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 center. 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 in particular 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 twin bed
and
1 full bed
2 bunk beds
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
2 full beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.3
High score for Colac
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Felicia
    Australia Australia
    Rooms are exceptionally clean, with facilities very well maintained. The level of care taken to make us feel comfortable would put many major, well known Hotels to shame. Location is on the Geelong side of Colac, so this suited us perfectly. Staff...
  • Simone
    Australia Australia
    The customer service from Graeme was amazing. Our room was so neat and clean. Breakfast was extremely well priced too.
  • Simon
    Australia Australia
    Great room great bathroom great shower great towels great hosts,

Area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • 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 available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/out
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    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 told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 9:30 PM

Check-out

From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs 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
Must-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 nonrefundable 2.2% Service & Handling fee is applicable to all card payments processed online.

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

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

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

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to 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 minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

FAQs about Otway Gate Motel

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

  • Room options at Otway Gate Motel include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Single

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

  • The prices at Otway Gate Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

    • Check-in at Otway Gate Motel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.