Otway Gate Motel

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$111

/ night

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From

$111

/ night

About this property

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area. Additional amenities at this motel include barbecue grills and a banquet hall.

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Non-Smoking Rooms
Business Center
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Garden

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Location

52-56 Murray Street East, Colac, Victoria, Australia

Colac Heritage Precinct at Barongarook Creek (0.5 miles)

Lake Colac (0.6 miles)

Colac Botanic Gardens (1.1 miles)

Bluewater Leisure Centre (1.2 miles)

Colac Golf Course (2.9 miles)

Barongarook West Bushland Reserve (5.9 miles)

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Room options

Family Room

Room details

2 Full Beds

and

2 Twin Beds

Sleeps 6

Air Conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Bunk Room

Room details

1 Queen Bed

and

2 Twin Beds

Sleeps 4

54 ft²

Air Conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room details

1 Queen Bed

Sleeps 2

54 ft²

Air Conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Twin Room

Room details

1 Queen Bed

and

1 Twin Bed

Sleeps 3

54 ft²

Air Conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Guest reviews of Otway Gate Motel

Fabulous

Based on 364 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

22%

Couple

44%

Family

19%

Group

Solo

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Across reviews, Otway Gate Motel is praised for very clean, comfortable rooms and welcoming, responsive staff, with several guests noting recent renovations, modern bathrooms and good value, plus a convenient in town location that remains quiet despite the main road.

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What guests think

Parking at the door and on-site EV chargers are appreciated. Drawbacks are limited to a few comments about weak shower pressure, occasional bedding issues, a strong cleaning scent, and the lack of a proper kitchen area. Overall, it suits travellers seeking reliable comfort without extras.

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Facilities

Guests value easy parking at the door and plenty of space, and several note on-site EV/Tesla chargers. Beyond this, few facilities are mentioned, with one comment about the lack of a proper kitchen area.

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Lindsay

May 10, 2023

Stayed 1 night

Great Motel. Very clean. Has charging stations for Tesla cars. Highly recommend

Balaji

Apr 8, 2023

Stayed 1 night

There wasn’t proper kitchen section.

Kimberley

Jan 20, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Lots off room to park and very clean good stuff and lovely place

jason

Dec 31, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Clean room with lots of amenities

Katherine

Mar 29, 2024

Stayed 1 night

The staff were helpful and lovely to talk to. The room was clean and more comfortable than we expected. It was also great to see a EV charger on the property, so we will be coming back if we are travelling in the part of Victoria again.

David

Dec 31, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Very clean and comfortable. Parking at the door. Good position in town. Has been renovated recently with quality furnishings and fittings. Owner was very friendly on check in.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently praise very clean rooms and well-maintained spaces. One guest mentioned a strong cleaning scent that required airing the room.

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Kimberly

Jan 19, 2024

Stayed 1 night

The property was very clean and a great place to stay. The communication was excellent.

David

Sep 11, 2023

Stayed 1 night

Very clean and comfortable

Jennifer

Feb 12, 2026

Stayed 1 night

Clean.

Ruth

Nov 12, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Although the motel did not look very exciting from the outside, once inside a room it was very clean and worked well.

Saman

Jan 6, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Great stay, friendly staff, clean rooms, highly recommended!

jason

Dec 31, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Clean room with lots of amenities

Dirk

Nov 12, 2023

Stayed 1 night

unpleasant room air freshener/cleaning compound required opening front window to air the room. Open front window meant we heard main road traffic disturbing our sleep

Erina

Jan 18, 2025

Stayed 4 nights

Welcoming, friendly staff who were very accommodating, and willing to help with any request. Very clean and comfortable room, with every thing we needed, included. Would definitely stay again. Thank you.

Mark

Apr 21, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay. The rooms are clean and newly renovated.

David

Dec 31, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Very clean and comfortable. Parking at the door. Good position in town. Has been renovated recently with quality furnishings and fittings. Owner was very friendly on check in.

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable and often recently renovated, with modern bathrooms, good showerheads, and in at least one case, a spacious layout with quality furnishings. A few guests noted weak shower pressure, occasional bedding issues, and no proper kitchen area; rooms were generally quiet and suitably dark at night.

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Mark

Aug 5, 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Didn't like our pillows which we lumpy and hard The mattress had a wire spring sticking out the side which poked into me if I sat on the edge of the bed.. Otherwise though the bed was comfortable

Andrew

Apr 22, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Fairly basic but clean and comfortable. Shower not very powerful. Some confusion over how many rooms were booked but sorted fairly quickly.

Fiona

Jun 9, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Comfortable little room with brand new bathroom and great shower head. Comfortable bed. As someone who finds it hard to sleep with any amount of light, I appreciated that the exterior lights went off at some point so that the room was dark enough to get a decent sleep. Friendly service.

Anita

Jan 2, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

The bathroom's contemporary design, including the large showerhead, is commendable. The thoughtful provision of bed-making services, despite our short stay, is appreciated. Check-in and check-out communication was seamless. The spacious room represents excellent value.

Penny

Aug 9, 2023

Stayed 1 night

Clean, well presented room. Is on a main route but traffic noise not tooo bad. Very friendly staff gave good tip for dining out.

Kaye

Jan 31, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Can always depend on the rooms being A1 in all aspects.

Balaji

Apr 8, 2023

Stayed 1 night

There wasn’t proper kitchen section.

Erina

Jan 18, 2025

Stayed 4 nights

Mark

Apr 21, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay. The rooms are clean and newly renovated.

David

Dec 31, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Very clean and comfortable. Parking at the door. Good position in town. Has been renovated recently with quality furnishings and fittings. Owner was very friendly on check in.

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Service

Staff are widely described as welcoming, friendly, and helpful, with smooth check-in and clear communication. Issues such as TV setup or booking confusion were handled quickly.

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Hiu Ching

Dec 26, 2023

Stayed 1 night

The motel is very clean and comfy. Host was very helpful and nice.

Kimberly

Jan 19, 2024

Stayed 1 night

The property was very clean and a great place to stay. The communication was excellent.

Sydney

Apr 21, 2025

Stayed 4 nights

Staff friendly helpful and understanding

Andrew

Apr 22, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Fairly basic but clean and comfortable. Shower not very powerful. Some confusion over how many rooms were booked but sorted fairly quickly.

Anita

Jan 2, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Adam

Feb 29, 2024

Stayed 1 night

A quiet retreat. Located on the main road through town but very quiet in our room. Extremely helpful staff in accommodating a very late check in. Rooms are clean, tidy and offer all the resources you need. Very happy to have chosen the Otway Gate Hotel and would happily do so again.

Saman

Jan 6, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Great stay, friendly staff, clean rooms, highly recommended!

Erina

Jan 18, 2025

Stayed 4 nights

Kate

Mar 29, 2025

Stayed 1 night

The instructions for the use of the television were incorrect. I didn’t want to inconvenience staff, however I am glad I did, and they came straight away and fixed it

David

Dec 31, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Very clean and comfortable. Parking at the door. Good position in town. Has been renovated recently with quality furnishings and fittings. Owner was very friendly on check in.

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Location

Convenient in-town position on the main road. Despite this, several guests found the rooms quiet.

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Peter

Sep 14, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Very nice place and convenient to main area.

Penny

Aug 9, 2023

Stayed 1 night

Clean, well presented room. Is on a main route but traffic noise not tooo bad. Very friendly staff gave good tip for dining out.

Adam

Feb 29, 2024

Stayed 1 night

David

Dec 31, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Very clean and comfortable. Parking at the door. Good position in town. Has been renovated recently with quality furnishings and fittings. Owner was very friendly on check in.

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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Angie

Mar 22, 2026

Stayed 1 night

Clean simple room.

Kenneth

Mar 3, 2026

Stayed 1 night

Nice motel

Kenneth

Feb 27, 2026

Stayed 1 night

Nice motel. Clean, comfortable and walking distance to town

Feb 15, 2026

Stayed 1 night

The staff were very efficient, friendly and helpful. The room was very clean and substantial.

Jennifer

Feb 12, 2026

Stayed 1 night

Clean.

Property Policies

Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 21:30

Before 10:00

Good to know

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Optional extras

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FAQs about Otway Gate Motel

Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee, approximately AUD 4.50 to 150.00 per person.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 9:30 PM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located within a 5-minute drive of Lake Colac and Bluewater Leisure Centre, approximately 1 km from Lake Colac and 1.8 km from Colac Botanic Gardens. It is 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Great Otway National Park.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of AUD 20.00 per day, and advance request or confirmation may be required.

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Prices for upcoming dates

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Average nightly price across deals, with taxes & fees.

Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.

2026-09-29: 111.71258443688966USD
2026-09-30: 110.3328503293457USD
2026-10-01: 110.50380708447265USD
2026-10-02: 110.84114835449219USD
2026-10-03: 141.93308337145996USD
2026-10-04: 143.327902407959USD
2026-10-05: 110.3328503293457USD
2026-10-06: 110.50380708447265USD
2026-10-07: 110.3328503293457USD
2026-10-08: 110.3328503293457USD
2026-10-09: 110.84114835449219USD
2026-10-10: 110.84114835449219USD
2026-10-11: 110.3328503293457USD
2026-10-12: 110.3328503293457USD
2026-10-13: 111.08706213891602USD
2026-10-14: 110.84114835449219USD
2026-10-15: 110.3328503293457USD
2026-10-16: 110.84114835449219USD
2026-10-17: 110.84114835449219USD
2026-10-18: 111.08706213891602USD
2026-10-19: 111.08706213891602USD
2026-10-20: 111.08706213891602USD
2026-10-21: 110.84114835449219USD
2026-10-22: 111.08706213891602USD
2026-10-23: 110.84114835449219USD
2026-10-24: 110.84114835449219USD
2026-10-25: 110.84114835449219USD
2026-10-26: 111.08706213891602USD
2026-10-27: 111.08706213891602USD
2026-10-28: 110.84114835449219USD
2026-10-29: 111.08706213891602USD
2026-10-30: 111.08706213891602USD
2026-10-31: 110.93933894543457USD
2026-11-01: 114.5809031439209USD
2026-11-02: 115.4887093190918USD
2026-11-03: 114.5809031439209USD
2026-11-04: 114.410708428833USD
2026-11-05: 114.5809031439209USD
2026-11-06: 114.5809031439209USD
2026-11-07: 114.42637354736328USD
2026-11-08: 114.69722682397462USD
2026-11-09: 115.01703251354981USD
2026-11-10: 114.65206729211427USD
2026-11-11: 114.5809031439209USD
2026-11-12: 114.5809031439209USD
2026-11-13: 114.5809031439209USD
2026-11-14: 114.42637354736328USD
2026-11-15: 114.64496646447755USD
2026-11-16: 114.5809031439209USD
2026-11-17: 114.5809031439209USD
2026-11-18: 114.5809031439209USD
2026-11-19: 114.5809031439209USD
2026-11-20: 126.45390261071778USD
2026-11-21: 114.78777969543458USD
2026-11-22: 114.42637354736328USD
2026-11-23: 114.42637354736328USD
2026-11-24: 113.9884689708252USD
2026-11-25: 126.10286193908692USD
2026-11-26: 115.47007397631836USD
2026-11-27: 115.15001715991211USD
2026-11-28: 114.82723258654785USD
2026-11-29: 114.67211414086914USD

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