Ararat Southern Cross Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Motel in Ararat

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils
Executive Room, 1 King Bed
Property grounds
Queen Plus Single Room | Private kitchenette

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Breakfast available
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Kitchenette
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • DVD player
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Free self-parking
The price is NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 January 2025

Room options

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Queen Plus Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Queen Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
96 High Street, Ararat, VIC, 3377

What's nearby

  • 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

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Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
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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
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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
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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
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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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
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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

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

Judith, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good place to stay
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

friendly and easy checkin, located near dining options
Peter, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Pooria, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jane, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Karen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lois, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Owners were amazing . very pleasant to deal with and extremely helpful . The rooms we booked (2) rooms were very clean and tidy .
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Noreen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

John, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, quiet and roomy.
John, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Bronwen, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Stephen, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, everything in good working order very comfortable bed, and it was very quiet through the night.
Mark, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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 👌.
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Julie, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ash, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review