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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 | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
BBQ/picnic area
Outdoor pool
Breakfast area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Cnr Bell & 2 Patterson Streets, Preston, VIC, 3072
  • Place, Preston Market
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Northland Shopping Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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King Spa Suite | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

King Spa Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(49 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Corporate Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Corporate Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Melbourne

Located in Preston, Bell Motel is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre and Preston Market. This 33-room, 3.5-star motel has an outdoor pool along with free in-room WiFi and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Preston Market - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Northland Shopping Centre - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Olympic Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Darebin International Sports Centre - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles

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 with free parking, near Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre
At Bell Motel, guests have access to an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a conference center. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Staff members are on hand to provide dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Additional amenities include express check-out, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills.
LCD TVs come with digital channels and DVD players, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Sitting areas, refrigerators, and microwaves are also available.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 center
  • 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 elevator
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 percent 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 of 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for AUD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 250 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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
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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-7:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 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 and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

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

What's there to do near Bell Motel?

This motel is situated in Preston within a short 14-minute walk of Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre and also 15 minutes on foot from Preston Market. You'll also find Northland Shopping Centre and Brunswick Street within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Bell Motel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Bell Motel feature a casino on the premises?

No, Bell Motel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Bell Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Bell Motel?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like an outdoor pool plus some guestrooms include jetted bathtubs and pillowtop mattresses.

Are there hot tubs at Bell Motel?

Yes, some guestrooms at this motel feature private spa tubs.

Does Bell Motel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Bell Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Bell Motel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Bell Motel though service animals are welcome.

Does Bell Motel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

How close is the airport from Bell Motel?

The closest major airport to Bell Motel is Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon), which is 7.8 mi away (18 minutes by car). Another top airport is Melbourne Airport (MEL), which is located 12.2 mi away (23-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Bell Motel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Bell Motel.

Bell Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 332 out of 846 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 846 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 846 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 846 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 846 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and spacious, good amenities, excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sophie

Traveled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Cassidy-anne

Traveled with family
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

Donna

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Twyla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
We booked a hot tub room, and we’re going to a concert nearby. It seems that maybe it is being renovated and not yet complete. The door handle was missing to the bathroom so there was just a hole. The bathroom was clean but pretty old. The spa was HUGE, but has a normal tap on it so takes around 2 hours to fill. We actually didn’t really get a chance to use it because we didn’t have time to wait 2 hours before going out. I think a smaller spa or a hardcore tap is needed. It was an ok stay but we wouldn’t book it again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Stewart

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

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

Iryna

Business traveler, Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Clifton Hill

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness
Very central for me. Prints on walls would give it a bit of warmth. Old AC needs replacing. Noisy and in effective.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Traveled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

4/10 Poor

Sabine

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was a generator out side our room that was so noisy we were unable to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Position was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Business traveler
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

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

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Air conditioner needs up grading. Very noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Traveled with partner
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

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The applances and pipes were super noisy and the bathroom was in dire need of a revamp.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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