We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Ballarat, Australia. We have also included accommodation in holiday homes, apartments, guest houses, historic buildings and romantic hotels. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated February 2024.
Bed and Breakfast.Romantic. Lovely surroundings. Featuring free WiFi, an indoor lap pool and a sun terrace, Ballaratprimavera offers accommodation 11 minutes' drive from Ballarat. It is situated on 2 acres of gardens with a path along Yarrowee Creek at the bottom of the property. Rooms at the rammed earth house include a flat-screen TV. Lake Wendouree, Ballarat Botanical Gardens and the Art Gallery of Ballarat are all within 7 km from the property. Free private parking is available on site. Certain rooms include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. All rooms feature a surrounding terrace. You will find a shared fully-equipped kitchen at the property and a fireplace in the communal sitting room. A tennis court is available and the property also offers free use of bicycles. The nearest airport is Avalon Airport, 72 km from the property.Show full description
Apartment.Trendy. Set 1 km from Regent Cinemas Ballarat, East 34 offers accommodation with a kitchen in Ballarat. Guests benefit from a patio and a barbecue. The apartment includes 2 bedrooms and a living room with a flat-screen TV, a Blu-ray player and a DVD player. Her Majesty's Ballarat is a 14-minute walk from the apartment. The bathroom has a bath and a hair dryer. A continental breakfast is served at the property. Avalon Airport is 74 km from the property.Show full description
Holiday Home.Elegant. Lovely interior design. Popular among women. Situated in Ballarat, 1.2 km from Ballarat Train Station and less than 1 km from Her Majesty's Ballarat, House at No. 10 features accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a garden and barbecue facilities. Housed in a building dating from 1905, this holiday home is 2.9 km from Mars Stadium and 3.9 km from Morshead Park. The property is non-smoking and is set less than 1 km from Regent Cinemas Ballarat. The spacious holiday home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the inner courtyard views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ballarat, like fishing. Ballarat Golf Club is 5 km from House at No. 10, while Kryal Castle is 12 km from the property. The nearest airport is Avalon Airport, 100 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Holiday Home.Great location. Set in Ballarat in the Victoria region, Ballarat CBD Accommodation 2 Bd Townhouse Talbot Terrace features a patio. The air-conditioned accommodation is 2.5 km from Ballarat Train Station, and guests can benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2 km from Her Majesty's Ballarat. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests can also relax in the garden. Regent Cinemas Ballarat is 2.2 km from the holiday home, while Morshead Park is 2.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Avalon Airport, 101 km from Ballarat CBD Accommodation 2 Bd Townhouse Talbot Terrace.Show full description
This holiday home has a great location in Ballarat and great affordability!
Opened December 2022. Set in Ballarat, 1.1 km from Ballarat Train Station, Hotel Vera Ballarat offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Boasting a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 800 metres from Her Majesty's Ballarat and around less than 1 km from Regent Cinemas Ballarat. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.9 km from Mars Stadium. All rooms at the hotel come with a seating area. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All guest rooms will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. A continental breakfast is available every morning at Hotel Vera Ballarat. Morshead Park is 4.1 km from the accommodation, while Ballarat Golf Club is 5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Avalon Airport, 100 km from Hotel Vera Ballarat.Show full description
Holiday Home.Hip. Superb interior design. Located in Ballarat, in the heart of Australia's goldfields, Webster Terrace offers luxury, boutique accommodation, which features 2 spacious bedrooms and a gorgeous bathroom with a claw-foot bath. Luxury towels, organic toiletries and bed linen are provided. A train ride of less than 90 minutes' from Southern Cross Station will get you to the 19th century-built Ballarat Railway Station, right in the centre of town. If you want to explore the beautiful country side, Creswick, Hepburn Springs and Daylesford are a 30-minute scenic drive away. Webster Terrace Holiday Home is just 16 minutes' walk from Lake Wendouree and an hours drive from Melbourne CBD (Central Business District). This historic house is situated on a tree-lined street and offers a cosy living/dining area with a TV and WiFi as well as a fully equipped kitchen with coffee, tea, milk, a refrigerator, kettle, toaster and an oven. Laundry facilities and complimentary magazines are provided.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the coolest, most creative and cosy holiday homes in Ballarat! So NICE!
Apartment.Charming. Great views. Popular among couples. The 2 self-contained spa cottages at Ballarat Cottages boast free WiFi, air-conditioning, heating and access to free parking. There are extensive gardens and a walking track over the Yarrowee River. Yarrowee Cottage is an attic style accommodation with a shower over a double spa bath. It has a fully equipped kitchen, laundry and covered entertaining area. Admirals Cottage also has a shower over a double spa bath, with kitchenette facilities, including a microwave, toaster, kettle and access to electrical appliances for cooking. A number of activities are offered in the area, such as golfing and cycling. Creswick is 14 km from Ballarat Cottages. The nearest airport is Avalon Airport, 74 km from the property.Show full description
This might be the most charming and relaxing apartment in Ballarat. It also has outstanding views and beautiful surroundings. It is very popular among couples travelling to Ballarat.
Guest House.Creative. Set amongst lovely gardens, Dunstans Guest House offers accommodation featuring a spa bath and cosy fireplace. Guests can relax outdoors on the patio. Dunstans Guest House Suites is a 7-minute drive from the heart of Ballarat and a 5-minute drive from Sovereign Hill where you can pan for gold. Mt Xavier Golf Course is a 12-minute drive. The suite offers garden views and an outdoor dining area. There is a kitchenette with a microwave, fridge and toaster. Also on offer is a sofa and a flat-screen TV with Netflix. Guests can enjoy complementary tea and coffee.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Great bar. Popular among couples. A 5-minute walk from Ballarat Railway Station, Craig's Royal Hotel features boutique-style rooms with elegant furnishings. Boasting a rich ambiance of Australian heritage, this hotel offers a restaurant, and free Wi-Fi access. Hotel Craig's Royal is 2 km from Ballarat Tramway Museum and Ballarat Indoor Go Kart Centre. The stylish guest rooms are fitted with a personal safe, a work desk and a flat-screen TV. Each has a marble bathroom. Hydronic Heating in each room Guests can enjoy lunch and dinner on site. High tea is available from 14:00 every Sunday. Sovereign Hill is 2.3 km away. Eureka (Mars) Stadium - AFL venue is 3.6km. Lake Wendouree is 3.6km There are Electric Vehicle Charging and Secure Off Street Parking.Show full description
I would describe this as the most elegant and historic boutique hotel in Ballarat.
Holiday Home.Newly opened, November 2023. Victorian Goldfields Cottage is located in Ballarat, 1.4 km from Regent Cinemas Ballarat, 2.4 km from Mars Stadium, as well as 5.3 km from Morshead Park. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.3 km from Ballarat Train Station, and guests can benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.6 km from Her Majesty's Ballarat. The holiday home is composed of 4 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. The property offers garden views. Ballarat Golf Club is 6.6 km from the holiday home, while Kryal Castle is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Avalon Airport, 100 km from Victorian Goldfields Cottage.Show full description
Motel.Great bar. Sovereign Park Motor Inn offers stylish accommodation in the Eureka precinct of Ballarat, just 800 metres from the town centre and Bakery Hill. Sovereign Hill, Ballarat's popular open-air gold-mining museum is within a 10-minute walk. Guests enjoy free WiFi. The rooms at the Sovereign Park Motor Inn Ballarat each offer tea/coffee making facilities and a refrigerator. Free on-site parking is provided. Facilities at the Sovereign Park include a large indoor heated pool, sauna and spa pool. Guests can exercise in the fitness centre, or play a game of tennis at the indoor half-court. There is also a large enclosed children's playground. The Cafe and Bar offers al fresco dining on the terrace and a range of boutique beers. Leo's Restaurant serves contemporary cuisine prepared with local produce. Guests can purchase a light breakfast pack which includes cereal, milk, fresh fruit and juice.Show full description
Holiday Home. Set in Ballarat, near Her Majesty's Ballarat and Regent Cinemas Ballarat, Allawa- Central & Cosy Ballarat Art Deco is a recently renovated property, featuring, a garden and shared lounge. The air-conditioned accommodation is 800 metres from Ballarat Train Station, and guests can benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site. The nearest airport is Avalon Airport, 100 km from Allawa- Central & Cosy Ballarat Art Deco. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.5 km from Mars Stadium. The holiday home is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. Guests can take in the views of the inner courtyard from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. The holiday home has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Morshead Park is 5.4 km from the holiday home, while Ballarat Golf Club is 6.7 km from the property.Show full description
Holiday Home.Newly opened, December 2023. Situated 1.1 km from Her Majesty's Ballarat, 1.3 km from Regent Cinemas Ballarat and 4.1 km from Morshead Park, Cozy 2 bedroom bungalow- Newly renovated, perfect location for best of Ballarat features accommodation located in Ballarat. The property is around 4.2 km from Mars Stadium, 6.6 km from Ballarat Golf Club and 11 km from Kryal Castle. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.5 km from Ballarat Train Station. With free WiFi, this 2-bedroom holiday home offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. The Convent Gallery Daylesford is 44 km from the holiday home, while Lake Daylesford is 44 km from the property. The nearest airport is Avalon Airport, 98 km from Cozy 2 bedroom bungalow- Newly renovated, perfect location for best of Ballarat.Show full description
Holiday Home.Newly opened, November 2023. A Destination To Delight! is situated in Ballarat, less than 1 km from Her Majesty's Ballarat, a 7-minute walk from Regent Cinemas Ballarat, as well as 2.7 km from Mars Stadium. The property is set 5.1 km from Morshead Park, 6.4 km from Ballarat Golf Club and 11 km from Kryal Castle. The property is non-smoking and is located 500 metres from Ballarat Train Station. The Convent Gallery Daylesford is 44 km from the holiday home, while Lake Daylesford is 44 km away. The nearest airport is Avalon Airport, 100 km from A Destination To Delight!.Show full description
Apartment. Located in Ballarat, 4.4 km from Ballarat Train Station and 4.1 km from Her Majesty's Ballarat, Quiet family retreat getaway - Wildlife Park, Sovereign Hill, Kryall Castle and city at your door - modern apartment, 8 guests offers a garden and air conditioning. The property is around 4.2 km from Regent Cinemas Ballarat, 6.8 km from Mars Stadium and 7.4 km from Morshead Park. The spacious apartment is equipped with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views. A private entrance leads guests into the apartment, where they can enjoy some chocolates or cookies. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The property has an outdoor dining area. The apartment complex has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Kryal Castle is 9.4 km from the apartment, while Ballarat Golf Club is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Melbourne Airport, 100 km from Quiet family retreat getaway - Wildlife Park, Sovereign Hill, Kryall Castle and city at your door - modern apartment, 8 guests.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Delightful property. Nice surroundings. Popular among women. Set on 55 acres of lovely gardens, Club Wyndham Ballarat, Trademark Collection by Wyndham features a tennis court, an indoor pool and a hot tub. Built in 1878, it offers self-contained accommodation with stunning garden views. A full kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator is standard in all apartments. Each apartment has flat-screen satellite TV and a DVD player. Free parking is available on site. Club Wyndham Ballarat, Trademark Collection by Wyndham is 10 minutes’ drive from Sovereign Hill, Ballarat Railway Station and the famous Gold Museum. Melbourne International Airport is a 90-minute drive away. Guests can fish in the lake, or work out in the fitness centre. The hotel also features a sauna and barbecue area.Show full description
This might be one of the most BEAUTIFUL apartment hotels in Ballarat.
Apartment hotel.Beautiful. Great interior design. Popular among couples. Originally built in 1901, Ballarat Premier Apartments are in central Ballarat. The property offers accommodation featuring Victorian-era décor and a flat-screen TV. Ballarat Apartments are 10 minutes’ walk from Federation University. This restored hotel offers self-contained apartments and deluxe rooms. It is 6 minutes’ drive to Lake Wendouree. There are several dining options and shops within 5 minutes’ walk. Rooms offer a refrigerator and a sofa. Most accommodation features a kitchen or kitchenette. Some suites also boast a fireplace, a spa bath or a balcony. All Heritage rooms feature a grand chandelier.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Lively. Great bar. Popular among couples. Oscars Hotel is a unique boutique accommodation boasting art décor, located in the heart of Ballarat. It offers a restaurant, free Wi-Fi throughout and a garden. Ballarat Fine Art Gallery and Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial are within a 10-minute drive of the property. All guest rooms include air conditioning, a DVD player and a flat-screen TV. The en suite bathroom comes with free toiletries and a hairdryer, and some rooms have a bath. You can enjoy an extensive breakfast menu at Oscar's Restaurant with a choice of eggs, sausages, bacon, hash browns and mushrooms on sourdough toast. There is also a wide selection of drinks at the bar, which includes both Australian and imported beers. Ballarat Oscars Hotel is a 10- walk from Ballarat Train Station.Show full description
Apartment. Situated in Ballarat in the Victoria region, New apartment 3 min to Sovereign Hill & Wildlife Park features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 3.1 km from Her Majesty's Ballarat, 3.2 km from Regent Cinemas Ballarat and 5.8 km from Mars Stadium. The 3-bedroom apartment has 2 living rooms with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is set 3.4 km from Ballarat Train Station. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Morshead Park is 5.8 km from the apartment, while Ballarat Golf Club is 8.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Avalon Airport, 98 km from New apartment 3 min to Sovereign Hill & Wildlife Park.Show full description
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