Hotels in Ballarat

Stayed for a conference. Room was in the 40 block. Room was dated and had maintenance issues. Heating was good, but bed a bit soft for my liking. From the Eureka meeting room we could clearly hear the kitchen working and a trolley rolling through the back corridor, suggest soundproofing. Customer service was good. Overall an average stay, but rooms need a refurbishment.

The rooms a quite different at this place. I’ve stayed 3 times at a good rate. So I gave it 5 stars for the price. Some things did not work in the rooms mainly the tv and internet but I will say the first room I stayed in was working fine.but it did smell water damaged. Don’t expect perfection unless you pay for it, overall it’s one of the best places I’ve stayed in Ballarat.

Good night spent, would book again.

Quiet place but just not the room we paid for. Reception a bit slow. But overall its good place to stay with.

Old, beautiful environment, very close to Sovereign Hill

Motel room type, ok for a simple one night stay

I was a bit disappointed there was no hot water for the showers.😔

Very good location next to Ballarat Gold Mine.

the hotel was pretty good the beds were nice I got to test them out VERY well HOWEVER the buffet was kinda below average the waiter accidentally ( I hope ) dropped a fork on my brother Sam he is still in pain. The food Wasnt very good either no hash browns or pancakes or waffles . Also no Nutella And there was also MULTIPLE hairs in our food. I do not recommend eating there. Over all the buffet experience...

The Hotel just located beside Sovereign Hill, We purchase as a package with the park so there are some extra perks when visiting the place. Look at their Sovereign Hill website for the package for the accommodation. The hotel room is cosy and comfort. Room are pretty new and I had a good stay there.

This hotel is actually connected to the gold mine. In the past, there was a back door, and you could buy tickets for the gold mine at the hotel, but now it doesn't work. But it's not far around the front. The architectural style is Victorian style, and the internal facilities are also very good, which can be used as an additional content for gold mine visits. recommend

The location of Sovereign Hill Hotel is very good, just across the road is the Golden Town. The view from the room is nice and there is a coffee maker in the room. The heater is big and warm.

Our room had no windows or balcony , it felt like a jail room . Beds were uncomfortable, pillows and mattress not good either , bed squeaky . Phone was out of order  Lift not practical  Tv was an old and small hidden in an old style cupboard. Not enough power points in the room . Location is exceptional though staff were very nice and helpful . Bathroom was very good 👍🏾

Good hotel, good location. Street parking is available and not too busy.

The hotel itself if fantastic heritage building, I liked the location and historic atmosphere. Be prepared to check-in at the bar, if there is nobody at the reception and to pay for street parking, as hotel parking may be full. The room is nice, a but outdated, but clean, and that is not that bad for heritage hotel

The hotel is located in the center of Ballarat. It was founded in 1853 and still retains the 19th century decoration style. As a historic hotel, the overall environment of the room is clean and tidy, and the facilities are well maintained. The hotel staff is very enthusiastic and will introduce the various facilities of the hotel in detail when checking in. Parking is available at the door of the hotel...

I would say I have some mixed feelings about this hotel. I like the building; it is truly a historical building. However, there is a lack of staff. I sometimes have to wait for the staff. Other than that, I loved the room. The hardware is great, but the software issue caused an overall error.

Very classic hotel, really like go into a history.

Appreciated the 24 reception services. It is helpful when we travel by public  transport as we can’t control the time.  Very happy with the location as it was very convenient. Breakfast quite healthy. Clean rooms.  Having warm globes and an exhaust fan in the bathroom would be useful .

I arrived at 2am called after hours entry instant service would highly recommend

We travelled down on the 22nd of August 2025 for 2 nights. We wanted somewhere close to town and good value. From our view you can't beat the Mid City. Yes the rooms are a little dated but they were clean, had good showers, it was quiet, breakfast was great, hosts lovely and the location was excellent.

Highly recommend this accomodation if wanting to explore Ballarat and enjoy walking distance to dinner/ shopping etc. Staff are really friendly and helpful. Buffet style breakfast with a coffee machine included in our booking and it was exceptional, highly recommend getting the breakfast. Bed and pillows were great and had a fantastic night sleep with quiet surrounds and wonderful light blocking out...

Travelled from Sydney to Melbourne and this was the best stop. Rooms little old but clean and roomy. Beautiful big towels. Great location. Breakfast delicious. Ate both nights at the hotel and meals delicious. Owners and Peta doing everything to make this a friendly and enjoyable place to stay. Keep up the good work guys👍

Pleasant stay here while overnight in Ballarat

We stayed in 2 rooms with my family and it was exceptional. Yes its older style but very clean and tidy. Kids loved the pool also very clean. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Value for money is crazy good. We will definitely be back.

The Bell Tower lnn has been a favourite of my family going back 20 or so years as my parents always stayed there when visiting Ballarat based family . I now carry the tradition , the consideration and care of staff , the cleanliness of rooms all go to a really enjoyable stay. Thank you to the Bell Tower , specially Ray and Tina for top notch customer service . Many thanks .

The experience there was amazing. The service was great. There was a restaurant in the hotel. Everything was organised.

Nice place to stay, Forgot to let owner know, there was no hair dryer and one bedside lamp didn’t work, But didn’t affect our stay

We had a great time visiting this Hotel. The room was so clean and spacious. We were right across the pool/spa area. The pool... wow! Very clean, well-maintained, and with nearby bathrooms that were very convenient. The water was at a perfect temperature and very clean. We are looking forward to returning soon! The only thing was that the jet tub didn't work, but we enjoyed the other amenities...

For a last second booking through Bookings.com I have to say it was not bad. Good sized shower for 2. Massive room that you could swing a cat. We were very comfortable. Check in and out was easy.

I stayed there two nights and had three meals in the hotel. The staff friendly and welcoming; the stay was perfect. Clean, comfortable, quiet -- all that one asks for in a hotel. The breakfast was fantastic. I had the scrambled eggs on sourdough toast with bacon. Huge and delicious. I was there on Wednesday for 'Parm' night (it is Australia after all). Lovely meal. The scones are to die for as...

First time in there. Awesome clean nice place but bigger would be nice games room has heaps of machines to keep U entertained

I WANT TO THANK YOU ALL FOR THE AMAZING HOSPITALITY TONIGHT, YOU ALL WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND FOR MY SPECIAL NIGHT THE BIG 50.IT WAS LOVELY TO HAVE SUCH A PLEASURABLE EXPERIENCE I RATE YOUR FOOD A 20 OUT OF 10 WILL BE BACK FOR SURE 😊 AND THE STAFF WERE SO ACCOMODATING AND VERY PLEASANT TO BE AROUND

Such a lovely traditional hotel in the middle of town. Super clean, well maintained and the facilities are fabulous. We booked a king room which was great, well designed and the room was quite large with everything we needed including a mini bar.

Lovely old hotel that has been renovated. Guest rooms were very comfortable. Only thing missing was a hair dryer. All the hotel staff were very friendly and helpful and the food in the dining area was excellent but there are also many other dining options within a short walk away. We would happily stay here again.

We've stayed here a few times for various functions and the rooms are great. Nice and warm, which is great for this time of the year in Ballarat. We had breakfast at the cafe. Unfortunately it was fairly underwhelming. Our poached eggs were harder than a cats head, and the hash brown shattered when pierced with a fork. Coffee was very good though.

Everything! The room was absolutely gorgeous! The staff were friendly, helpful, and professional.

This boutique hotel met all my needs and more during a recent stay in Ballarat. It was a 5-minute walk down the road to the train station to go to Melbourne, and located in the heart of the town so it was walking distance to restaurants, supermarkets, and many local attractions. I was pleased with the on-site car parking as it was very secure, and the hotel room decor was charming - and looks just...

Overpriced for amenities included, but clean, plenty of hot water, secure and undercover parking. Easy walk to many restaurants. Room was ok, if needing a bit of a refresh (not enough to get really serious about though). We stayed because it was one of the only rooms available over a long weekend without pre booking. Close to the Irish pub, which was where we were heading.

We stayed at this hotel as part of a 50th birthday party. It’s definitely a boutique hotel situated in an old historic building which has been extensively renovated. The rooms have an old worldly feel. The whole place is a bit of a rabbit warren starting with the entry to the undercover garage. It wasn’t a problem at all, just unusual. The hotel is clean, tastefully furnished and in a great location...

Lovely hotel in great location.The room was very cosy with the gas log fire great off street parking and plenty off restaurants to choose from in the area.Walking distance to Main Street of Ballarat,we would definitely stay again.

We chose this place for a weekend in Ballarat and were particularly interested in the central location. The reception staff were most helpful as we extended a further night and they were able to cater for us easily. The car park on site was secure and convenient but appeared to under-cater for the number of booked rooms. The room itself was comfortable and tidy, but not necessarily clean throughout...

Everything about our trip to Kryal castle was amazing…. my family loved it

Amazing place. I honestly can not say enough about how fantastic the staff are. The room we stayed in was awesome. Clean neat & very comfortable with stunning views. The dinning was superb. DO NOT miss out on the breakfast feast. The events throughout the day were incredible. All the shops, activities & other attractions are simply perfect. Making the time to get to Kryal Castle will do disappoint...

Visited Kryal Castle for the Fairies and Goblins event and had the best time! Staff were friendly and seem like they enjoy being there. Lots of unique and locally made/crafted gifts and enjoyment for both kids and adults. The horses probably my highlight, beautiful and incredibly well trained.

Attended a medieval fair and jousting competition and was able to wander the castle too. Lots to look at, to eat or drink, and the people were all friendly and so an enjoyable venue. Was worth the entry price and just sorry I'd not visited before. But was with family this time and that made it a very enjoyable family day, with fun exploring the fair stalls as well as the castle facilities. And a...

This is a great and uniq place. The kids had the time of their lives. So much fun stuff to do, all is well maintained and looks incredible. The staff here are the best part they are AWESOME, they do their roles to the top, and make the whole day worthwhile. The sword fighting guy was especially great and made our kid so happy. The shows are funny and entertaining. We highly highly recommend it.

My daughters had a blast yesterday! There was no time wasted since there were a lot of activities going around. My eldest daughter was specifically delighted with her glow in the dark tattoo. Shout out to the tattoo guy who did a great job! The dragon shows were fantastic. Even adults had a great time watching the show. Well done!👏🏼

Easy to book, easy to check in. Clean. Well situated. All good

This is a good value for money motel, located next to Ballarat train station, very close. The family travel booked a family suite, which is equivalent to one bedroom, one living room and one bathroom, with three beds in the living room and a double bed in the bedroom. The room is well equipped with a refrigerator, microwave and oven, etc. If you don't have too high requirements for hygiene conditions...

Property was nice. There were a few minor property condition issues but nothing to upset our stay. Room was as pictured. Room was advertised with room service available but there was not. Other than toilet paper and a tiny bar of soap there were no toiletries such as shampoo conditioner or sanitary desposal bags

Had a great one night stay at seymours luxury king villa was exactly that. Great price aswell

Older property but clean & comfortable. Undercover off street parking for each room. Walking distance to public transport, shopping, restaurants & nightlife. Overall very pleasant stay, thank you.

I have stayed at Seymours on many occasions. The on-site manager is always very welcoming, efficient and helpful. The room I stayed in on this occasion (as with past rooms on past occasions) was spacious, clean and very well resourced. I will happily stay again at Seymours in Ballarat when I am next in town. Thank you.

Lovely heritage building, and fantastic improvements have been made since my last start 15 odd years ago. Staff really friendly too. A small lake on the 55 acres. Also spa & sauna, as well as a swimming pool too. Beautiful areas around the ground to walk or cycle around. ( can be hired through the back barn area)

A lovely country experience!Staying in a heritage building with all the comforts of home was delightful. The facilities at the resort were excellent. A spa, sauna, gym, heated swimming pool, bikes, frisbee golf and much more. I especially appreciated the lake where you could relax or take part in water sports.

Georgeous accommodation, loved the heritage of the place, great facilities and heaps of activies. Clean spacious rooms and loved the floor heating in the bathrooms.

This was such an amazing property full of history! Absolutely loved staying there!

No complaints at all. Good staff, good property, good amenities.

This place is fantastic! The pool was heated, we went bike riding around the lake, canoed, paddle-boated, played tennis, and so much more. This would be a great place to stay for families and couples. The room was cosy and quaint and had everything you need for a great stay, even heated bathroom floor. We can't wait to go back!!

Great Service. Clean, comfortable, excellent service. Iverson went above & beyond to meet any requests asked.

Nice enough The room was comfortable and clean. Lots of space for a family to stay.

Stay there when I travel to Ballarat. Always clean and very friendly welcome

I liked that the family room was spacious and everything we needed was already thought of.

Enjoyed my stay at Colonial Motor Inn, villa was very clean and has 2 bathrooms and 2 tv's.The Manager gave us an upgrade on arrival, so thanks alot. The pool was clean and nicely heated, overall its a relaxing place to stay with an hasske free check in and check out. 5 stars.clean

Very cheap and accommodating at the last minute when previous accommodation cancelled our booking without warning. Rooms are quite dated - but simple and offer basic amenities.

The stay was pleasant! The Inn had everything you'd need on an average holiday which was fantastic!

The service was good but unfortunately the bed was very uncomfortable. It was sinking in the middle! The pillows and mattress smelt of sweat. The hotel was fully booked, so we couldn't change rooms. Will not stay again

Worth the money. Very convenient location and clean. Stayed for two days.

The rooms are nice and clean. Foxtel is a bonus and the pool looks good.

Booked for holiday with family including seniors. All happy all good.

Clean comfortable and the staff are friendly and helpful. Sebastopal club is across the road, and Coles 200 metres down the road. Sovereign Hill and Ballarat main street are a 10 minute drive away.

Centre of town and right across the theatre. Beautiful building but needs some love. We were downstairs in a room near reception and you can hear everything in the hall. The blinds don't cover all the light as well so you get light coming in from the hallway, if you need absolute darkness, this is not for you.

Great location. Friendly and helpful staff. Considering my room was less than half of the cost of other accommodation in the area I was pleasantly surprised. The room was neat, very clean and light.

Lovely hotel great staff. Stayed here just a little while back. Old world charm. Family had spooky encounter when I was carrying food up to room the door opened before I got there and my wife and two kids (14 and 16) heard it and thought it was me. Very Friendly lol

Wonderful room, great price, very kind and helpful staff on duty. Really lovely and unique space.

A beautiful hotel. We quite enjoyed our stay here. Rooms were of a decent size with great cleanliness. The bed was rather comfortable and easy to sleep both of us. Great venue with exciting history. Staff were extremely nicr and friendly as well. Will definitely be returning

Quaint historical accommodation with a modern twist.Great value..

My partner and I had dinner here at the The Western Hotel, we had the flathead and open chicken souv, staff were great, good ambient vibe, the food came very promptly too, very generous serving and really fresh! Definitely will come again!

Only went here for drinks in the bar, in the past I have eaten in the bistro as well. The place is large, the service is good and the food is classic pub food. Not particularly intimate or quiet though.

We celebrated my Dad's 70th here and it was just perfect. The beer garden was a great spot for a party on a warm summer evening. The staff were all friendly and helpful and the food was delicious and plentiful. Thank you everyone for a great night.

Been there twice now. Both times my steak has been cooked at the right level of doneness, which is something I've found other pubs having difficulty with in the past. Food is good, reasonably priced and kids meals also good. Good beers on tap. Friendly and helpful staff willing to make changes to menu items.

Great feed cold beer ans great entertainment

Such a big space and a great place for date night. Impressed with their supper and different areas for congregating. Staff are so helpful and friendly. The outdoor alfresco area is separate and great for functions.

Basic breakfast. Comfy bed and pilliows. The hotel has lots of character.

Rural, rustic old pub, pub meals, so much charm and great to catch up with the Howlett side of the family

We had lunch here one Friday. The BLT was good, the potato wedges the best I have ever had. It is a charming and rather quaint Australian pub.

It’s an old pub with history and attitude. You don’t pay a lot to stay here. …Well worth it if you are happy to share bathroom, kitchen and toilet. Walls are paper thin to noise: not helpful as one of the compressors sits in the kitchen next to a bedroom. Bits of the building might also spontaneously fall off in your hands. Food is simple and people are bluntly friendly.

A great old style country pub, we popped in for a counter lunch on a Saturday, very friendly staff providing great service, friendly locals, and good pub food. Very enjoyable.

This is a camping area. We stayed in a miner's cabin, which can accommodate six people. It is small but has everything. It is very warm, but the musty smell is very strong. I was allergic as soon as I entered. The floor in the room is very dirty. It is recommended to bring your own slippers. The temperature difference between morning and night is very large. There is a heater in the room.

Nice weekend stay in one of the small cottages. Had a wedding in the area and this was plenty big enough for what we needed. Cheers for the late checkout team, we really appreciated it.

It is ideal for those on holiday and kids - not those travelling for work. It is advertised as having WiFi- I work remotely and specifically booked as it stated it had WiFi - so it came as a shock when I asked for the Wifi password when I arrived to be told that the WiFi was virtually non existent. (and it wasn't available as I tried with the password I was given) This meant I had booked for a service...

Great property for the reason we were there. Transport was organised for the event (side issues). Close to everything we needed.

Very clean park and cabin. Close to Sovereign Hill, bakery, eateries and hotel. All walking distance.

The room is nice. You can feed kangaroos at the nearby Ballarat Zoo, get up close to koalas, and see cute wombats that poop.

Everything to checking in:) all staff friendly and helpful:) Thank you for making our stay memorable:) will definitely bring kids next time lol

Recently stayed in a pet friendly cabin with our dog. It was absolutely fantastic. Balcony was gated both sides with a the dogs own private fenced area to do his business, making the whole holiday a lot more relaxing for us. Great amenities, friendly staff, dog fully fenced playground... Which is probably better than the kids playground... Lol... Fantastic place to stay with fur babies. Definitely...

What a wonderful caravan park. We stayed in a pet pen and it was just Marvellous. The area was large with space for the dogs to run around . The dogs loved being off the leashes and running around in there own area. The dog pool was also awesome and the plans they have for the pet area sounds great. The facilities were clean and fresh, the staff from the time I rang to book in to the time we went...

We just finished our 3 night stay at Windmill caravan park. It is our second time visiting and we will be back! We checked in with Daniel and he was so friendly and so welcoming on our arrival. Daniel looked after us throughout our entire stay and nothing was ever to much trouble. The little extras were very much appreciated. We enjoyed the pool and the spa was amazing during the cooler days. Thanks...

VERY DOG FRIENDLY, wooohooo! It is a wonderful caravan park that has embraced our furry friends. They have special powered sites that are fully fenced for your pooches which you can fit a large van and car into, as well as more area for your pets to play in. Also, there are cabins that have safe outdoor areas for your pets. On top of that there is a dog pond which had been beautifully landscaped with...

This place was amazing. We stayed in a pet friendly cabin and it was perfect. It felt like home. So clean and all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. The park facilities were so clean and great for the kids. My puppy made new friends and felt really comfortable in the environment. The staff were always friendly and helpful. A special thank you to Katerina who made us feel so very welcomed...

It's a hotel with a historic feel, so it's understandable that the facilities aren't completely renovated, but the stay was comfortable. JP

Room facilities are average and bedding smells

Close to my event. Pleasant and very helpful staff and reception personnel.

Near by the lake. A little distance from town center. The service is warm and welcoming

Location, cleanliness, service, comfortable and room was very spacious

Quiet spot, very clean room, easy to book, check in and park. Service was kind, other guests were pretty quiet. The spa was lovely, although quite loud - would also be super nice to have a lower light in the bathroom for the spa - we ended up taking the lamp from the bedroom in as the bathroom light was too bright for sitting in the spa. Would LOVE a non-dairy milk option in the fridge and another...

We stayed for 2 nights recently in a Lola Deluxe room and had a wonderful time. The room was very clean with lovely amenities and the staff were accommodating and friendly always. Would stay again in a heartbeat!

I booked this accommodation for my elderly mother (85 years) who was travelling back from the airport after an overseas family wedding and needed a pit stop to rest overnight before continuing her journey home. I quite simply can not rate the staff highly enough. The care they took and the lengths they went to in looking after her were quite simply amazing and definitely above and beyond what I could...

I decided on a trip to Ballarat to visit the art gallery at very short notice. I chose this hotel as it was recommended in the local tourism e-newsletter. The hotel is very beautifully decorated with a strong Provence influence. It's quite charming. The reception staff were friendly & efficient and I was in my room and my car parked in no time. I had a ground floor room at the rear of the hotel...

The hotel looked really nice. Room cleanliness was terrible. Found used cups, kettle and bathroom floor was wet when checked-in. Reception closes at 6pm. Found dead flies hidden behind amenities. Got the spa suite room. Spa wasn't cleaned properly either. Had hair coming out of the pump when started.

Central location and wonderful old world charm. Comfortable fresh room with very comfortable bed and premium bedding & amenities. Lovely large bathroom and rain shower with good water pressure for total relaxation after a long day. Room was well soundproofed and no sound of traffic etc...to disturb your sleep. Onsite parking.I only wished we could get a nightcap after 8pm at Lola Restaurant. Staff...

Receptionist was one of the best I have encountered. Very efficient, friendly and professional. Made you feel welcome from arrival. The food and service at the Lola restaurant was excellent. Room was very pretty and comfortable.

The room had lots of mirrors, including full length. The bed is big & comfortable. The spa bath is good if you have any aches and pains. Just remember to fill the bath past the jets level! There's even another TV there. The shower rose is strong & hot. The reverse cycle heater heats well once you set it to "high" not "eco" mode. The cafe has an extensive menu & plenty...

Nearby access to the high rise car park is handy when the majority of carparks in Ballarat central are meter or max 2 hour parking. First it was warm which is a bonus on a cold Ballarat day. We were in the garden room for a birthday celebration and there was a good selection of drinks on offer. The venue was big enough for quite a crowd and the food offerings were great. The squid may have been a bit...

We had a lovely stay at Oscars. The room is quite small with not much room to move. It was all good for 1 night though. Staff were all very friendly and helpful and lovely to deal with. The restaurant area is lovely and the beer garden really nice to sit in and relax. The bed was really comfortable and the room clean.

The restaurant staff are all excellent. In particular Finn who is super courteous friendly and provided great recommendations. The menu is good bistro food and caters to all special dietary groups. Dessert options were great with gluten free, small serves with some items. We were so happy with the lunch we booked our next friends catch up for 2 weeks time.

This review is ONLY for the Cafe/Bar of this establishment as we did not stay at this hotel so can not say its good or bad. my experience at the cafe was absolutely divine: our waiter, Finn was very polite and pleasant, he was attentive and always smiling (the interesting thing to me is that waiters do NOT work for TIPS in Australia) and food was very good! The first time I had the Warm Chicken Salad...

I always enjoy staying here. Room 1 this time which overlooks the main street but was still quiet. Nice meals/drinks. Central location. Staff were all lovely. Upstairs accommodation provides security if you are staying on your own.