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Bell Motel

3.5 star property
Guests sip morning coffee poolside or connect with colleagues at the conference center, while enjoying modern comforts and services near La Trobe University.

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Bell Motel offers travelers a garden retreat and outdoor pool for relaxation after a busy day. The property provides WiFi, express check-out, and luggage storage services. The helpful staff at the conference center consistently impresses guests with their attentive service.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$117
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026

Room options

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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 Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

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

Standard Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(49 reviews)

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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Corporate Room

Corporate Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

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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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Preston Market - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Northland Shopping Centre - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Olympic Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Darebin International Sports Centre - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

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
  • ‪Dendeke - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Keys - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Stolberg - ‬4 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 front desk safe and luggage storage
  • 1 meeting room, smoke-free property and barbecues
  • 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

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 19 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bell Motel on 1 Jan 2026 start from NZ$116.76, 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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Reviews

Bell Motel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 331 out of 843 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 346 out of 843 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 843 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 843 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 843 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pasqualina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

rocco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect keep going back very quite!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was tidy, facilities a bit run down and not well maintained, Comfortable enough, although I wouldn't stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

rocco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes all good clean and quite!! Will book again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and staff were good, however Expedia are not very good charging a deposit that hotel never received then they say are not responsible
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

rocco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes all very Good!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Alison

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was not clean especially the bathroom. The furniture was very basic and not in good condition e.g the headboard was ripped and filthy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Ekaterina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not a nice place to stay. The room was quite dirty, fridge smelt horrid even though nothing was in it, cutlery/mugs were dirty and nothing provided to wash it, very loud slamming doors that shake the whole room when you're trying to sleep. I would not recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was very clean, quiet and convenient to where I had to be. Would recommend as a good quality, affordable accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

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

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel is walking distance from tram and train services. There are many restaurants and a supermarket nearby. The staff were helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place to stay foe a night. Easy access to area. Some rhings are a little outdated. Overall eas quite good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The carpet looked dirty and was in poor condition room service was very poor and I had to call the manager to get the room made and then it was badly done I actually saw a small roach on a bench where the microwave was housed if I had been a lady I would not have felt safe from a security point of view I will not be recommending it or would I every be staying there again
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I consider it my home the o ly place that I feel at home through out my Australian travel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cassidy-anne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yous could put a fence or something in the rooms around spa bath
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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

4/10 Poor

Clare

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff are extremely nice and helpful, no complaints there. The room was very neglected and absolutely stank of smoke and it got much worse when I turned the heater on. It was a very cold weekend so I had to use the heater but it was a choice I made reluctantly. I asked immediately if I could be moved but the motel was full and I wasn't offered a refund. There is a hotel directly opposite that I could perhaps have gone to.. My other issue is with the building I was in which is not the main building. It too is neglected but it also feels less safe than the main building. As a female staying alone I would have felt much safer in the main building. This is the second time I've stayed at the Bell Motel and my experiences have been totally different. It boils down to main building versus second neglected building .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

2/10 Terrible

Sophie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap but certainly not cheerful. Dirty sticky bedside table, no bulb in lamp, outdated bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

8/10 Good

Iryna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
So smoke fumes from outside smokers would get inside the hallway and room wasn't clean bed linen were clean but bathroom wasn't. Staff very friendly. There were a fight on the floor that was contained later but we felt scared
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cheap price but very average not clean enough
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025