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A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large TV screen.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a desk with a laptop, a chair, and a small table with a lamp.

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1. Quest Ballarat Station

Quest Ballarat Station

4.0 star property

Soldiers Hill

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (602 reviews)

9.6/10

Exceptional

(602 reviews)

"Great location, easy parking and very clean rooms."

"Great location, easy parking and very clean rooms."

Australia

Anthony

$126 nightly

The price is $138

$138 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

Quest Ballarat Station

A room with a large vertical garden wall, a staircase, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a curtain.

A table set for dining with wine glasses, bottles, and a candle.

A reception area with a staircase, a reception desk, and a view of a green wall with plants.

2. Mid City Ballarat

Mid City Ballarat

4.0 star property

Ballarat Central

8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)

8.0/10

Very Good

(1,000 reviews)

"Very nice hospitality"

"Very nice hospitality"

Australia

cleudeny Diek

$91 nightly

The price is $100

$100 total

Aug 28 - Aug 29

Total with taxes and fees

Mid City Ballarat

A brick building with a reception area, columns, and a pathway leading to the entrance.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and an oven. There is a dining table with two chairs and a vase with flowers.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a small workspace with a laptop and a lamp.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a kitchen in the background.

3. Quest Ballarat

4.5 star property

Ballarat Central

9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (790 reviews)

9.4/10

Exceptional

(790 reviews)

"Had a great stay. Wonderful room and great location."

"Had a great stay. Wonderful room and great location."

Australia

Catherine

$128 nightly

The price is $142

$142 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Total with taxes and fees

A two-story building with a gabled roof and a covered porch.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a desk, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A brick barbecue grill, picnic table, and a house in the background.

A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, a comfortable sofa, a patterned rug, and a large window with blinds.

4. Sovereign Hill Hotel

Sovereign Hill Hotel

3.5 star property

Golden Point (Ballarat)

8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (720 reviews)

8.8/10

Excellent

(720 reviews)

"Comfortable nice"

"Comfortable nice"

Australia

Simone

$105 nightly

The price is $115

$115 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Total with taxes and fees

Sovereign Hill Hotel

A lobby with a leather sofa, a wooden table with fruit, and a chandelier.

A grand lobby with ornate chandeliers, a patterned carpet, and a staircase.

A grand staircase with ornate wooden balusters, a stained glass window above, and a red curtain at the bottom.

A bar area with a wooden bar counter, bar stools, and a large mirror. There are bottles and glasses on the counter, and a potted plant is visible.

5. Craig's Royal Hotel

Craig's Royal Hotel

4.0 star property

Ballarat Central

9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (783 reviews)

9.0/10

Wonderful

(783 reviews)

"An excellent venue in the heart of the town. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended."

"An excellent venue in the heart of the town. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended."

Australia

Antony

$103 nightly

The price is $113

$113 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Total with taxes and fees

Craig's Royal Hotel

A kitchen with a brick wall, a potted plant, a laptop, and a display case with pastries.

A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a small table with a vase, a cabinet, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a blue patterned backsplash, and a round wooden dining table with chairs.

A historic building with a prominent dome and arched windows, labeled as the Provincial Hotel.

6. The Provincial Boutique Hotel

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

5.0 star property

Ballarat Central

9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,024 reviews)

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1,024 reviews)

"The hotel was decorated beautifully. The staff were friendly. The dining room was also decorated beautifully and the food was delicious. I would stay there again and recommend this hotel to other guests."

"The hotel was decorated beautifully. The staff were friendly. The dining room was also decorated beautifully and the food was delicious. I would stay there again and recommend this hotel to other guests."

Australia

Renee

$110 nightly

The price is $121

$121 total

Sep 9 - Sep 10

Total with taxes and fees

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a metal roof.

A modern living room with a wooden coffee table, grey sofa, and a white reception desk.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a window, and a door.

Three wooden lounge chairs arranged in a row on a gravel surface with a hedge and a building in the background.

7. Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments

Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments

3.0 star property

Warrenheip

7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)

7.8/10

Good

(1,004 reviews)

"Great budget accommodation on the freeway, minutes from Ballarat CBD. Comfortable rooms with all the basics you need. With service station next door, mini golf, restaurants and thr"

"Great budget accommodation on the freeway, minutes from Ballarat CBD. Comfortable rooms with all the basics you need. With service station next door, mini golf, restaurants and thr"

Australia

Tammy

$67 nightly

The price is $74

$74 total

Sep 10 - Sep 11

Total with taxes and fees

Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments

An indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and brick walls, surrounded by windows and seating areas.

A hotel room with a brick wall, a television on a wooden dresser, a bed with a purple bedspread, a small table with chairs, and a window with lace curtains.

A modern building with a brick facade, large windows, and a distinctive dome structure.

A hotel room with two beds, a brick wall, an air conditioning unit, and a window with curtains.

8. Main Lead Ballarat Motel

Main Lead Ballarat Motel

3.5 star property

Golden Point (Ballarat)

8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (455 reviews)

8.0/10

Very Good

(455 reviews)

"Loved our stay was amazing. Unfortunately there was a lot of loud banging in the night that woke us up but other then that was wonderful"

"Loved our stay was amazing. Unfortunately there was a lot of loud banging in the night that woke us up but other then that was wonderful"

Australia

Shantel

$66 nightly

The price is $73

$73 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Total with taxes and fees

Main Lead Ballarat Motel

A wooden deck with a patio umbrella, a white fence, and a view of greenery through large windows.

A bathroom with a wooden vanity, a potted plant, and a mirror with a light.

A reception desk with a marble top, two vases with flowers, a small globe, and a sign reading 'AURA'.

A building with a brick facade, a sign for 'Billy's Distilled Bar', and a 'Mercure' sign.

9. 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, (1,000 reviews)

8.4/10

Very Good

(1,000 reviews)

"Fantastic property, bed was really good and room was exactly what we needed"

"Fantastic property, bed was really good and room was exactly what we needed"

Australia

Patricia

$130 nightly

The price is $143

$143 total

Aug 28 - Aug 29

Total with taxes and fees

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and brick walls.

A garden with a variety of flowers and a central fountain.

A hotel room with a bathroom, a large mirror, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outside.

A reception desk with a vase of yellow flowers and a woman standing behind it.

10. Bell Tower Inn

3.5 star property

Alfredton

8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (823 reviews)

8.4/10

Very Good

(823 reviews)

"Great stay."

"Great stay."

Australia

George

$87 nightly

The price is $96

$96 total

Aug 28 - Aug 29

Total with taxes and fees

A single-story building with a covered porch and a patio area.

A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop and bar stools, a dining table, and a large window overlooking a forested area.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in stove, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a brick pathway.

11. NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

4.5 star property

Golden Point (Ballarat)

9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (520 reviews)

9.2/10

Wonderful

(520 reviews)

"Excellent location. Will definitely stay there again."

"Excellent location. Will definitely stay there again."

Australia

Sandra

$91 nightly

The price is $100

$100 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

Total with taxes and fees

NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

A modern entrance with a potted tree, a wooden door, and a clear view of the street outside.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, two framed pictures on the wall, a door with a sign, and a window with curtains.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and dishwasher. There is a small stool and a window with a view of the outside.

A wooden staircase with a handrail leading to a second floor. There is a small table and a blue sofa on the lower level.

12. The Menzies Ballarat

The Menzies Ballarat

4.0 star property

Bakery Hill

8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (447 reviews)

8.6/10

Excellent

(447 reviews)

"Good place to stay for one night but not the best"

"Good place to stay for one night but not the best"

Australia

Gabriel

$75 nightly

The price is $82

$82 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Total with taxes and fees

The Menzies Ballarat

A mobile home with a porch, a set of outdoor steps, and potted plants.

A residential area with a house, garden beds, and a wooden deck.

A living room with a sofa, a TV on a stand, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a red and green leaf-patterned bedspread, a white chair, a small table, and a lamp on a bedside table.

13. Woodmans Hill Motel

Woodmans Hill Motel

2.5 star property

Warrenheip

8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (145 reviews)

8.2/10

Very Good

(145 reviews)

"Great clean looked after room friendly staff and great atmosphere"

"Great clean looked after room friendly staff and great atmosphere"

Australia

Liam

$77 nightly

The price is $86

$86 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

Woodmans Hill Motel

A Victorian-style house with a prominent front porch, a brick facade, and a metal roof.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

A two-story house with a covered porch, large windows, and a visible chimney.

A hallway with wooden flooring, white walls, and framed pictures on the walls.

14. Seymours on Lydiard

Seymours on Lydiard

4.0 star property

Soldiers Hill

8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (576 reviews)

8.8/10

Excellent

(576 reviews)

"Ideal fully equipped kitchen, great bathroom, lovely couch and TV in addition to dining table."

"Ideal fully equipped kitchen, great bathroom, lovely couch and TV in addition to dining table."

Australia

Cecily

$78 nightly

The price is $86

$86 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Total with taxes and fees

Seymours on Lydiard

A reception door with a sign indicating reception hours, a key return box, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A residential area with a house, a driveway, and a garden with blooming flowers.

A hotel room with a dining area, a television, and a desk.

A room with a desk, chair, television, and a door leading outside.

15. Victoriana Motor Inn

Victoriana Motor Inn

3.5 star property

Ballarat East

9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (726 reviews)

9.4/10

Exceptional

(726 reviews)

"Clean tidy warm and Comfortable"

"Clean tidy warm and Comfortable"

Australia

Matthew

$78 nightly

The price is $87

$87 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

Victoriana Motor Inn

A hotel entrance with a glass ceiling, steps leading up to the door, and potted plants on either side.

A covered outdoor area with tables and chairs, a door with a sign, and a view of greenery outside.

A restaurant with multiple tables set for dining, each with chairs and candles.

A room with two white armchairs, a small table with a lamp, and a large mirror on the wall.

16. Barkly Motorlodge

Barkly Motorlodge

3.0 star property

Bakery Hill

8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (731 reviews)

8.0/10

Very Good

(731 reviews)

"location of hotel was conveniant.. Room was clean,,,,Was okay for my stay...A no frills kinda place"

"location of hotel was conveniant.. Room was clean,,,,Was okay for my stay...A no frills kinda place"

Australia

Giuseppe

$88 nightly

The price is $97

$97 total

Sep 10 - Sep 11

Total with taxes and fees

Barkly Motorlodge

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A modern living room with a large L-shaped sofa, a flat-screen TV on a stand, wooden flooring, and a ceiling fan.

A brick building with a sign for 'Ballerat Suites' and 'Motor Inn.'

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

17. Ballarat Suites

Ballarat Suites

4.0 star property

Golden Point (Ballarat)

9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)

9.4/10

Exceptional

(1,000 reviews)

"Excellent room very clean , huge shower , great position "

"Excellent room very clean , huge shower , great position "

Australia

Robert

$110 nightly

The price is $121

$121 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Total with taxes and fees

Ballarat Suites

A large indoor swimming pool with blue tiles, lounge chairs, and a brick wall with a welcome sign.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, toaster, sink, and a small refrigerator.

A dining area with a fireplace, wooden panel walls, a table set with plates, cutlery, and glasses, and a chair with a leather seat.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a wine display.

18. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

Sovereign Park Motor Inn

4.5 star property

Golden Point (Ballarat)

9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (800 reviews)

9.4/10

Exceptional

(800 reviews)

"Very nice place"

"Very nice place"

United States

Santo

$128 nightly

The price is $142

$142 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Total with taxes and fees

Sovereign Park Motor Inn

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area, and a bench outside.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A brick building with a sign for Comfort Inn & Suites, featuring a blue awning and a clear blue sky.

A compact living space with a sofa, a desk, a television, and an air conditioning unit.

19. City Views Ballarat

City Views Ballarat

2.5 star property

Bakery Hill

8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (564 reviews)

8.6/10

Excellent

(564 reviews)

"The rooms here are well maintained, I’ve stayed a few times."

"The rooms here are well maintained, I’ve stayed a few times."

Australia

Rebecca

$72 nightly

The price is $79

$79 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Total with taxes and fees

City Views Ballarat

A person in a pink swimsuit sitting in a hot tub with blue tiles around the edges.

A mobile home with a covered porch, a small patio, and a fenced-in garden area.

A room with a sofa set, a wooden table, and a television mounted on the wall.

A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery.

20. Big4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park

Big4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park

4.0 star property

Cardigan

9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (109 reviews)

9.0/10

Wonderful

(109 reviews)

"Good,the swimming pool was very nice and worm."

"Good,the swimming pool was very nice and worm."

Australia

Daniel

$118 nightly

The price is $128

$128 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Total with taxes and fees

Big4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park

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Top Golden Plains Shire Hotel Reviews

The Sands Torquay

The Sands Torquay

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect for a getaway and complemented by a high quality golf course and facilities. Staff very friendly and helpful. Thank you!"

Peter 2-night trip

Posted 2 days ago

The Sands Torquay

Quest Geelong Central

Quest Geelong Central

10/10 Excellent

"Q"

Peter 3-night trip

Posted 2 days ago

Quest Geelong Central

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was decorated beautifully. The staff were friendly. The dining room was also decorated beautifully and the food was delicious. I would stay there again and recommend this hotel to other guests."

Renee 3-night trip

Posted 2 days ago

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were courteous, friendly and efficient in their interactions ... always greeted you as you entered the building. Room was clean and quiet. Easy walk to restuarants, shopping, the gallery and the train station."

Pete 3-night trip

Posted 3 days ago

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Admiralty Inn

Admiralty Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Room was spacious and clean. Staff were great and personable. Breakfast was excellent and booked the room including breakfast. We stay here regularly"

Danny 1-night trip

Posted 3 days ago

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"A beautiful property, large standard room that was big enough for a couch and table for 2 . King bed, massive shower and bathroom. We had beautiful bay views. A lovely breakfast where we could order off the menu (Monday morning) plus cereals, breads, pastries, fruit, juice, coffee/tea and so much more! Friendly staff, efficient valet parking. Great location along the waterfront. Wish we had time for a swim in the beautiful pool!"

Andrew 1-night trip

Posted 3 days ago

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Mid City Ballarat

Mid City Ballarat

10/10 Excellent

"I lost my swipe card that opens my door and it was easily replaced at reception i just had to show my photo id"

Brendan 1-night trip

Posted 5 days ago

Mid City Ballarat

Discovery Parks - Geelong

Discovery Parks - Geelong

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff greeting on arrival. Quick and efficient information regarding the Park and facilities."

Wendy 1-night trip

Posted 6 days ago

Discovery Parks - Geelong

Oaks R Suites Geelong

Oaks R Suites Geelong

8/10 Good

"Excellent spot for walking to esplanade and resturants Beautiful view Roomy 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment Had to pay for parking plenty of space to park undercover. There was parking out the front although we opted to park underneath as it was raining Definately would stay here again"

Yvonne 1-night trip

Posted 8 days ago

Oaks R Suites Geelong

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