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Barkly Motorlodge

3.0 star property
Motel with a restaurant, near Sovereign Hill

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Property entrance
Staircase
Lobby lounge
Exterior detail
Terrace/patio
Located in central Bakery Hill, the Barkly Motorlodge combines comfort with convenience. The attentive staff helps guests feel at home, while the on-site restaurant serves full breakfast options. Rooms include WiFi, and historic Sovereign Hill sits nearby for easy exploration.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Standard Triple Room | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Queen Room With Spa | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Executive Queen Room With Spa

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private hot tub
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Queen Room | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Queen Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive Queen Room with Spa Bath

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Map
43 Main Road, Bakery Hill, VIC, 3350

What's nearby

  • Her Majesty's Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ballarat Town Hall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Art Gallery of Ballarat - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sovereign Hill - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ballarat Base Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Ballarat Station - 15 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ballarat Leagues Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mr.Dot - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Barkly Motorlodge

Motel near Sovereign Hill
Consider a stay at Barkly Motorlodge and take advantage of a bar, a business center, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
  • Meeting rooms and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Barkly Motorlodge offer amenities such as free WiFi, sound-insulated walls, and minibars.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, cribs/infant beds, 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

  • No onsite parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: AUD 12 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Barkly's Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

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
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1996
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 17.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 12 to 20 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 17.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Barkly Motorlodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Barkly Motorlodge?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Barkly Motorlodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Barkly Motorlodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Barkly Motorlodge located?

Located in Bakery Hill, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Her Majesty's Theatre and Sovereign Hill. Ballarat Town Hall and Art Gallery of Ballarat are also within 15 minutes. Ballarat Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Barkly Motorlodge Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 699 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 699 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 699 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 699 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 699 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very obliging, food was good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very neat, clean and tidy and The staff were very friendly and polite
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

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

Warm and Cosy

Greeted by a lovely lady at reception. Room was warm and cosy. Have stayed before and will go back again. It had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Short stay

A very comfortable room except for couch that was too low to floor. Bed was great and the heating in the room was excellent. Spacious room. Been here before and the freshen up of room was nice to see.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

ROY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
its central position
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy walking distance to everything we needed. Free onsite parking. Clean a tidy property and staff were friendly and helpful and gave us a free upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rozalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful people so helpful room was clean and comfortable would recommend a stay here to family and friends
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location, nice staff, room ok
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in service was great. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

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

Lovely overnight stay

Perfect for our overnight stay. Well equipped with everything we needed and spotlessly clean. Great location, handy to city centre etc. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Needs updating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Adrien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Reasonably central to Ballarat CBD
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ahmad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and good environment
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Brett

Basic accommodation but is appropriate for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coralie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean straightforward motel room, quiet, easy parking. Comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for an overnight stay for my family on a road trip. Affordable and great bedding layout options.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Bed was comfortable, good location and great price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness
All taps in the bathroom need attention. Shower over the bath was slippery and difficult to access.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Braydn

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

Terrible all around

Our room was very poorly maintained. We found ants throughout the space, the bathroom had cracked tiles, and the bath faucet was coming off the wall. There was no shower curtain, so every time we used the shower, the entire bathroom flooded. Housekeeping was lacking during our three-night stay. Towels were only replaced once, and essentials like toilet paper and shampoo were never restocked. The room was not serviced at all—no beds made or cleaning done. To top it off, the iron provided was unusable and left a large stain on my white shirt. Overall, we were very disappointed with our experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to where I wanted to be and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old large room, clean, tidy and with all the features you’d expect. Added bonus of on-site Asian restaurant with lovely meals.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking for our room was right outside
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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