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Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments

Regional Victoria - VIC · Australia

9379 Western Highway BallaratView location

7.8/10Very good1,000 Reviews
Cleanliness7.8/107.8
Service8.6/108.6
Comfort7.2/107.2
Condition7.0/107.0
Neighborhood7.6/107.6
Value8.0/108.0
Amenities7.8/107.8
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About Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments

Enjoy a comfortable stay at the Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments, featuring an indoor pool, complimentary Wi-Fi, and concierge services. This hotel also offers wedding services, a picnic area, and bike parking. Dine at the onsite restaurant or grab a quick bite at the snack bar/deli.

Continental breakfast is available daily (fee applies). Business services, express check-in/out, and free self-parking are also provided. The 28 guestrooms include microwaves, flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers, desks, and coffee/tea makers. Daily housekeeping ensures a fresh and tidy space.

Located in the Warrenheip area of Ballarat, the hotel is a short drive from Sovereign Hill, Kryal Castle, and the Eureka Aquatic Center.

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With a stay at Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments in Ballarat (Warrenheip), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Sovereign Hill and Mount Warrenheip Flora Reserve. This hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Kryal Castle and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Ballarat Wildlife Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 28 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 10:00 AM

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Property uses a professional cleaning service Contactless check-out is available

Important information

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    • The property is professionally cleaned.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 7 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
    • This property accepts credit cards and cash
    • 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
    • This property is professionally cleaned
  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Mount Warrenheip Flora Reserve 3 km / 1.9 mi
Kryal Castle 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Ballarat Wildlife Park 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Eureka Hall 5.4 km / 3.3 mi
Eureka Centre 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Art Gallery of Ballarat 7.3 km / 4.5 mi
Ballarat Town Hall 7.3 km / 4.5 mi
Lake Esmond Botanical Garden 7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Her Majesty's Theatre 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Gold Museum 7.7 km / 4.8 mi
Ballarat North Bushland Reserve 7.7 km / 4.8 mi
Sovereign Hill 7.8 km / 4.8 mi
St Patrick's Cathedral 8 km / 5 mi
St John of God Hospital Ballarat 8.2 km / 5.1 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 28
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Concierge
  • Luggage room
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  • Restaurant
  • Conference room
  • Business centre
  • Indoor freshwater pool
  • Outdoor freshwater pool
  • Breakfast
  • Picnic
  • Snacks
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Tennis
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  • TRIPLE STANDARDTRIPLE • STANDARDTPL.ST

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  • Room THREE BEDSRoom • THREE BEDSROO.3B

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    Room code: ROO.3B

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  • FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARDFAM.ST

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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  • VILLA THREE BEDROOMSVILLA • THREE BEDROOMSVIL.B3

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    Guests: 2–20 • Adults: max. 20 • Children: max. 13
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    VILLA THREE BEDROOMS

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  • APARTMENT ONE BEDROOMAPARTMENT • ONE BEDROOMAPT.B1

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    Room code: APT.B1

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • APARTMENT TWO BEDROOMSAPARTMENT • TWO BEDROOMSAPT.B2

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments

7.8
Very good
1,000 Reviews
Cleanliness
7.8 /10
Service
8.6 /10
Comfort
7.2 /10
Condition
7.0 /10
Neighborhood
7.6 /10
Value
8.0 /10
Amenities
7.8 /10
100 reviews shown
2/10
Poor
03 Jul 2026
Courtney
Reception guy was friendly and the pool was heated. They were the only things that were ok. We stayed for 2 nights with 3 kids. Do not recommend. Room was so old and foul. Pillows and beds are super old and uncomfortable. The photos make it look way nicer than it is. Everything is so run down. It needs some serious love and care.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2026
Andrew
Great value for money. Friendly professional staff.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 May 2026
Stephanie
I liked the space and amenities but feel that a bench might have been a good idea for somewhere to plug the kettle, toaster, microwave into
Self
4/10
Poor
21 May 2026
Tim
Rooms were dated. Matress should have been thrown away 15 years ago. Old window rattler air conditiiner. Dissapointed i never spent the extra $40/night and stayed at the mercure. A fair way out of town also.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 May 2026
Rachelle
Great place to stay. Highly recommend
8/10
Excellent
11 May 2026
Natalie
Neat, tidy well equipped for basic needs.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
11 May 2026
Carolyn
The room was nice and clean just need the bowls and mug/s for the coffee and milk
Family
8/10
Excellent
09 May 2026
Emily
We had a wonderful stay. We arrived later than the reception was manned, however the check-in details we were sent were impeccable. Very clear, step by step instructions. We also asked for the pool to be opened a little early so we could swim before check out and a late check out. The staff were more than helpful and accommodating. We got to have a swim and an 11am check out.
Will be recommending people to stay here and we’ll be back too.
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
21 Apr 2026
Brenda
Walls marked
Skirting boards hanging off
Stain on 1 of the sheets
Old stuck windows
Carpet could be replaced
No kitchen just a few shelves
Door chain didn't lock as it couldn't reach the other end of it.
If l knew it looked like this l Would Not have been there..
Very disappointing
I wouldn't go back.
I Don't recommend
Sorry
But staff was nice.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
06 Apr 2026
Raymond
Older property but clean and well kept
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
05 Apr 2026
Santosh
The Kitchen area was very tiny, uncleaned Kettle
Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
29 Mar 2026
Paige
We had a late check in with 2 adults and 2 children- which they were aware of. Only 2 beds made up. Made up the sofa bed- the sheets stank and the mattress may as well just been springs and it was banked either side with a hole in the middle to roll into. The heater stank.
We had 2 young children and there were broken power sockets.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
14 Mar 2026
Amy
Easy self check in and checkout.
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
05 Mar 2026
Adam
Yes breakfast was fresh, pool was clean. Good place to stay for the price. Wasnt great wasnt bad
8/10
Excellent
19 Feb 2026
Simon
Nice clean room, comfy bed and bathroom. Only slight downside was the aircon unit pumped out hot air.
Self
2/10
Poor
04 Nov 2025
Likun
房间设备简陋，特别是浴室设计，简直是坑爹，我住了四晚，每次用浴室都滑倒，如果是年纪大的，真的很危险，还有就是
10/10
Exceptional
19 Oct 2025
Edith
Only breakfast had a microwave
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
08 Oct 2025
Sonya
It had everything we needed but it was terribly run down, no heating & water in shower ran hot then cold repeatedly with very little water pressure
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Oct 2025
Helen
Noisy as on main road. Could be cleaner, eg bathroom window sills. Staff nice and friendly.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
27 Sep 2025
Mohammad
Can’t complain for what I paid for. Overall it wasn not good or bad.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
06 Sep 2025
David
Very welcoming reception staff. Room and beds were good
8/10
Excellent
23 Aug 2025
Kristy
Only problem was with the lack of room with the bathroom door, as it opens inwards if you have a towel on the rack at the sink the door gets stuck on it thats how close the door is to the sink/bench
Neat, clean room, no issues otherwise
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
18 Aug 2025
Alanna
Loved the provided breakfast options of fresh bread juice milk cereal and spreads. Good lighting. Good electric blankets. Easy friendly pre and post check in. Tv worked well.
Low internet reception.
Could hear people talking outside all three nights and freeway traffic.
Room walls and bathroom not really maintained. Booked the room as advertised with bath but it looked unloved and dirty so that was disappointing. Scuff on walls that showed the walls were not clean. Bed was hard for me and had me tossing and turning all 3 nights.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
17 Aug 2025
Deece
We opted for cheap accomodation as we were staying purely for convenience so we didn’t have to travel too far. We got what we paid for. It was cheap but it was very noisy and the room was not the cleanest. I wouldn’t go back but hey, what can you expect at that price.
Business Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2025
Jessica
Really friendly staff, room clean. The road is noisy but that can’t be helped. Great family room with kitchen and breakfast provided.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
02 Jun 2025
Chrissie
This is definitely not a 4 star motel.
Mould in the shower, dead pillows a window with no curtain that lets the light into the bedroom.
They came into the room each day but did not make the beds.
Seriously rethink this property if you are thinking of booking.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2025
Sarah
Great location and super quick and easy check in.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 May 2025
Steve

Great Service.

Clean, comfortable, excellent service. Iverson went above & beyond to meet any requests asked.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
27 Apr 2025
Joanne

Nice enough

The room was comfortable and clean. Lots of space for a family to stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Feb 2025
grant
Stay there when I travel to Ballarat. Always clean and very friendly welcome
Business
10/10
Exceptional
10 Feb 2025
Robyn
I liked that the family room was spacious and everything we needed was already thought of.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jan 2025
grant
Clean and very comfortable
Business
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jan 2025
Peter
Enjoyed my stay at Colonial Motor Inn, villa was very clean and has 2 bathrooms and 2 tv's.The Manager gave us an upgrade on arrival, so thanks alot. The pool was clean and nicely heated, overall its a relaxing place to stay with an hasske free check in and check out. 5 stars.clean
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
10 Jan 2025
Louise
Very cheap and accommodating at the last minute when previous accommodation cancelled our booking without warning. Rooms are quite dated - but simple and offer basic amenities.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
15 Dec 2024
Fiona

Great stay

We were heading to Melbourne for a concert and were able to checkin early to drop our bags off on our way through it was a pleasant stay and the host weee so accomodating and the bed was comfortable we would stay again .
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
03 Nov 2024
Michelle
Staff were accommodating and contactable when needed. Rooms were very clean but dated. Kids enjoyed the swimming pool. We paid for what we got. Just a note it was just off the highway so a little noisey.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2024
Roxanne
Clean, comfy beds. Easy to get to. Very friendly staff.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Oct 2024
Kara
Iverson was amazing! Contact was great, instructions were clear, check in was so easy!
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
20 Sep 2024
Christine
Nice rooms
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
16 Aug 2024
Lauretta
I would have like to have had a small fridge for my food brought from home.
6/10
Pleasant
13 Aug 2024
Noelene
Very noisy with traffic on the highway. Toilet wouldn’t flush!
6/10
Pleasant
10 Aug 2024
Shelley
The hosts communication regarding the booking in was excellent
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
04 Aug 2024
Joy
Beds were rock hard, pillows flat, stains on Fiona’s and heater very noisy and did not work very well.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Jul 2024
Kim
We stayed here for 2 nights as a family. There was great communication before, during & after our stay. The complementary breakfast each morning was a great feature, as was having a washing machine & dryer in the apartment. Our showerhead needed fixing & it was sorted promptly which was great. We all slept comfortably & were warm. The apartment itself could do with a deep clean & the pool was a little worn, but overall we had a great stay & it suited our needs.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2024
chris
Property is clean and good value for the money. You need a car to get in to the town of Ballarat.
Business_and_leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
25 Jun 2024
Thomas
Always easy clean and accessible.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2024
Tania
Thank you for our quick place to lay our heads.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2024
Kristina

Colonial Ballarat.

Lovely place staff wonderful amenities great but the dishwasher knob fell off. Having said this I messaged the manager who was really lovely about it. Kids want to stay again!!! They also had complimentary juice box’s milk and other small bits and pieces. Great little place!!
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
01 Jun 2024
Simone
Location suited us
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2024
David
Right on the highway and minimal highway noise
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2024
Keanu
Room was nice, got breakfast free too. It was good
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
08 Apr 2024
Verified traveler
Bathroom needs updating. Very old. Windows and paintwork disgusting.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2024
Thomas
Thanks to the manager for great service
8/10
Excellent
31 Mar 2024
Meaghan
Great value for money, fun indoor pool, free breakfast, seperate bedroom for the kids, clean and comfortable. Recommend for a trip to Ballarat on a budget.
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
21 Feb 2024
Tim
Clean quite room with plenty of space for the children, beds were very hard, everyone woke up sore in the morning including the children, tv was very old, not a smart tv or anything, not the best for the kids. have to leave aircon on otherwise room was very stuffy
Business Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
30 Jan 2024
Asha
We stayed here for 2 nights and was pleasantly surprised with a box of breakfast items including bread, cereal milk, toast toppings and fruit boxes and then topped up day 2, which was a such a treat and so appreciated. Family enjoyed the pool. Had a washing machine and dryer. Would stay again. Friendly and helpful staff!
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
17 Dec 2023
Thomas
Nothing was to much trouble.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
03 Dec 2023
Verified traveler
Business Trip. Nice and close.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2023
Thomas
Flexible staff, great pool
10/10
Exceptional
22 Oct 2023
yongjin
everything is satisfied. heater and electric blankets work well. Staffs are really friendly too.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Oct 2023
Heather
Nice and clean with easy parking
Leisure Friends
4/10
Poor
14 Oct 2023
Verified traveler

Disappointing

Hotel room was not what was expected, the pictures online looked great, clean, modern, however very underwhelming and gross in person. Stains on the carpet, bathroom needed a thorough scrub as well as a deep clean, there was dust, mould, things stuck to the walls, dirty soap holders. It it safe to say i didnt want to touch anything.

The shower didnt have a gradual fall to the drain, it had such a steep slope down to the drain which made it dangerous to just stand there as there was no flat surface in there. Almost slipped when getting out!
For the cost of the stay for 1 night, very disappointing. Coffee was crap, sponge, dish brush and tea towel dirty and didnt look changed from the last people in the room.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2023
Malkit singh
Good
10/10
Exceptional
17 Sep 2023
Michael
Lovely clean motel that was comfortable for our family’s 2 night stay. The staff are wonderful and very accommodating. Great restaurant on site which is convenient, nice food and good prices. The only feedback i have is that the bathroom exhaust fan in our room was really loud even with the door closed. We avoided turning on the bathroom light in the middle of the night as it would’ve woken the kids. Apart from that it was a great stay and we will be back!
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
03 Sep 2023
Kevin
A quiet place to stay. Having 2 bedroom apartments is great for families. Staff are very helpful.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
05 Aug 2023
christiaane
Highly recommend for families. Simple brekky items provided which was a lovely touch. Inside Pool was nice and warm; kids enjoyed it as we visited during a super cold weekend. Easy and convenient comms with property manager via text.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2023
Emma
A great affordable option for families. Really helpful management.
Family
8/10
Excellent
30 Jun 2023
Jim
Staff friendly & helpful!
Some area’s in room have been refurbished with a little more to do !
However very clean,spacious & had everything
you need !
Shower pressure & adjustment poor !
Pool great for our grandson’s !
8/10
Excellent
11 Jun 2023
Jacqui
Great for a short stay. Good location
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
07 Jun 2023
Ruediger
Old and tired but trying its best. Bed was comfortable but biggest problem was woeful shower. Silly use of water saving shower head with no pressure. Check in w a s good and easy despite late arrival.
Wouldn't take too much effort to upgrade to a 4 star property
Business Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 May 2023
Kristy
Loved the light and heater on with late check in. Loved also the prima drinks and the restocking of them. The facilities were perfect for our needs. Beds were comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay.
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2023
Matthew
Very good
Business
6/10
Pleasant
04 May 2023
Darrel
Pretty average motel, ok for the price. Needs some upgrades. Was noisy as on the main highway, but you would expect that, but that makes it easy to access and when leaving to no need to get out of town.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2023
David
Just what we needed for our interstate drive towards Melbourne
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Apr 2023
Melissa-kristopher
The kids loved the heated pool and the manager was very friendly and happy to answer all of my questions
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
22 Apr 2023
Yuqi
Super friendly staff and very clean place. Only downside is the shower water is tiny and hard to control temperature. Otherwise, it’s really enjoyable to stay.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2023
stephen
late check in was great
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Mar 2023
Thomas
Convenient, clean, good communication, no hassles
Business_and_leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
25 Jan 2023
Asma
Property not very clean. Good service, breakfast, and room service.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jan 2023
Timothy
Absolutely lovely great comfy room spacious grounds pool beautiful restaurant right next door we be back soon this is super place to stay friendly staff with big smiles
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
01 Jan 2023
Kerryn
The shower goes cold then really hot where it had burned my head.
The staff waa good when you saw them
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
31 Dec 2022
Jannine
The room was good but the bathroom was small and no real kitchen. The spa bath was unnecessary as the bathroom could have been designed better
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
21 Dec 2022
Lloyd
Bed
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Dec 2022
Aaron
2 bedroom apartment was nice and spacious. Location was outskirts of Ballarat which was fine for us. It is aged but the price was great. Yes we would stay here again
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
08 Nov 2022
Wendy
This Motel is not fit for any person to stay!! It was filthy & mouldy. We had to ask the proprietor to clean before we could even tolerate one night as we had nowhere else to go.
Shame and disgusted with this property and treatment!!!!
Leisure
6/10
Pleasant
24 Oct 2022
Rhonda
Not staying there again
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Oct 2022
Jessica
Our stay was enjoyable, staff were friendly and courteous. Breakfast items were restocked daily. We will definitely stay again.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
09 Oct 2022
Suzie
Service prior to check in and friendless on check-in were OUTSTANDING absolutely beautiful to deal with, indoor pool was great kids were happy and close to Food and other requirements. Also the Breakfast basket was really cute, and just enough 💙

Cleaning needs some attention cobwebs hanging from roof above bed, cubboard in bathroom had somthing spilled down them needed a wipe over and maybe a clean around windows alot of mold growing from dampness. Would return just a few touch ups needed
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Sep 2022
Aaron
Iverson was great. Great communication and provided the information we needed. Contactless check in and out. Restaurant onsite and walking distance to Mill Markets and mini golf. We didn't stay there long enough to try out the pool or restaurant as it was only a night stay. The family room was fine for what we wanted. Separate room for the kids which was a bonus.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Aug 2022
MALCOLM
Value for money spent.
Excellent communication throughout.
Just what we needed.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2022
Helen
Everything it wasd awesome n staff very helpful
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
06 Jul 2022
David
Contactless check-in, and SMS information from Iverson, made it so easy getting a key and checking in. Always felt reception were available at all times.

Had a great 2 days and 2 nights in Ballarat. Weather was cool, little windy, but sun was shining making the day trip to Sovereign hill perfect.

Thank-you Iverson for helping book the second night extended stay, during the School Holidays at late notice.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2022
Graham
Comfy bed, hot water, Wi-Fi,tv, swimming pool
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 May 2022
Crista

Excellent Family Friendly Hotel in Ballarat

We were so impressed by the service and communication provided before during and after our stay. We loved that covid safety was a priority for the hotel, with contactless check in and out. But they still managed to provide excellent communication with us through SMS. The amenities were clean and spacious. We stayed in the two bedroom unit which even included a separate bathroom for the kids. It was so convenient. The pool was a huge hit with the kids with pool toys available. The on-site restaurant was great. Location was perfect. Only 10 minute drive to central Ballarat and Sovereign Hill. We will definitely be staying there again next time we visit Ballarat. Thanks for a great stay!
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
21 May 2022
Melinda
We had a nice stay but the bathroom definitely needs updating. The communication was outstanding.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2022
Sean

Great to Deal with Awesome accommodation

Very helpful on check in and Check out, Will go back again. Very Good AAA+++
Business
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2022
Carmelina
Despite some aspects of the place being outdated - it was clean and has very friendly staff!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2022
Kimberlie
Fabulous little motel! Definitely a place we'll stay again. Perfect for budget conscious travellers. Staff are incredibly friendly. Clean rooms, comfortable spaces. Perfect for a mid range motel.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
07 Mar 2022
Darren
Good layout , breakfast included
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Feb 2022
Patricia
Communication was very good and staff friendly
Leisure Family_with_children

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Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments
9379 Western Highway Ballarat, Warrenheip, Australia

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