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Bell Motel

3.5 star property
3.5-star motel near Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre

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Corporate Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Breakfast area
Outdoor pool
BBQ/picnic area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Cnr Bell & 2 Patterson Streets, Preston, VIC, 3072
  • Place, La Trobe University
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Melbourne Cricket Ground
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Rod Laver Arena
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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King Spa Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(46 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Corporate Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Corporate Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

Preston stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Preston motel, you'll find Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre and Preston Market. Northland Shopping Centre and La Trobe University are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • La Trobe University - 9 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 13 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Rod Laver Arena - 13 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Marvel Stadium - 13 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Crown Casino - 14 min drive - 7.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tallboy and Moose - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ierac-I Espresso Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Stolberg - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dendeke - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Brown Bear Cafe - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Bell Motel

3.5-star motel 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 center
  • 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. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 percent 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 within 24 hours before arrival with 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per day.

Property 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 percent

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-authorize 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 guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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

How close is Bell Motel to the airport?

Bell Motel is 7.8 mi (18-min drive) away from the Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bell Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bell Motel.

How close is Bell Motel to the beach?

This motel is 10.3 mi (37-min drive) from St Kilda Beach and 13 mi (41-min drive) from Brighton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bell Motel offer free breakfast?

Bell Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bell Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Crown Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Bell Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bell Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Bell Motel have a pool?

Bell Motel features an outdoor pool.

Does Bell Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Bell Motel to downtown Melbourne?

Bell Motel is 5.5 mi away from Melbourne.

Reviews

Bell Motel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 322 out of 813 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 813 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 813 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 813 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 813 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do NOT stay at this hotel. I will start with the good. It’s a short walk to the tram. Now for the bad. We did not sleep. The room was so noisy. Paper thin walls and reception is not staffed 24/7 so you can’t raise staff after hours. 4 separate rooms were noisy. One above us had kids stomping on floor and crying until 4 am. One person was vacuuming in another room in the early hours of the morning. Someone had TV up full blast throughout the night, and someone banging on the door of the room opposite at 5 am. We approached the Manager in the morning and to her credit she acknowledged the issue straight away with the comment “not again. I’ve told them”. She said it wasn’t the first time people had complained. So the story is, the hotel has new owners and have an arrangement with the State Govt. If any rooms are empty the the hotel give them to the homeless, crack-heads, displaced persons etc. it explains the issues we had! On top of that, the room was filthy. The carpet was stained and there was dust on top of the power points and the air vent was clogged with heavy dust and grime. The toilet roll holder had been snapped off the wall and the wall was poorly patched with gap filler. The toilet brush was caked in toilet paper from previous use. Each side of the bed had one pillow which was like a pancake. The TV glitched, shower dripped & took 3 mins to get warm, and we were not supplied face washers. We were offered a refund which we took and moved to another hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The managers of this property were friendly, warm and helpful. I’d come back, just for their service. For the price, I felt the room was fair. Perfectly utilitarian for an overnight stay where I needed to be close to the hospitals. Amazing dining options in walking distance, particularly Shop Ramen.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to Preston Market
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Sabine

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was a generator out side our room that was so noisy we were unable to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Position was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, good for couple day stop over , overall good clean motel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

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

Great place

Love my stay here.Great friendly staff and location is brilliant.Very comfy place with everything you need.Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Air conditioner needs up grading. Very noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This an older hotel that although it is starting to show it's age, it was clean and everything was maintained so that it made for a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The applances and pipes were super noisy and the bathroom was in dire need of a revamp.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Team Members, most helpful and Curtis.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Janet

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an old, somewhat dilapidated motel. We didn't feel like the website represented the property accurately. The receptionist was lovely!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property suits my needs and I have stayed here in the past.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
We stayed at this property as we had fond memories of past visits. The staff were fantastic, but the site and rooms are tired and need some attention - re painting, new carpet and extra amenities like an additional soap for the shower and a blanket for cold nights and additional pillows for those that need more than one would have made things better. once simple things are done, it will be just a good as it ever was.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Garry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marcus

Traveled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Photos do not match photos on wotif. this is a basic motel . bad plumbing, noisy aircon. .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel rooms could do with an upgrade but staff were excellent. Very good for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Heulwen

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ian

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a really bad night
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sev

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosalind

Short stay.

Clean comfortable motel. Sufficient amenities in the room. Close to public transport and Austin Hospital. Wifi ok.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Gino Paulo

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily

Traveled 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