Main Lead Ballarat Motel is a boutique-style hotel, just 500 metres from Sovereign Hill Historical Park. Offering free WiFi, each spacious room is air-conditioned and includes a refrigerator, micowave and toaster. On-site facilities include an indoor pool. Ballarat city centre is a 5-minute drive from the property and The Eureka Stockade war memorial is only 2.5 km away. It is less than 10 minutes’ drive to Ballarat Wildlife Park, which features koalas, kangaroos and crocodiles. Each of the guest rooms at Main Lead Ballarat Motel features tea/coffee making facilities, ironing facilities and a private bathroom with hairdryer. Suites with bath are available. Room service is provided on request. Non-smoking and disabled access rooms are available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
3 single beds
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
3 single beds
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • R
    Reg
    Australia Australia
    The gentleman on the front of house did a fantastic job. He is to be strongly recommended for his wonderful attitude towards people and his ability to help them. I am extremely impressed by this gentleman.
  • Gail
    Australia Australia
    Staff at reception lovely & very informative about, where to eat.
  • Anna
    Australia Australia
    A little dated but very clean - great location and value for money

Property surroundings

Facilities of Main Lead Ballarat Motel
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Room service
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Salt-water pool
  • Shallow end
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Chinese

House rules

Main Lead Ballarat Motel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of AUD 150 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 79. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Eftpos Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Main Lead Ballarat Motel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that a AUD $2 surcharge applies for payments with American Express and Diners Club credit cards.

Please inform Main Lead Ballarat Motel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of AUD 150 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Main Lead Ballarat Motel

  • Main Lead Ballarat Motel is 0.8 miles from the centre of Ballarat. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Main Lead Ballarat Motel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Swimming Pool

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Main Lead Ballarat Motel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Room options at Main Lead Ballarat Motel include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Family
    • Triple
    • Quadruple

  • The prices at Main Lead Ballarat Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.