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Craig's Royal Hotel

Craig's Royal Hotel

Craig's Royal Hotel
4.0 star property
Ballarat Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (718)
"The old character and decor of the hotel. The fantastic, comfortable rooms. Like stepping back in time. Fantastic value for money in a beautiful historic city."
Australia
Simon
The price is ￥14,153
￥15,691 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Craig's Royal Hotel
Front of property
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
4.0 star property
Golden Point (Ballarat)
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"Food was amazing "
Australia
KAROLINE
The price is ￥13,978
￥15,376 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
Standard Queen Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, alarm clocks
City Views Ballarat

City Views Ballarat

City Views Ballarat
2.5 star property
Bakery Hill
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (539)
"Great place to stay "
Australia
Troy
The price is ￥10,655
￥11,720 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
City Views Ballarat
Front of property - evening/night
Quest Ballarat

Quest Ballarat

Quest Ballarat
4.5 star property
Ballarat Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (731)
"The room was wonderful, bigger than expected and the bed was super comfy."
Australia
Alison
The price is ￥16,812
￥18,600 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Quest Ballarat
Reception
Victoriana Motor Inn

Victoriana Motor Inn

Victoriana Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Ballarat East
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (674)
"Great facilities and clean room "
Australia
Hollie
The price is ￥12,690
￥15,639 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Victoriana Motor Inn
Exterior
Lake Inn Ballarat

Lake Inn Ballarat

Lake Inn Ballarat
4.5 star property
Ballarat Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (832)
"Clean room, accommodating staff, spacious and convenient."
Australia
Christine
The price is ￥20,286
￥22,315 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Lake Inn Ballarat
Exterior
Woodmans Hill Motel

Woodmans Hill Motel

Woodmans Hill Motel
2.5 star property
Warrenheip
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (122)
"Very good place to stay close to everything "
Australia
Dorothy
The price is ￥12,725
￥13,997 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Woodmans Hill Motel
Property entrance
The Menzies Ballarat

The Menzies Ballarat

The Menzies Ballarat
4.0 star property
Bakery Hill
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (423)
"The room was large with all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay"
Australia
Naftoli
The price is ￥10,655
￥11,720 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
The Menzies Ballarat
Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Begonia City Motor Inn

Begonia City Motor Inn

Begonia City Motor Inn
3.0 star property
Sebastopol
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (326)
"Room was clean"
Australia
Paula
The price is ￥12,261
￥13,487 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
Begonia City Motor Inn
Interior
Mid City Ballarat

Mid City Ballarat

Mid City Ballarat
4.0 star property
Ballarat Central
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1001)
"Clean, Easy Parking, breakfast, cooked fresh for us. "
Australia
Wendy
The price is ￥10,940
￥13,080 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Mid City Ballarat
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Ballarat Suites

Ballarat Suites

Ballarat Suites
4.0 star property
Golden Point (Ballarat)
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"It was clean spacious, amazing sleep and the staff were just perfect "
Australia
Kathleen
The price is ￥14,676
￥16,144 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Ballarat Suites
Reception
Sovereign Hill Hotel

Sovereign Hill Hotel

Sovereign Hill Hotel
3.5 star property
Golden Point (Ballarat)
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (678)
"Really enjoyed out stay! So close to Sovereign Hill and great value for money. The grounds were immaculate and the staff accommodating. "
United States
Tania
The price is ￥11,388
￥12,612 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Sovereign Hill Hotel
View from property
Ambassador Motor Inn Ballarat

Ambassador Motor Inn Ballarat

Ambassador Motor Inn Ballarat
3.5 star property
Alfredton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (514)
"Staff were extremely helpful, the unit was extremely clean. Bathroom was clean and updated."
Australia
Lynda
The price is ￥11,797
￥12,976 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Ambassador Motor Inn Ballarat
Reception
Quest Ballarat Station

Quest Ballarat Station

Quest Ballarat Station
4.0 star property
Soldiers Hill
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (522)
"Very friendly staff and handy to the train station"
Australia
Howden
The price is ￥18,898
￥20,788 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Quest Ballarat Station
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments

Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments

Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments
3.0 star property
Warrenheip
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"Very welcoming reception staff. Room and beds were good"
Australia
David
The price is ￥12,718
￥14,085 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments
Premium bedding, individually furnished, laptop workspace
Avenue Motel

Avenue Motel

Avenue Motel
2.5 star property
Alfredton
7.4 out of 10, Good, (618)
"Room very clean and modern.breakfast was more than adequate,big variety of cereal.great value for money."
Australia
Lorraine
The price is ￥10,636
￥11,699 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Avenue Motel
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi
Alfred Motor Inn

Alfred Motor Inn

Alfred Motor Inn
3.0 star property
Alfredton
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (420)
"Good value for money"
Australia
Rhet
The price is ￥11,871
￥13,058 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Alfred Motor Inn
Property entrance
Barkly Motorlodge

Barkly Motorlodge

Barkly Motorlodge
3.0 star property
Bakery Hill
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (709)
"Pleasant room, good size"
Australia
Annette
The price is ￥11,444
￥12,589 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Barkly Motorlodge
Coffee shop
Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat
4.0 star property
Ballarat Central
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (349)
"Awesome location… Beautifully presented room…. Fantastic dining options "
Australia
Caroline
The price is ￥19,467
￥21,414 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat
Indoor pool
Main Lead Ballarat Motel

Main Lead Ballarat Motel

Main Lead Ballarat Motel
3.5 star property
Golden Point (Ballarat)
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (407)
"Great location, easy access to transport, dining and central shopping district. Basic accommodation, but has everything you need."
Australia
Tammy
The price is ￥9,980
￥11,053 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Main Lead Ballarat Motel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

4.5 star property
Golden Point (Ballarat)
9.2/10Wonderful (494 reviews)
10% off
Price is ￥19,778
￥43,512 total
includes taxes & fees
NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park
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Where to stay in Ballarat

Find the best Ballarat areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Ballarat
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Lake Wendouree

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Lake Wendouree. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Wendouree or Ballarat Botanical Gardens.

Newington

The bars and spas are just a few features travelers like about Newington. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Lake Wendouree and Ballarat Botanical Gardens are a few top places to visit.

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Ballarat Central

If you're spending some time in Ballarat Central, Ballarat Town Hall and Her Majesty's Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Buninyong

If you're spending some time in Buninyong, Union Jack Education Area and Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Sovereign Hill which includes interior views

Golden Point (Ballarat)

Golden Point (Ballarat) is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Gold Museum and Sovereign Hill while you're in town.

Stay near popular Ballarat attractions

Beautiful old mines town in Ballarat, Victoria. Worth a visit for a tourists and locals.
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Sovereign Hill

4.6/5 (418 reviews)
Strike gold at this open-air museum, which tells the story of Ballarat’s first decade as a gold rush town with recreated buildings, goldmine tours and workshops.
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Dramatic Sunset, Lake Wendouree Ballarat City Victoria Australia
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Lake Wendouree

4.6/5 (525 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Wendouree during your travels in Ballarat. Amble around the area's lakeside or experience its museums.
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Ballarat and related destinations

Gold rush history comes alive at Sovereign Hill, where you can pan for real gold and explore underground mines. Admire the Victorian architecture along Lydiard Street before visiting the Art Gallery of Ballarat, Australia's oldest regional gallery.

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Ballarat showing night scenes and heritage architecture

Top Ballarat Hotel Reviews

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Fabulous rooms, food was fantastic and staff very friendly "
Keith 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
The Provincial Boutique Hotel

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The Eastern Hotel Accommodations

The Eastern Hotel Accommodations

81 Humffray St N Ballarat East VIC
The price is ￥7,325 per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
￥7,325
￥10,150 total
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
includes taxes & fees
6.6/10 (81 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Ballarat?
Quest Ballarat is a favorite property for Expedia customers. This hotel offers free parking and a fitness center. Other top choices based on reviews include Victoriana Motor Inn and Newington Apartments. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Ballarat.
What's the top vacation rental that Ballarat has to offer?
Just off the beautiful Lake Wendouree, fully fenced, dog friendly, air cond: This highly rated vacation home rental in Ballarat is on a lake and equipped with air-conditioning and laundry facilities to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Other favorite homes for rent in Ballarat are 'Trendy Inner City Cottage with all the modern conveniences - Central Cottage' and Parrot's on the creek .. See all vacation rentals in Ballarat.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Ballarat, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Ballarat.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Ballarat?
For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Ballarat, head over to our customer service page.
What's the best place to stay on a budget in Ballarat?
Based on our traveler reviews, Main Lead Ballarat Motel is a top choice for a less expensive stay. Another top option for your budget-friendly stay is Bakery Hill Motel. View all budget hotels in Ballarat.
What's the best hotel for families in Ballarat?
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre is a hotel with a restaurant and free parking, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Sovereign Park Motor Inn is another choice for your kid-friendly vacation. Attractions like Eureka Aquatic Center and Ballarat Bird World are also fun for kids of all ages. Find more child-friendly accommodations in Ballarat.
What is the favorite LGBTQ-friendly accommodation in Ballarat?
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre is a top LGBTQ-friendly hotel, and features a full-service spa and free WiFi. Quest Ballarat and Sovereign Park Motor Inn are two other good options for your vacation. See all available hotels listed as LGBTQ-friendly in Ballarat.
What's the best pet-friendly place to stay in Ballarat?
Woodmans Hill Motel is a top pet-friendly option for your stay. Two other good options to stay with your pet include Palace in Ballarat and Prestige Farm Stay ~ Pool & Foosball ~ Yard. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Ballarat.
Where is the best place to stay close to Sovereign Hill?
Adjacent to Sovereign Hill, Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this 4-star hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options within a short distance include Best Western Plus Ballarat Suites and Sovereign Hill Hotel.
What about the best place to stay near Art Gallery of Ballarat?
One of the top choices for your stay is The Provincial Boutique Hotel, located next to Art Gallery of Ballarat, and this 5-star aparthotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Quest Ballarat Station and Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat are a couple of other good options close by.
What's the best luxury accommodation in Ballarat?
Quest Ballarat is a luxury hotel and popular for Expedia travelers looking for an elegant place to stay. Another upscale option for your vacation is NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park. Find more luxury hotels in Ballarat.
What's the best golf hotel in Ballarat?
Eureka Lodge Motel is one of the top choices for golfers based on our travel data. Other good options if you'd like to stay near a golf course include Bell Tower Inn and Avenue Motel. You can tee off at Ballarat Golf Club during your trip. See more golf hotels in Ballarat.
What are some hotels with pools in Ballarat?
Sovereign Park Motor Inn: Offers a children's pool, an indoor pool, and 2 bars. Main Lead Ballarat Motel and Central City Motor Inn are two additional hotels that offer an onsite pool. View all hotels with pools in Ballarat.
What is the best spa hotel in Ballarat?
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre is a top spa hotel featuring a fitness center, a bar, and a restaurant. Treat yourself to a facial, body scrub, or hydrotherapy at Sanctuary Day Spa. See all spa hotels in Ballarat.
What's the most popular hotel in Ballarat with an on-site water park or a water park nearby?
Eureka Lodge Motel is a favorite water park hotel in BallaratCheck out all hotels with or near waterparks in Ballarat.
What's the best accommodation near Tullamarine Airport (MEL)?
PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport is a popular 4.5-star hotel featuring a restaurant and an indoor pool. It's located a short 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Tullamarine Airport. Other accommodations close to the airport are Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport and ibis budget Melbourne Airport.
Where can I find the best part of Ballarat to get out and enjoy the local nightlife?
A favorite area for nightlife is Ballarat Central and while you're here, you can check out Irish Murphy's, which is one of the local pubs. Based on customer reviews, Craig's Royal Hotel is the highest ranked place to stay in the neighborhood, and this 4-star hotel features 2 bars along with free breakfast. Quest Ballarat and Oscar's Hotel are two other top choices in the area.
What's it like to stay in Ballarat?
History buffs will enjoy exploring Ballarat, and all visitors are sure to appreciate the museums. Tourists who journey to this welcoming city can discover its art, gardens, and lakeside setting. In Ballarat, there are 206 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Find out more about Ballarat.
What should I do while I'm visiting Ballarat?
Cultural venues include Her Majesty's Theatre, Art Gallery of Ballarat, and Gold Museum. Attractions like Eureka Aquatic Center and Ballarat Bird World are fun for everyone. Landmarks like Sovereign Hill, Eureka Hall, and Ballarat Botanical Gardens might be worth a visit. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Ballarat guide.
What's the best way to get around Ballarat?
To venture out into the surrounding area, hop on a train at Ballarat Station. If you want to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car in Ballarat for your journey.
What's the weather like in Ballarat?
The hottest months are usually January and February with an average temp of 63°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 46°F. Average annual precipitation for Ballarat is 28 inches.

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