Name: Sovereign Hill Hotel
Address: 39 Magpie Street, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, Ballarat, Victoria, AU
Price range: $98–$427 per night
Rating: 8.23

What guests think

Many reviews praise Sovereign Hill Hotel for its unbeatable location beside Sovereign Hill with convenient gate access, quiet grounds and views, friendly staff, and good value, making it a practical base for families and short stays.

Rooms are generally comfortable and sometimes spacious, but some are dated, small, or noisy, with occasional issues like weak heating, TV reception or remotes, and a non-working spa. Cleanliness is often noted as good, though a few guests reported dust, missed housekeeping details, or outside paths needing attention and lighting at night. Breakfast and coffee receive frequent praise when offered, but availability and cooked options vary by period, and in-room toasters are not provided. Expect a convenient base prioritising park access over luxury.

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Facilities

On-site parking is easy and close to rooms, and buildings feel secure with keycard access amid spacious grounds. Some guests noted uneven or poorly lit paths and occasional facility issues such as a non-working in-room spa.

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10

Tania

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really enjoyed out stay! So close to Sovereign Hill and great value for money. The grounds were immaculate and the staff accommodating.

10

Dean

Apr 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a favourite of ours when we visit Ballarat. The hotel in lovely, using old facades with modern interiors to draw an inference to times gone by. The staff at check-in were lovely and were helpful in letting us know about local haunts and things to do. This hotel is great if you have kids, the rooms are spacious and there is a large grassed area for them to run around.

8

Bianca

Jul 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very helpful and friendly. Room was comfortable and clean. Only problem was paid extra for a spa in room and it wasn’t working.

8

David

Jan 19, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Nice quiet room, great to stay close by for Sovereign hill for access. Parking close to room.

10

Fatin Farhanah

Sep 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are located in its own building (depending on the rooms number). It is secure as you need a key card to enter the building and your room. The room and bathroom are spacious, adequate for our family of 3. The surrounding area is absolutely stunning. The staffs are friendly and overall experience is just amazing.

10

Kelly

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access and simple check in. Parking was plentiful

10

Karen

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was a great location . Bed super comfy and hot water strong and hot . Don’t like weeds everywhere and uneven pathways - room quite clean but dusty with dried spills under bedside table

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Natasha

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived at check in time and room was not ready. Was set down about 10 minutes later to find them hastily finishing it. Bathroom had only one light working, no heating and was very cold. You could See they cleaned the room in a rush as it wasn’t as expected. Very poor lighting at night time trying to get to the car park, quite unsafe

8

Trevor

Nov 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Had to carry the bags down steps was a distant from the car

6

John

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Looks very tired. We were told property is undergoing upgrade. It needs it! Brick paths uneven, garden areas in poor shape and lawn areas look like paddocks

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms or grounds clean and well maintained. Several others reported dust, lingering odours, or missed spots, and some mentioned exterior paths needing a clean.

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May-Britt V. R.

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious, clean and comfortable. Friendly staff greeted and were supportive.

10

Edith

Feb 18, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff are very friendly room is excellent lovely and clean.

10

Tania

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really enjoyed out stay! So close to Sovereign Hill and great value for money. The grounds were immaculate and the staff accommodating.

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Trevor

Jan 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Both bed lights had blown globes, toilet smelt extremely bad of urine, no soap or shampoo were provided in bathroom.

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Darren

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was old and dated. Very all over the place. Was clean.

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Tania

Oct 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were friendly with fantastic customer service. They were really accomodating, recommended a great place to have breakfast, and organised our passes for Sovereign Hill, with a back entry keypass so we didn't have to drive around. Very convenient with 2 little kids. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Parking was easy and accessible. The only negative was we could hear the people talking really loud in the room next door quite late at night, which you could get anywhere. For the price point, this accommodation was well worth it and we look forward fo staying here again in the future.

8

Carly

Jul 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Basic but clean and comfortable and a very short walk to Sovereign Hill. Perfect for those also attending the winter wonderlights.

8

Luke

Mar 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

For the most part was clean and tidy. Area around buildings needed some attention. The toilet wasn’t cleaned very well at all. And the shower had a broken shelf in it.

10

Karen

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was a great location . Bed super comfy and hot water strong and hot . Don’t like weeds everywhere and uneven pathways - room quite clean but dusty with dried spills under bedside table

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Natasha

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived at check in time and room was not ready. Was set down about 10 minutes later to find them hastily finishing it. Bathroom had only one light working, no heating and was very cold. You could See they cleaned the room in a rush as it wasn’t as expected. Very poor lighting at night time trying to get to the car park, quite unsafe

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable, with many noting good beds and some spacious layouts, though the style can feel dated. Recurring issues include thin walls and noise, small showers, and occasional maintenance such as slow heating or patchy TV reception.

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David

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was adequate, bed was excellent however the rooms aren't very sound proof and you can hear your neighbours talking. The lack of a cooked breakfast was also a minus. The property was lovely and quiet with no road noise.

6

Isaiah

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Access to sovereign hill is just a short walk away. Relatively quiet grounds with private parking. Room itself was small and not worth the money. It's in dire need of a renovation. The furniture desperately needs replacing. The tables were scratched and the chairs were stained. Bathroom was relatively clean.

10

L

Mar 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely spacious, comfortable and quiet place. Very easy access in to Sovereign Hill and Aura evening show. Kim the reception was excellent. Thank you.

8

Melissa

Apr 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were happy with our room. It was basic, nothing fancy. But it was clean and it was all we needed for one night. The shower was quite small.

8

David

Jan 19, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Nice quiet room, great to stay close by for Sovereign hill for access. Parking close to room.

8

Nery

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was genuinely kind, and the room was large and comfortable, making for a truly enjoyable stay.

8

Melissa

Apr 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, very comfortable bed. Heater took a little while to kick in.

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Darren

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was old and dated. Very all over the place. Was clean.

8

Allen

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good location convenient hotel at the back of Sovereign hill. The bed was super comfy and the room is quite comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful. Ballarat has many other terrific sights good restaurants and very friendly people.

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Mark

May 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Tv antenna connection in room was broken. Everything else was perfect except for the noise from other guests, very loud and walls paper thin. Only an issue when they woke up at 6am

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Service

Staff are frequently praised as friendly, helpful, and responsive, including after-hours assistance and help resolving issues. A few guests reported lapses such as unanswered calls, delayed room readiness, or limited flexibility with special requests.

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May-Britt V. R.

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious, clean and comfortable. Friendly staff greeted and were supportive.

10

Edith

Feb 18, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff are very friendly room is excellent lovely and clean.

10

Danielle

Dec 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful stay. Helpful, happy staff. Only feedback I would say would be to have a larger mirror in the room.

10

Tania

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really enjoyed out stay! So close to Sovereign Hill and great value for money. The grounds were immaculate and the staff accommodating.

10

Stacey

Jan 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a fantastic 2 night stay. The staff were very helpful and kind. To the security guard that checked us in after hours, to the receptionists (dealt with 3), to the breakfast staff and chef! We have dietary requirements and they went above and beyond for us. Very appreciative. The room was very very comfortable. Loved it! Will return!

10

Darryl

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A big shout out to the receptionist! Incredibly friendly, helpful and accommodating plus sharing local insider tips! Thank you, we had a great stay and we will be back.

10

Sam

Jan 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were friendly. The breakfast was amazing. Loved the accessibility into Sovereign Hill itself. We did have an issue with our air con leaking first night, however staff were quick to help and issue a new room. Wish we could have stayed longer.

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Allen

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good location convenient hotel at the back of Sovereign hill. The bed was super comfy and the room is quite comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful. Ballarat has many other terrific sights good restaurants and very friendly people.

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Md Mahbubur

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I will not ever stay in this property nor recommend any one . staff never picked phone and had to tried many times . No micro over and no toaster . it was joke service.

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Natasha

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived at check in time and room was not ready. Was set down about 10 minutes later to find them hastily finishing it. Bathroom had only one light working, no heating and was very cold. You could See they cleaned the room in a rush as it wasn’t as expected. Very poor lighting at night time trying to get to the car park, quite unsafe

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Location

Outstanding for visiting Sovereign Hill, with direct gate access and short walks to events, plus quiet grounds and pleasant views. Dining options often require a short drive, and gate use may depend on having tickets or a keycard.

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Cheryl

Oct 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, quiet spot with a nice view overlooking sovereign hill. Price was excellent, very clean and a good overnight option for us. The bed is really comfortable, the room is well proportioned and suits a couple well. The bathroom layout was ok, with fresh clean linen, the shower was just a bit small and on an angle, very little room to move in, love to see it upsized!

10

Tania

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really enjoyed out stay! So close to Sovereign Hill and great value for money. The grounds were immaculate and the staff accommodating.

10

Warwick

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, well-maintained hotel adjacent to Sovereign Hill.

8

David

Jan 19, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Nice quiet room, great to stay close by for Sovereign hill for access. Parking close to room.

10

Leanne

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent position for Sovereign Hill park. Has its own entrance in. Car required for dining and drinking options.

10

Sabina

Mar 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I loved the easy access to sovereign hill especially for the night show

8

Carly

Jul 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Basic but clean and comfortable and a very short walk to Sovereign Hill. Perfect for those also attending the winter wonderlights.

10

Michele

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the location made it very easy just going through the gate to see the light show and to access sovereign Hill. Nice walk down to dinner and breakfast. Staff were all very friendly and efficient. Accom nice and also very clean

10

Phoebe

Jul 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Amazingly friendly and helpful staff. Direct access to sovereign Hill as long as you have tickets.

8

Jenny-Maree

Jan 16, 2023

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Stayed 19,367 nights

Adjoins Sovereign Hill. Buildings are Heritage Style and room spacious with great views over Sovereign Hill. Great if you’re planning to visit Sovereign Hill. Also price of B&B was good.

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Dining

Breakfast is widely praised for quality and variety when available, with good coffee and buffet options. Availability and cooked choices vary by period, and some guests wanted in-room toasters or any breakfast offering.

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David

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was adequate, bed was excellent however the rooms aren't very sound proof and you can hear your neighbours talking. The lack of a cooked breakfast was also a minus. The property was lovely and quiet with no road noise.

8

Andrew

Jan 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Right next to the Sovereign Hill tourist attraction. Friendly, helpful and accommodating staff. The tv reception was poor and they need to update the taps. Excellent cooked breakfast. Quiet location.

8

Alexandra

Jan 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to visit with children. The breakfast was fresh and the coffee was lovely. Informative and kind staff.

10

Sam

Jan 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were friendly. The breakfast was amazing. Loved the accessibility into Sovereign Hill itself. We did have an issue with our air con leaking first night, however staff were quick to help and issue a new room. Wish we could have stayed longer.

8

Leigh

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I wish they had toasters in the room or at least offered a continental breakfast

8

Jai

Apr 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The surroundings were beautiful. The view from the hill was amazing. The breakfast buffet was delicious

10

kerry

Jun 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast was amazing and very welcoming staff. Quiet and easy location to Sovereign Hill. Comfortable bed also, we would definitely come back here.

8

Tammy

Jan 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed here for 3 nights with my husband and 2 teenagers. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. Our King size bed was comfortable but there were bunks for our kids that weren’t so comfortable, maybe I should have asked for 2 single beds. Found the location great with access to Sovereign hill via a separate entrance, so can come and go during the day you visit Sovereign Hill. There is an option to book a Continental breakfast which we had every morning that we were very impressed with. We stayed in the colonial room .

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Jason

Jul 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Quick and easy stroll in and out of Sovereign Hill. At this time of year, buffet breakfast included.

8

Amanda

May 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My family have stayed here a few times and have always enjoyed our stay. Where our rooms where this time was completely different where we've been any other time. It was a bit of a walk to the accommodation from the car and we had to use quite a few stairs. I said on arrival this wasn't ideal as I had a disability but wasn't offered any change. The young man was kind and showed on a map where to go and said it wasn't far, wasn't too many steps etc but...it was for me. The property website wasn't available and we had to go through Wotif so keep in mind to always put you need a ground floor if you need. It made it very difficult for me. Also, breakfast is only available on school holidays now. That was a little disappointing.

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Month	Average price
January	$95
February	$103
March	$112
April	$117
May	$107
June	$118
July	$139
August	$113
September	$110
October	$111
November	$100
December	$109

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21 $120	22 $120	23 $120	24 $127	25 $146	26 $213
27 $126	28 $102	29 $101	30 $108

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $106	2 $141	3 $141
4 $103	5 $98	6 $115	7 $116	8 $125	9 $185	10 $427
11 $104	12 $110	13 $112	14 $110	15 $121	16 $106	17 $131
18 $110	19 $109	20 $109	21 $109	22 $108	23 $106	24 $137
25 $105	26 $117	27 $114	28 $111	29 $115	30 $106	31 $108

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