Top 10 Hotels in Central Highlands (from $52) 2026 - Competitive Prices

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A motel with a two-story structure, a covered outdoor seating area, and a well-maintained garden with various flowers.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and chairs. There are framed pictures on the walls.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a painting, a door leading outside, and a mirror on the wall.

A motel with a corrugated metal roof, large windows, and a signboard.

1. Ararat Motor Inn

Ararat

Robb

$93 nightly

$103 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

A lodge with a covered outdoor area, stone walls, and a fenced entrance.

A cabin with a covered porch and a fire pit in front.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden walls, and a view of a green landscape.

A dining area with a table set for two, a red decorative item, and a menu stand. Outside, there is a view of a park with trees, a bicycle, and a car.

2. The Grampians Motel & The Views Restaurant

Halls Gap

Samantha

$77 nightly

$86 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

Total with taxes and fees

A modern kitchen with dark green cabinets, a black dishwasher, and a wooden dining table with white chairs.

A cozy living room with a yellow leather sofa, a wooden coffee table with a plant, a fireplace, and a large window with a view of a car and trees.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a table set for four, and a living room with a sofa and TV.

A swimming pool with a shaded area, lounge chairs, and a grassy area with trees.

3. Halls Haven Holiday Units

Halls Gap

Wayne

$83 nightly

$99 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, a small kitchenette, a glass table, and a chair.

A dining area with a brick fireplace, a kitchen counter with coffee dispensers, and a clock on the wall.

An outdoor seating area with a red umbrella, a potted plant, and a building in the background.

A compact kitchen with dark cabinetry, a small countertop, and a dishwasher.

4. Hi Way Eight Motor Inn

Stawell

bridget

$75 nightly

$82 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a large bed, a gray sofa, two nightstands, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A greenhouse with potted orchids arranged on shelves.

A building with a covered entrance, a sign indicating a check-in area, and a parking lot with directional arrows.

A reception area with a brick facade, a glass door, and potted plants.

5. Ararat Southern Cross Motor Inn

Ararat

Anthony

$108 nightly

$119 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

Total with taxes and fees

A bar area with wooden beams, a counter with bottles, and a seating area with a couch and chairs.

A restaurant with a bar area featuring wine bottles and glasses, tables set for dining, and a brick wall backdrop.

A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with white linens, a sofa, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A cozy lounge area with a fireplace, two sofas, and a ceiling fan.

6. Goldfields Motel Stawell

Stawell

Ian

$73 nightly

$81 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

Total with taxes and fees

A garden with a wooden play structure, large rocks, and various plants.

A compact bathroom with a microwave on a countertop, a sink with a white basin, and a mirror above the sink.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a table, and a view of the outdoors.

A compact kitchen with a microwave on a small fridge, white cabinets, a black countertop, and a tiled backsplash.

7. Statesman Motor Inn

Ararat

Ashish

$89 nightly

$99 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

Total with taxes and fees

A garden with red and purple flowers in front of a building with a yellow roof.

A wooden cabin with a red roof, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, wooden flooring, and a large window.

A wooden cabin with a porch, a grill, and a chair.

8. Mountain View Motor Inn & Holiday Lodges

Halls Gap

Corina

$63 nightly

$70 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

A pool with a clear reflection, surrounded by trees and a shaded area.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining table, and a TV mounted above.

A room with a wooden table and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A wooden building with large windows and a covered porch.

9. Stawell Grampians Gate C & C Park

Stawell

Vansh

$46 nightly

$52 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

A two-story house with a garden in front, surrounded by trees.

A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and a kettle.

A building with a stone facade and arched windows, surrounded by a grassy area with kangaroos.

A garden patio with a white chair, a metal table, and a decorative urn.

10. Marwood Villas

Halls Gap

Robyn

$207 nightly

$207 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a built-in oven. There is a dining table with chairs and a sofa in the living area.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a small kitchenette, a dining area, and a sliding glass door to the outside.

A small, single-story cabin with a wooden deck and a covered porch.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a gas stove.

11. G'day Parks Ararat

Ararat

Judith

$59 nightly

$65 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

A lakeside property with two cabins, surrounded by dense greenery and a mountain backdrop.

A lakeside lodge with a grassy lawn, a pond, and a mountain backdrop.

A cozy cabin interior with a dining area, a sofa with decorative pillows, a kitchenette, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a large window.

A wooden deck with a statue, a covered porch, and a window.

12. Grampians Chalets

Halls Gap

Zhenyu

$123 nightly

$136 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

Total with taxes and fees

A reception desk with a potted plant, a clock, and a framed picture on the wall.

A covered outdoor patio with a wooden picnic table and a grill.

A gravel driveway leading to a grassy area with a tree in full bloom.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a chair.

13. Motel Stawell

Stawell

Terrie

$73 nightly

$80 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

A single-story building with a covered porch, a door, and a small window.

A fire pit with logs, surrounded by gravel, in a park at night.

A swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by a fenced area with chairs and tables.

A compact kitchen with a built-in oven, a microwave, and a refrigerator. There is a dining table with chairs and a sofa with a patterned pillow.

14. Acacia Caravan Park

Ararat

Vicki

$75 nightly

$83 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

A brick building with a reception area, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a TV.

A covered outdoor area with wooden walls, potted plants, and tables and chairs.

A motel sign with a star rating and amenities listed, including wireless internet and a night bell.

15. Chalambar Motel

Ararat

Tess

$81 nightly

$89 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Total with taxes and fees

A neatly made bed with a blue and white duvet, two bedside lamps, and a wooden headboard.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, two wall clocks, and a framed picture.

A motel with a sign indicating a Golden Chain Classic vacancy.

A modern bathroom with a white sink, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

16. Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel

Ararat

Steven

$95 nightly

$106 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, a brick wall, and two bedside tables with lamps.

A reception area with a 'Reception' sign, a 'No Reverse Parking' sign, and a 'STOP here to check in' sign.

17. The Coorrabin Inn

Stawell

Glenda

$74 nightly

$81 total

Oct 10 - Oct 11

Total with taxes and fees

A crowded indoor venue with wooden beams and brick walls, featuring a chandelier and a television screen.

A wooden deck with outdoor seating and a view of a pond surrounded by trees.

A hotel room with a brick wall, a large bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

A view through a window of a calm lake with surrounding greenery.

18. Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant

Stawell

Helen

$98 nightly

$108 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and shelves.

A modern kitchen with wooden beams, a large island, and a view of the outdoors.

A single-story building with a balcony, surrounded by a landscaped garden with rocks and various shrubs.

A modern kitchen with wooden beams, a large island with bar stools, and a view of the outdoors.

19. Awonga Cottages

Halls Gap

heba

$117 nightly

$130 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

A rustic outdoor seating area with wooden benches and tables, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain backdrop.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer, and a sign indicating an exit.

A spacious living room with a large sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace.

A group of people seated around a table in a well-lit indoor space with large windows.

20. YHA Grampians Eco Halls Gap

Halls Gap

Kensa

$70 nightly

$76 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

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Vacation Rentals in Central Highlands

Villa

Marwood Villas

Halls Gap

"Excellent location and facilities. A wonderful place to stay!"

Camping

Acacia Caravan Park

Ararat

"Staff were amazing. The park was amazing and clean, quiet and great selection of local wines"

Cabin

G'day Parks Ararat

Ararat

"Clean, comfortable, warm .excellent value"

Camping

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

A log cabin with a green roof, stone walls, and a stone staircase leading to the entrance.

A modern kitchen with a round table, wooden cabinets, and large windows.

A modern kitchen with wooden beams, a built-in bench, and a large window.

Discovery Parks - Halls Gap

Halls Gap

"Lovely location and genuinely pet friendly"

Cottage

A two-story building with a covered porch and a garden in front.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, a diving board, and a window with a view of greenery.

A house with a brick exterior, a covered porch, and a chimney. There are two green chairs outside and a small table.

A gym with various exercise equipment, including a treadmill, stationary bike, and weight machines.

Grampians View Cottages and Units

Halls Gap

"Great for families, and right next door to the zoo."

Vacation Home

A modern house with a wooden exterior, a balcony with a railing, and a view of the sea.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a vase with branches. There are wall art pieces and a sofa with star-patterned pillows.

A bar area with wooden furniture, a counter with wine bottles, and a menu board.

A dining area with a table set for two, a book, and a bowl of fruit.

Eco-luxe at Mount Avoca

Percydale

"An excellent break from the hustle and bustle of life in the city. Surrounded by Australian Native Plants, rolling farm lands and vineyards. Waking each morning to the chorus of native birds, magpies, cockatoos, willy wagtails, finches, lowries and plenty of others. One of the most comfortable king size beds ever slept in. A "just right" doona keeping you warm even when the outside temperature dropped through the October night to 2-3 degrees. A bedroom with an easterly aspect taking advantage of...

Camping

A compact room with a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a bed with a camouflage bedspread, a black leather sofa, and a small table.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, a TV, and a bedroom.

A compact living space with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a television, and a window with curtains.

St Arnaud Caravan Park

Saint Arnaud

"Lovely place to visit."

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Halls Gap Zoo

9.2/10 (247 reviews)

Meet the animals who call Halls Gap Zoo home during your trip to Halls Gap. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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A waterfall cascading over rocks into a pool, surrounded by trees and clear blue sky.

McKenzies Falls

9.6/10 (292 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at McKenzies Falls during your travels in Zumsteins. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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Seppelt Great Western

9.0/10 (78 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Seppelt Great Western during your travels to Great Western. Discover the sunrises while you're in the area.

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The Pinnacle

9.6/10 (389 reviews)

You can take time to visit The Pinnacle during your travels to Halls Gap. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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Seppelt Winery

8.8/10 (50 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Seppelt Winery during your travels to Great Western. Discover the sunrises while you're in the area.

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Stawell Gift Hall of Fame

8.0/10 (39 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Stawell Gift Hall of Fame in Stawell. Wander the parks and lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Brambuk The National Park & Cultural Centre

8.6/10 (224 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Brambuk The National Park & Cultural Centre during your stay in Halls Gap. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre

8.8/10 (107 reviews)

Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre is just one of the places to see in Ararat, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's sunrises and mountain views.

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Top Central Highlands Hotel Reviews

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were fantastic, the room was great for our needs and it was close to everything."

Mid City Ballarat

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and a nice big size. Staff were very nice and helpful. Not many choices at the buffet breakfast. Plenty of on site parking. Nice central location for Ballarat CBD"

G'day Parks Ararat

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was exceptionally helpful. We were late to the check-in but they proactively reached out to help make things smooth. It turns out that I had overlooked their message through this website, but they were quick to accommodate me even though if was after their normal hours of operation. Upon arrival we found out that not all of their units are pet-friendly, but they also helped us shift from the originally booked unit to a pet-friendly alternative."

Pinnacle Holiday Lodge

8/10 Good

"Nice big room with lovely treed view."

Kookaburra Motor Lodge

8/10 Good

"Room was comfortable and clean-staff were quite good.Outside areas including BBQ in real need of a good clean up. Location was excellent for access to local village-restaurants etc."

Grampians Private Bushland Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"Jim's house was fantastic to stay in. Heaps of space inside and out. It's also in a great location. Most things were clean, except for a few dishes that were a bit grotty. I'd blame the previous occupants for that though, as I don't expect the owner to go through every plate and dish.We wouldn't hesitate to stay again."

RACV Goldfields Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Every thing was excellent"

Grampians Chalets

10/10 Excellent

"Really enjoyed the stay at one of the chalets. It has all the amenities we needed and the place was kept clean and tidy when we arrived. The massage chair was a big draw for us to choose this place and was really helpful after a day of outdoor activities."

COUNTRY PLAZA HALLS GAP

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean - cups need a proper clean - parking right in front of the room very convenient- quick walk to the main shops"

More cheap stays in Central Highlands

Stawell Grampians Gate C & C Park

2 Burgh St Stawell VIC

$46 nightly

$52 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

The Highlander Motel - 24HR Check In

72 Sutton Road Maryborough VIC

$70 nightly

$78 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

City Views Ballarat

101 Curtis Street Bakery Hill VIC

$75 nightly

$82 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (567 reviews)

Country Road Motel

1 Inglewood Rd St. Arnaud VIC

$76 nightly

$83 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Total with taxes and fees

9/10 Wonderful! (50 reviews)

DARLOT MOTOR INN

47 Stawell Rd Horsham VIC

$77 nightly

$85 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

Total with taxes and fees

7.4/10 Good! (9 reviews)

Royal Hotel

132 Firebrace St Horsham VIC

$79 nightly

$87 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Total with taxes and fees

7/10 Good! (239 reviews)

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Our top choices for Central Highlands hotels

1. Ararat Motor Inn

2. The Grampians Motel & The Views Restaurant

3. Halls Haven Holiday Units

4. Hi Way Eight Motor Inn

5. Ararat Southern Cross Motor Inn

6. Goldfields Motel Stawell

7. Statesman Motor Inn

8. Mountain View Motor Inn & Holiday Lodges

9. Stawell Grampians Gate C & C Park

10. Marwood Villas

11. G'day Parks Ararat

12. Grampians Chalets

13. Motel Stawell

14. Acacia Caravan Park

15. Chalambar Motel

16. Ararat Colonial Lodge Motel

17. The Coorrabin Inn

18. Magdala Motor Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant

19. Awonga Cottages

20. YHA Grampians Eco Halls Gap

Vacation Rentals in Central Highlands

Marwood Villas

Acacia Caravan Park

G'day Parks Ararat

Discovery Parks - Halls Gap

Grampians View Cottages and Units

Eco-luxe at Mount Avoca

St Arnaud Caravan Park

Stay near popular Central Highlands attractions

Halls Gap Zoo

McKenzies Falls

Seppelt Great Western

The Pinnacle

Seppelt Winery

Stawell Gift Hall of Fame

Brambuk The National Park & Cultural Centre

Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre

Learn more about Central Highlands

Top Central Highlands Hotel Reviews

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

Mid City Ballarat

G'day Parks Ararat

Pinnacle Holiday Lodge

Kookaburra Motor Lodge

Grampians Private Bushland Retreat

RACV Goldfields Resort

Grampians Chalets

COUNTRY PLAZA HALLS GAP

More cheap stays in Central Highlands

Stawell Grampians Gate C & C Park

The Highlander Motel - 24HR Check In

City Views Ballarat

Country Road Motel

DARLOT MOTOR INN

Royal Hotel

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