Welcome to Otway Gate Motel
Your gateway to Colac, the Otways and the Great Ocean Road.
We're the first motel on the left as you enter Colac from Melbourne, just 148 km south-west of the city and a short stroll from Colac's main shopping centre, the RSL, and a string of takeaway and dining options. Whether you're heading to the Twelve Apostles, exploring the Otway Fly, or pulling in for the Otway Odyssey, you've found a comfortable, well-located base for it.
Otway Gate Motel has welcomed travellers to Colac for many years from our spot on Murray Street East — the first motel you reach as you enter town from Melbourne. We've built our reputation on three simple things: rooms ready to relax in, a country welcome, and a genuine willingness to point you toward the best of the Otways, the Great Ocean Road, and the Shipwreck Coast.
Otway Gate Motel has English and Mandarin speaking staff available in Reception for international guests visiting the Otways.
Why Stay With Us?
Relax in Comfort
18 room options, ensuite bathrooms, heating and cooling, 50cm Sony Bravia smart TVs and free Wi-Fi.
Explore with Ease
Perfectly positioned as a gateway to Colac, the Otways and the Great Ocean Road.
Travel-Friendly Features
Free parking, EV charging and secure bike storage make arriving and exploring easy.
Enjoy the Extras
Start your day with breakfast and make use of the BBQ and outdoor dining area.
Country Hospitality, Modern Comfort
Whether you're staying for business, a weekend getaway or an Otways adventure, you'll find comfortable rooms and friendly service waiting for you.
We have 18 rooms across five layouts. Every room has an ensuite with its own hot-water service, reverse-cycle aircon/heating, electric blankets, 50cm Sony Bravia smart TV, wireless internet, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, tea/coffee, toaster, and microwave. Free single-vehicle parking is provided right at your room door, with extra parking available for additional vehicles.
We can serve breakfast to your room on request, and there's a BBQ in a quiet corner of the rear garden for guest use. A lock-up garage is available for bikes — handy for the cyclists who come down for the Otway Odyssey or the Great Ocean Otway Classic. Stay four or more consecutive nights and we'll discount your stay.
