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Bell Motel

3.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre

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Corporate Room
Outdoor pool
LCD TV, DVD player
BBQ/picnic area
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$116
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr

Explore the area

Map
Cnr Bell & 2 Patterson Streets, Preston, VIC, 3072
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Rod Laver Arena
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Crown Casino
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Corporate Room

Corporate Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Spa Suite | Bathroom

King Spa Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Melbourne

At Bell Motel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre and Preston Market. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and a conference centre. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include laundry facilities, express check-out and dry cleaning/laundry services. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Preston motel, you'll be 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Northland Shopping Centre and 4.6 km (2.9 mi) from La Trobe University.
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What's nearby

  • La Trobe University - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 11 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Rod Laver Arena - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Marvel Stadium - 13 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Crown Casino - 14 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Bell Station - 11 min walk
  • Essendon Station - 19 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Noi Pizzeria - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Stolberg Beer Cafe & Functions - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pausa Pranzo - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rebel Rebel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Red Rooster Preston - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Bell Motel

Motel with free parking, near Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre
Bell Motel offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Bell Motel also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and room service (during limited hours). Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Melbourne motel is smoke free.

  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • Conference centre
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Bell Motel offers 33 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Melbourne motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Friday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 250 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 per cent

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

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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Bell Motor Inn
Bell Motor Inn Melbourne
Bell Motor Melbourne
Bell Motel Preston
Bell Motel Motel
Bell Motel Preston
Bell Motel Motel Preston

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Bell Motel?

Yep, Bell Motel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Bell Motel?

As of 26 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bell Motel on 2 Apr 2025 start from AU$115.91, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Bell Motel?

The closest beach to Bell Motel is St Kilda Beach (14.1 km).

Does Bell Motel have a pool?

Bell Motel has an outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bell Motel?

No, Bell Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bell Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bell Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Bell Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 313 out of 775 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 775 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 775 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 775 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 775 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Emily

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt like I was walking into a slasher film at this motel. The lock to get into the rear building was difficult to open, the bathroom had no toilet roll holder, gouges in the plaster and the door wouldn't close properly. There was no way to wash up the cups or cutlery we used. The aircon unit smelled musty when running and when we went to check out the pool, we decided not to risk the water because it didn't look very nice. The walls were very thin and we could hear the people in the room above us walking around and our neighbours having a conversation. The staff were friendly though, but thankfully we were busy all weekend and spent very little time in the room itself.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was big & clean & reasonably priced but outdated. Check in was easy & simple as I had prepaid. Air conditioner was so loud we couldn’t have it on at night in 36degrees. Road noise was terrible Corridors stunk of cigarette smoke. Other patrons noisy & playing music at 4am. Room are not in anyway soundproof. Pool was disgusting & couldn’t be used.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Availability of free parking great New management needs to improve hugely as they have let the place go down hill which is a real shame
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The motel was exactly what we needed. Comfortable beds, great hot water and shower water pressure and off street parking included.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Larissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Drew

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very dusty. Looks like the table gets wiped and the floor vacuumed but a lot of dust on the heating/ air conditioner. Room on need of an update. Toilet roll holder falling off the wall. Staff were very nice and helpful, even after staying somewhere else we had to come back for a couple of toys that were lwdt behind. The staff kept them for usbuntil we could pick them up
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Older style hotel.
Older style hotel including old furniture. There were even old accessories boxed over when new fittings installed. It was clean and comfortable. Road noise was too noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Property is dated but functional. Clean, with adequate facilities for an overnight stay. Customer service needs a major effort. The office was closed most of the time. I was annoyed by the lack of consideration given to patrons who were not advised that power was to turned off by the local electricity supplier so that major works (all day) could be completed. The Motel would have been advised that this was to occur but patrons were not told. This would have enabled me to avoid being halfway through a shower when the power went off, as well as use kettle and toaster to prepare something for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no wifi available when we were there. Only one glass and one pkt biscuits for two people. No towel rail in bathroom (it was broken). Only had free to air chanels on tv. Cigarette smell was quite strong in passage. On the plus side the bed was quite comfortable, although only one pillow per person. The shower was adequate with plenty of hot water. Overall not our best experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in Preston for the budget conscious. Hotel is a little old but is being renovated, everything works well, and the staff are super helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Niot a bas location . They just need to put signs on rear doors to state they aew emergency exits only .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Asides from leaving my phone charger here it's spot on for what I need.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm assuming it's being used for emergency housing and everyone should be told prior to booking it was dirty smelly I had to o to be able hu
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value, comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

De

The positive is that the property is close to lots of shopping and dining options on High Street and at Northland. Good parking on site. However, we did not have a comfortable night sleep due to traffic noise on busy Bell Street. Suggest booking a room on ground floor on opposite side of Bell Street. In addition, the double bed mattress/base was so bad that it made both of us rolled towards the middle all night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Lena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff not bad at all was no sink tho I suggest perhaps installing some sinks. Lovely place xx
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Rodney

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Very noisy with rooms on the road side. Other wise was comfortable enough for a night for the price. Good hotel just down the road to the right for meals
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jenniffer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy parking, good check-in, the most comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Rosalind

Comfortable motel
Clean comfortable basic motel. Easy access and parking. Wifi good. Have stayed here before as close to Austin hospital for appointments. Staff friendly and helpful. Would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024