Otway Gate Motel offers simple rooms with a flat-screen satellite TV. A 3-minute drive from the Colac Botanic Gardens, this property offers free parking on site and free WiFi access in the entire hotel. Fully air conditioned, each room comes with tea/coffee making facilities, a toaster and a DVD player. Other amenities include ironing equipment, electric blankets and a small fridge. A self-service laundry facility can be found on site. Fax and photocopying services can be requested at the reception, while an overhead projector can be found in the property's business centre. Guests can enjoy a barbecue in the garden. Motel Gate Otway serves breakfast in the comfort of guests’ own rooms. Charge back facilities from nearby restaurants are available. The motel is an 8-minute drive from Colac Golf Club and a 50-minute drive from the Otway Fly Tree Top Walk. The Apollo Bay is a 75-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
2 bunk beds
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
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2 double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.3
High score for Colac
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Heather
    Australia Australia
    One of the cleanest motels I’ve stayed at. Very tidy.
  • Louise
    Australia Australia
    Super clean, beautiful bathroom, very welcoming host.
  • Mary
    Australia Australia
    This motel was in a great location for us. It was very clean & comfortable and everything we needed was there. The staff were very friendly & couldn’t do enough for us. I would recommend this motel for staying in. We will certainly be staying...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Otway Gate Motel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Chinese

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00 to 21:30

Check-out

From 00:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
AUD 20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 20 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Otway Gate Motel in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that free parking is available for motel guests only.

A non-refundable 2.2% Service & Handling fee is applicable to all card payments processed online.

Please note that payment will appear as ARRA Accommodation Group Frankston on your bank statement.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

FAQs about Otway Gate Motel

  • Otway Gate Motel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at Otway Gate Motel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Room options at Otway Gate Motel include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Family
      • Single

    • The prices at Otway Gate Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, Otway Gate Motel is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Otway Gate Motel is 0.7 miles from the centre of Colac. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.