Name: Avenue Motel
Address: 1813-1815 Sturt St, Alfredton, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, Ballarat, Victoria, AU
Price range: $80–$149 per night
Rating: 7.6

What guests think

At Avenue Motel, guests consistently highlight good value, clean and comfortable rooms, friendly service, convenient self check in, and a location many find handy for stopovers or nearby events, with straightforward processes for late arrivals.

Several reviews note older buildings with some renovated touches. Breakfast is simple continental and generally appreciated, though a few guests criticized the setup or wanted better options. Drawbacks include thin walls, occasional maintenance or bathroom layout issues, and window coverings that let in early light. Overall, expect a straightforward, budget-friendly stay.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic, including a pool (occasionally closed), an on-site continental breakfast area, easy parking, and after-hours code lockers for self check-in. Some guests reported noise from nearby courts.

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6

Lorraine

Jan 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The fridge was unclean, the shower leaked over the floor making it unsafe, the tennis court at the back had a very loud PA system that boomed right through the place.

8

Geoffry

Dec 26, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Stalf were friendly room was clean easy to park

6

Aparna

Jan 20, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Old dilapidated rooms. Needs a desperate upgrade and a paint and maintenance. Oile of rubbish and materials laying in the parking lot. Pool was "closed for service". Never saw it being serviced once. Kids were disappointed. It was inexpensive. Large family room. Tiny bathroom. I suppose you get what you pay for. The front office ladies were nice enough and courteous.

8

Leanne

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was relatively easy thanks to booking through Expedia. Met and talked to other travelers while we were sitting outside. Neighbor’s cat was a bit of a pest meowing outside our door. Dining hall for continental breakfast was very clean and well organised. No OJ, and they had UHT milk which I’m not keen on so only had toast for breakfast.

10

David

Feb 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing value for the money Swimming pool, comfy bed and breakfast amazing service too

8

Ian

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast in the shed/garage converted to a dining space was unique but it was clean, well appointed and well equipped for a continental breakfast. Some written instructions on how to operate the heater in the room would have been helpful. My queen size bed was equipped with an electric blanket which kept me warm. The upgrade from double to queen was greatly appreciated.

8

Karyn

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This basic property is cheap, extremely clean, comfortable, and convenient. Want a simple stay? This is it. Even a little clean pool. After hours code box. In and out!!

8

Robert

Feb 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

late arrival was easy, simple breakfast

10

Dylan

Jan 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice motel, comfy bed, cold fridge/freezer, air-con. I loved the sms I got shortly after booking letting me know I can use the code they sent me to get my key-card from a locker to open my room. Very convenient check-in, I love it.

8

Lynda

Jan 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Older business and buildings. Bed comfy clean and tidy, fixtures dated. However I was very appreciative of the staff I spoke to and their after hrs key to box is excellent and easy to use. Comfy night slept well. Had continental breakfast offered but I didn’t have. Would stay again

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms very clean and well maintained, though several reported lapses such as dirty bathroom floors, unclean fridges, cobwebs, and occasional dirty linens or mold spots.

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Julie

Dec 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

There were cobwebs and there wasnt a fan in the bathroom so we had to open a.window that was above the shower and anyone could see in.

6

Lorraine

Jan 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The fridge was unclean, the shower leaked over the floor making it unsafe, the tennis court at the back had a very loud PA system that boomed right through the place.

4

Ashish Kumar

Sep 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The bathroom door was open due to damaged lock system. The blanket supplied was dirty.

10

Melanie

Sep 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very Clean and spacious room. Was given an upgrade to a better room which was really appreciated. Breakfast included in the price is fantastic

10

Debra

Feb 28, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Super clean and comfortable. Breakfast was great. Fantastic staff. Very well maintained motel. Golf club across the street for dinner. Great price. Highly recommend. Would definitely stay again.

8

Karyn

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This basic property is cheap, extremely clean, comfortable, and convenient. Want a simple stay? This is it. Even a little clean pool. After hours code box. In and out!!

8

Glenn

Dec 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good value for money - clean rooms - pleasant staff - free breakfast with booking

6

Michael

Feb 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Shower screen was disgusting, small tacks sticking out of the carpet between the kitchen tiles and the carpet, no fan in toilet, just very old looking& out dated

10

Warwick

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A very enjoyable stay. Room was immaculate. Heating and electric blankets made it cosy. Very spacious and excellent bathroom facilities Continental breakfast was a nice touch and I will be back soon. Very impressed

6

Gilbert

Dec 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Room was mostly clean and tidy the Bathroom floor was in need of a good clean it had a lot of wet dirty footprints on it. The bedding was clean and comfortable. Self-Check in was a bit confusing compared to other properties.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic but comfortable, with some renovated features, strong heating and electric blankets, and handy fridges. Several guests reported noise between rooms and design drawbacks like limited hanging space and light-blocking curtains that let in dawn light.

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Samuel

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The window coverings very inadequate, did not block any light , awake with the sun .

2

Jillian

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed 1 night too many. The door didn’t align so the wind and weather came in. The heating was efficient. Bathroom couldn’t be heated so unable to have a shower. The toilet seat kept banging on my back due to being installed incorrectly. The breakfast was awful. No tongs for the bread so guests had to get the bread out of the fridge and by hand absolutely not Hygienic and not up to department standards, tables and chairs were plastic. Breakfast was served in a garage like shed. Felt like I was in a miners shed. I would avoid this accommodation until the owners correct these issues.

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Samuel

Sep 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Avenue Motel not great as the room had no hanging storage , the window coverings useless let far too much light in , awake from 6.00-6.30am up with the dawn .

6

Matthew

Dec 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Bed was very comfortable. But the shower had no pressure.

10

Dylan

Jan 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice motel, comfy bed, cold fridge/freezer, air-con. I loved the sms I got shortly after booking letting me know I can use the code they sent me to get my key-card from a locker to open my room. Very convenient check-in, I love it.

8

Richard

Jan 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Didn’t like the bathroom set out with shower in centre of room. Ridge between the bedroom and bathroom is a trip hazard.

8

Lynda

Jan 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Older business and buildings. Bed comfy clean and tidy, fixtures dated. However I was very appreciative of the staff I spoke to and their after hrs key to box is excellent and easy to use. Comfy night slept well. Had continental breakfast offered but I didn’t have. Would stay again

6

Melissa

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

It was noisy - could hear the people next door talking and coughing.

8

Geoffry

Jul 9, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

room was a bit small but the air con on heat was good

10

Warwick

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A very enjoyable stay. Room was immaculate. Heating and electric blankets made it cosy. Very spacious and excellent bathroom facilities Continental breakfast was a nice touch and I will be back soon. Very impressed

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Service

Service is generally friendly and helpful, with easy self check-in and smooth late arrivals. One guest found the self check-in process confusing.

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10

Margery J

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Service by the owner very friendly and obliging.

10

John

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Our stay at the avenue was very relaxing after the drive from Sydney, the staff were very helpful and friendly, will stay again if we are down that way in the future

8

Susan

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What a pleasure to find a lower budget motel, so clean, neat and tidy. The lady on reception when we arrived was so welcoming, and doing everything she could to assist us in our stay. Would not hesitate in recommending or staying here again. Thank you

10

Trish

Dec 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff available to help. Good rooms and enjoyed the free continental breakfast.

8

Robert

Feb 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

late arrival was easy, simple breakfast

10

Dylan

Jan 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice motel, comfy bed, cold fridge/freezer, air-con. I loved the sms I got shortly after booking letting me know I can use the code they sent me to get my key-card from a locker to open my room. Very convenient check-in, I love it.

8

Kevin

Mar 26, 2023

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Stayed 12 nights

Very comfortable and clean room. Easy check-in. Very helpful staff.

8

Lynda

Jan 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Older business and buildings. Bed comfy clean and tidy, fixtures dated. However I was very appreciative of the staff I spoke to and their after hrs key to box is excellent and easy to use. Comfy night slept well. Had continental breakfast offered but I didn’t have. Would stay again

10

Fiona

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and welcome checkin, comfortable stay and appreciated breakfast, highly recommend and will stay again.

6

Gilbert

Dec 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Room was mostly clean and tidy the Bathroom floor was in need of a good clean it had a lot of wet dirty footprints on it. The bedding was clean and comfortable. Self-Check in was a bit confusing compared to other properties.

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Location

Location is convenient for events and stopovers, with some guests noting quiet surroundings and walks to nearby food. One review felt the area was dodgy, and a few experienced disturbances from other guests.

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Dylan

Jan 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Walking distance of a great fish and chip place (300 metres or so). Rooms are nice and clean, beds are comfy, 2 door fridge with separate fridge/freezer compartment. Stayed here a few times, good place

8

Peter

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

GOOD SPOT IN BALLARAT

10

Trevor

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A great stopover from Geelong ferry terminal on the way to Adelaide. Everything neat clean and tidy. Excellent.

8

Lee

Jun 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet convenient

8

Vicki

Dec 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Value for price, breakfast was included. Room and bed were clean and bed comfortable. It was so quiet, no traffic noise.

4

Kate

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A dodgy area of town and didnt feel safe

8

Yvette

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Went to red hot summer tour at Victoria Park, convenient to venue and within walking distance

8

Robert

Apr 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Was in a good location for what we had to do the next day Room was very clean and comfortable

8

Peter

Nov 19, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Good place, good location and good price

10

Jan

Jan 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property has been refreshed and is tidy in a great location.

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Dining

Continental breakfast is widely available and often appreciated for its simplicity and cereal and toast options. Feedback varies, with some wanting better coffee or more items and a few criticizing the setup and hygiene.

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10

Debra

Feb 28, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Super clean and comfortable. Breakfast was great. Fantastic staff. Very well maintained motel. Golf club across the street for dinner. Great price. Highly recommend. Would definitely stay again.

10

Lorraine

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room very clean and modern.breakfast was more than adequate,big variety of cereal.great value for money.

2

Jillian

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed 1 night too many. The door didn’t align so the wind and weather came in. The heating was efficient. Bathroom couldn’t be heated so unable to have a shower. The toilet seat kept banging on my back due to being installed incorrectly. The breakfast was awful. No tongs for the bread so guests had to get the bread out of the fridge and by hand absolutely not Hygienic and not up to department standards, tables and chairs were plastic. Breakfast was served in a garage like shed. Felt like I was in a miners shed. I would avoid this accommodation until the owners correct these issues.

8

Leanne

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was relatively easy thanks to booking through Expedia. Met and talked to other travelers while we were sitting outside. Neighbor’s cat was a bit of a pest meowing outside our door. Dining hall for continental breakfast was very clean and well organised. No OJ, and they had UHT milk which I’m not keen on so only had toast for breakfast.

8

Stephen

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Motel is very good value for the money we paid. Obviously it is an older establishment but the room had been renovated so we were comfortable. The rate included a Continental breakfast and this was excellent.

8

Fiona

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay, comfortable room and breakfast was great

2

Mary

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed in budget double. Had to go through the open shower area to get to the sink/basin, so you have to walk over wet tiles. There was no face soap provided, just two tubes of shampoo/conditioner. Towels were dark brown color. I always like to have white towels. Free continental breakfast was just toast or cereal. Very disappointed.

8

josie

Feb 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

the room was comfortable..the breakfast was ok but wud prefer real coffee instead of instant and maybe hard boiled eggs..cereal variety was good

10

Peter

Jan 16, 2023

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Stayed 19,369 nights

Clean plus excellent breakfast facilities in separate building.

10

Warwick

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A very enjoyable stay. Room was immaculate. Heating and electric blankets made it cosy. Very spacious and excellent bathroom facilities Continental breakfast was a nice touch and I will be back soon. Very impressed

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Month	Average price
January	$73
February	$77
March	$95
April	$96
May	$80
June	$99
July	$93
August	$83
September	$77
October	$106
November	$79
December	$87

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $89	2 $109	3 $117
4 $89	5 $89	6 $89	7 $89	8 $89	9 $149	10
11 $127	12 $89	13 $89	14 $89	15 $89	16 $96	17 $103
18 $89	19 $89	20 $89	21 $89	22	23	24 $103
25 $92	26 $89	27 $80	28 $89	29 $89	30 $95	31 $113

Avenue Motel

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Standard Room, Kitchenette (Queen Standard)

Superior Room

Standard Room (Twin Room)

Standard Double Room (Budget Double Room)

Family Room

Family Room, Refrigerator (Large Family Room)

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20	21 $85	22 $85	23 $85	24 $85	25 $103	26 $110
27 $85	28 $85	29 $85	30 $85