Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre - 6 min walk
Ararat Former Town Hall - 7 min walk
Alexandra Gardens Park - 8 min walk
Gum San Chinese Heritage Center - 16 min walk
Montara Winery - 5 min drive
Getting around
Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 127 min drive
Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 129 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 135 min drive
Ararat Station - 2 min walk
Ben Nevis Station - 15 min drive
Stawell Station - 25 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min walk
KFC - 5 min walk
Ararat RSL - 4 min walk
Waack's Ararat Bakery - 8 min walk
Vines Cafe & Bar - 12 min walk
About this property
Ararat Southern Cross Motor Inn
When visiting Ararat, Ararat Southern Cross Motor Inn is a great choice to consider. You'll have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
9 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Express check-out available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–8:30 AM
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Accessibility
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
DVD player
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
Kitchenette
Free bottled water
Cookware, dishes and utensils
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 10.5 to 30 per person
Late check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight can be arranged for an extra charge of AUD 5
Children & extra beds
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Ararat Southern Cross Motor
Ararat Southern Cross Motor
Ararat Southern Cross Motor Inn Motel
Ararat Southern Cross Motor Inn Ararat
Ararat Southern Cross Motor Inn Motel Ararat
Frequently asked questions
Does Ararat Southern Cross Motor Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ararat Southern Cross Motor Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Ararat Southern Cross Motor Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Ararat Southern Cross Motor Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ararat Southern Cross Motor Inn?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
Does Ararat Southern Cross Motor Inn have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a fridge, a microwave and cookware.
What's the area around Ararat Southern Cross Motor Inn like?
Ararat Southern Cross Motor Inn is a short 2-minute walk from Ararat Station and 7 minutes' walk from Ararat Former Town Hall.
Ararat Southern Cross Motor Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
27 October 2024
Judith
Judith, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 September 2024
Good place to stay
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 August 2024
Very good motel
We found the hotel very clean and very quiet, well pointed room, had every thing we needed, bathroom very large and good hotwater and shower. Would stay again
COLIN
COLIN, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 July 2024
friendly and easy checkin, located near dining options
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 July 2024
Great location for train travellers, easy walk to the shopping area and local places to eat.
Excellently clean bathroom & room space.
I highly recommend this location.
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 June 2024
Pooria
Pooria, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 June 2024
This place was very clean and neat, the room was spacious and very comfortable. Staff were lovely people. Very happy with my stay and will definitely stay here again if I come back to Ararat
TONY
TONY, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 June 2024
Great Value
Great little Motel in Ararat. Room was very clean and bed very comfortable.
All linen and towels very clean and great location with most things within walking distance
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 June 2024
Jane
Jane, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 May 2024
Very Comfy& quiet
Very comfortable, very quiet for a main road. .spacious. Everything we needed and more for a country weekeend away. Bed was amazing. Heater also perfect. Thankyou.
sharyn
sharyn, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 April 2024
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 April 2024
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 April 2024
Lois
Lois, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 March 2024
Owners were amazing .
very pleasant to deal with and extremely helpful .
The rooms we booked (2) rooms were very clean and tidy .
michael
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 January 2024
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
12 December 2023
Noreen
Noreen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 December 2023
John
John, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 December 2023
Clean, quiet and roomy.
John
John, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 November 2023
Bronwen
Bronwen, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
4 November 2023
Good
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 October 2023
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 August 2023
Very clean, everything in good working order very comfortable bed, and it was very quiet through the night.
Mark
Mark, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 August 2023
Stayed 2 nights in a King room and everything was presented as advertised. Exceptionally clean and well maintained, nice room amenities. Hassle free check in and out. Easy walking distance to main street and traffic noise was minimal even being on the main hwy side. I would recommend 👌.