Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel - Ararat

The Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel offers a range rooms, with a discounted rate for children under 12 years of age. All our rooms are large, feature cedar bay windows and have spacious bathrooms. The property has an outdoor pool and barbeque facilities.

The Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel is conveniently situated just 1 block from the Ararat post office, restaurants and the main shopping precinct. We are in a quiet location, where you can be assured of a good night's sleep.

Restaurant

In the evening, relax and dine in the Pyrenees Room - our Licensed Restaurant. We open from Monday to Saturday from 6:30p.m. We offer excellent cuisine prepared by our popular Chef. Alternatively, our room service is available if you want to enjoy your meal in your room.

Things to see and do in Ararat Victoria:

Ararat was established in 1857 and is the only Australian town to have been founded by the Chinese. Discover the town's unique Chinese heritage at the Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre and the Langi Morgala Museum.

Today, the thriving community is renowned for its production of quality merino wool, view unusual exhibits of fibre and textile art at the Ararat Regional Art Gallery. Also the scenic countryside around Ararat, Buangor, Great Western and Hall Gaps is home to outstanding wineries such as historic Seppelt's and Best's Great Western and newer vineyards such as Mt Langi Ghiran and Montara.

Explore Ararat's gold heritage, reflected in the town's impressive architecture. Take a wander through the beautiful Alexandra Gardens, featuring the famous orchid glasshouse and for those golfing enthusiasts a round of golf at the Chalambar Golf Club could be a consideration.

Finding Us

Ararat is approximately 2.5 hours from Melbourne via the Western or Pyrenees highways.