Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 21:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early check-in is available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Bakery Hill, within a 5-minute drive of Sovereign Hill and the Art Gallery of Ballarat. It is approximately 0.7 miles from Her Majesty's Theatre and Ballarat Town Hall.

What are the hotel's policies regarding children?

One child stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Does the hotel offer extra beds or cribs?

Cribs (infant beds) are available for a fee of AUD 20.00 per day. Advance request is recommended.

The Menzies Ballarat Hotel - Comfort in Ballarat

Average nightly price at The Menzies Ballarat by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$75
February	$88
March	$110
April	$114
May	$90
June	$123
July	$118
August	$99
September	$93
October	$85
November	$74
December	$88

What guests think

Across recent reviews, The Menzies Ballarat is praised for its central, walkable location, very spacious and quiet rooms with comfortable beds, and generally high cleanliness standards, offering simple, good-value stays with straightforward, quick self check-in.

Multiple guests note tight or awkward parking due to a steep, narrow driveway and limited spaces. Room feedback highlights handy kitchenettes, while some mention low water pressure, short shower curtains, noisy or ineffective bathroom fans, and blinds that let in early light. Service feedback is mixed, with friendly staff noted alongside reports of unhelpful or absent reception. Overall, it's a practical base for short stays in Ballarat.

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Facilities

On-site parking is available but frequently described as tight or awkward, with a steep, narrow driveway and limited spaces. Some guests parked on the street or could not park directly outside their room.

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Ben

Jul 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and spacious, we could walk to town in 5 minutes, and there was free parking on site. The parking area was tight so don’t bring a large car, otherwise it was a pleasant place to stay.

8

Tracy

Jan 30, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

30 seconds to check in, very steep driveway. Half the rooms you cant park in front of due to space limitations. Room was large, would have been nice if the air con had been turned on for me as it was a 40 degree day. Bathroom huge but no window, so very hot space. Mattress sunk and needs to be replaced. Location is central so a few food options. It was clean and quiet, so ok for 1 night

10

Karen

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and spacious room, great onsite parking. Very quick and easy check in.

10

Donna

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy, is how I would describe Menzies hotel. Big rooms, comfortable beds and pillows, great heating and cooling, park right outside your room and super quiet. Self check in, but if your key doesn’t work, simply ring the owner. He will reset the room key.

10

Creina

Jan 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

one of the best value hotels we have stayed in room spacious and included small sink parking available but tight

8

Garry

Feb 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was easy to find and in a great location, the parking wasn’t real easy, narrow drive .

6

Paul

Nov 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Just OK. Sloping block, parking awkward.

10

Ann

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a very pleasant stay. The only drawback was the tight parking arrangements. No allocated parking spots. First in best dressed!

10

Kelly

Jun 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, very quiet, would stay here again. Very LARGE gap under balcony door which needs a draught excluder (we used a blanket). No parking space available so had to park out on the street. Office not open at 0940 Sunday morning when we checked out, so unable to pass this information on.

8

Elizabeth

Sep 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

A pleasant stay, room was clean and tidy and the amenities good. Parking not easy with a lot of tradie vehicles in the car park.

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Cleanliness

Overall cleanliness is rated highly, with many describing rooms as very clean or freshly renovated. However, several reviews cite bathroom cleaning lapses such as dirty grout or fan covers, and a few isolated complaints about odors or untidiness.

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Jasbleidy

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The experience was amazing! Everything was clean and organised..I would really recommend this places as the location was very convenient for us. The only thing that I would recommend is to put a mat at the entrance as the floor can be slippery.

6

Maria

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

No one at reception for the duration of stay. Blinds don't work, average facilities and daily clean was reasonably poor.

8

Philip

Jan 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Man at check in could have been friendlier. Only complaints are: 1. Fan covering in bathroom was filthy. 2. Window near bed should have a drape over it to prevent sunlight getting in. The blind is not sufficient. Otherwise very good.

10

Karen

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and spacious room, great onsite parking. Very quick and easy check in.

8

Dina

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Large room and lounge room. Bed was comfortable. Linen was good quality. Sofa was horrible and uncomfortable. The reception guy has no customer service skills at all. I stay in hotels around 28 weeks a year and he must be up yhere with thecworstcwe have had. The saving grace is that it is conveniently located, had a kitchenette and was large. Shower needs to be cleaned properly. I ended up cleaning half the grout in the tiles in the hope that the cleaning crew would take a hint.

10

Michelle

Mar 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great accommodation. Very clean and recently renovated. Easy walk to takeaway options and very central. Great bed

6

Terry

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very untidy…disappointing.

10

Dianne

Jan 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property was clean, beds comfortable, bathroom clean, spacious. Looks renovated and freshly painted. Would stay again.

10

Leanne

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean

2

simone

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Dirty horrible hotel, cold & dusty. Manager was a pig when I discussed with him. Do not book, money grabbing rip off. I was left feeling so deflated and upset but he did not care less. Stay somewhere else.

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Rooms

Rooms are consistently large and quiet, with comfortable beds and useful kitchenettes or lounge spaces. Some guests reported low water pressure, short shower curtains, noisy bathroom fans, light leak from blinds, and occasional worn mattresses or sofas.

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Mark

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was great but the bearing in the bathroom exhaust fan was, intermittently, very noisy. Needs replacing.

8

marion

Sep 30, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The parking was a bit tight. The shower curtain was 30cm short so when showering water splashed onto the floor. One morning the water was turned off, without warning, due to a plumbing problem in another unit just as I was about to have a shower.

8

Tracy

Jan 30, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

30 seconds to check in, very steep driveway. Half the rooms you cant park in front of due to space limitations. Room was large, would have been nice if the air con had been turned on for me as it was a 40 degree day. Bathroom huge but no window, so very hot space. Mattress sunk and needs to be replaced. Location is central so a few food options. It was clean and quiet, so ok for 1 night

8

Dina

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Large room and lounge room. Bed was comfortable. Linen was good quality. Sofa was horrible and uncomfortable. The reception guy has no customer service skills at all. I stay in hotels around 28 weeks a year and he must be up yhere with thecworstcwe have had. The saving grace is that it is conveniently located, had a kitchenette and was large. Shower needs to be cleaned properly. I ended up cleaning half the grout in the tiles in the hope that the cleaning crew would take a hint.

10

Donna

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy, is how I would describe Menzies hotel. Big rooms, comfortable beds and pillows, great heating and cooling, park right outside your room and super quiet. Self check in, but if your key doesn’t work, simply ring the owner. He will reset the room key.

8

Maureen

Aug 8, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was very spacious and comfy bed. Central position

10

Matthew

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

These rooms were huge, and had really great space for luggage, seating and kitchen facilities. The benches were so handy! The beds were really comfy, the heater was great for the Ballarat winter, check-in/out was easy, parking was easy, and it was a really convenient spot for us. We would definitely stay again. Thank you!

8

Paul

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Plenty of space. Electric blanket and heater great for winter! Water pressure and temperature from taps and shower was very low. No soap holder on basin (soap slipped off). Only minor things but a great place to stay!

10

Naftoli

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was large with all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay

10

Christine

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What a lovely motel right in the middle of everthing, enormous room for the budget price easy to find and within walking distace to many clubs, pubs for dinner loved it will stay there again when next in town

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Service

Check-in is generally quick and straightforward, and several guests found staff friendly and helpful. Conversely, recurring comments mention unhelpful attitudes or no one at reception at times.

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elizabeth

Apr 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

staff very efficient friendly and helpful hotel cleanliness and amenities perfect would highly recommend

8

John

Jan 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was large, clean, and comfortable. Everything worked as expected. Check in and check out were both quick and efficient. Walkable access to restaurants, shops, and transport. Good sustainability practices. Would definitely stay again.

6

Maria

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

No one at reception for the duration of stay. Blinds don't work, average facilities and daily clean was reasonably poor.

10

Karen

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and spacious room, great onsite parking. Very quick and easy check in.

8

Dina

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Large room and lounge room. Bed was comfortable. Linen was good quality. Sofa was horrible and uncomfortable. The reception guy has no customer service skills at all. I stay in hotels around 28 weeks a year and he must be up yhere with thecworstcwe have had. The saving grace is that it is conveniently located, had a kitchenette and was large. Shower needs to be cleaned properly. I ended up cleaning half the grout in the tiles in the hope that the cleaning crew would take a hint.

6

Garry

May 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Property was adequate but let down by the poor attitude and the surly nature of the reception we received. It seemed that the chap who “welcomed” us was doing us a favour. A smile, a “good morning” and an offer of any assistance would have been nice and set a positive tone. To be fair, the lady who was on duty when we checked out was much more pleasant but that was too late.

10

Kevin

Jul 26, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

A clean and comfortable place to stay. Convenient to most places we wanted to visit. Staff were very helpful.

10

Kelly

Jun 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, very quiet, would stay here again. Very LARGE gap under balcony door which needs a draught excluder (we used a blanket). No parking space available so had to park out on the street. Office not open at 0940 Sunday morning when we checked out, so unable to pass this information on.

10

Andrew

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very easy check in. Close to CBD and tourist spots.

8

Leigh

Dec 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Reception very friendly

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Location

Location is repeatedly praised as central and walkable, close to shops, restaurants, and sights, yet often quiet at night.

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Allan

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Handy location

10

Anne

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient for sight seeing

10

Anne

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good quality hotel conveniently located at the eastern side of the CBD with supermarket and pubs within a block of the motel and an easy walk to Sturt St. Clean and comfortable.

10

Geming

May 20, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Great location, close to shops and various restaurants. The room is spacious, clean and comfortable. Plenty of parking spots. I enjoyed my stay and will definitely stay there again at my next Ballarat trip.

8

Robert

May 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Simple, quiet, clean. Central location. Great price. Pleased.

10

Martyn

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quiet location close to shops and restaurants

10

Tanya

Oct 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean and quiet room. Great lication right in the heart of Ballarat. Will stay again.

10

Shannon

Jan 12, 2023

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Stayed 19,369 nights

Perfect location

8

Karen

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location to city centre

8

Elizabeth

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Regular trips to Ballarat, try to stay at different place each time. This was very central, walking distance to CBD, food outlets etc. Free offstreet parking. Rooms quiet.

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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Sarah

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location very comfortable bed but pillows were too soft with little support. They said breakfast was available but it wasn't so that was a bit disappointing and in the bedroom the blinds didn't fully block out the windows so we got woken up quite early by the sun

10

Bruce

Apr 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, spacious and comfortable. No pods for coffee pod machine

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