Sunshine Motor Inn

Property class: 3.5
Melbourne motel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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At Sunshine Motor Inn, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Marvel Stadium and Queen Victoria Market. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Blazed Bar and Grill, which serves Italian cuisine and is open for dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a hot tub, and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • Conference center
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Conference space
  • Multilingual staff
  • Barbecue grills

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is $87
$96 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

Economy Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, chair, desk, and a mirror.

Standard Queen Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a lamp, and artwork on the walls.

Family Suite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A neatly made bed with white and gray bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, a dark headboard, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with chairs, a television, and a large window.

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with a view, and a door.

Economy Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
608 Ballarat Road, (Western Hwy), Ardeer, VIC, 3022

What's nearby

  • Ace Karts - Real Life Racing - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Collenso Street Reserve Dog Off-Leash Area - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Cairnlea Estate Nature Conservation Reserve - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Crown Casino - 18 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Melbourne Central - 20 min drive - 29.8 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 13 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 14 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 35 min drive
  • Deer Park Station - 4 min drive
  • Caroline Springs Station - 8 min drive
  • Essendon Station - 13 min drive
  • Ardeer Station - 19 min walk
  • Albion Station - 22 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunshine Social - BBQ - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Glengala Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sunshine Star Fish & Chips - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Deer Park Club - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Westend Market Hotel - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sunshine Motor Inn

  • At Sunshine Motor Inn, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Marvel Stadium and Queen Victoria Market. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Blazed Bar and Grill, which serves Italian cuisine and is open for dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a hot tub, and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 44 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (10:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • To-go breakfast (surcharge) each morning 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Pool table

Working away

  • Conference center (2582 square feet of space)

Services

  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Garden
  • An outdoor pool
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

Blazed Bar and Grill - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: AUD 200 per stay

Optional extras

  • To-go breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 10 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of AUD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of AUD 30 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 23 to January 8:
  • Dining venue(s)

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.

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. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Sunshine Motor Ardeer

Sunshine Motor Inn

Sunshine Motor Inn Ardeer

Sunshine Motor Inn Motel

Sunshine Motor Inn Ardeer

Sunshine Motor Inn Motel Ardeer

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Sunshine Motor Inn?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Sunshine Motor Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Sunshine Motor Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sunshine Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. There's a charge of AUD 30 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of AUD 30 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Sunshine Motor Inn?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Crown Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Sunshine Motor Inn and nearby?

Sunshine Motor Inn has an outdoor pool and a hot tub, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Sunshine Motor Inn?

Yes, Blazed Bar and Grill offers Italian cuisine and garden views.

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Reviews

Sunshine Motor Inn Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurant served good food with great steaks and friendly staff. (7 reviews)
  • The spa pool and jacuzzi were enjoyed by guests and provided a nice experience. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

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8/10 Very good

Room was clean, staff helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were amazing, the room was a little aged but happy for the process for an overnight stay, would definitely stay again
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff most courteous .. clean and very nice rooms ..
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a Pleasant Stay here. Had a Beautiful Dinner the staff were Friendly and Professional. The best part was I got a nice Quiet Sleep.
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8/10 Very good

The room was clean and nice
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8/10 Very good

Very well situated to our venue. Staff very helpful
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10/10 Exceptional

Great property, close to the airport Very helpful staff
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10/10 Exceptional

I enjoyed my stay. The room was extremely quiet, comfortable, everything was older but worked just fine. I was greeted warmly at reception and I would definitely stay again.
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8/10 Very good

Good staff and near to shops.
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8/10 Very good

Nice overnight stay

Very nice overnight stay while in Melbourne on personal business in this area. Comfy room and terrific restaurant at front of property.
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8/10 Very good

staff are great nice cozy rooms
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, easy and quick check in.
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10/10 Exceptional

A nice facility with comfortable rooms. The reception staff both on the phone and in person were very friendly and helpful. We felt safe staying here. Conveniently located just a short drive from the ring road.
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6/10 Good

Reception staff was courteous and helpful but room conditions were quite average.
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8/10 Very good

Good stay for just overnight, had most of what you need, except toothpaste. Toilet seat was not on properly and didnt even fit the bowl evenly. Otherthan that it was fine overall for just one night. Staff were great, very polite.
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10/10 Exceptional

Only thing I can critique is- the tool fridge didn’t have any water bottles, where as other motel/hotels in the area provide 2/3 water bottles free of charge. Other then that stay & room was enjoyable/clean :)
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10/10 Exceptional

Good motel for overnight stay close to Melbourne airport. Restaurant onsite with great steaks.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place room was very clean with new bathroom and a very comfortable bed. It was very quiet which was great especially with the main highway not far away. Will come again.
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8/10 Very good

Had a good stay. Room very clean. However we didn't have any drinking water at the room. We were also expecting the pool to be open longer in the extreme heat. We enjoyed the jacuzzi and pool for sure....will definitely return
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10/10 Exceptional

Melbourne stay

Friendly staff, classic motel rooms with updated bathroom and clean room. Swimming pool very good and convenient bar and grill.
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10/10 Exceptional

The property was clean and tidy and the the staff were friendly and helpful
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8/10 Very good

Comfortable bed and lovely showet
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8/10 Very good

Clean and relatively quiet. Convenient for work Front office staff friendly
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10/10 Exceptional

Looks can be deceiving - from the street one would not think that the quality of room behind the walls would be as good as it is ! Clean, comfortable and oh so quiet !
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10/10 Exceptional

Property was basic - clean & comfortable