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Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments

3.0 star property
Ballarat hotel with indoor pool and restaurant

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Three Bedroom Villa | Private kitchen | Microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, toaster
Sports facility
Property grounds
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Located in Warrenheip, Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments offers a warm welcome with laundry facilities, a business center, and a restaurant. Relax by the indoor pool or grab a snack from the deli; previous guests have praised the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Indoor pool
  • Business center
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
$70 nightly
The total price is $78
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 732 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, toaster

One Bedroom Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Three Bedroom Villa | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Three Bedroom Villa

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 807 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Bathtub

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
9379 Western Highway, Ballarat, Warrenheip, VIC, 3352

What's nearby

  • Kryal Castle - 3 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Ballarat Wildlife Park - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Sovereign Hill - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Ballarat Town Hall - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Ballarat Base Hospital - 9 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 67 min drive
  • Ballarat Station - 7 min drive
  • Ballan Station - 20 min drive
  • Elaine Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Little Square Garage - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hideaway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brown Hill Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Carboni's Pizza Kitchen - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments

When you stay at Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Sovereign Hill. After having fun at the indoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 28 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 7 PM
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite extended parking
    • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Working away

  • Business center
  • Conference space

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Picnic area
  • An indoor pool
  • Bicycle parking
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 26 2025 to February 28 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Meeting facilities

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
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 and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
This property is professionally cleaned.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments?

Yes, there's free self and extended parking. RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments and nearby?

Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments has an indoor pool and a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant. The dining venue will be unavailable from September 26 2025 to February 28 2026 (dates subject to change).

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Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Room
Breakfast
Children
Shower
Bed
Family friendly
Restaurant
Bathroom

What guests liked

  • The pool was a huge hit with kids, warm and clean with pool toys available. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

We were heading to Melbourne for a concert and were able to checkin early to drop our bags off on our way through it was a pleasant stay and the host weee so accomodating and the bed was comfortable we would stay again .
Fiona, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I liked that the family room was spacious and everything we needed was already thought of.
Robyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, comfy beds. Easy to get to. Very friendly staff.
Roxanne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed my stay at Colonial Motor Inn, villa was very clean and has 2 bathrooms and 2 tv's.The Manager gave us an upgrade on arrival, so thanks alot. The pool was clean and nicely heated, overall its a relaxing place to stay with an hasske free check in and check out. 5 stars.clean
Peter, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Iverson was amazing! Contact was great, instructions were clear, check in was so easy!
Kara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Property is clean and good value for the money. You need a car to get in to the town of Ballarat.
chris, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the light and heater on with late check in. Loved also the prima drinks and the restocking of them. The facilities were perfect for our needs. Beds were comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay.
Kristy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend for families. Simple brekky items provided which was a lovely touch. Inside Pool was nice and warm; kids enjoyed it as we visited during a super cold weekend. Easy and convenient comms with property manager via text.
christiaane, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

We stayed here for 2 nights and was pleasantly surprised with a box of breakfast items including bread, cereal milk, toast toppings and fruit boxes and then topped up day 2, which was a such a treat and so appreciated. Family enjoyed the pool. Had a washing machine and dryer. Would stay again. Friendly and helpful staff!
Asha, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Property not very clean. Good service, breakfast, and room service.
Asma, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Pretty average motel, ok for the price. Needs some upgrades. Was noisy as on the main highway, but you would expect that, but that makes it easy to access and when leaving to no need to get out of town.

10/10 Exceptional

Colonial Ballarat.

Lovely place staff wonderful amenities great but the dishwasher knob fell off. Having said this I messaged the manager who was really lovely about it. Kids want to stay again!!! They also had complimentary juice box’s milk and other small bits and pieces. Great little place!!
Kristina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good
Malkit singh, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nothing was to much trouble.
Thomas, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Old and tired but trying its best. Bed was comfortable but biggest problem was woeful shower. Silly use of water saving shower head with no pressure. Check in w a s good and easy despite late arrival. Wouldn't take too much effort to upgrade to a 4 star property
Ruediger, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Service prior to check in and friendless on check-in were OUTSTANDING absolutely beautiful to deal with, indoor pool was great kids were happy and close to Food and other requirements. Also the Breakfast basket was really cute, and just enough 💙 Cleaning needs some attention cobwebs hanging from roof above bed, cubboard in bathroom had somthing spilled down them needed a wipe over and maybe a clean around windows alot of mold growing from dampness. Would return just a few touch ups needed
Suzie, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Disappointing

Hotel room was not what was expected, the pictures online looked great, clean, modern, however very underwhelming and gross in person. Stains on the carpet, bathroom needed a thorough scrub as well as a deep clean, there was dust, mould, things stuck to the walls, dirty soap holders. It it safe to say i didnt want to touch anything. The shower didnt have a gradual fall to the drain, it had such a steep slope down to the drain which made it dangerous to just stand there as there was no flat surface in there. Almost slipped when getting out! For the cost of the stay for 1 night, very disappointing. Coffee was crap, sponge, dish brush and tea towel dirty and didnt look changed from the last people in the room.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Only breakfast had a microwave
Edith, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really friendly staff, room clean. The road is noisy but that can’t be helped. Great family room with kitchen and breakfast provided.
Jessica, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

This is definitely not a 4 star motel. Mould in the shower, dead pillows a window with no curtain that lets the light into the bedroom. They came into the room each day but did not make the beds. Seriously rethink this property if you are thinking of booking.
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Chrissie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and super quick and easy check in.
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Service.

Clean, comfortable, excellent service. Iverson went above & beyond to meet any requests asked.
Steve, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice enough

The room was comfortable and clean. Lots of space for a family to stay.
Joanne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stay there when I travel to Ballarat. Always clean and very friendly welcome
grant, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and very comfortable
grant, 1-night trip