"This is not the first time I’ve stayed at the property and it probably won’t be the last. However house keeping should maybe remember to knock before entering a room especially before the 10am check out deadline because it is very embarrassing when you walk out from a shower and a house keeper is ..."…"

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2020

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Craig's Royal Hotel

4 out of 5

10 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat, VIC

Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay

The price is AU$280 per night from 9 Oct. to 10 Oct.AU$280

per night

9 Oct. - 10 Oct.

4.7/5Exceptional! (279 reviews)

"Very nice room and great breakfast! Staff very helpful."…"

Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2020

Craig's Royal Hotel

Sovereign Park Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5

Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay

The price is AU$148 per night from 3 Oct. to 4 Oct.AU$148

per night

3 Oct. - 4 Oct.

4.6/5Exceptional! (582 reviews)

"Swimming pool, and spa , very good .Red Lion restaurant, and very close to park ."…"

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2020

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BIG4 Ballarat Goldfields Holiday Park

4.5 out of 5

The price is AU$127 per night from 5 Oct. to 6 Oct.AU$127

per night

5 Oct. - 6 Oct.

4.6/5Exceptional! (323 reviews)

"it was perfect for us i was babysitting gran kids lot to do"…"

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2020

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Quest Ballarat

4.5 out of 5

7-11 Dawson Street North, Ballarat, VIC

The price is AU$170 per night from 1 Oct. to 2 Oct.AU$170

per night

1 Oct. - 2 Oct.

4.6/5Exceptional! (553 reviews)

"Great Location - Great Service"…"

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2020

Quest Ballarat

Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments on Webster

4 out of 5

128 Webster Street, Lake Wendouree, VIC

The price is AU$260 per night from 30 Sep. to 1 Oct.AU$260

per night

30 Sep. - 1 Oct.

4.6/5Exceptional! (106 reviews)

Great few days away thanks!

"Our stay was wonderful. Comfortable, the kids felt like they were at home away from home. Would definitely stay there again!"…"

Reviewed on 11 Jan. 2020

Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments on Webster

Big4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park

4 out of 5

56 Remembrance Drive, Cardigan, VIC

The price is AU$141 per night from 30 Sep. to 1 Oct.AU$141

per night

30 Sep. - 1 Oct.

4.6/5Wonderful! (84 reviews)

Top shelf service

"Booked as part of a large family reunion. Service in the lead up and during the stay were first class and the facilities greatly suited the range of ages and the different activities we had planned."…"

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2020

Big4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park

Comfort Inn & Suites City Views

2.5 out of 5

101 Curtis Street, Bakery Hill, VIC

Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay

The price is AU$160 per night from 30 Oct. to 31 Oct.AU$160

per night

30 Oct. - 31 Oct.

4.6/5Wonderful! (301 reviews)

Quiet, Comfortable

"We chose this motel for its undercover parking as there was a nasty thunderstorm brewing. Undercover parking is sufficient for about half the rooms. There was no city view from our downstairs room but the room was spacious, quiet and comfortably furnished. The motel is on Battery Hill just outside ..."…"

Reviewed on 6 Feb. 2020

Comfort Inn & Suites City Views

Seymours on Lydiard

4 out of 5

210 Seymour Street, Soldiers Hill, VIC

Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay

The price is AU$106 per night from 4 Oct. to 5 Oct.AU$106

per night

4 Oct. - 5 Oct.

4.5/5Wonderful! (369 reviews)

"Great room with gas fire warm and cozy. Spa with tv above was great. Big king size bed. Tv with Netflix. Cooking facilities. Outdoor sitting area. Great privacy."…"

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2020

Seymours on Lydiard

Sovereign Hill Hotel

3.5 out of 5

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4.3/5Excellent! (444 reviews)

"It was a great family room, although the shower with no screen caused alot of mess. A bath would have been better. Great location for Sovereign Hill."…"

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2020

Sovereign Hill Hotel

Sovereign Views Apartments

3.5 out of 5

5 Lal Lal St, Golden Point (Ballarat), VIC

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4.1/5Very Good! (219 reviews)

"Good location, everything I needed. I stayed in a studio near the lifts and it felt a little bit like living in a fish bowl - open for all to see but once I got over that it was fine. Very good value."…"

Reviewed on 15 Mar. 2019

Sovereign Views Apartments

Bell Tower Inn

3.5 out of 5

1845 Sturt Street, Alfredton, VIC

Free cancellation

The price is AU$165 per night from 30 Sep. to 1 Oct.AU$165

per night

30 Sep. - 1 Oct.

4.1/5Very Good! (433 reviews)

"The room & area were lovely & quiet, especially during the night"…"

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2020

Bell Tower Inn

Peppinella Motel

3 out of 5

102 Smythes Road, Delacombe, VIC

The price is AU$115 per night from 30 Sep. to 1 Oct.AU$115

per night

30 Sep. - 1 Oct.

4.1/5Very Good! (207 reviews)

Good value and very clean.

"Ideal for my next step to Hamilton. I was upgraded for free to a king size bed. Room was very clean, comfortable and well appointed."…"

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2020

Peppinella Motel

Barkly Motorlodge

3 out of 5

43 Main Road, Bakery Hill, VIC

Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay

The price is AU$105 per night from 30 Sep. to 1 Oct.AU$105

per night

30 Sep. - 1 Oct.

4.1/5Very Good! (447 reviews)

"Not bad for the money, however stated it had Foxtel but wasn’t on the television I had in my room"…"

Reviewed on 5 Sep. 2020

Barkly Motorlodge

Eureka Lodge Motel

2.5 out of 5

119 Stawell Street South, Ballarat East, VIC

Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay

The price is AU$128 per night from 4 Oct. to 5 Oct.AU$128

per night

4 Oct. - 5 Oct.

4/5Very Good! (237 reviews)

Great Value

"Nicely updated motor lodge. Bed was comfortable with nice linens. A large tv and decent sized fridge. Water pressure was excellent. Good value with friendly service."…"

Reviewed on 17 Feb. 2020

Eureka Lodge Motel

Main Lead Ballarat Motel

2.5 out of 5

312 Main Road Vi 3350, Golden Point (Ballarat), VIC

Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay

The price is AU$107 per night from 30 Oct. to 31 Oct.AU$107

per night

30 Oct. - 31 Oct.

4/5Very Good! (552 reviews)

"Got a phone call 10 minutes before check in to ask they made a mistake and they didn’t have a room for us. They were going to find us another room but we worked everything around being there not knowing the area at all. Very disappointed"…"

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2020

Main Lead Ballarat Motel

Woodmans Hill Motel

2.5 out of 5

9503 Western Highway, Warrenheip, VIC

The price is AU$105 per night from 1 Oct. to 2 Oct.AU$105

per night

1 Oct. - 2 Oct.

3.9/5Very Good! (65 reviews)

Pleasant Hilltop Accommodation

"This property is well out of town so is removed from sources of food. A selection of order and deliver menus are available but the plates supplied to serve and eat the food were inadequate. But this seems to be a common situation for motels in this price range that includes a microwave in their facilities. ..."…"

Reviewed on 11 Mar. 2020

Woodmans Hill Motel

Avenue Motel

2.5 out of 5

1813 Sturt Street, Alfredton, VIC

Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay

The price is AU$95 per night from 30 Sep. to 1 Oct.AU$95

per night

30 Sep. - 1 Oct.

3.6/5Good! (469 reviews)

"casual DIY breakfast is a good idea in the separate building"…"

Reviewed on 18 Dec. 2019

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