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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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Three Bedroom Villa | Private kitchen | Microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, toaster
Sports facility
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Property grounds
Check-in/check-out kiosk
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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Tonight

Sep 29 - Sep 30
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Tomorrow

Sep 30 - Oct 1
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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

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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

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

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Microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, toaster

One Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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

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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

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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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

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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

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Kryal Castle - 3 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Ballarat Wildlife Park - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Sovereign Hill - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Ballarat Town Hall - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Ballarat Base Hospital - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brown Hill Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hideaway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Little Square Garage - ‬6 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
  • Smoke-free premises, wedding services, and concierge services
  • 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 Apartments
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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 at Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments?

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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