Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

4.0 star property
Hotel connected to the convention center in Ballarat with a full-service spa

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Front of property
Exterior
Front of property
Lobby
Room, 1 King Bed (Lodge) | View from room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Room, Multiple Beds (Courtyard)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Lodge)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cottage, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
613 Main Road, Golden Point (Ballarat), VIC, 3350

What's nearby

  • Sovereign Hill - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ballarat Town Hall - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Ballarat Wildlife Park - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Ballarat Base Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • St John of God Hospital Ballarat - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hope Bakery - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cubby Haus Brewing - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Mallow Hotel - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

Upscale hotel near Sovereign Hill
Consider a stay at Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, a massage, or a manicure/pedicure at Sanctuary Day Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine restaurant, Azzuri, 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.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and newspapers in the lobby
  • A banquet hall, 5 meeting rooms, and laundry services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 97 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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

  • Weekday continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 26 to 26 for adults and AUD 13 to 13 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Azzuri
  • Gallery Cafe & Bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-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
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets 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
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.1 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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 not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 26 to 26 for adults, and AUD 13 to 13 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.1 percent

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, 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
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)

Property is also known as

Mercure Ballarat Hotel
Mercure Ballarat
Mercure Ballarat Hotel And Convention Centre Victoria
Ballarat Hotel Convention Centre
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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 at Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre?

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: anytime.

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, Gold Museum, and Lake Esmond Botanical Garden. Lake Esmond and Eureka Centre are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 417 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 401 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1003 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Was a great service all round & very comfy and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

I loved the ambience and surrounding gardens of this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Beautiful stay in Ballarat. Highly recommend, I will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Enjoyed our stay here....nice property
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Excellent staff and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

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

4/10

We had booked 2 lodge rooms supposedly next to each other.Upon arrival we were allocated rooms some distance apart,the 2nd being what we would think for disabled.Not what we would expect from a stay at a Mercure establishment.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

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

4/10

Okay place but not worth the rate you pay. Some of advertised facilities were under construction
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

village affect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Nice classic rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Interesting hotel like a resort. Have a nice garden and pond. Can’t open the curtain as it faces call park directly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Beautiful, settings quiet peaceful environment. Staff very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Nice quiet location. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Very nice spot, very quiet we enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10

Very old and tired, holes in carpet, mould in bathroom. Bed was comfortable at least.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Very good service and facilities. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Great motel, great staff, great stay, thank-you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10

Our employee is very happy with the comfort of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Only thing i did not like was the amount of outside lighting and not having the option to turn it off. I need a dark room to sleep and the room was far too bright of a night.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Suited us as we were in town for an event held at the adjoining convention centre. Cozy room, quiet and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

Beautiful grounds good for walking. Good GF options at breakfast, convenient but not worth the extra cost. Older property but well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Close to dining venues
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024