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Where to stay in Ballarat

Ballarat has 117 places to stay on our map with at least 10 guest reviews: 51 holiday homes, 16 hotels and 15 motels. 104 list free parking and 26 allow pets. Hotel Vera Ballarat has the highest guest rating with 200 or more reviews.

117places to stay
43hotel-style stays
104list free parking

Quick picks in Ballarat

Places to stay in Ballarat by type

51holiday homes
16hotels
15motels
11cottages and cabins
8serviced apartments
8apartments
4holiday parks
2resorts

Hotels, motels and resorts in Ballarat

Holiday homes and apartments in Ballarat

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Stay AreaTypeParkingRating Reviews Facilities BookPrices
BallaratMotelnot listed9.2 1.8k+ PoolSpa facilitiesRestaurant Check prices for Sovereign Park Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratMotelFree7.3 2.3k+ PoolFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHotelListed8.4 1.9k+ EV chargingAccessibleRestaurant Check prices for Craig's Royal Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratServiced apartmentFree8.0 2k+ PoolFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Sovereign Views Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratMotelnot listed8.5 1.7k+ PoolPets allowedSpa facilities Check prices for Begonia City Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHotelFree7.9 1.7k+ Family roomsAccessible Check prices for The Menzies Ballarat on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHotelListed8.3 1.5k+ PoolPets allowedFamily rooms Check prices for Bell Tower Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratResortListed8.7 1.4k+ PoolEV chargingSpa facilities Check prices for RACV Goldfields Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratMotelFree8.2 1.4k+ PoolFamily rooms Check prices for Avenue Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHoliday parkFree8.1 1.4k+ Pets allowedFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for BIG4 Kryal Castle Holiday Park Ballarat on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHotelFree8.6 1.2k+ Family roomsAccessibleRestaurant Check prices for The Provincial Boutique Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHotelFree7.6 1.3k+ Family roomsSpa facilitiesAccessible Check prices for Mercure Ballarat Hotel & Convention Centre on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratMotelFree7.5 1.3k+ PoolFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Main Lead Ballarat Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratServiced apartmentFree8.9 1.1k+ KitchenFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Ballarat Suites on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratMotelFree7.9 1.2k+ Family rooms Check prices for Bakery Hill Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHotelFree7.4 1.3k+ Family roomsAccessible Check prices for City Views Ballarat on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratMotelFree7.9 1.2k+ Family roomsAccessibleRestaurant Check prices for Barkly Motorlodge on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratServiced apartmentListed8.9 1k+ Family roomsAccessible Check prices for Quest Ballarat Station on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratMotelFree8.8 960+ Family roomsSpa facilitiesAccessible Check prices for Victoriana Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratMotelFree8.2 960+ Family rooms Check prices for Ambassador Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHotelFree8.2 900+ Family roomsAccessible Check prices for Sovereign Hill Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHotelFree8.9 690+ Family roomsEV chargingAccessible Check prices for Lake Inn - Ballarat on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratServiced apartmentFree8.0 770+ KitchenFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Seymours On Lydiard on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHoliday parkFree8.3 700+ PoolFamily rooms Check prices for Eureka Stockade Holiday Park on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHotelFree8.8 660+ Family roomsRestaurant Check prices for Oscars Hotel and Cafe Bar on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratServiced apartmentFree8.9 620+ Family roomsAccessible Check prices for Quest Ballarat on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratServiced apartmentFree9.1 580+ Family roomsAccessible Check prices for Ballarat Premier Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratMotelFree8.4 620+ PoolFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Ballarat Central City Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratMotelFree8.1 600+ Family roomsAirport shuttle Check prices for Miner's Retreat Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHotelFree8.5 550+ Family roomsAccessibleRestaurant Check prices for Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratMotelFree8.2 500+ Family roomsAccessible Check prices for Ballarat Eureka Lodge Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratMotelFree7.3 560+ Pets allowedFamily roomsAirport shuttle Check prices for Woodmans Hill Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHotelFree8.7 400+ Family roomsAccessible Check prices for Quality Inn Heritage on Lydiard on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratMotelFree8.3 400+ PoolFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Alfred Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHotelFree7.0 390+ Family rooms Check prices for The Eastern Hotel Accommodation on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHotelFree9.7 270+ EV chargingAccessibleRestaurant Check prices for Hotel Vera Ballarat on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHoliday parkFree8.3 310+ PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities Check prices for NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratServiced apartmentFree8.3 300+ Family rooms Check prices for Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratServiced apartmentFree9.1 230+ PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities Check prices for Club Wyndham Ballarat, Trademark Collection by Wyndham on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratCottage or cabinFree9.5 190+ Family roomsSpa facilities Check prices for Ballarat Cottages on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHotelnot listed7.8 200+ Family roomsRestaurant Check prices for Western Hotel Ballarat on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratApartmentnot listed8.6 160+ Check prices for Cygnet, Studio on Sturt on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHoliday homeFree9.8 130+ KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for House at No. 10 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHoliday homeFree9.4 130+ Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Cosy on Mair on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
WendoureeHoliday homenot listed9.5 120+ Kitchen Check prices for Magnolia By Lake on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratApartmentFree7.7 140+ Check prices for 2 Bedroom Self Contained Apartment with Spa on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratCottage or cabinFree9.7 100+ Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Cozy 2 bedroom cottage - Newly renovated, perfect location for best of Ballarat on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratApartmentFree7.6 130+ KitchenSpa facilities Check prices for Ballarat Station Apartments Queen studio with Spa on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHotelFree8.9 110+ Family rooms Check prices for The Cash Butcher - Classy & Centrally Located on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHoliday homeFree8.6 110+ Pets allowedKitchen Check prices for Stonehenge Retreat on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratApartmentFree8.2 100+ KitchenSpa facilities Check prices for Large Studio Apartment with spa Central Ballarat on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHoliday homeFree9.7 80 Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Quiet family retreat getaway - Wildlife Park, Sovereign Hill, Kryall Castle and city at your door - modern house, 8 guests, 4 bedrooms, 5 beds on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHoliday homeFree8.7 89 Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Secret Little Pet Friendly Hideaway on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratCottage or cabinFree9.9 77 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Cottage D'Or on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHoliday homenot listed9.0 77 Kitchen Check prices for Lydiard General Cafe Delight on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CreswickResortFree9.1 74 Family rooms Check prices for The Sebel Creswick Forest Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHoliday homeFree8.3 78 Kitchen Check prices for Casa De Limon on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratCottage or cabinFree8.9 65 KitchenSpa facilities Check prices for Ballarat Aroma Cottage on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHoliday homeFree8.3 69 Kitchen Check prices for Duc De Malakoff on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratApartmentFree8.3 68 Spa facilities Check prices for Ballarat Station Apartments Queen Studio with Spa on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHoliday homeFree9.6 52 Family rooms Check prices for House on Drummond on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CanadianCottage or cabinFree9.5 49 Kitchen Check prices for Unique, Rustic Stone Cottage on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHoliday homeFree8.4 50 Kitchen Check prices for 3BR Home 4mins drive to Sovereign Hill & Lake Wendouree with Free Parking on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHoliday homeFree9.4 44 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Ballarat Modern Oasis, Stylish 3 bedroom 2 bathroom Retreat, Newly build, New appliances, beds and furniture, Walking distance to Shopping mall on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CreswickHoliday homeFree9.3 43 Family rooms Check prices for House with forest views on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
WendoureeHoliday homeFree9.9 40 Kitchen Check prices for Eureka Gold Stays 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Wendouree, Ballarat No pets on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
AlfredtonHoliday homeFree6.9 57 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for A Ballarat bliss on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CreswickB&BFree9.9 39 Check prices for Tell Tales Bed & Breakfast on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHoliday homeFree9.6 38 Pets allowedFamily rooms Check prices for Spacious Luka Court Retreat, BBQ & Cozy Comforts, Ballarat on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Miners RestHoliday homeFree9.8 37 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for St James Converted Church on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Miners RestCottage or cabinnot listed9.7 36 Family rooms Check prices for Pound Hill Cottage on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CanadianCottage or cabinFree9.2 37 Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Pet Friendly Cottage on Large Sunny Block & 5 mins-CBD on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
WendoureeHoliday homenot listed8.7 39 Kitchen Check prices for Luxury on Webster Upscale 2BR Close to Hospital on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
WendoureeApartmentFree8.9 38 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Lake Apartment on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Ross CreekHoliday homeFree9.5 34 Kitchen Check prices for Gold Meadows by Tiny Away on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHoliday homeFree7.7 38 Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for The Alcove Ballarat on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
AlfredtonHoliday homeFree9.1 32 Pets allowed Check prices for Cozy Homez Ballarat - Home stay on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHoliday homeFree9.1 29 Kitchen Check prices for Lovely 3-Bed with Alfresco Dining in Prime Suburb on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratCottage or cabinFree9.4 28 Kitchen Check prices for Journeyman's Cottage on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
WendoureeHoliday homeFree8.0 31 Pets allowedKitchen Check prices for 3 Bedrooms By The Lake, Top Location on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
WendoureeHoliday homeFree8.7 26 Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Hazel House Ballarat on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHoliday homeFree9.3 24 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Balla House on Soldiers Hill on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
WendoureeB&BFree7.2 31 Kitchen Check prices for Lakeside Bliss, Perfect Location Guesthouse on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratMotelFree7.6 29 PoolPets allowedFamily rooms Check prices for Peppinella Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
AlfredtonHoliday homenot listed6.9 30 Pets allowedKitchenSpa facilities Check prices for Parkside Spacious Central Family Retreat on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHoliday homeFree9.7 21 Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Loxi's Retreat Short Stays on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHoliday homeFree9.5 21 Family rooms Check prices for Blair House - Walk to Ballarat CBD & Sovereign Hill on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHoliday homeFree9.2 21 Pets allowedKitchen Check prices for Tangles on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHoliday homeFree9.3 20 Kitchen Check prices for East 34 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CanadianHoliday homeFree8.7 20 Kitchen Check prices for Sovereign Hill Getaway Walk to Attractions on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHotelFree9.0 19 Check prices for Royal Oak Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratCottage or cabinFree9.4 18 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Eyre Cottage on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Ross CreekHoliday homeFree9.6 17 Kitchen Check prices for Golden Plains by Tiny Away on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
WendoureeHoliday homeFree9.0 18 Family rooms Check prices for Canvas & Comfort Peaceful Ballarat Base on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
WendoureeHoliday homeFree8.7 18 Kitchen Check prices for Stylish Home 5min drive to Sovereign Hill & Lake Wendouree on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
MagpieHoliday homeFree8.5 18 KitchenFamily roomsSpa facilities Check prices for Las Elenas on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CanadianHoliday homeFree3.1 48 KitchenFamily roomsAirport shuttle Check prices for Lake Esmond Place on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CardiganHoliday homeFree9.3 16 Kitchen Check prices for Ballarat Bliss by Tiny Away on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
WendoureeHoliday homeFree9.3 16 Kitchen Check prices for Lakes Edge 1 - 2BR Close to Lake on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHoliday homeFree7.3 20 Kitchen Check prices for The Alto on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CardiganHoliday homeFree9.4 15 Pets allowedKitchen Check prices for Tiny in the Orchard by Tiny Away on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Mount ClearHoliday homeFree9.8 14 Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Relaxed and stylish -self check in, secure parking on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
WendoureeHoliday homeFree8.8 15 Check prices for Comfort By The Lake on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHoliday homeFree8.2 16 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Pickaxe and Pillow on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Gong GongCottage or cabinFree8.2 15 Kitchen Check prices for • Cottage 1851 • Boutique in Brown Hill on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
EurekaHoliday homeFree9.4 13 Check prices for Maureens Retreat on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHoliday homeFree9.0 13 Kitchen Check prices for Clonburn Manor at Sovereign Hill on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
EurekaApartmentFree9.2 12 Pets allowedEV charging Check prices for The Miner's Loft - Ballarat on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHoliday homeFree9.2 11 Pets allowedKitchen Check prices for MacArthur House on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Ross CreekCottage or cabinFree10.0 10 Kitchen Check prices for Cosy 2 bedroom cottage with farmland views 15 mins from Ballarat on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
WarrenheipHoliday parkFree6.8 14 PoolPets allowedFamily rooms Check prices for Shady Acres Caravan Park on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHoliday homeFree9.5 10 Pets allowedKitchen Check prices for Bobby Three One Oh on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHoliday homeFree6.7 14 Check prices for Ballarat home on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
WendoureeHoliday homeFree8.9 10 Kitchen Check prices for Webster Hideaway on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHoliday homeFree7.3 12 Kitchen Check prices for Huge 4BR Pool Table & 75" TV on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BallaratHoliday homeFree7.8 10 Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Ballarat Central, Family or Work, Big Yard, Sleeps 6 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CardiganApartmentFree6.8 11 Family rooms Check prices for 12 En-suite Bedrooms in Cardigan - 15km from Ballarat Central along Avenue of Honour on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)

Ballarat on the map

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Getting to Ballarat

The nearest airport for most stays is Avalon Airport, about 76 km away on median (straight-line distance). 108 stays list parking, 104 of them free, and 5 list EV charging.

Victoria adds a 7.5% short stay levy to stays of less than 28 days in homes and apartments booked through a platform. Check your booking total before you pay. State Revenue Office Victoria

Is Ballarat right for your trip?

Good for

  • Arriving by car (104 of 117 stays list free parking)
  • Families (68 stays list family rooms)
  • Travelling with a dog (26 stays allow pets)

Not for

  • Last-minute bookings in school holidays and on event weekends, when the most reviewed stays fill first

Frequently asked questions

Which stays in Ballarat have the highest guest rating?

Hotel Vera Ballarat has a guest rating of 9.7/10 from more than 270 reviews, the highest of the stays here with 200 or more reviews (checked October 2026). House at No. 10 follows with 9.8/10.

Which stays in Ballarat have free parking?

104 stays list free parking. The most reviewed are Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn, Sovereign Views Apartments and The Menzies Ballarat.

Are there pet-friendly stays in Ballarat?

Yes. 26 stays allow pets, including Begonia City Motor Inn and Bell Tower Inn. Check the conditions with the property before you book.

Last checked: October 2026. Ratings and review counts come from our booking partners.