Ararat Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Ararat. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.
Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Alexandra Gardens Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Gum San Chinese Heritage Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Ararat Bushland Reserve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 134 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 134 min drive
Avalon Airport (AVV) - 136 min drive
Ararat Station - 10 min walk
Ben Nevis Station - 18 min drive
Stawell Station - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Vines Cafe & Bar - 2 min walk
McDonald's - 3 min walk
KFC - 7 min walk
Sede Cafe - 1 min walk
Subway - 6 min drive
About this property
Ararat Hotel
Ararat Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Ararat. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.
At a glance
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Hotel size
11 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 9:00 AM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets
Pets not allowed
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Parking
No on-site parking
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Room amenities
Freshen up
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Towels
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
Shared kitchen access
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Ararat Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Ararat Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Ararat Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ararat Hotel?
Check-in start time: 9:00 AM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near Ararat Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Ararat Hotel like?
Ararat Hotel is a short 10-minute walk from Ararat Station and 3 minutes' walk from Ararat Former Town Hall.
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Reviews
Ararat Hotel Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.0
Cleanliness
6.8
Amenities
8.4
Staff & service
7.2
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
16 November 2025
Staff really friendly and food was great
Neil
Neil, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
6 April 2026
Ararat Hotel is a beautiful old building with 30 foot something ceilings. It's architecture and old world charm is immensely impressive. It operates like a hostel or an old boarding house.
Unfortunately, I am not a fan of communal bathrooms and kitchens, but the bedroom was clean and warm on one of the coldest nights in Ararat this year.
Thank you
Kerry
Kerry, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 December 2025
I loved the shower and how they supplied soap and shampoo! The bed was very comfortable, they were very kind to offer a fan for the room.
For the price it was amazing 😊😊😊
Loved the kitchen area also.
Ryan
Ryan, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
30 December 2025
The rooms are as basic as can be. A bed. A towel. Shelving. One plug.
No TV. No aircon. No flyscreen.
A shared kitchen and dining area is a big positive.
It’s good basic accommodation.
Gordon
Gordon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 November 2025
Courteous and helpful.
Room excellent, lighting in shower room not working properly.
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
20 December 2025
Dorm style rooms. I purchased comfortable double. Had 2 beds in a room with 1 small dresser and clothes rack.
Very old building, squeekly floorboards toilets and shower down hallways.
Showers were in beds toilet block. Not good.
Very simple, clean. But backpacker/ dorm style at best. No tv room but is a kitchen/sitting room.
Need to walk up 2 stories so be aware of mobility issues don't stay here.