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Otway Gate Motel

52-56 Murray Street East, Colac, Victoria 3250, Australia
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Widgee
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24 reviews 24 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Selected this motel after viewing reports on "Trip advisor" this was not a dissapointment room was very clean and well appointed plenty of tea and coffee, bed was very comfortable, a cold night on arrival air conditioner warmed room up nicely, Beryl the owner suggested places to eat these were very good. Looking forward to rest of my stay.

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Beryl T, Owner at Otway Gate Motel, responded to this review
4 May 2013

Thank you for reviewing our Motel. As owners we try to give our guests the same service we would expect when travelling. The same goes for the rooms. Not flash but cosy, clean and comfortable with the kitchenette facilities for longer stay guests. I hope you enjoy your stay. There is a good variety of eating venues in town and... More

Yinnar South
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Hi there we stayed originally for one night going to Port Campbell area - Microwave -Jug - toaster - never noticed there was no bowls / plates before going out and getting tea - shot up to IGA and brought some eating gear -all worked out OK. Quite nice stay and clean. Stayed again on the return, went out for... More

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Beryl T, Owner at Otway Gate Motel, responded to this review
3 May 2013

Thank you for your review and your return visit. I hate signs all over the place and unfortunately the booklet is the last thing looked at. We try to supply all you need for a comfortable stay. The IGA is very handy so close for both food and incidentals. More

Bembridge, United Kingdom
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7 hotel reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

Arrived late in the evening they still let me have a room clean and basic room but every thing you needed, very good value for money too, parking space for the car right outside your room. Thanks for a good night sleep after a long day of driving

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Beryl T, Owner at Otway Gate Motel, responded to this review
3 May 2013

Thank you for your response. It is our pleasure to store luggage. It is an unfortunate part of this business that I am here on my own a lot of the time and cannot leave to do train pick ups and drop off. This is only possible if I have someone else here to run the office or my husband... More

oxfordshire uk
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13 reviews 13 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013 via mobile

I have just stayed at the Otway Gate Motel in Colac. The room was clean, basic but had all that was needed for a good night. I travelled by train and it's a bit of a walk from the station but easy to find. The owners were helpful and kept my luggage aft I had checked out so I could... More

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Beryl T, Owner at Otway Gate Motel, responded to this review
3 May 2013

Thank you for your great review. It is hard to keep up with what is happening in town especially when you do not go out much yourself. A couple of phone calls to see what suits your needs is never a problem. I am pleased you have such a great time here. More

Ottawa, Canada
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

My mother and I had a great stay at this motel. The room we stayed in was wheelchair accessible (I use an electric wheelchair), and the owner went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. When we asked about places to go for drinks and music, she did some research and called around for us. The beds were... More

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Beryl T, Owner at Otway Gate Motel, responded to this review
6 March 2013

Thank you for a great review. We are only to pleased to help if we can. Hope you enjoyed the winery and made the trip to Timboon. Safe travels. It was a pleasure to meet you both. More

Melbourne
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16 hotel reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013 via mobile

The staff are friendly, rooms are clean and have all the basics that you need. The beds and linens could do with a bit of an update but for a one night stop in town you can't go wrong with this place. I Have stayed in all other motels in town and this only one I have returned to.

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Beryl T, Owner at Otway Gate Motel, responded to this review
6 March 2013

Thank you for taking the time to submit a review BD. We aim to make your stay as comfortable and pleasant as possible. We look forward to seeing you again on your next visit to Colac. More

Melbourne, Australia
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2012 via mobile

Small but really clean room with very pleasant, friendly hosts. Good position close to town. Plenty of tea and coffee, there is Foxtel on the TV and great air conditioning. Recommended for your visit to lovely Colac.

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Melbourne
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38 reviews 38 reviews
23 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 July 2012

Stayied in Colac for business, and seemed the options were limited, I read reviews before booking and had low expectations. However found the stay at Otway Gate Motel better than hoped, service was friendly, room was clean and comfortable with good bed, really for $90 a night I don't think you could hope for more! I would stay here again... More

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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012 via mobile

My husband and I have just spent 3 nights here for a friends wedding we were attending. The room was nice with coffee and tea and milk provided. The room was cleaned daily and bathroom Was a good size. Only think I could say was they need to do something about the shower as there's only a bit of glass... More

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Melbourn, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2011

I booked 2 rooms by phone on the the day, then cancelled 3 hours later after being stuck too far away with work. Called back to cancel and got abused by Beryl and she hung up on me. She should have taken a deposit rather than being spiteful. Steer clear!

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Address: 52-56 Murray Street East, Colac, Victoria 3250, Australia
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Region: Australia > Victoria > Colac
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Business Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Our motel has both family and singles catered for. We have a range of rooms to suit most sinarios. Queen rooms, Bunk rooms for small families and Family or Interconnecting rooms for larger groups. Our motel is just one hour inland from the Great Ocean Road and central to Warrnambool, Ballarat, Geelong and 1.15hrs from Avalon airport. Colac is the Gateway to the Otway National Park and is on the end of the Volcanic chain with stunning views of the lakes and craters in our district. Wanting to plan a short adventure?. Ring or email and we can help you plan your day trips while having a base to come back to at night. ... more   less 
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