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Sunshine Motor Inn

Property class: 3.5

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A hot tub with a view of a swimming pool and outdoor seating area.
A modern outdoor seating area with wooden flooring and red cushioned stools.
A landscaped garden with a cascading water feature, a paved walkway, and dense greenery.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living space with a sofa and coffee table.
A wooden-floored spa area with a hot tub, a wooden bench, and a sign indicating the spa's courtesy policy.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$166
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept

Explore the area

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608 Ballarat Road, (Western Hwy), Ardeer, VIC, 3022
  • Place, Ace Karts - Real Life Racing
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Collenso Street Reserve Dog Off-Leash Area
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cairnlea Estate Nature Conservation Reserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Economy Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

Economy Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Queen Room

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, chair, desk, and a mirror.

Standard Queen Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Family Suite

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a lamp, and artwork on the walls.

Family Suite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A neatly made bed with white and gray bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, a dark headboard, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Queen Room

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a painting, a TV, and a mirror.

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Melbourne

At Sunshine Motor Inn, you'll be 14.4 km (8.9 mi) from Marvel Stadium and 14.6 km (9.1 mi) from Queen Victoria Market. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Blazed Bar and Grill, serves Italian cuisine and is open for dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the motel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the Hot tub and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a conference centre. To-go breakfast is available daily between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Ardeer motel include Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and Crown Casino.
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What's nearby

  • Ace Karts - Real Life Racing - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Collenso Street Reserve Dog Off-Leash Area - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Cairnlea Estate Nature Conservation Reserve - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Crown Casino - 18 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Melbourne Central - 20 min drive - 29.8 km

Getting around

  • Deer Park Station - 4 min drive
  • Ardeer Station - 19 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunshine Social - BBQ - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Glengala Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sunshine Star Fish & Chips - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Deer Park Club - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Westend Market Hotel - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sunshine Motor Inn

Sunshine Motor Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this motel measures 2582 square feet (240 square metres) and includes a conference centre. Barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Sunshine Motor Inn. Self parking is free.

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

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • 2582 sq ft of conference space
  • 240 sq. m of conference space
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Sunshine Motor Inn offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This Melbourne motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: AUD 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Blazed Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Conference centre (2,582 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: AUD 30

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: AUD 30

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (10:00 AM - 9:00 PM)

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 23 December to 8 January:
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: AUD 200 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.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: from approximately AUD 10 per person
  • Early check-in fee: AUD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 30 (subject to availability)

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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Sunshine Motor Ardeer

Sunshine Motor Inn

Sunshine Motor Inn Ardeer

Sunshine Motor Inn Motel

Sunshine Motor Inn Ardeer

Sunshine Motor Inn Motel Ardeer

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Sunshine Motor Inn?

Yep, Sunshine Motor Inn has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Sunshine Motor Inn?

As of 12 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunshine Motor Inn on 13 Sept 2026 start from NZ$166, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Sunshine Motor Inn?

The closest beach to Sunshine Motor Inn is St Kilda Beach (18.4 km).

Does Sunshine Motor Inn have a pool?

Sunshine Motor Inn has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does Sunshine Motor Inn serve breakfast?

Sure does, to-go brekkie is available daily from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sunshine Motor Inn?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sunshine Motor Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Italian cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from December 23 until January 8.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sunshine Motor Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Sunshine Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 201 out of 572 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 572 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 572 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 572 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 572 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing, the room was a little aged but happy for the process for an overnight stay, would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean room and comfortable bed. Very good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff most courteous .. clean and very nice rooms ..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was only there to sleep the bed and shower were great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a Pleasant Stay here. Had a Beautiful Dinner the staff were Friendly and Professional. The best part was I got a nice Quiet Sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pleasant convenient stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Staff & service
The room was clean and nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness
Very well situated to our venue. Staff very helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Foram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, close to the airport Very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay. The room was extremely quiet, comfortable, everything was older but worked just fine. I was greeted warmly at reception and I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Milkay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Glorily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good staff and near to shops.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Trevor

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

Nice overnight stay

Very nice overnight stay while in Melbourne on personal business in this area. Comfy room and terrific restaurant at front of property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
staff are great nice cozy rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exellent motel and convenient to most things
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the staff were great. We had no problems. Great spot.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice facility with comfortable rooms. The reception staff both on the phone and in person were very friendly and helpful. We felt safe staying here. Conveniently located just a short drive from the ring road.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy and quick check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy stay. Will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sagar

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Reception staff was courteous and helpful but room conditions were quite average.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

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

Sunshine motor inn

Great service nice room. Wonderful manager.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a nice quiet stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, good parking and we like the hot spa that was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022