Bell Motel

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star motel near Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre

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BBQ/picnic area
King Spa Suite
Meeting facility
Outdoor pool
LCD TV, DVD player

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Cnr Bell & 2 Patterson Streets, Preston, VIC, 3072
  • Place, Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Preston Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Northland Shopping Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

King Spa Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(51 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Corporate Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

King Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Corporate Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Melbourne

Preston stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Preston motel, you'll find Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre and Preston Market. Northland Shopping Centre and La Trobe University are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Preston Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Northland Shopping Centre - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Strettle Wetland - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Crown Casino - 18 min drive - 14.4 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
  • ‪Sutsa Malaysian - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ayam Penyet Ria - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Keys - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪MKS - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Bell Motel

3.5-star motel near Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre
Bell Motel offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Bell Motel also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and room service (during limited hours). Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Melbourne motel is smoke free.

  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Bell Motel offers 33 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Melbourne motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 percent 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 of 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 250 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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
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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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

How close is Bell Motel to the airport?

Bell Motel is 7.7 mi (23-min drive) away from the Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bell Motel?

As of Apr 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bell Motel on May 2, 2026 start from CA $107, excluding 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.

Does Bell Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bell Motel.

How close is Bell Motel to the beach?

This motel is 15.5 mi (42-min drive) from St Kilda Beach and 10.6 mi (40-min drive) from Elwood Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bell Motel offer free breakfast?

Bell Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bell Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Crown Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Bell Motel?

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

Is there free parking at Bell Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Bell Motel have a pool?

Bell Motel features an outdoor pool.

Does Bell Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Bell Motel to downtown Melbourne?

Bell Motel is 5.4 mi away from Melbourne.

Bell Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 344 out of 885 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 360 out of 885 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 885 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 885 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 885 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Stuart

The room just wasn't up to standard. It felt dirty and unsafe. The carpet was old and stained and it smelt like cigarettes. It was one of those rooms where I didn't want to walk on the carpet or bathroom/shower without my shoes on. Will.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tony, Warrnambool

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and comfortable room. Bed a bit firm, but ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Kazzia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was very run down with several lights not working and broken fixtures in the bathroom. Mine and two other cars had their windows smashed over night in the hotel car park. Two staff members were helpful in cleaning up the glass.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Room was clean but furniture was old. TV had small screen.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ben

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Jackie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very old and tired as were the furnishing's. Convenient location but noisy on main road. Very reasonable price but needs an update.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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

Brooke

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tony, Warrnambool

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and helpful. Room clean and comfortable. Overall an easy comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hossam

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not safe and not clean. A lot of disturbing during sleep time.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Clean and comfy beds!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niru

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great except the cockroaches 😝
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Greg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
our room did not look at all like picture on site, room was clean but clearly due for an over haul. Old RAC air conditioner still in wall & new Split system above. Pool area was dirty & needed clean up.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

kutchi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Quiet area not much noise supprised because of Bell St
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Alison

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was not clean especially the bathroom. The furniture was very basic and not in good condition e.g the headboard was ripped and filthy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was fine and staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Ekaterina

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not a nice place to stay. The room was quite dirty, fridge smelt horrid even though nothing was in it, cutlery/mugs were dirty and nothing provided to wash it, very loud slamming doors that shake the whole room when you're trying to sleep. I would not recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Yolanda

Travelled with family and small children
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

Andrew

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

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Business traveller
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

8/10 Good

adrian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean room. Very quiet. Close to Austin Hopsital
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pasqualina

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