Ararat Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Ararat. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.
Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Ararat Former Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Alexandra Gardens Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Gum San Chinese Heritage Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Ararat Community College Nature Reserve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 134 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 134 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 136 min drive
Ararat Station - 10 min walk
Ben Nevis Station - 18 min drive
Stawell Station - 25 min drive
Restaurants
‪Vines Cafe & Bar - ‬2 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
‪KFC - ‬7 min walk
‪Sede Cafe - ‬1 min walk
‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
About this property
Ararat Hotel
Ararat Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Ararat. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.
At a glance
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Hotel size
11 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 9:00 AM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets
Pets not allowed
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No on-site parking
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Room amenities
Freshen up
2 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Towels
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
Shared kitchen access
Cookware, dishes and utensils
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Ararat Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Ararat Hotel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Ararat Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ararat Hotel?
Check-in start time: 9:00 AM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near Ararat Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Ararat Hotel like?
Ararat Hotel is a short 10-minute walk from Ararat Station and 3 minutes' walk from Ararat Former Town Hall.
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Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.0
Cleanliness
6.6
Amenities
8.0
Staff & service
7.2
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
16 November 2025
Staff really friendly and food was great
Neil
Neil, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
6 April 2026
Ararat Hotel is a beautiful old building with 30 foot something ceilings. It's architecture and old world charm is immensely impressive. It operates like a hostel or an old boarding house.
Unfortunately, I am not a fan of communal bathrooms and kitchens, but the bedroom was clean and warm on one of the coldest nights in Ararat this year.
Thank you
Kerry
Kerry, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 December 2025
I loved the shower and how they supplied soap and shampoo! The bed was very comfortable, they were very kind to offer a fan for the room.
For the price it was amazing 😊😊😊
Loved the kitchen area also.
Ryan
Ryan, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
30 December 2025
The rooms are as basic as can be. A bed. A towel. Shelving. One plug.
No TV. No aircon. No flyscreen.
A shared kitchen and dining area is a big positive.
It’s good basic accommodation.
Gordon
Gordon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 November 2025
Courteous and helpful.
Room excellent, lighting in shower room not working properly.
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
20 December 2025
Dorm style rooms. I purchased comfortable double. Had 2 beds in a room with 1 small dresser and clothes rack.
Very old building, squeekly floorboards toilets and shower down hallways.
Showers were in beds toilet block. Not good.
Very simple, clean. But backpacker/ dorm style at best. No tv room but is a kitchen/sitting room.
Need to walk up 2 stories so be aware of mobility issues don't stay here.
Tracey
Tracey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 January 2026
Awesome Old school accomodation.
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
18 February 2026
Carpet was sticky under foot, the pillow on the bed was so flat it was like having no pillow. I got given a better pillow the second night.