The Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel has a great location at the centre of Ararat; close to the Post Offce, shops and restaurants. On site, there is a Pyrenees Restaurant service breakfast and diner as well as providing conference and meeting facilities. This motel is in a quiet location, where you can be assured of a good night's sleep.

This Ararat motel has a range of large rooms that feature cedar bay windows and spacious bathrooms. Children are most welcome and enjoy a discounted accommodation rate. Colonial Lodge Motel has an outdoor swimming pool and barbeque facilities. Ideal accommodation for business and leisure travel.

This motel in Ararat is an ideal base for exploring the regions many natural attractions including the Grampians National Park, Mt Langi Ghiran, Mt Cole, Mt Buangor, Ararat Hills Regional Park and the Pyrenees Ranges. Ararat is also the gateway to the Grampians Wine Region. Colonial Lodge Motel is close to the East Grampians Health Service.

Colonial Lodge Motel is a Member of Golden Chain Motels.

Restaurant in Ararat

In the evening, relax and dine in the Pyrenees Room. Our licensed restaurant is open Monday to Saturday from 6:30 pm. We offer excellent cuisine prepared by our popular Chef. Alternatively, room service is available if you want a meal served to your room. We can also accommodate up to 50 people for meetings and functions.

Things to 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 Our Ararat Motel

Ararat VIC sites at the crossroads of the Western Hwy and Pyrenees Hwy halfway between Horsham and Ballarat. Colonial Lodge is located at 6 Ingor St which is a cross road off Lambert St (Western Highway).