Otway Gate Motel, Colac, VIC

Guest garden area of the Otway Gate Motel, Colac, VIC

Guest garden seating area of the Otway Gate Motel, Colac, VIC

A room at the Otway Gate Motel, Colac, VIC

Room at the Otway Gate Motel, Colac, VIC

Spotless rooms at the Otway Gate Motel, Colac, VIC

A bathroom at the Otway Gate Motel, Colac, VIC

Rear view of the Otway Gate Motel, Colac, VIC

Welcome to the Otway Gate Motel

BBQ · FOXTEL · BREAKFAST · WI-FI · LAUNDRY

Discover Otway Gate Motel, ideally located in the centre of Colac, conveniently close to supermarkets, takeaways, cafe’s, the RSL Club, show grounds, and lawn tennis/croquet clubs. The motel is the perfect base to explore Otway National Parks, and allows easy access to the magnificent beaches of Lorne, the captivating sites of Apollo Bay, and the iconic Twelve Apostles, all just a short drive away.

Enjoy comfortable accommodation options for families and businesses, including single rooms, twin rooms, and family suites. Take advantage of delicious breakfasts served to your room, outdoor eating area with a guest BBQ, bike lock-up garage, and amenities like Foxtel, Wi-Fi, DVD players, and a selection of movies. Otway Gate Motel also offer convenient laundry service facilities.

Attractions nearby

Enjoy a little retail therapy while wandering the streets of Colac. Browse country gift shops and specialty stores, stock up at community markets and cool off in the beautiful botanic gardens.

Hit the road and sample the region’s best fresh produce, wines, beers and gourmet treats along the Otways Harvest Trail. Immerse yourself in lush forests, marvel at waterfalls, and explore eerie Lake Elizabeth. Don’t miss Lake Corangamite, formed by volcanic activity and home to migratory water birds. From the Red Rock lookout, you can witness breathtaking views of seven crater lakes and the intriguing eruption points in the Red Rock complex.

Stop into Warncoort, Birregurra, Forrest and Ferguson, or drive further to the southern coastal cliffs, beaches and mighty Twelve Apostles.

Driving distance guide from Otway Gate Motel

Melbourne CBD
151km – approx. 2 hours

Ballarat
101 km – approx. 1 hour 15 mins

Warrnambool
85km – approx. 1 hour 20 mins

Otway Gate Motel

52/56 Murray Street East, East Colac, VIC 3250

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I recently stayed 2 nights at this motel. My room was extremely comfortable and had everything I could have needed including a kettle, toaster, microwave, hairdryer, electric blanket and even a USB port for charging. Even though the room was relatively small there was a lot of storage space. The room has been totally renovated, lovely bathroom with a rain shower and everything was spotlessly clean (and I can be fussy when it comes to cleanliness). Lovely linen and towels. There was car parking at the door so it was easy to unload and load the car. Graeme at reception was very welcoming and helpful right from my phone call to make the booking. I could not fault this motel and would definitely stay again next time I'm in the area.

Friendly and efficient welcome from Graeme. The rooms are spotless and have everything you need, even bath sheets instead of tiny towels. Graeme also recommended The Austral Hotel for dinner which was fabulous. My only regret with Otway Gate was that we were only there one night. A pleasure to meet Lily when I returned the key after a wonderful night's sleep. Hope to stay again.

The best Motel in Melbourne! Me and my partner broke down in otway park and had this accommodation booked for us for the night! All I can say is 6 stars! The rooms are clean, spacious, fully equipped and modern. The owner and his partner are some of the friendliest people you will ever meet! They even drove us to the shops to get food as all the deliveries were closed and we had not eaten all day due to the breakdown. If you are looking for a motel, hotel, airBNB or any form of accommodation, look no further than Otway Gate Motel!!!! 🙂

Very comfortable, very clean, very helpful with my disability, l highly recommend, would definitely go back again. Thanks Graham and staff see you again Cheers Ineka

Stay here for work trip, and my room is sparkling clean and very nicely furnished. And the owner is very friendly as well.

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