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Overview of Miner's Retreat Motel

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Pillow top beds, desk, free WiFi
Pillow top beds, desk, free WiFi
Pillow top beds, desk, free WiFi
Pillow top beds, desk, free WiFi

Miner's Retreat Motel

3 out of 5

3.8/5 Good

Guests rated this property 3.8/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast Available
  • Room service

Explore the area

    Popular LocationEureka Hall2 min walk
    Popular LocationEureka Aquatic Center4 min walk
    Popular LocationMuseum of Australian Democracy at Eureka4 min walk

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  • 2-Bedroom Cabin

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    Room amenities

    • Sleeps 6
    • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds
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  • Superior Twin Room (Hidden bunk bed available on request)

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    Room amenities

    • 25 sq m
    • Sleeps 5
    • 2 Single Beds
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  • Superior Family Room

    Photos of Superior Family Room

    Room amenities

    • 25 sq m
    • Sleeps 5
    • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
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  • King Room (Hidden bunk bed available on request)

    Photos of King Room (Hidden bunk bed available on request)

    Room amenities

    • 25 sq m
    • Sleeps 5
    • 1 King Bed
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About this area

Ballarat

Miner's Retreat Motel is located in Ballarat. Sovereign Hill and Eureka Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Eureka Aquatic Center and Park Lake Gardens.
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What's nearby

  • Eureka Hall - 2 min walk
  • Eureka Aquatic Center - 4 min walk
  • Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka - 4 min walk
  • Ballarat Wildlife Park - 13 min walk
  • Lake Esmond Botanical Garden - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Ballarat Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Carboni's Italian Kitchen - 15 min walk
  • Dyers Steak Stable - 3 min drive
  • Kambei Japanese Restaurant - 3 min drive
  • Freight bar & restaurant - 3 min drive
  • Yellow Espresso - 3 min drive
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About this property

Miner's Retreat Motel

3-star Ballarat motel in Ballarat East with free parking
A garden, a picnic area and free self-parking are available at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free. All 24 rooms offer free WiFi, pillowtop beds and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Guests will also find fridges, room service (during limited hours) and rainfall showerheads.
Miner's Retreat Motel offers 24 forms of air-conditioned accommodation with free toiletries. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. This Ballarat motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in September 2018.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • On-site parking is wheelchair accessible

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM–10 AM on weekdays and 8 AM–10 AM on weekends: AUD 6-30 for adults and AUD 6-30 for children
  • Room service available

Family friendly

  • Microwave (on request)
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • No lifts

Languages spoken

  • Chinese
  • English

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

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  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Renovated guest rooms – September 2018

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Microwave (on request)
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (8 AM - 9 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 15.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: between AUD 6 and AUD 30 for adults, and AUD 6 and AUD 30 for children (approximately)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 15.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.6 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

Property is also known as

Miner's Retreat Motel Ballarat East
Miner's Retreat Ballarat East
Miner's Retreat Ballarat
Miner's Retreat Motel Motel
Miner's Retreat Motel Ballarat East
Miner's Retreat Motel Motel Ballarat East

Frequently asked questions

Can I cancel my reservation for free at Miner's Retreat Motel and receive a full refund?
Yes, Miner's Retreat Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Miner's Retreat Motel cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
Is Miner's Retreat Motel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Miner's Retreat Motel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Miner's Retreat Motel?
Check-in begins at 2 PM.
What time is check-out at Miner's Retreat Motel?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is Miner's Retreat Motel located?
Located in Ballarat East, this motel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Eureka Hall and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Sovereign Hill. Eureka Aquatic Center and Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka are also within 5 minutes.
3.8
Good
Rating 5 - Excellent. 19 out of 76 reviews
5 - Excellent 25%
Rating 4 - Good. 35 out of 76 reviews
4 - Good 46%
Rating 3 - Okay. 13 out of 76 reviews
3 - Okay 17%
Rating 2 - Poor. 5 out of 76 reviews
2 - Poor 7%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 4 out of 76 reviews
1 - Terrible 5%

3.8/5

Cleanliness

4.1/5

Staff & service

4.0/5

Amenities

3.6/5

Property conditions & facilities
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4/5 Good

Business traveller
Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was there for work, no issues, clean stay, easy access
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

4/5 Good

Travelled with group
Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We had a short stop over night before leaving very early the next day (5:30am). It was clean and comfortable however the shower dripped constantly and this kept me awake. I ended up putting face washers in the base of the shower to deaden the noise. It was a very quiet neighbourhood and the Indian restaurant right next door was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with group
Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Return trip to Ballarat & Miner's Retreat Hotel
Overnight return trip to Ballarat & The Miner's Retreat Hotel was very comfortable with great service as always. Many thanks
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

5/5 Excellent

Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

4/5 Good

Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

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