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Bell Motel

3.5 star property
Guests sip morning coffee poolside or connect with colleagues at the conference center, while enjoying modern comforts and services near La Trobe University.

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Bell Motel offers travelers a garden retreat and outdoor pool for relaxation after a busy day. The property provides WiFi, express check-out, and luggage storage services. The helpful staff at the conference center consistently impresses guests with their attentive service.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$120
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar

Room options

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King Spa Suite | Bathroom

King Spa Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Corporate Room

Corporate Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Preston, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, Bell Motel is near a metro station. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre, while those who have shopping on the agenda may want to visit Preston Market and Northland Shopping Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a match? See what's going on at Melbourne Cricket Ground or Rod Laver Arena. Visit our Melbourne travel guide
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Cnr Bell & 2 Patterson Streets, Preston, VIC, 3072

What's nearby

  • Melbourne city in the night
    Crown Casino
    15 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Preston Market
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Northland Shopping Centre
    3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Strettle Wetland
    6 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Bell Station
    7 min walk
  • Essendon Station
    12 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tallboy and Moose
    6 min walk
  • MKS
    7 min walk
  • Ayam Penyet Ria
    11 min walk
  • Sutsa Malaysian
    7 min walk
  • The Keys
    2 min walk

About this property

Bell Motel

Motel near La Trobe University
Located close to Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre and Preston Market, Bell Motel provides a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and a conference centre. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, a banquet hall and smoke-free property
  • Barbecues, 1 meeting room and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Bell Motel have perks, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Separate sitting areas, fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Friday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 250 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 per cent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Bell Motor Inn
Bell Motor Inn Melbourne
Bell Motor Melbourne
Bell Motel Preston
Bell Motel Motel
Bell Motel Preston
Bell Motel Motel Preston

Frequently asked questions

Does Bell Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Bell Motel?

As of 8 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bell Motel on 15 Mar 2026 start from AU$120, 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.

Is Bell Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Bell Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bell Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bell Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Bell Motel located?

Located in Preston, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre and Preston Market. Northland Shopping Centre and La Trobe University are also within 3 mi (5 km). Bell Station is 7 minutes by foot and Preston Station is 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Bell Motel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 342 out of 871 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 871 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 871 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 871 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 871 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yi Bin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed for 7 nights while visiting Melbourne. Room was clean, the staffs were nice and friendly. Easy parking the car. Good Wi-Fi can watch the Netflix at the room.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pasqualina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was tidy, facilities a bit run down and not well maintained, Comfortable enough, although I wouldn't stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

rocco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes all good clean and quite!! Will book again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and staff were good, however Expedia are not very good charging a deposit that hotel never received then they say are not responsible
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, good for couple day stop over , overall good clean motel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Room was Comfortable for my Needs, only comment would be the Small TV
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Bridie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Room wasn’t serviced on the Sunday.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel is walking distance from tram and train services. There are many restaurants and a supermarket nearby. The staff were helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

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

Great place

Love my stay here.Great friendly staff and location is brilliant.Very comfy place with everything you need.Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This an older hotel that although it is starting to show it's age, it was clean and everything was maintained so that it made for a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value, comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel rooms could do with an upgrade but staff were excellent. Very good for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy parking, good check-in, the most comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The managers of this property were friendly, warm and helpful. I’d come back, just for their service. For the price, I felt the room was fair. Perfectly utilitarian for an overnight stay where I needed to be close to the hospitals. Amazing dining options in walking distance, particularly Shop Ramen.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The motel was exactly what we needed. Comfortable beds, great hot water and shower water pressure and off street parking included.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen

Staff were excellent.. response to any Needs great.. including the handyman. Room had recently been upgraded with a few things needing to be finished. Cleaning is another matter. Skirting boards filthy as were new window frames. Mild around bottom of shower and between tiles in the shower. Ingrained dirt on the rear top of toilet system. Door to the room hard to open particularly for older people. Yard around and to the sides of the motel including car parkland pool need a clean up .. huge working bee required . Instructions on how to use tv etc would be convenient and a small map showing close coffee shops two within about 5 min walk and convenience store would be advantages for those guests with no car.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in Preston for the budget conscious. Hotel is a little old but is being renovated, everything works well, and the staff are super helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Clare

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff are extremely nice and helpful, no complaints there. The room was very neglected and absolutely stank of smoke and it got much worse when I turned the heater on. It was a very cold weekend so I had to use the heater but it was a choice I made reluctantly. I asked immediately if I could be moved but the motel was full and I wasn't offered a refund. There is a hotel directly opposite that I could perhaps have gone to.. My other issue is with the building I was in which is not the main building. It too is neglected but it also feels less safe than the main building. As a female staying alone I would have felt much safer in the main building. This is the second time I've stayed at the Bell Motel and my experiences have been totally different. It boils down to main building versus second neglected building .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet comfortable motel, the rooms were very clean and the staff were friendly and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Rosalind

Short stay.

Clean comfortable motel. Sufficient amenities in the room. Close to public transport and Austin Hospital. Wifi ok.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness
Very central for me. Prints on walls would give it a bit of warmth. Old AC needs replacing. Noisy and in effective.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Surinder

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were helpful and place was nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and room very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023