RACV Goldfields Resort

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with golf course and fitness centre

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Property grounds
Premium Fairway Suite
Premium Fairway Suite

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Hot tub
The current price is AU$160
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May

Room options

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Premium Fairway Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Golf view
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Resort Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

One Bedroom Studio

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Family Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Fairway Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • Golf view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
1500 Midland Highway, Creswick, VIC, 3363

What's nearby

  • St Georges Lake Flora Reserve - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Lake Wendouree - 12 min drive - 14.4 km
  • St John of God Hospital Ballarat - 13 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Ballarat Base Hospital - 13 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Sovereign Hill - 17 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Ballarat Station - 14 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Farmers Arms Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪RACV Goldfields Resort - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Smokeytown Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Springs Bar & Terrace - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Le Peche Gourmand - ‬2 min drive

About this property

RACV Goldfields Resort

Luxury hotel in a rural location
Take advantage of a golf course, a terrace and a garden at RACV Goldfields Resort. Tee up with amenities such as a driving range at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as basketball and mountain biking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and an arcade/games room.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a reception hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 143 rooms feature comforts, such as 24-hour room service and furnished balconies, in addition to perks, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 55-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee: AUD 36 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Golf
  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately AUD 36 per person

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does RACV Goldfields Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at RACV Goldfields Resort?

As of 17 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at RACV Goldfields Resort on 25 May 2025 start from AU$160.36, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is RACV Goldfields Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at RACV Goldfields Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at RACV Goldfields Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at RACV Goldfields Resort?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is RACV Goldfields Resort located?

Situated in a state park, this luxury hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Creswick Natural Features Reserve, Creswick Museum and St Georges Lake Flora Reserve. Calembeen Park and Park Lake Gardens are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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RACV Goldfields Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 582 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1004 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities for the whole family! Great location and dining options tok.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel with scenic outlook and great facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great facilities, modern tidy hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night but the staff were friendly and welcoming and the room and facilities great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaushikkumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect holidays with kids Lots of activities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was value for money, very clean spacious rooms, best for families and kids with lots of activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JINJIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here, great for family. Cafe/bar/restaurant were nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Great location - don’t even think about dining here though, overpriced food and drinks and the food seemed like it was 7/11 quality. The pizza that we ordered was a supermarket cardboard special…customer service in the dining area was terrible.Room was totally fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sharyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A Beautiful resort. Very helpful staff. All the amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for 2 nights, clean spacious, comfortable beds. Games room with free arcades was a nice suprise. Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Syeda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's quiet yet has a lot of activities for the kids to stay busy. Nice option for a short break from city life.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved that you can still use the pool after checking out.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Took the family for a getaway at Goldfields. great place to relax, Goldfields had everything we needed - pool, gym, games room. Will be coming back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked a two night stay in the Fairway room; very clean, spacious and our room had a spa bath. Not far from Ballarat CBD, pool/spa and basic gym facilities. On site restaurant and bar if you want to stay purely on scene.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was really impressed by the staff friendliness and helpfulness. Room and facilities were lovely and everything was well cared for. We will certainly be back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely bush setting. Clean and staff most helpful. Resonable quiet for a full hotel on very hot weekend. Good air conditioning throughout hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had such a great stay. We have two young kids (1 and 3) who were entertained our entire stay with the heated pool, games room and playground. Breakfast was also amazing and would recommend adding it to your stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Farah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Golf course is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arvind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite, safe, clean & children Friendly

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean rooms, staff were friendly, meal in both dining areas were lovely, plenty of options at the buffet breakfast and great view over the course from our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was so much for everyone to do
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, clean rooms. Great buffet breakfast. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024