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Central City Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Travelers find respite at this welcoming motel with its indoor pool, while the renowned Art Gallery of Ballarat awaits just minutes away

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Central City Motor Inn in downtown Ballarat offers a comfortable stay with attentive staff. Amenities include an indoor pool, dry cleaning, luggage storage, free parking, and in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
The current price is ￥12,845
￥14,169 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026

Room options

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Deluxe Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Deluxe Queen) | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Deluxe Queen)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Standard Twin)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
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About the neighborhood

Map
3350, VIC, Bakery Hill, 16 Victoria Street

What's nearby

  • Her Majesty's Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Art Gallery of Ballarat - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ballarat Town Hall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sovereign Hill - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • St John of God Hospital Ballarat - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Ballarat Station - 13 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Square Garage - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ballarat Leagues Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Central City Motor Inn

Motel near Sovereign Hill
Located close to Art Gallery of Ballarat and Eureka Centre, Central City Motor Inn provides dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Central City Motor Inn have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and on-request microwaves

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The price is ￥11,918
￥14,766 total
includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7 AM - 9:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8 AM - 8 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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 Central City Motor Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Central City Motor Inn?

As of Dec 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Central City Motor Inn on Jan 7, 2026 start from ￥12,845, excluding 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 Central City Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Central City Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Central City Motor Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Central City Motor Inn located?

Located in Bakery Hill, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Art Gallery of Ballarat, Sovereign Hill, and Eureka Centre. Ballarat Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Central City Motor Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 299 out of 482 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 482 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 482 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 482 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 482 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raelene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly Service, comfortable, convenient, and reasonable price
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was easy staying here, quick check in clean comfortable room with great inclusions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for our one night stop. Warm, comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro Claussen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Location and Welcoming staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful and knowledgeable about the area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giacinta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, quiet, neat and pleasant room. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom was clean and shower area newly renovated. Staff was very friendly and helpful, lent us a connector when mine did not work. Room was spacious and clean. Bed was comfortable. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and very friendly owners.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Irish pub close by
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, close to all amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic little motor inn, close to dining, shopping mall and easy parking (off street). Will not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely one of the better motels we've stayed in. Room was cleaned every day for out three night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and close to the central city
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Happy with my stay. From checking in to check out staff were great. Bathrooms clean and bright. Heater actually works which was a bonus. Will stay again on my next sales repping cycle.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location convenient and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good clean comfortable and quiet motor inn
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Graet stay in a nice hotel.

Great stay in a nice hotel. It was close to where I needed to be and great value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation was easy to find , easy stroll into cbd for shopping and eating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room and in a good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023