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Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments

3.0 star property
Hotel in Ballarat with an indoor pool and a restaurant

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Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments offers practical comforts like laundry facilities and a business center. Relax in the indoor pool after exploring, and enjoy convenient snacks from the deli. Past visitors praise the attentive, helpful staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

View all photos for Standard Family Room

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 68 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, toaster

One Bedroom Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Queen Room

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Three Bedroom Villa | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Three Bedroom Villa

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 75 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Bathtub

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
9379 Western Highway, Ballarat, Warrenheip, VIC, 3352

What's nearby

  • Mount Warrenheip Flora Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Kryal Castle - 3 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Ballarat Wildlife Park - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Eureka Centre - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Eureka Hall - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Ballarat Station - 7 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Little Square Garage - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hideaway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brown Hill Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Carboni's Pizza Kitchen - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments

Hotel near Sovereign Hill
Consider a stay at Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments and take advantage of laundry facilities, a business center, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a snack bar/deli.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and bicycle parking
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Microwaves, toasters, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 7 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 26 2025 to February 28 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Meeting facilities

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Colonial Motor Inn Apartments
Ballarat Colonial Motor Apartments
Colonial Motor Apartments
Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn Apartments
Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments Hotel
Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments Warrenheip
Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments Hotel Warrenheip

Frequently asked questions

Does Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments located?

Located in Warrenheip, this hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Mount Warrenheip Flora Reserve and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Kryal Castle. Eureka Aquatic Center and Ballarat Wildlife Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 323 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 400 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1000 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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 .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I liked that the family room was spacious and everything we needed was already thought of.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfy beds. Easy to get to. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property is clean and good value for the money. You need a car to get in to the town of Ballarat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

christiaane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Asha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Asma

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property not very clean. Good service, breakfast, and room service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Darrel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malkit singh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Nothing was to much trouble.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Ruediger

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Suzie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming reception staff. Room and beds were good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly staff, room clean. The road is noisy but that can’t be helped. Great family room with kitchen and breakfast provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Chrissie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
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Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and super quick and easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Service.

Clean, comfortable, excellent service. Iverson went above & beyond to meet any requests asked.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice enough

The room was comfortable and clean. Lots of space for a family to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay there when I travel to Ballarat. Always clean and very friendly welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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