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Barkly Motorlodge

3.0 star property
Motel with a restaurant, near Sovereign Hill

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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

Available filters for rooms
Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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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
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Executive Queen Room with Spa Bath

Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive Queen Room with Spa Bath

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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
  • ‪Ballarat Leagues Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ballarat Hamburger Cart - ‬7 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), meeting rooms, and a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free premises 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

Barkly Motor Lodge
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Barkly Motorlodge Motel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Barkly Motorlodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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. 231 out of 706 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 706 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 706 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 706 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 706 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place good price can walk to few food options
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

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

8/10 Good

Brett

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

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

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
owners and staff were friendly rooms were clean and good parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very neat
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Thin walls Noisy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall great, warm and comfortable. Only thing I can fault is the lack of water pressure in the shower - a trickle at best.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Maize

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very rude staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Unfortunate invasion of our room by crickets. Very difficult to sleep with them flying around and landing in our luggage. Staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Len

Disliked: Staff & service
Nothing because of the rudeness of the management we did not stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

marian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

ok cheap stay in Ballarat

ok cheap place to stay. close to shops and eating places. we were lucky enough to be given a larger room with a spa bath. unfortunately the shower was in the bath and this was a little awkward for us older travellers. our room was spacious. had table and chairs and a couch. the room was at the far end of the building overlooking a fairly busy intersection. it was noisy at night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

belinda

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
At 3pm no one in reception had to call a number to get someone to come check me in. Bathroom tiles around bath broken. Tap dripped. Freezer door of fridge and all iced over
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Graeme

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is terrible! Cobwebs everywhere, mould in the bathroom, terrible smell of mustiness! When the owner was approached she stayed on her phone and wasn’t willing to help. I asked for another room with a walk in shower and I was told it’s only for people in a wheelchair. I have a disability with 3 spinal fusions and nerve damage and I was still told no! Then she said it’s booked!! She was very rude!! Never go there again! But her husband was very polite. Think twice before you book here
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Offered ground floor rooms but then when realised we paid a discount gave us top room, completely out dated. Bed as hard as concrete, pillows the same. Very dark room bathroom outdated with shower over bath, no slip mat, slipped when exiting the bath. We were four guests and only had three shampoo/conditioners. Nobody at service desk morning or night. There was a side door which gave access 24/7 not secure anyone could come into the lodge upstairs rooms, even when nobody was at the desk. Check in, lady was on her mobile phone to someone the whole time I was checking in and I felt rushed to check in. Room was clean and cleaners were so lovely and welcoming (unlike service desk). Fairly good position was probably a 5 minute walk to town but very bloat woke all night to trucks an d loud cars motorbikes etc . It has potential to be a really nice place, until then won’t be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant room, good size
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

ROY

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

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Way to noisy can hear every single person who drives past Traffic and also people . can hear the traffic lights going all night As for the room needs maintenance taps dripping Not enough power points and what ever happened to courtesy water for people last thing you want after a long drive is to go out and get basic things Tea and coffee facilities need to be restocked pillows uncomfortable lucky to hav we got a few hours sleep poor Restaurant was really nice food wise service was lacking not busy had to intervene for a older couple who sat there for almost 30 minutes just waiting to take their order not good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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