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 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee, approximately AUD 10.5 to 30 per person.

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

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Late check-in is available for a fee of AUD 5 for arrivals between 10:00 PM and midnight.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located within a 10-minute walk of the Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre and Ararat Former Town Hall. It is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Alexandra Gardens Park and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Kokoda Park.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and guests must be at least 18 years old to check in.

Are extra beds or cribs available?

Guests must contact the property in advance to reserve cribs or infant beds. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Ararat Southern Cross Motor Inn

What guests think

At Ararat Southern Cross Motor Inn, guests repeatedly praise very clean, spacious rooms and friendly, helpful staff, along with convenient access to shops, dining, and the train station, plus easy parking.

Rooms are comfortable, with useful in-room amenities like microwaves, crockery, and large TVs. Some guests report highway truck noise at night in certain rooms, while others found the soundproofing effective and their stays quiet. A reliable base for short stays in Ararat.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

Dining

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Facilities

Parking is easy, with large car parks and straightforward access.

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8

Terrance

29 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived on a wet cold day to a very warm reception. The room was large and comfortable. The location is good and was easy to find. Car parks are large, and there is plenty of space between cars to get all your gear out. Overall, it was a good stay and I would use them again if staying in Ararat.

10

Andrew

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious clean room with easy parking. Friendly host. Close to shops.

8

Paul

8 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This motel has been around for ever. The rooms look like they have had an upgrade and are very comfortable. I wasn't a fan of the large square shower outlet but plenty of room in the bathroom. Bed was comfortable. Towels replaced for our second of the 2 nights,that was nice. Our room had a full verandah and was great as it rained all day. half the rooms dont have this option so be careful when selecting. The room had good glasses but small mugs. Had knifes, forks and spoons. Plates but only a small microwave. No other cooking was allowed. There is a RSL club and a couple of pubs all in walking distance. Right in town but on the main road. Id does have I think Triple glazed windows that kept most of the road noise out. Easy in and out.

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Cleanliness

Reviews repeatedly highlight spotless rooms and bathrooms, with upkeep described as well maintained.

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10

TONY

16 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This place was very clean and neat, the room was spacious and very comfortable. Staff were lovely people. Very happy with my stay and will definitely stay here again if I come back to Ararat

10

Crissy

2 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean

8

stuart

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff at front was very refreshing,room was nice and clean plus large shower. We do about 6 trips to melbourne and very happy with our stop over

10

deborah

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spacious and exceptionally clean. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Highly recommend

10

Andrew

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious clean room with easy parking. Friendly host. Close to shops.

10

Simon

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the cleanliness of the place and the polite staff. Over very happy

8

Elizabeth

21 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet. Clean. Good.

8

Jane

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

perfectly clean, perfect staff, but looking a little dated for the price charged

8

Glennis

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Large room, super clean. Very comfortable bed. Close to the hest keal at the Blue duck hotel.

10

COLIN

17 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We found the hotel very clean and very quiet, well pointed room, had every thing we needed, bathroom very large and good hotwater and shower. Would stay again

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable, frequently generous in size, and include amenities like microwaves, crockery, couches, and large TVs; several note effective soundproofing. However, some rooms near the main road can experience truck noise overnight.

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10

Tony

17 Dec 2021

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent Motel with very comfortable beds. Large very clean rooms and bathrooms. Couch in room. Big digital TV. Also there were was crockery and microwave with ability to have meAl back in room. Easy walk to main st with restaurants and pubs

10

Fyona

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good spot for an overnight stay. Soundproofing was great.

10

Ian R

5 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

While the unit and facilities were excellent, the close proximity to the main road meant continuous heavy truck noise throughout the night.

10

deborah

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spacious and exceptionally clean. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Highly recommend

10

Andrew

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious clean room with easy parking. Friendly host. Close to shops.

8

Paul

8 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This motel has been around for ever. The rooms look like they have had an upgrade and are very comfortable. I wasn't a fan of the large square shower outlet but plenty of room in the bathroom. Bed was comfortable. Towels replaced for our second of the 2 nights,that was nice. Our room had a full verandah and was great as it rained all day. half the rooms dont have this option so be careful when selecting. The room had good glasses but small mugs. Had knifes, forks and spoons. Plates but only a small microwave. No other cooking was allowed. There is a RSL club and a couple of pubs all in walking distance. Right in town but on the main road. Id does have I think Triple glazed windows that kept most of the road noise out. Easy in and out.

10

Aaron

2 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights in a King room and everything was presented as advertised. Exceptionally clean and well maintained, nice room amenities. Hassle free check in and out. Easy walking distance to main street and traffic noise was minimal even being on the main hwy side. I would recommend 👌.

10

Monica

14 Jun 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

It really was a lovely stay at the Ararat Southern Cross Motel. Room is up-to-date, clean and spacious. Good customer service. The location excellent for train travelers being across the road from Ararat Station.

8

Glennis

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Large room, super clean. Very comfortable bed. Close to the hest keal at the Blue duck hotel.

10

COLIN

17 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We found the hotel very clean and very quiet, well pointed room, had every thing we needed, bathroom very large and good hotwater and shower. Would stay again

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Service

Staff are consistently friendly, helpful, and welcoming, with smooth check-in and attentive owners.

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Mylaine

25 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff are very friendly. I have had a great stay here, it’s quiet and it close to everything.

8

stuart

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff at front was very refreshing,room was nice and clean plus large shower. We do about 6 trips to melbourne and very happy with our stop over

10

deborah

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spacious and exceptionally clean. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Highly recommend

10

Andrew

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious clean room with easy parking. Friendly host. Close to shops.

10

Simon

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the cleanliness of the place and the polite staff. Over very happy

10

Aaron

2 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights in a King room and everything was presented as advertised. Exceptionally clean and well maintained, nice room amenities. Hassle free check in and out. Easy walking distance to main street and traffic noise was minimal even being on the main hwy side. I would recommend 👌.

10

Peter

31 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and well laid out and the staff were more then helpful - the full breakfast was excellent

8

Jane

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

perfectly clean, perfect staff, but looking a little dated for the price charged

10

jenny

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was well managed beautiful owners who could not do enough for you

10

Peter

31 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

friendly and easy checkin, located near dining options

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Location

Walkable location near shops, the main street, RSL and pubs, and across from the train station; easy to find. Being on the main road aids access but can contribute to traffic noise in some rooms.

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Susan

13 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great little Motel in Ararat. Room was very clean and bed very comfortable. All linen and towels very clean and great location with most things within walking distance

10

Mylaine

25 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff are very friendly. I have had a great stay here, it’s quiet and it close to everything.

10

Ian R

5 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

While the unit and facilities were excellent, the close proximity to the main road meant continuous heavy truck noise throughout the night.

8

Terrance

29 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived on a wet cold day to a very warm reception. The room was large and comfortable. The location is good and was easy to find. Car parks are large, and there is plenty of space between cars to get all your gear out. Overall, it was a good stay and I would use them again if staying in Ararat.

10

Andrew

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious clean room with easy parking. Friendly host. Close to shops.

8

Paul

8 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This motel has been around for ever. The rooms look like they have had an upgrade and are very comfortable. I wasn't a fan of the large square shower outlet but plenty of room in the bathroom. Bed was comfortable. Towels replaced for our second of the 2 nights,that was nice. Our room had a full verandah and was great as it rained all day. half the rooms dont have this option so be careful when selecting. The room had good glasses but small mugs. Had knifes, forks and spoons. Plates but only a small microwave. No other cooking was allowed. There is a RSL club and a couple of pubs all in walking distance. Right in town but on the main road. Id does have I think Triple glazed windows that kept most of the road noise out. Easy in and out.

10

Aaron

2 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights in a King room and everything was presented as advertised. Exceptionally clean and well maintained, nice room amenities. Hassle free check in and out. Easy walking distance to main street and traffic noise was minimal even being on the main hwy side. I would recommend 👌.

10

Heather

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for train travellers, easy walk to the shopping area and local places to eat. Excellently clean bathroom & room space. I highly recommend this location.

10

Monica

14 Jun 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

It really was a lovely stay at the Ararat Southern Cross Motel. Room is up-to-date, clean and spacious. Good customer service. The location excellent for train travelers being across the road from Ararat Station.

10

Stephen

23 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to shops and rsl had a nice meal

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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Tony

17 Dec 2021

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent Motel with very comfortable beds. Large very clean rooms and bathrooms. Couch in room. Big digital TV. Also there were was crockery and microwave with ability to have meAl back in room. Easy walk to main st with restaurants and pubs

10

Heather

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for train travellers, easy walk to the shopping area and local places to eat. Excellently clean bathroom & room space. I highly recommend this location.

10

Peter

31 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and well laid out and the staff were more then helpful - the full breakfast was excellent

8

Glennis

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Large room, super clean. Very comfortable bed. Close to the hest keal at the Blue duck hotel.

10

Peter

31 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

friendly and easy checkin, located near dining options

10

Stephen

23 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to shops and rsl had a nice meal

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Ararat Southern Cross Motor Inn

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed

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