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Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale

3.5 star property
Suburban motel in Bairnsdale with free parking

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Property amenity
Spa Room | Private kitchenette
Queen Room
Garden view
Front of property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$157
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July

Explore the area

Map
335 Main St, Bairnsdale, VIC, 3875
  • St Mary's Catholic Church
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Bairnsdale Regional Health Service
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

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Family

Family

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Single Beds

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Queen and Single (Twin)

Queen and Single (Twin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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2 Bedroom Family | Living area

2 Bedroom Family

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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King Room

King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen Room

Queen Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Spa Room

Spa Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Bairnsdale

At Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of St Mary's Catholic Church and Bairnsdale Regional Health Service. Highlights at this motel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and gas grills. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, express check-out and luggage storage. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Bairnsdale motel include Bairnsdale Historical Museum and Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre.
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What's nearby

  • St Mary's Catholic Church - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bairnsdale Regional Health Service - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bairnsdale Historical Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nicholson St. Gallery - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Bairnsdale Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pepper's Fish & Chips & Takeaway - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Kim Long - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Jax Bakery Cafe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale

Suburban motel in Bairnsdale with free parking
As a guest of Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale also features room service (during limited hours), express check-out, and a front desk safe. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Bairnsdale motel.

  • 1 floor
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1984
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features DVD players and minibars. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Accommodation at this 3.5-star motel has kitchenettes with fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM on weekends; AUD 4.50 to 45 for adults and AUD 4.50 to 45 for children

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 14 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1984
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Tuesday - Friday (7:30 AM - 9:00 PM) and Saturday - Monday (8:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day.

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 4.50 to 45.00 for adults and AUD 4.50 to 45.00 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per day

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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 guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale
Colonial Motor Bairnsdale
Golden Chain Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale
Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale Motel
Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale Bairnsdale
Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale Motel Bairnsdale

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale?

Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale?

As of 29 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale on 5 Jul 2025 start from NZ$157.48, including 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.

Is parking available at Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale?

Yep, Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale?

The closest beach to Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale is 90 Mile Beach (21.5 km).

Does Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order breakfast is served weekdays from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM and weekends between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale?

No, Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 292 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 292 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 292 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 292 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 292 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely comfortable king size bed with an electric blanket.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well equipped. Greated with a warm welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lorrae

Hotel had everything we needed plus a few nice touches
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

RORY

The motel was close to city was well looked after very clean and roomy if ever back in Bairnsdale I’ll be stopping here but won’t book through HOTELS.com
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Varinder

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved that there was a BBQ area, with a nice gas grill, table and sink. The property also provided a washer and dryer. Property had lovely flowers and was well cared for.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked to whole experience, only the continuous traffic noise was only downer of the stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely host, comfortable, clean room. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect stop on a road trip. Clean and convenient. The kids loved the in-room breakfast and mini-bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend . Extremely clean and lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable unit. Nil Issues.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kieran

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and convenient. Very friendly reception and easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul, KINGSVILLE

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to all Bairnsdale amenities, shopping & dining. Easy access. Check in not an issue, quick and efficient. Friendly hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very happy, Staff were great and I liked the free ground coffee available. Looking forward to our next visit. Rob.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Marrianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Motel was better than I had expected. Staff extremely helpful & determined to make our stay a wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good option

Nice and comfortable. The wifi didn't work and no-one ans2ered at reception. Other than that, it's exactly what it says on the can. Comfy motel. You can hear the neighbours. Nice and spacious. I'd go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirrilly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, easy check in, affordable rate. We arrived late on a cold rainy night, it was lovely to open the door to a warm room, a light left and milk in the fridge.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth a stopover when in Bairnsdale.

Small quiet place on the way out of town. With clean rooms comfortable bed and great amenities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024