Title: Hotel Rex Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Rex Hotel in Ararat with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37880000/37877900/37877801/ddb47b74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37880000/37877900/37877801/355127c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Single Room, 2 Single Beds (Room 5) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37880000/37877900/37877801/bc4d845d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37880000/37877900/37877801/902f0050.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Room 6) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37880000/37877900/37877801/bdeab40c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hotel Rex sits just steps from the train station, offering travelers a convenient base. Guests start their day with coffee at the on-site café, satisfy hunger at the restaurant, and unwind with friends over evening drinks at the hotel's inviting bar. 9.0 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Breakfast available - Bar - Housekeeping - Parking included - Restaurant ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 14 - Oct 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=37877801&PinnedHotelID=37877801&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=37877801&PinnedHotelID=37877801&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 15 - Oct 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=37877801&PinnedHotelID=37877801&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=37877801&PinnedHotelID=37877801&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 17 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=37877801&PinnedHotelID=37877801&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=37877801&PinnedHotelID=37877801&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 24 - Oct 26](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=37877801&PinnedHotelID=37877801&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=37877801&PinnedHotelID=37877801&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 10 of 10 rooms ### Single Room (Room 8) ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Flat-screen TV Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle Free bottled water Living room Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![Single Room (Room 3) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37880000/37877900/37877801/84cf0b62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room (Room 3) ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle Free bottled water Living room - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Room 6) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37880000/37877900/37877801/bdeab40c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Room 6) ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Flat-screen TV Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle Free bottled water Living room Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Single Room, 2 Single Beds (Room 5) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37880000/37877900/37877801/bc4d845d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room, 2 Single Beds (Room 5) ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Flat-screen TV Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle Free bottled water Living room Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Single Room (Room 7) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37880000/37877900/37877801/4784f484.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room (Room 7) ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Flat-screen TV Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle Free bottled water Living room Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![Single Room (Room 9) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37880000/37877900/37877801/29a27b0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room (Room 9) ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Flat-screen TV Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle Free bottled water Living room Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 4) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37880000/37877900/37877801/3e61ec05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 4) ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Flat-screen TV Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle Free bottled water Living room Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Twin Room, 1 Twin Beds (Room 2) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37880000/37877900/37877801/7378b921.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room, 1 Twin Beds (Room 2) ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle Free bottled water Living room - Sleeps 2 - 1 Single Bed ### Family Room (Room 1) ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Flat-screen TV Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle Free bottled water Living room Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds ![Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 10) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37880000/37877900/37877801/9680ee2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 10) ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Flat-screen TV Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle Free bottled water Living room Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FArarat-Hotels-Hotel-Rex.h37877801.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FArarat-Hotels-Hotel-Rex.h37877801.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-37.28378%2C142.92955&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=R36gyruvW7eg-flElBXBHqVBTQ0=) 129-131 Barkly St, Ararat, VIC, 3377 #### 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 - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 136 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk - ‪KFC - ‬7 min walk - ‪Sede Cafe - ‬2 min walk - ‪Subway - ‬4 min walk - ‪Sicilians Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk ## About this property ### Hotel Rex Hotel near a train station Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a bar and a restaurant at Hotel Rex. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self-parking - Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free property Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free bottled water. Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Turndown services, guidebooks and local maps - Electric kettles and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Daily full breakfast for a fee](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16410000/16410000/16409905/265748be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel Ararat - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available 8.6 Excellent 142 reviews £81 includes taxes & fees 30 Oct - 31 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=16409905&PinnedHotelID=16409905&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - 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 - Smoke-free property ## 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 Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 9.00 to 20.00 per person The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Hotel Rex Hotel Hotel Rex Ararat Hotel Rex Hotel Ararat ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hotel Rex pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Hotel Rex? > Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free. ### What time is check-in at Hotel Rex? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at Hotel Rex? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Hotel Rex located? > Situated in Ararat, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Ararat Former Town Hall and Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre. Alexandra Gardens Park and Gum San Chinese Heritage Center are also within 10 minutes. Ararat Station is 10 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hotel Rex Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Staff & service ### 7.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 25 Aug 2019 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jan E 23 Jul 2019 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! ##### Jan E Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains MGallery Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Fairmont-Resort-Spa-Blue-Mountains.h522363.Hotel-Information) > > [Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pokolbin-Hotels-Mercure-Resort-Hunter-Valley-Gardens.h1877968.Hotel-Information) > > [Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Karatta-Hotels-Kangaroo-Island-Wilderness-Retreat.h2041654.Hotel-Information) > > [By The Sea Port Douglas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-By-The-Sea-Port-Douglas.h3024406.Hotel-Information) > > [Heron Island Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Heron-Island-Hotels-Heron-Island-Resort.h1636471.Hotel-Information) > > [Glamping at Truffle Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gretna-Hotels-Truffle-Lodge.h22239606.Hotel-Information) > > [The Copa Cabana at Copacabana](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Copacabana-Hotels-The-Copa-Cabana-At-Copacabana.h33554165.Hotel-Information) > > [Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torquay-Hotels-Torquay-Foreshore-Caravan-Park.h6001296.Hotel-Information) > > [Sentido Apollo Palace and Waterslides](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Corfu-Hotels-SENTIDO-Apollo-Palace.h34079032.Hotel-Information) > > [Mandalay Luxury Beachfront Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Mandalay-Luxury-Beachfront-Apartments.h2648804.Hotel-Information) > > [The Lost Camel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yulara-Hotels-The-Lost-Camel.h4805954.Hotel-Information) > > [Heritage Trail Lodge Margaret River](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Margaret-River-Hotels-Heritage-Trail-Lodge-Margaret-River.h9624427.Hotel-Information) > > [RAC Ningaloo Reef Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Coral-Bay-Hotels-Ningaloo-Reef-Resort.h4257765.Hotel-Information) > > [RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monkey-Mia-Hotels-RAC-Monkey-Mia-Dolphin-Resort.h2650828.Hotel-Information) > > [Melia Cala Galdana - Menorca](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ferreries-Hotels-Melia-Cala-Galdana-Menorca.h183069.Hotel-Information) > > [Club Wyndham Airlie Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Club-Wyndham-Airlie-Beach.h2802992.Hotel-Information) > > [Bannisters Port Stephens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Soldiers-Point-Hotels-Bannisters-Port-Stephens.h27355893.Hotel-Information) > > [Exmouth Escape Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Exmouth-Hotels-Exmouth-Escape-Resort.h4032424.Hotel-Information) > > [Ozone Hotel Kangaroo Island](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kingscote-Hotels-Aurora-Ozone-Hotel.h2737459.Hotel-Information) > > [Rochester Riverside Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rochester-Hotels-Rochester-Riverside-Caravan-Park.h65341713.Hotel-Information) > > [Lilianfels Resort & Spa - Blue Mountains](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Lilianfels-Resort-Spa-Blue-Mountains.h872.Hotel-Information) > > [The Carrington Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-The-Carrington-Hotel.h474003.Hotel-Information) > > [Wyndham Resort Torquay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torquay-Hotels-Wyndham-Resort-Torquay.h1927122.Hotel-Information) > > [Coral Sea Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Coral-Sea-Marina-Resort.h1047180.Hotel-Information) > > [Hollin House Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Macclesfield-Hotels-Hollin-House-Hotel.h65771.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Derby-Hotels-Breadsall-Priory-Marriott-Hotel-Country-Club.h49045.Hotel-Information) > > [Mountain Hotels in Madeira Island](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Madeira-Island-Hotels-Mountain-Hotel.0-0-d11326-tmountainhotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Mirage-Resort.h8065.Hotel-Information)