Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

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Located close to Sovereign Hill, Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. Treat yourself to a massage, a body wrap, or a manicure/pedicure at Sanctuary Day Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine restaurant, Peasant Osteria, offers breakfast, dinner, light fare, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Room, 1 King Bed (Lodge)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Multiple Beds (Courtyard)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cottage, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Golden Point (Ballarat) neighborhood, Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre is connected to the convention center. Sovereign Hill and Her Majesty's Theatre are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Ballarat Aquatic and Leisure Centre and Ballarat Bird World. Park Lake Gardens and The Tangled Maze are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Ballarat travel guide
Map
613 Main Road, Golden Point (Ballarat), VIC, 3350

What's nearby

  • A historical town with wooden buildings, a fenced mining area, and a clear blue sky.
    Sovereign Hill
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A waterfront building with a green roof, likely a clubhouse, surrounded by calm water and trees.
    Lake Wendouree
    7 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Lake Esmond Botanical Garden
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lake Esmond
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Gold Museum
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Ballarat Station
    7 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL)
    74 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sovereign Cafe
    17 min walk
  • Rizzo's Pizza & Pasta
    2 min drive
  • Carboni's Pizza Kitchen
    2 min drive
  • KFC
    7 min walk
  • Pizza Hut
    3 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Amaro
  • Peasant Osteria

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Garden

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open select days

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Minors may not be accommodated at the property without an accompanying parent or legal guardian. Guests may be required to provide proof of the parental or legal guardian relationship and authorization upon arrival.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre located?

Located in Golden Point (Ballarat), this spa hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sovereign Hill, Lake Esmond Botanical Garden, and Lake Esmond. Gold Museum and Eureka Centre are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 407 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 399 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1002 reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet spot, room and furnishings ready for a refurb
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very good, food in restaurant was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
comfortable room, surroundings were lovely and staff helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Large rooms, convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable lodge unitary clean if a bit tired in places with good choice of TV.About 2 miles from the centre of Ballarat but next door to Golden Point pub
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place close to town ,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice stay. Had to change rooms as there was not enough beds for our booking but it was clean and comfortablew
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very safe and quite good service and friendly staff comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose Mercure because it offered $10 EV charging. Although the buildings and fittings are not brand new, they were spacious and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service was great and room was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice grounds, room clean and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding place to stay....great staff and premises definitely will stay again highly recommended 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice quiet location. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Was a great service all round & very comfy and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time we stayed both times extended our stay lovely grounds excellent location good staff rooms very clean good beds very comfortable highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good service and facilities. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel, great staff, great stay, thank-you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the property, as it was clean and spacious. Also, we loved the setting, it was beautiful. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a regional country location this place was full of amenity, great views, and a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AC keeps the room temperature nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024