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Ararat Southern Cross Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Travelers connect effortlessly with in-room WiFi at this welcoming motor inn before starting their day with a satisfying breakfast

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The Ararat Southern Cross Motor Inn offers a comfortable place to recharge. Guests stay connected with in-room WiFi while their luggage finds a secure spot in the storage area. The staff's warm service creates a genuinely welcoming atmosphere throughout the stay.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan

Room options

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Private kitchenette

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Queen Room

Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Queen Plus Single Room | In-room dining

Queen Plus Single Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

Ararat is home to Ararat Southern Cross Motor Inn. Ararat Former Town Hall and Moyston War Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Chalambar Golf Club and Montara Winery.
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96 High Street, Ararat, VIC, 3377

What's nearby

  • Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ararat Former Town Hall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Alexandra Gardens Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gum San Chinese Heritage Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ararat Bushland Reserve - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Ararat Station - 2 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vines Cafe & Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sede Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Ararat Southern Cross Motor Inn

Property highlights
Ararat Southern Cross Motor Inn provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Ararat Southern Cross Motor Inn feature thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with DVD players
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, kitchenettes and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: AUD 10.50 to 30 per person

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: AUD 5 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

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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Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 10.5 to 30 per person
  • Late check-in fee: AUD 5 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight

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

You need to know

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is 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

Is Ararat Southern Cross Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ararat Southern Cross Motor Inn?

As of 15 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ararat Southern Cross Motor Inn on 22 Jan 2026 start from AU$178.96, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Ararat Southern Cross Motor Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ararat Southern Cross Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM to midnight for a fee of AUD 5.

What time is check-out at Ararat Southern Cross Motor Inn?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Ararat Southern Cross Motor Inn located?

Situated in Ararat, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre, Ararat Former Town Hall and Alexandra Gardens Park. Kokoda Park and Gum San Chinese Heritage Center are also within 1 mile (2 km). Ararat Station is only a 2-minute walk.

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Reviews

Ararat Southern Cross Motor Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 125 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and exceptionally clean. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mylaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very friendly. I have had a great stay here, it’s quiet and it close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to shops and rsl had a nice meal
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and well laid out and the staff were more then helpful - the full breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the cleanliness of the place and the polite staff. Over very happy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
perfectly clean, perfect staff, but looking a little dated for the price charged
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly and easy checkin, located near dining options
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

TONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, everything in good working order very comfortable bed, and it was very quiet through the night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were amazing . very pleasant to deal with and extremely helpful . The rooms we booked (2) rooms were very clean and tidy .

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 👌.

10/10 Excellent

sharyn

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This motel has been around for ever. The rooms look like they have had an upgrade and are very comfortable. I wasn't a fan of the large square shower outlet but plenty of room in the bathroom. Bed was comfortable. Towels replaced for our second of the 2 nights,that was nice. Our room had a full verandah and was great as it rained all day. half the rooms dont have this option so be careful when selecting. The room had good glasses but small mugs. Had knifes, forks and spoons. Plates but only a small microwave. No other cooking was allowed. There is a RSL club and a couple of pubs all in walking distance. Right in town but on the main road. Id does have I think Triple glazed windows that kept most of the road noise out. Easy in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at front was very refreshing,room was nice and clean plus large shower. We do about 6 trips to melbourne and very happy with our stop over
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fyona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good spot for an overnight stay. Soundproofing was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay, excellent accommodation and fantastic staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

COLIN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Perfect for our weekend away.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was well managed beautiful owners who could not do enough for you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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

Best Option in Ararat

Best accommodation in Ararat. Quiet, clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022