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Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale

3.5 star property
A peaceful motel retreat near St Mary's Catholic Church where travelers can unwind in the garden or cook outdoors on gas grills after a day of exploration

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Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale provides a convenient base with practical amenities including in-room WiFi and laundry facilities. Guests appreciate the garden space for relaxing, gas grills for outdoor cooking, and luggage storage that makes day trips easier.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
The current price is Rp1.698.981
Rp1.868.816 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 22 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale on 31 May 2026 start from Rp1.698.981, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale located?

Situated in the suburbs, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of St Mary's Catholic Church, Bairnsdale Regional Health Service and Bairnsdale Historical Museum. Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre and East Gippsland Rail Trail are also within 2 mi (3 km). Bairnsdale Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 243 out of 323 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 323 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 323 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 323 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 323 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, Good amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great room. Had everything we needed, was quiet and affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The email advising late check-in instructions was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly welcoming staff made us feel at home. Room very well appointed clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very good, comfortable Motel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manoshayini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff with easy check in, a convenient location to stop on a road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms are clean and comfortable with great amenities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
yes. rpoom was spotless and staff welcoming and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Kieran

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly owners
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Exceptional

Exceptional motel, the team do everything possible to make tthe stay perfect. Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet, considering it’s on the main road. Short flat walk into restaurants, bars and cafes. Friendly staff on check in and check out. Comfortable bed and everything works. Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable, nice people.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to sta, in my case travelling for work. Clean, quiet and friendly environment
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms quite large, clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary

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

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff. Well appointed room and facilities, comfortable, clean and conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024