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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
BBQ/picnic area
Front of property
Outdoor pool
Breakfast area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$104
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July

Room options

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

Standard Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Corporate Room

Corporate Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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King Spa Suite | Bathroom

King Spa Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
Cnr Bell & 2 Patterson Streets, Preston, VIC, 3072

What's nearby

  • La Trobe University - 9 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 13 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Rod Laver Arena - 13 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Marvel Stadium - 13 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Crown Casino - 14 min drive - 11.4 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 near La Trobe University
Located close to Preston Market and Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre, Bell Motel provides a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and a conference centre. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, a banquet hall and smoke-free property
  • A front desk safe, 1 meeting room and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Bell Motel have perks, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Separate sitting areas, fridges and microwaves

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 250 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Parking height restrictions apply

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

Does Bell Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Bell Motel?

As of 15 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bell Motel on 20 Jul 2025 start from NZ$104.35, 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.

Is Bell Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Bell Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bell Motel?

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

What time is check-out at Bell Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Bell Motel located?

Located in Preston, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre and Preston Market. Northland Shopping Centre and La Trobe University are also within 3 mi (5 km). Bell Station is 11 minutes by foot and Preston Station is 19 minutes.

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Bell Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 317 out of 795 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 795 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 795 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 795 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 795 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lindsay

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

Janet

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Basic, but comfortable

Basic, but comfortable and clean. Staff very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ian

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

8/10 Good

Val

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to transport
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nadine

Liked: Staff & service

Good hotel

We had a good stay at hotel just wish they served a continental breakfast in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

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

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

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is great and it's very close to the shops and public transport.

6/10 Okay

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value for a one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick family business great & close to everyone
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed comfortable nice sheets and pillows. General condition of room and bathroom poor, cracked sink, black between tiles, toilet cistern cracked. Iron burn mark on carpet. No food/breakfast available. Only saw someone on reception when we arrived, otherwise deserted staff wise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking and public transport
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and room very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

ANGIE

The aircon did not work
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older property but good value and clean, will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Lisa

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

8/10 Good

Norman

Liked: Staff & service
Overall good value for money in a convenient location for our purposes
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean room in a pretty handy location, room was good value.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023