Cnr Bell & 2 Patterson Streets, Preston, VIC, 3072
What's nearby
La Trobe University - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
Melbourne Cricket Ground - 11 min drive - 11.3 km
Rod Laver Arena - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
Marvel Stadium - 13 min drive - 12.5 km
Crown Casino - 14 min drive - 12.9 km
Getting around
Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 18 min drive
Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 23 min drive
Essendon Station - 19 min drive
Showgrounds Station - 26 min drive
Southern Cross Station - 27 min drive
Bell Station - 11 min walk
Preston Station - 19 min walk
Thornbury Station - 23 min walk
Restaurants
Noi Pizzeria - 12 min walk
Stolberg Beer Cafe & Functions - 4 min walk
Pausa Pranzo - 9 min walk
Rebel Rebel - 9 min walk
Red Rooster Preston - 8 min walk
About this property
Bell Motel
At Bell Motel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of Melbourne and Melbourne Museum. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. Also, Collins Street and Melbourne Central are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Bell Station is 11 minutes away.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
33 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
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 with special 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
Working away
Meeting room
Conference center
Services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
An outdoor pool
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Be entertained
DVD player
LCD television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: AUD 250 per accommodation, per stay
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1 percent
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for AUD 10.0 per day
Parking
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
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.
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
Is there a pool at Bell Motel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Bell Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Bell Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bell Motel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Bell Motel?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Crown Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Bell Motel and nearby?
Bell Motel has an outdoor pool and a garden.
What's the area around Bell Motel like?
Bell Motel is a short 14-minute walk from Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre and 15 minutes' walk from Preston Market.
Bell Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Nov 19, 2024
Older style hotel.
Older style hotel including old furniture. There were even old accessories boxed over when new fittings installed. It was clean and comfortable. Road noise was too noisy.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 19, 2024
Very noisy with rooms on the road side. Other wise was comfortable enough for a night for the price.
Good hotel just down the road to the right for meals
Rodney
Rodney, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 19, 2024
Convenient
Jenniffer
Jenniffer, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2024
Great location, easy parking, good check-in, the most comfortable bed
Cheryl
Cheryl, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 23, 2024
Comfortable motel
Clean comfortable basic motel. Easy access and parking. Wifi good. Have stayed here before as close to Austin hospital for appointments. Staff friendly and helpful. Would certainly stay here again.
Rosalind
Rosalind, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 15, 2024
Easy!
Rebecca
Rebecca, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 14, 2024
Good hotel
We had a good stay at hotel just wish they served a continental breakfast in the morning
Nadine
Nadine, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 9, 2024
Very convenient for my work. Easy check in and check out, and booking online. Friendly staff. Tidy and clean with good amenities. Warm heating. Comforatble bed. Good parking.
Graet shower.
Nadine
Nadine, 1-night business trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 4, 2024
The heater did not work properly. My husband ended up taking the filters out and they were filthy. He cleaned them and the heater worked really well
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2024
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Jul 25, 2024
I was a bit scared with fighting going on all night in the room next to me. No one to report it too. Outdated and old. Dirty old carpet and not enough exits. Windows throughout dirty. Shower mould. It has a lot of potential. Staff were nice and kind.
Denise
Denise, 1-night business trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 11, 2024
Very inaccessible to disabled people. I have limit walking and had to be helped up and down the stairs
Mary
Mary, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 9, 2024
No Service and No Care
Booked in for 3 nights. Arrived early evening, so no reception. Settled into the room to find no tea bags. Next morning I spoke to the reception person and asked for tea bags to be put into the room. I arrived back for the 2nd night to find no tea bags and nothing done to service the room. The next morning I hung the 'please service' sign on the door. On arriving back for the 3rd night, no tea bags and no service of the room. On leaving the next morning I called into reception to complain and the receptionist said "oh we forgot to service your room". No apology and a 'no care' attitude.
I will never stay there again.
Peter
Peter, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2024
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Jun 24, 2024
HELEN
HELEN, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Jun 8, 2024
I should’ve slept in the spa bath.. the king size bed was so uncomfortable and lumpy PLUS the sheets were TOO SMALL FOR THE BED: the bottom third of the bed wasn’t even covered by bedsheets! (I took photos if you need them). The little milk container in the fridge was opened already before we got there and during our stay there was a continuous banging on the doors and shouting in the corridor by other motel stayers, even ambulance visits, so who knows what was going on. Not the nice relaxing stay I was looking forward to!
Charly
Charly, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2024
arslan
arslan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 29, 2024
Large parking area
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 27, 2024
Cold room, asked cleaning staff for a blanket after 2nd night so the other 2 nights were warmer. Good location though and easy to get to places
Hilary
Hilary, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2024
Easy parking and public transport
Peter
Peter, 1-night romance trip
Verified Lastminute guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2024
Thank you for a wonderful stay
Grant
Grant, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
May 25, 2024
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
May 23, 2024
Lorraine
Lorraine, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 23, 2024
The room had a strong food smell and windows were left open to ventilate. Otherwise is was nice and quiet
Pam
Pam, 1-night business trip
Verified Wotif guest review
2/10 Poor
May 21, 2024
Extremely poor maintenance. The TV remote was broken. The air-conditioner was extremely noisy, too noisy to sleep with the bathroom sink was broken. The lights around the kitchen area didn’t work.