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Otway Gate Motel

2.5 star property

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BBQ/picnic Area
Bunk room | Bathroom | Rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, towels
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

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52-56 Murray Street East, Colac, VIC, 3250
  • Place, Colac Botanic Gardens
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Colac
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Bluewater Leisure Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Bunk room | Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Bunk room

  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Family Room | Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Otway Gate Motel

A business centre, conference space and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, barbecues and a picnic area are on-site.
Otway Gate Motel offers 18 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include a rainfall showerhead and hairdryers. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Otway Gate Motel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Colac. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a business centre are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a business centre, conference space and laundry facilities
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Bluewater Leisure Centre and a few minutes from Lake Colac
WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business centre. Otway Gate Motel also features barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This Colac motel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7 AM to 8:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: AUD 4.50 to 150 per person

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

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 (single-level property)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:30 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.00 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 4.50 to 150.00 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.00 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 9:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Otway Gate Motel Colac

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Otway Gate Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 203 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 203 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 203 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 203 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 203 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel. Clean, comfortable and walking distance to town
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfy, good value, lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very efficient, friendly and helpful. The room was very clean and substantial.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a very pleasant stay. The room was very comfortable. The location is close to the Botanical Garden and the lake, but also not far from the town center.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place and convenient to main area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Saman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, friendly staff, clean rooms, highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room with lots of amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay. The rooms are clean and newly renovated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Although the motel did not look very exciting from the outside, once inside a room it was very clean and worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots off room to park and very clean good stuff and lovely place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Hiu Ching

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The motel is very clean and comfy. Host was very helpful and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and friendliness of staff and helpfull
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean and a great place to stay. The communication was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Can always depend on the rooms being A1 in all aspects.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly helpful and understanding
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hafizullah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best room and more clean Everything available
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well presented room. Is on a main route but traffic noise not tooo bad. Very friendly staff gave good tip for dining out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Comfy spot for an overnight stay

Quick overnight stay. Friendly staff. Clean and comfort rooms. Bit of noise from the road.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Azian

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable. Parking at the door. Good position in town. Has been renovated recently with quality furnishings and fittings. Owner was very friendly on check in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and cared for by the owners. It shows they take pride in their business. I will definitely stay again next time I pass through Colac.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023