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Eureka Lodge Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with a water park, near Sovereign Hill

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Pool
Front of property
Children's play area - outdoor
Twin Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Apartment | Private kitchen | Microwave, electric kettle, toaster, cleaning supplies
Eureka Lodge Motel offers a leisurely escape in Ballarat East. Guests can enjoy a round on the 9-hole golf course or find quiet moments in the garden. Each room comes with WiFi, while practical amenities include laundry facilities and luggage storage for convenience.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Family Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Apartment | Living area | 40-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Apartment

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Queen Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
119 Stawell Street South, Ballarat East, VIC, 3350

What's nearby

  • Ballarat Wildlife Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sovereign Hill - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Art Gallery of Ballarat - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Ballarat Town Hall - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Ballarat Base Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Ballarat Station - 6 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brown Hill Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hideaway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Little Square Garage - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Carboni's Italian Kitchen - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Eureka Lodge Motel

Motel near Sovereign Hill
An adjacent golf course, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Eureka Lodge Motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), RV/bus/truck parking, and express check-in
  • A water park (surcharge), multilingual staff, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Eureka Lodge Motel feature perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Microwaves, toasters, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: AUD 8 for adults and AUD 8 for children

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Water park

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water park (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

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 (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1978
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 20

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 8:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 200.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 8 for adults and AUD 8 for children
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Eureka Lodge Motel Ballarat
Eureka Lodge Motel
Eureka Lodge Motel Ballarat, Victoria
Eureka Lodge Motel Ballarat Victoria
Eureka Lodge Motel Ballarat East
Eureka Ballarat East
Eureka Lodge Motel Motel
Eureka Lodge Motel Ballarat East
Eureka Lodge Motel Motel Ballarat East

Frequently asked questions

Is Eureka Lodge Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Eureka Lodge Motel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Eureka Lodge Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Eureka Lodge Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for AUD 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Eureka Lodge Motel located?

Located in Ballarat East, this golf motel is steps from Eureka Hall and Eureka Aquatic Center. Eureka Centre and Ballarat Wildlife Park are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Eureka Lodge Motel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 400 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 400 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 400 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 400 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 400 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

nabil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location , nice rooms and great facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice tidy little room. Perfect for what we needed as we stayed for a basketball tournament - only thing to improve is the water for the shower was rather cold and didn’t heat up. Other than that happy with our stay - thanks!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe great parking close to shops
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

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

Comfortable stay

Comfortable and clean room. Spacious and I’m a good location close to Eureka Stockade and parklands. Reception was friendly and helpful. Reasonably priced. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Glenyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay no complaints very clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A traditional motel where everything worked well - a traditional motel layout. Beds were a little firm but otherwise good. Shower was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and check out comfortable bed and large shower.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice roomy villa, balcony to relax on, lots of trees. Complimentary breakfast most appreciated. Efficient airconditioner also appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

taryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, fantastic staff and beds were so comfy. Close to pool and park which was great for the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a good location, the staff were friendly and happy to help with any assistance required. The area is very quiet and located close to a park
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service
Was fine for what we paid. Only 1 light in the room worked and was quite dusty. But beds were comfortable and was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Locality comfortable room layout free wifi
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money & in quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

HENRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Locality was good. Clean rooms, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My kids said it was one of the nicest hotels they have stayed in... lots of room beds were good..nothing compares to your bed at home... I will be booking the same hotel next time i go to Ballarat..thanks...
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Hana

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The motel was fine for one night while visiting Sovereign Hill, but it wasn’t great. The staff were friendly. The room was grimy and needed a deep clean. The facilities were fine, we had what we needed in the kitchen but it would have been a bit hard to cook a proper meal. The couches and beds weren’t that comfortable. The area around the motel was quiet but not much to do without driving, and the view outside our room was of an ugly equipment yard or something. I think there was a playground nearby but it was raining so we didn’t go there, but would be handy if it was nice weather. The breakfast was disappointing - I was keen to get the kids a motel breakfast where you tick what you want on a card, but they didn’t have that. They just had an overpriced breakfast box you could buy with cereal, juice and milk. Luckily we’d brought cereal with us just in case so we had that.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suited our requirements Bathroom a little tired looking Staff helpful on arrival
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the property was well appointed and clean and good value
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room for the price, clean and quiet location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Rosalind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
At first there was a problem with my door it wouldn’t unlock so I needed help where a fault was found but I could lock the door once I was in. Overall the place was very clean inside & outside. The only problem I really had was the bed was terribly soft and I got very little sleep, the mattress needs to be thrown out & replaced with a new one.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to town
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet stop just outside main CBD . Clean , tidy accomodation. Shower also good pressure. Well worth a stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were upgraded to an apartment.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The 2-BR unit was perfect for our group of 5
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

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