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title: "Sunshine Motor Inn, Melbourne: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Sunshine Motor Inn in Melbourne: rated 7.4 by guests, 3.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Motel · ★★★★
# Sunshine Motor Inn

Ardeer, Melbourne, Australia

7.4 ·  Good 114 reviews ·  #445 #445 of 478 in Melbourne ·  3.9/5 on Google, 404 reviews ·  2.6 Location score
## About Sunshine Motor Inn

Sunshine Motor Inn is a motel in Ardeer, Melbourne, Australia. It holds a 3.5-star rating. Guests rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 114 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, spa, bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 15 km from the centre of Melbourne. The nearest airport, Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), is 10.0 km away.

- **Type:** Motel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 44

- **Floors:** 2

- **Last renovated:** 2012

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 1

608 Ballarat Road (Western Hwy), [sunshinemotorinn.com.au](http://www.sunshinemotorinn.com.au)

## How Sunshine Motor Inn scores

Better rated than 6% of hotels in Melbourne

-   Guest rating **7.4**
-   Location **2.6**
-   Facilities **5.0**
-   Families **1.0**
-   Spa & wellness **5.5**
-   Public transport **4.9**

Melbourne average

## Rating on Google

3.9/5

404 Google reviews

-   5★39%
-   4★36%
-   3★19%
-   2★3%
-   1★2%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

Swimming poolSpaBarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool
-   Spa
-   Hot tub

### Food & drink

-   Bar
-   Room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony
-   Minibar
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **2.6**/10

- **Walk grade:** **19**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **3**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Ardeer railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">18 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">22 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Melbourne</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">15 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">33 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Adventure Park Geelong1.9 km

## Sunshine Motor Inn: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Sunshine Motor Inn. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at motel. For visitors traveling by automobile, complimentary parking is available. During your stay at this fantastic motel, the attentive front desk personnel can provide you with a range of amenities such as express check-in or check-out and luggage storage. Craving relaxation? Make the most of your stay at the Sunshine Motor Inn with convenient amenities like room service and daily housekeeping at your disposal. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the motel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. For visitors wishing to smoke, designated smoking zones can be found. At Sunshine Motor Inn, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Enhance your experience at motel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning for your convenience. A few accommodations within Sunshine Motor Inn offer unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. Certain rooms boast in-room amusement features such as television and cable TV, offering guests an enjoyable stay. In select rooms within the motel, a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee and mini bar is available to cater to your requirements when desired. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer and toiletries for your convenience. At the motel, an assortment of easily accessible and delicious meal choices are available to satisfy your appetite whenever it strikes. Enjoy an entertaining evening with your fellow travelers at the motel's bar. At the motel, discerning guests can also enjoy on-site culinary facilities like BBQ facilities tailored to their preferences. During your stay at motel, an array of engaging activities and amenities guarantees a delightful experience. Conclude your holiday perfectly with a visit to hot tub and spa on your final days. Be sure to drop by the pool at motel at least once during your stay.

### Compare

## Compare Sunshine Motor Inn with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Sunshine Motor Inn

### How do guests rate Sunshine Motor Inn?

Sunshine Motor Inn has a guest rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 114 reviews, which is better than 6% of rated hotels in Melbourne.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Sunshine Motor Inn?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Sunshine Motor Inn have a pool?

Yes, Sunshine Motor Inn has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Sunshine Motor Inn?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Sunshine Motor Inn from the airport?

The nearest airport, Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), is 10.0 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Sunshine Motor Inn have?

Sunshine Motor Inn has 44 rooms on 2 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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