Hotel Rex

2.5 star property
Hotel in Ararat with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Interior
Single Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 5) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Hallway
Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Room 6) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Property entrance

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
129-131 Barkly St, Ararat, VIC, 3377
  • Ararat Former Town Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Gum San Chinese Heritage Center
    ‪9 min walk‬

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Room options

Single Room (Room 9)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Single Room (Room 8)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 4)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Single Room (Room 3)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Room 6)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, 1 Twin Beds (Room 2)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Single Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 5)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room (Room 7)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room (Room 1)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 10)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Ararat

Hotel Rex places you within a 5-minute walk of Ararat Former Town Hall and Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre. This 10-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Ararat Former Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Alexandra Gardens Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gum San Chinese Heritage Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Chalambar Golf Club - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Ararat Station - 10 min walk
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ararat RSL - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Waack's Ararat Bakery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vines Cafe & Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Rex

Hotel in Ararat with a coffee shop and a restaurant
A stay here includes free parking.
For entertainment, guests can enjoy flat-screen TVs. Coffee makers are also available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: AUD 9 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Living room

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 9.00 to 20.00 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-7:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Hotel Rex Hotel
Hotel Rex Ararat
Hotel Rex Hotel Ararat

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to Hotel Rex?

Located steps from Ararat Former Town Hall, this hotel is in Ararat, and within a 10-minute walk of Alexandra Gardens Park and Gum San Chinese Heritage Center. You'll also find Ararat Bushland Reserve and Ararat Community College Nature Reserve less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Hotel Rex?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Hotel Rex include a casino on the premises?

No, Hotel Rex doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Rex?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Hotel Rex?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a turndown service as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Rex?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel Rex have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hotel Rex serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Hotel Rex allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Rex.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Rex?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hotel Rex?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Rex.

Hotel Rex Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely old place being restored. Be prepared to share a bathroom but good value for the money and right in the middle of town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jan E

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

Location, location, good value

The historic Rex Hotel is being carefully renovated.....great location, comfortable, good value. I’m told that next time there’ll be a cafe/bar!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019