stay here again.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
09 Sep 2023
Shelby
We enjoyed our stay
Business Friends
8/10
Excellent
06 Aug 2023
Donna
The accommodation was pretty good, bigger than I expected. Fiancè and I really liked it. The town itself isn't that great. Very strange. Liked the accommodation but won't come back for a while as we weren't fans of the town itself
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
22 Jul 2023
Julie
Great clean spacious room but needs an update badly.Stained basin next to food prep seemed unhygenic.Stained carpet, horrible bathroom with slippery old tiles did not help this propery.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2023
Terry
Pleasant stay
8/10
Excellent
12 Jun 2023
Colin
Central location. Forecourt was a little slippery due to persistent rain. Room was clean and well appointed.

Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
12 Jun 2023
James
Overall great value for the price.

PROS:

- Generally clean and well presented room.
- Easily walkable to the town and other tourist activities.
- Tea & coffee provided in room.

CONS

- Arrived at just after10am and had to call for someone to come to reception.
- The bathroom exhaust was filthy and the thick drippings of dust.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
10 Jun 2023
Peter
Rated average
Business_and_leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 May 2023
Daryl
It was clean and tidy
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Apr 2023
Jane
Easy to find. Close to shopping.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
18 Apr 2023
Graeme
About what you would expect of a motel in their price range, but the bathroom needs a serious upgrade, very hard to adjust the shower temperature to a steady heat, the lighting in the room and bathroom was very minimal and dim. The breakfast menu did not include eggs in any offering.
Business Self
6/10
Pleasant
14 Apr 2023
Christine
Mattress needs updating
Self
8/10
Excellent
05 Apr 2023
Iain
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Business
8/10
Excellent
02 Apr 2023
John
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Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Mar 2023
Rod
Friendly staff
Family/adjoining room was clean and comfortable but it had no couch like other rooms
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
20 Dec 2022
Mark
The place was great, the only letdown was the shower, it’s one off those where you just cannot get the temperature right, slight turn one way it’s cold, the other it’s scolding.
Unfortunately it’s enough to put me off staying there.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
16 Nov 2022
Michael
Close to we’re I was going
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
11 Nov 2022
Lisa
Great location close to everything the rooms are big and clean but the bathrooms need a bit of love
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
30 Oct 2022
Robert
No
8/10
Excellent
29 Oct 2022
Emma
Nice and clean plenty of room, great for 1or 2 night stay!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2022
Lisa
Great place to stay nice and close to everything and friendly staff
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
23 Oct 2022
Bryan
Good room with excellent bathroom
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2022
Kristy
Room was clean, comfortable and spacious, 1st room that we could both sit together on a couch and not the bed. Room was quiet and staff very helpful.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2022
rob
great location and easy to walk around town
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
13 Aug 2022
Shaun
Been here before. Might consider my options. Condition of the place deteriorated. Needs some maintenance coin spent.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
15 Jul 2022
Adam
Very good motel. Best location in town.
Business Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2022
Graeme
All good
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2022
Sangeeta
The location is good . Clean and very neat set up
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Feb 2022
Andrew
Great stay. Really good place. Easy for a family.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jan 2022
Philip
Well priced very clean room nice large new tv parking and easy to find
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Jan 2022
Chris

Central yet quiet

Surprisingly spacious, comfy, good wifi, Woolworths opposite & city center 2 blocks away. An overnighter that ticks all the boxes
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jan 2022
Jo-anne
lovely friendly staff, large, clean & comfortable rooms.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Dec 2021
David

Just passing through

A place for a relaxing night in Ararat - awesome
Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Dec 2021
Danielle
Neat, clean and tidy with handy (walking) access to shops, but no traffic noise
Business Self
6/10
Pleasant
29 Nov 2021
julianne
Motel was very clean and quiet. The staff were pleasant and helpful. The bed was hard.
Leisure Partner

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Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel
Ingor Street Ararat, 6, Ararat, Australia

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