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The 10 Best Design Hotels in Ballarat, Australia

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Originally built in 1901, Ballarat Premier Apartments are in central Ballarat. The property offers accommodation featuring Victorian-era décor and a flat-screen TV.

Ballarat Apartments are 10 minutes’ walk from Federation University. It is 6 minutes’ drive to Lake Wendouree. There are several dining options and shops within 5 minutes’ walk.

Excellent accommodation. Worth every cent given the comfort and ambience. Great luxury rooms, clean beds, very cozy and effective heating given the 4/5 cold nights during our stay. Highly recommend the place given the location / poximity to the main hub. The facilities in all, bathroom + beds + sofa - all excellent. Thank you

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9.1
Superb
702 reviews
Price from
£101
per night

Kryal Castle is a Medieval Adventure Park and Resort that offers a unique combination of entertainment and accommodation. All rooms have free WiFi.

Guests enjoy access to the Kryal Castle fortress outside of park opening hours. During the adventure park opening hours of weekends, Victorian school holidays and select public holidays, guests receive entry included with their room rate.

Loved the ambience, the staff were lovely.

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8
Very good
1,698 reviews
Price from
£76
per night

Boasting a solar-heated swimming pool and BBQ facilities, Sovereign Views Apartments are just 5 minutes’ walk from The Gold Museum. It offers air-conditioned apartments with a flat-screen TV and DVD player.

Close to friends and other Ballarat contacts

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8.1
Very good
1,783 reviews
Price from
£62
per night

A 5-minute walk from Ballarat Railway Station, Craig's Royal Hotel features boutique-style rooms with elegant furnishings. Boasting a rich ambiance of Australian heritage, this hotel offers a restaurant, and free Wi-Fi access.

This is a beautiful old hotel in the heart of a magnificent Victorian gold-mining boom town. The restoration of the hotel has been carried out with enormous attention to detail. It is just superb.

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8.4
Very good
1,327 reviews
Price from
£55
per night

Boasting a central position in the heart of the city’s centre The Provincial Boutique Hotel hotel is a short 5-minute walk from the Art Gallery of Ballarat. The famous Sovereign Hill open air museum and the site of the Eureka Stockade are both a 5-minute drive away. The town of Ballarat is a 1-hour drive from Melbourne’s CBD.

Very comfortable and stylish decor. Very good restaurant.

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8.9
Fabulous
518 reviews
Price from
£103
per night

Oscars Hotel is a unique boutique accommodation boasting art décor, located in the heart of Ballarat. It offers a restaurant, free Wi-Fi throughout and a garden.

All guest rooms include air conditioning, a DVD player and a flat-screen TV. The en suite bathroom comes with free toiletries and a hairdryer, and some rooms have a bath.

The room was very spacious and the bed very comfortable.We really enjoyed the location of the hotel as we could walk around town.We ate in the hotel restaurant and the food was great and the service excellent.

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8.6
Fabulous
582 reviews
Price from
£84
per night

Quest Ballarat is located in the city centre, 650 metres from Ballarat Train Station and a 15-minute drive from Ballarat Airport. This stylish property offers an on-site fitness centre, business centre, free on-site parking and a courtyard with barbecue facilities.

Size of apartment - booked one bedroom, was given a two bedroom although second bedroom was locked. Kitchenette facilities excellent. It would be quite possible to spoend weeks in the apartment complex. Staff were very friendly and helpful with all matters.

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8.7
Fabulous
374 reviews
Price from
£109
per night

Nestled on Ballarat’s historic Lydiard Street in the city centre, Quality Inn Heritage on Lydiard features a fitness centre. All rooms include a 40-inch LCD TV with free cable channels and free Wi-Fi.

Quality Inn Heritage on Lydiard is a 2-minute walk from Her Majesty's Theatre Ballarat and 7 minutes’ drive from Sovereign Hill.

Staff were fabulous. Will and Sharon especially helpful

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8.5
Very good
406 reviews
Price from
£104
per night

Established in 1854, Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat is situated on the historic Lydiard Street North and features a bar and restaurant. It is a 1 minute walk from Her Majesty's Theatre. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking.

Central location with very nice restaurant.Only a 5 minute walk from train station and centre of Ballarat literally on your doorstep.

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8.5
Very good
743 reviews
Price from
£85
per night

Just 2 minutes’ walk from the famous Sovereign Hill Museum, Best Western Plus Ballarat Suites offers spacious air-conditioned suites with flat-screen satellite TV and all suites have smart tvs with access to most popular tv apps.. Free WiFi and free on-site parking is provided.

Very clean and comfortable in a great location.

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8.7
Fabulous
924 reviews
Price from
£85
per night

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These hotels offer something a little different in the way of design and usually sit in a trendy, urban part of town. More intimate than your average hotel, they offer high standards with a homely vibe.
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  • Avg. price/night: £131.58
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 99 reviews
    Beautifully designed, well thought out - with excellent finishing touches. Super comfortable and immaculately clean. Great location and parking, straight forward process. Thank you.
    Cheri
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £170.05
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 98 reviews
    Every detail of this hotel has been beautifully curated. The space is gorgeous and every room offers something special in the way of interior design, furniture, artwork and books. Delicious breakfast onsite. I’m sure that the restaurant will be truly amazing too. Our host Martin was delightful and so helpful.
    Lyndall
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £123.16
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 406 reviews
    Beautiful room. Absolutely stunning. So clean and stylish whilst maintaining the old school charm of Ballarat. Great size and super comfy
    Kathryn
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £170.05
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 98 reviews
    Incredible property. I was amazed at the high standard Martin and David provided. Every corner of the room is perfect, each detail is thought out and the whole place was simply incredible. Luxury and design but with a homely feel
    Annie
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £102.63
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 518 reviews
    Staff where friendly, entrance beautifully decorated. Room was large, well designed, quite and bed very comfortable. We enjoyed our stay at this hotel.
    Dianne
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 28 reviews
    Gorgeous, art deco interior design with perfect colours.
    marc
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £170.05
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 98 reviews
    The most exquisite room I’ve ever stayed in. All of the boutique hotel is beautiful- high level design, great use of local artists and the owners were there and gave personalised service.
    Miriam
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £170.05
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 98 reviews
    Amazing establishment ~ incredible interior design, latest technological gadgets and most importantly the most comfortable beds and pillows. This boutique hotel is far superior to any 5 star hotel chain in the world. The photos on the website do not do them justice as words cannot describe how amazing this place is. Highly recommended for any travelers looking for something in the area
    ujoiwere
    Young couple
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 19 reviews
    Huge beds and spacious bedrooms. Gorgeous living/dining room - a very welcoming and beautiful space. Decor and linen were equally lovely. And the addition of fresh flowers to welcome us was fantastic. Location is great, very central - and we really enjoyed the short stroll up leafy Webster St to Websters Cafe for breakfast. Webster Terrace is stunning, and would be a top place for a special getaway in cooler months especially.
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    Louise
    Family with young children
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 19 reviews
    Beautifully terrace with gorgeous interior design and lovely accents.
    Alexandra
    Family with young children

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