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RACV Goldfields Resort

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with a golf course and a fitness center

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Restaurant
Premium Fairway Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Property grounds
Daily buffet breakfast (AUD 36 per person)
Premium Fairway Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
RACV Goldfields Resort offers a rural luxury experience where outdoor adventure meets comfort. Guests can play on the 18-hole golf course or relax in the spa tub. The resort caters to all ages with its arcade/game room and playground, ensuring everyone finds activities to enjoy.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Room service

Room options

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Premium Fairway Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Fairway Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Fairway Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Fairway Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Jetted bathtub
  • 60 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Resort Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Resort Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Studio | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

One Bedroom Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Jetted bathtub
  • 61 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Family Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 78 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Creswick, RACV Goldfields Resort is in a rural area and in a state park. Sovereign Hill and Art Gallery of Ballarat are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Park Lake Gardens and The Tangled Maze. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Map
1500 Midland Highway, Creswick, VIC, 3363

What's nearby

  • Creswick Museum - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • St Georges Lake Flora Reserve - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Lake Wendouree - 14 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Ballarat Base Hospital - 16 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Sovereign Hill - 18 min drive - 12.7 miles

Getting around

  • Ballarat Station - 14 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Farmers Arms Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The American Creswick - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Three Founders - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Creswick Country Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Smokeytown Cafe - ‬2 min drive

About this property

RACV Goldfields Resort

Luxury hotel in a rural location
Take advantage of a golf course, a terrace, and a garden at RACV Goldfields Resort. Tee up with amenities like a driving range at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like mountain biking and basketball. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and an arcade/game room.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 143 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and furnished balconies, in addition to perks like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 55-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 36 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Golf
  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 36 per person

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Creswick Forest Resort
Creswick Novotel
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Novotel Creswick
Novotel Forest
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Frequently asked questions

Does RACV Goldfields Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is RACV Goldfields Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at RACV Goldfields Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at RACV Goldfields Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at RACV Goldfields Resort?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is RACV Goldfields Resort located?

Situated in a state park, this luxury hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Creswick Natural Features Reserve, Creswick Museum, and St Georges Lake Flora Reserve. Calembeen Park and Park Lake Gardens are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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RACV Goldfields Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 586 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1004 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property, with welcoming professional staff. Tranquil setting, we loved our overnight stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here before, nice to walk the trails and have dinner
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pankaj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property got good location, staff at reception was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great food nice and quiet, I did find it a bit expensive though for 2 night stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived late and were very well looked after. Room was excellent and the dining was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, great property to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Immaculate property with the most amazing staff! Do your self a favour and enjoy this superb property!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was exactly what we needed for our anniversary. The staff were lovely and surprised us with a bottle of champagne to celebrate, the facilities were great. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ananthi

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
me and Family absolutely enjoyed the stay , dont miss the facilities.my kid had fun.i will come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and offered a lovely view, which made for a pleasant stay. However, the breakfast selection was quite basic, and the quality and taste left much to be desired. For dinner, the restaurant menu was limited in variety, but the dishes we tried were flavorful and well-prepared.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and polite. Restaurant accommodated with Coeliac dietary requirements without any fuss.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great facilities, modern tidy hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent staff freindly and helpfull
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel with scenic outlook and great facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JINJIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here, great for family. Cafe/bar/restaurant were nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were absolutely lovely, room was clean & comfortable. In room spa bath was a bit of a letdown compared to everything else but generally happy with our weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaushikkumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect holidays with kids Lots of activities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was value for money, very clean spacious rooms, best for families and kids with lots of activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful & Quiet place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for 2 nights, clean spacious, comfortable beds. Games room with free arcades was a nice suprise. Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, the staff are friendly and welcoming. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was just an overnight stay, but it was a lovely place to stay, we definitely recommend this place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved that you can still use the pool after checking out.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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