Property Location With a stay at Best Western Colonial Motor Inn in Bairnsdale, you'll be convenient to Bairnsdale Historical Museum and Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre. This motel is within close proximity of Nicholson St. Gallery and McLeod's Morass Wildlife Reserve.
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 Safety features at this property include a smoke detectorPropertyContentXML.Policies
Room
Amenities Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access and barbecue grills.
dining
Dining Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee.
Recreation
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. St Mary's Catholic Church - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Bairnsdale Historical Museum - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi McLeod's Morass Wildlife Reserve - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi Nicholson St. Gallery - 1.6 km / 1 mi Robb Street Gallery - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi Jones Bay Wildlife Reserve - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi Jones Bay Gippsland Lakes Reserve - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi Mitchell River Water Reserve Gippsland Lakes Reserve - 6.4 km / 4 mi Bairnsdale Flora Reserve - 11.3 km / 7 mi Wy Yung I18 Bushland Reserve - 11.6 km / 7.2 mi Moormurng Flora and Fauna Reserve - 12.5 km / 7.8 mi Mitchell River National Park - 12.8 km / 8 mi Eagle Point Gippsland Lakes Reserve - 12.9 km / 8 mi Wy Yung I19 Bushland Reserve - 13.5 km / 8.4 mi The preferred airport for Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale is Tullamarine Airport (MEL) - 301 km / 187 mi
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Location
Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 14 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and minibars, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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Reviews
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Rating
200 Reviews
Average ratings
TripAdvisor Traveller reviews
Donna R
One Night Only
My husband and I only stayed there for one night on our way back to Victoria from NSW. The room was very comfortable and clean and it was a queen size bed. There is no restaurant on site and being...
J5147NWkens
fantastic motel in a nice town
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lynda o
Fabulous with great hosts 👌
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