Name: Mid City Ballarat
Address: 19 Doveton St North, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, Ballarat, Victoria, AU
Price range: $97–$389 per night
Rating: 7.9

What guests think

At Mid City Ballarat, travellers praise the central location and helpful staff, while noting mixed cleanliness; many enjoyed the included breakfast and value, though a few reported disappointing service at times and inconsistent food quality.

Rooms are generally spacious with comfortable beds, but decor feels old and bathrooms often need refurbishment. Maintenance issues such as mould, broken fittings, weak lighting, and patchy Wi‑Fi appear in several reviews, and access involves stairs with no lift. Expect a budget, centrally located stay with friendly hosts and variable standards.

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Facilities

On-site parking is commonly praised, though maneuvering can be tricky for larger cars. Access involves stairs and there is no lift; several reviews also mention a characterful bar/lounge.

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10

Bernard

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay, and breakfast was great too! The speed himp outside the reception area needs to be modified as it hits the undercarriage of most cars driving through to the hotel carpark.

10

Trudy

Sep 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet, easy to find and good parking. Rooms were a good size and clean. Close to shopping and eateries. Great buffet breakfast which was a bonus.

10

Jolan

Jan 1, 2023

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Stayed 19,358 nights

Le personnel est accueillant, parfait pour les routards comme pour la famille. Piscine propre et déjeuner copieux. Je reviendrais !

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8

Tony

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The motel is aged but in good condition. Staff is very friendly given the fact that she has to work in both the reception on the ground floor and the restaurant on the second floor during breakfast time. Breakfast was great, foods are freshly cooked and served even approaching the close hour of 09:00. Plenty of parking space, which is precious right in the center of the city. Some reviews that the tile was peeling off in the bathroom, which we did not experience. However, as there is no ventilation on the roof, the paint is becoming bubbled. This is probably the only reason we only give it a four rather than a five.

8

Judith

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The motel is located close to CBD facilities and the train station. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The room was large, clean and warm but a bit outdated. I would have appreciated an electric blanket on the bed with it being winter. The bathroom needs updating. The dining area wasn't open in the evening but we were able to eat dinner in the bar/lounge area. The food was good. Breakfast was also good.

8

Greg

Jun 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms, whilst dated, are what you'd expect and are more than adequate. The location is excellent particularly for the central White Night event we attended. The staff were very helpful and we noted a sign saying they are understaffed which makes the effort even better. The bar at the top of the reception stairs, before you get to the breakfast hall, is intriguing and has a lot of character. Much more reasonably priced than nearby options.

6

Sandi

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Carpark terrible for mid-large cars. No microwave in room. Lots of alcohol in fridge so no room for food or my own drinks. No crockery or cutlery besides tea making. Expensive room.

8

Susan

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very central location. Basic decor, but clean and tidy. A good selection in mini bar. Good menu in restaurant. Great breakfast included. The only thing missing is a lift for handicapped people. It meant my husband couldn't get to the restaurant for dinner and breakfast. We had to go elsewhere.

10

Tonya

Jan 28, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful, friendly, thoughtful, attentive staff made us feel welcome. Bar is fab - great atmosphere - be sure to grab a cocktail.

6

Maree

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our rooms being upstairs, hard with an elderly guest to get around. Also going up stairs for the breakfast settings was inconvenient.

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Cleanliness

Feedback on cleanliness is mixed: many rooms are described as clean, but multiple reviews cite musty odours, mould in bathrooms, dust, and occasional dirty fixtures. Housekeeping consistency varies between stays.

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Robert

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean spacious room. Place is showing its age but quiet and very comfortable. Would stay there again. Highly recommend.

4

Brendan

Jun 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Shower was dirty and had specs of mould through out and finger prints all over the mirror. Room just wasn’t up to scratch.

6

Mathew

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Mould on bathroom ceiling, room had stale odour, staff extremely friendly.

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Rachael

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very old and smelt musty. Shower old and mouldy. Very overpriced $275 night. Will not stay there again or recommend.

8

Nathan

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and spacious but very dated. New fridge and tv. Bed was soft and rolled to the middle, bathroom needs an overhaul. Breakfast was well above what we were expecting and plentiful. Staff are excellent.

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Mark

Feb 8, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very old and dated, mattress cover was filthy, air vent in shower and fire sprinkler heads were covered in dirt and dust. The blinds do not block out much light at all. The air cons on the wall had black dirt marks all over them. There’s not even charger points up near the bed side tables, just a lamp and no power point to plug it into. Unfortunately the room we stayed in really needs some a lot of work to get it anywhere near a decent review. To add insult to the stay the reception desk was unmanned, we rang the phone and got a crackly response to wait and they will be quickly there. It then took 20mins for reception to arrive. No bacon on the breakfast menu either.

6

Mirella

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Toilet was dirty. Gross!

10

Elizabeth

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Great location.

2

Nikky

May 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Cobwebs, rude housekeeping staff banging on the door at 9.30am wanting us to check out. Check out is at 10. Light fittings disconnected, dirty toilet flushing button. Old cigarette smell. Extremely disappointing.

6

Leonie

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was good but the room was outdated and smelt average. Hotel needs an upgrade and facelift.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious with comfortable beds, but decor is dated and bathrooms often need refurbishment; some fittings, lighting, doors and TVs do not work reliably. Occasional noise from other guests and patchy Wi-Fi are noted.

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Claire

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The beds were absolutely comfortable

6

Catherine

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bed was comfortable and big TV but the motel was a little run down and dated.

6

Damir

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was simple but plentifully. Room needed some repairs but overall room was clean as well the bedding and towels. WiFi was bad as it failed and dropped out often. Gave it a miss after several fails. Location was very central and great if you like to walk to explore.

6

Donna

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was clean and comfortable

4

Danny

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Definitely has potential but facility needs work and more staff to cover basic needs. Didn’t get much sleep because of guests walking above creating noise. Toilet didn’t flush properly . Bathroom taps and shower taps were leaking and nearly came off in my hand. Television came on at 1:15am by itself and continued to do this every 15 minutes until turned off at the outlet.

6

Catherine

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good: Location is fantastic; staff were friendly; bed was new, clean and comfortable; breakfast was pretty decent; big telly; parking. Not so good: Shower was awful, wasn’t getting in there without a pair of flip flops; wardrobe had no doors; cable hanging out of roof; random fitting poking out of the wall. Would stay again but probably only overnight as the shower situation would be too much.

6

Jessica

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are dated.Bathrooms really need a renovation. It was ok for the night but would t want to stay longer

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Susan

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was really good except the fridge in the room was extremely loud. Staff was very friendly and the breakfast was lovely.

6

Sandi

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Carpark terrible for mid-large cars. No microwave in room. Lots of alcohol in fridge so no room for food or my own drinks. No crockery or cutlery besides tea making. Expensive room.

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Gary

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room we were allocated was in dire need of an upgrade and things did not work properly. The main light in the room had blown or was not working, the TV required several tries to turn it on/off, the button in the toilet needs replacing and the key entry did not always function. The staff were friendly and obliging but there were no public rubbish bins around the property.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, accommodating and efficient, though reception can be understaffed or unmanned at times, and a few guests reported rude interactions. Check-in is usually quick, with helpful assistance when issues arise.

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10

Shaun

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great service, lovely staff

2

Lisa

Dec 27, 2022

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Stayed 19,352 nights

The receptionist Kylie is the rudest lady I’ve ever encountered

10

Ernest

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were very helpful and friendly the room was good and amenities were handy

10

Andrew

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff

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Beverley

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The man at breakfast omg! we took 2 tea bags for our room because the hot water for tea was tepid. He rudely said he was not serving brunch! Breakfast was crap and limited to beans, scrambled eggs and cold mushrooms. On arrival no one in reception so when we finally got a key and The room was not made up from last night’s occupancy we had to wait find someone again for another room. She huffed about it. Lady, not my problem. If you can’t be nice to customers when it’s your mistake you need a career change! The motel is very poorly maintained, worn ammenities, peeling paint and damp walls. Looks like it was built in the 70’s & nothings been spent since then! The king size bed was comfortable & the towels good. There are so many better options around stay elsewhere.

10

Cynthea

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful staff. I needed somewhere to stay quite late at night and they were very accommodating.

4

Mark

Feb 8, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very old and dated, mattress cover was filthy, air vent in shower and fire sprinkler heads were covered in dirt and dust. The blinds do not block out much light at all. The air cons on the wall had black dirt marks all over them. There’s not even charger points up near the bed side tables, just a lamp and no power point to plug it into. Unfortunately the room we stayed in really needs some a lot of work to get it anywhere near a decent review. To add insult to the stay the reception desk was unmanned, we rang the phone and got a crackly response to wait and they will be quickly there. It then took 20mins for reception to arrive. No bacon on the breakfast menu either.

8

Daniel

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Sometimes no one at reception.

10

Robert

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pleasant front of house, owner accomodating, all good.

10

Justin

Feb 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic & friendly service from front reception. Nice comfortable and quiet room. Will be back again.

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Location

Consistently praised central location, walking distance to the train station, shops, eateries and attractions. Handy for short stays and events.

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8

Sean

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and easy access to surounding area. Value for money

10

David

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was warm, and the location in the city centre.

8

Geoffrey

Nov 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Less than a 5 minute walk to Myers, big W, Target and JB hifi, Railway stn and buses. At least 20 restaurants within 2 blocks. Motel is a little aged but large rooms, modern appliances and a really nice bed. Will stay there sgain

8

Kim

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to everything was short walk to the shuttle bus, quiet location and a great cafe 2 doors down for breakfast. Great meal too Thank you got what we wanted

10

Michelle

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, walking distance to everything.

8

Ian

Jun 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Mid City is perfectly located for anything to do with the Ballarat CBD. The room was warm and comfortable although somewhat dated.

10

Elizabeth

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Great location.

10

Kerstin

Jun 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very central in Ballarat - easy walk distance to anywhere city center. Friendly and helpful staff.

8

Maxine

Apr 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

In the middle of town close to amenities

10

June

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close yo everything

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Dining

Breakfast is mentioned often and generally considered good value, with hot options and fresh juice, though quality and variety vary and some found it poor or disappointing. Evening dining is available at times but not always open.

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Anne

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The included breakfast was great and it was very tasty. It is a very convenient hotel in walking distance to many eateries. There was only one tea bag when we arrived. No free biscuits but a selection of things to buy from the fridge. It is very good value for money.

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Beverley

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The man at breakfast omg! we took 2 tea bags for our room because the hot water for tea was tepid. He rudely said he was not serving brunch! Breakfast was crap and limited to beans, scrambled eggs and cold mushrooms. On arrival no one in reception so when we finally got a key and The room was not made up from last night’s occupancy we had to wait find someone again for another room. She huffed about it. Lady, not my problem. If you can’t be nice to customers when it’s your mistake you need a career change! The motel is very poorly maintained, worn ammenities, peeling paint and damp walls. Looks like it was built in the 70’s & nothings been spent since then! The king size bed was comfortable & the towels good. There are so many better options around stay elsewhere.

10

Jessy

Apr 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was amazing and the customer service was brilliant. Will be staying again in the future

6

Daune

Feb 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean bed and linen. Booked in as couple but wotif charged extra $10 as an extra guest. Rip off. Breakfast left a lot to be desired.

8

Allison

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not modern rooms but neat and tidy, not too much noise from the city around you but you can hear the other guests. Overall a good spot for a stop over or just a place to rest your head. I’d skip the buffet breakfast

10

Maria

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast very poor

8

John

Feb 13, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Breakfast was a nice inclusion with my stay.

10

Nellie

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful motel. Fantastic central location. The rooms are spacious, comfortable and clean. Breakfast is fresh and generous. A perfect stay. I look forward to booking here again.

8

Susan

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very central location. Basic decor, but clean and tidy. A good selection in mini bar. Good menu in restaurant. Great breakfast included. The only thing missing is a lift for handicapped people. It meant my husband couldn't get to the restaurant for dinner and breakfast. We had to go elsewhere.

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Rick

Jul 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Although they seem to be having trouble getting staff, I think the service I got from all the staff on Saturday and Sunday was excellent. Got checked in early which was great and the brekky was pretty good too! Good sized TV in the rooms was great and the location is excellent. The rooms are showing their age though especially the bathrooms but overall it was a great stay and we would still come back as the price was good too! Thanks for the effort to all that served us over our stay!

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Month	Average price
January	$92
February	$92
March	$97
April	$99
May	$91
June	$102
July	$100
August	$97
September	$83
October	$103
November	$89
December	$94

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $108	2 $215	3 $136
4 $173	5 $173	6 $173	7 $173	8 $173	9	10
11 $173	12 $173	13 $173	14 $173	15 $173	16 $173	17 $389
18 $173	19 $173	20 $175	21 $173	22 $173	23 $173	24 $389
25 $173	26 $173	27 $173	28 $173	29 $173	30 $173	31 $389

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20	21 $108	22 $108	23 $108	24 $107	25 $108	26 $125
27 $97	28 $109	29 $108	30 $108