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Statesman Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3.5-star Ararat motel

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Living area
Interior
Shower, rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, towels
Standard Twin Room
Shower, rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Statesman Motor Inn, 79 Lambert St, Ararat, VIC, 3377
  • Place, Gum San Chinese Heritage Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Ararat Former Town Hall
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room

Executive Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Senior Room

Senior Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Twin Room

Executive Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Suite

Family Suite

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Ararat

In Ararat .Your stay at this Ararat motel places you within a 10-minute walk of Gum San Chinese Heritage Center and Ararat Bushland Reserve. Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre and Ararat Former Town Hall are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ararat Bushland Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gum San Chinese Heritage Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Alexandra Gardens Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ararat Former Town Hall - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Ararat Station - 2 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vines Cafe & Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sede Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Blue Duck Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Statesman Motor Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3.5-star Ararat motel
Statesman Motor Inn offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Ararat motel is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Statesman Motor Inn offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. This Ararat motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

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Ararat Motor Inn
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
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The price is CA $128
CA $141 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 28 - Mar 1
Ararat Motor Inn

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: AUD 11 to 15 for adults and AUD 11 to 15 for children

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • CD player

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 9:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 8:30 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative Antigen COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 3 days prior to check-in
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Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 11 to 15 for adults, and AUD 11 to 15 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative Antigen COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up, and the test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in. COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 3 days prior to check-in.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Statesman Motor Inn Motel
Statesman Motor Inn Ararat
Statesman Motor Inn Motel Ararat

Statesman Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 134 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I so desperately want to give 5 stars, but one significant oversight is stopping me. Let's start with the good. Absolutely lovely, welcoming, and friendly staff. The room was huge and immaculate on entry. The bathroom and kitchen area were spotless, and everything was very comfortable. Great location - I was able to walk to the supermarket and to J Ward. Now, the not so good. Bit loud with trucks going past constantly, but that's to be expected for the area, so not great, but it doesn't affect my rating. What does is that the sheets weren't changed from the last guest. There were loose hairs on the pillow and... ummm... 'body' hairs between the sheets. There was an extra blanket and pillows in the cupboard, so I ended up just sleeping on top of the bed. If I had stayed longer, I would have asked them to change the sheets. Aside from that, this place is so great that I'm choosing to assume it was an accidental oversight (human error happens). I would stay there again. Still, I unfortunately had to give it 4 stars to be honest, so that anyone reading this can make an informed decision.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Robyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick assistance upon arriving Clean rooms Cutlery and crockery were available.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Extremely noisy, the trucks are loud but the trains are louder. Never again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

aaron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little place. Bayhroom was good. Aircon filter was clean, which is very rare. Check in was a breeze and hassle free, as was check out. Little road traffic noise, as its om the main hwy. Bed was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

June

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good. Everything was Good except for the train and traffic noise. I was there to visit someone in hospital.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Made up daily. The noise from the road can be loud at night. The room was a tad outdated, but definitely nice and clean. I’d happily stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

B

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room smelt. Very unclean Leftcearly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bit of road noise other than that was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff & cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is nice and for most parts quiet. The property does have a Train line opposite it, and was a touch noisy in the middle of the night with the odd freight train. Other than that it is a lovely property that I would not be beyond staying at again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Right on a main road, big trucks passing all hours. Opposite train tracks with long trains passing by at all hours through night too. Room not that clean with cobwebs around walls and ceiling, killed a large black spider. Old and tired accommodation, over priced!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

We got there late (10:30pm) & it wasn’t an issue room was spotless
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aleasha

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived after check in desk was closed, however they contacted us prior to arrival to confirm arrival time and take payment details. Upon arrival we heard abusive screaming coming from a room 2 doors down. The screaming continued and was constant for the next 30mins. Feeling very unsafe we got in our car and drove off to get away from the noise. We called reception to alert them to what we were experiencing and they replied with "oh its one of the rooms the police have rented, ill check the camera and if hes come out of his room ill let them know amd theyll come pick him up" We didnt hear back from reception with regards to the outcome but upon returning to our room found it very unsettling trying to sleep with a constant sound of someone dry reaching as if they were trying to vomit all through the night. Very unpleasant experience. No follow up from reception either. Wont be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Microwave, electric blankets and super bathroom
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good for the stop over
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kate

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Room was spacious and clean. Bed was comfy. Our room had 2 entrance points, the 2nd was a sliding door that opened up to a courtyard/enclosed area...small playground and table & chairs. Beautifully lit up at night time. I liked it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

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

Overnight stay

Overnight stay Quiet and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, budget friendly motel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025