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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1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
3 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
2 large double beds
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
3 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Tarnya
Australia Australia
Perfect spot for catching bus to get into town. And close to attraction
Robert
Australia Australia
Good location clean facilities and friendly staff. Car parks have an abundance of space. Have stayed here quite a few times.
Warren
Australia Australia
The bed was very comfortable and the space was clean.
Ashley
Australia Australia
Check in was friendly and easy, room was very clean and comfortable, location was ideal for a quick visit to Ballarat!
Veronica
Australia Australia
The manager was very kind in shifting our room to lower level for mum. It was a tidy room. Loved our comfy beds and it is quiet. Excellent shower and towels. End of the day, this is what you want. Would stay again and referred family to the...
Wendy
Australia Australia
I had my room upgraded on a Sunday night! Very special
Kerry
Australia Australia
Nice location and I got upgraded to a queen I felt safe as a solo traveler in this place Friendly staff at reception and easy to return the card
Angus
Australia Australia
No continental breakfast available - i had to walk to the nearby Red Lion hotel - not good if it is raining! On a future visit to Ballarat, I would book in with their linked acommodation options.
Robyn
Australia Australia
Good position close to Ballarat main shops and restaurants
Tamara
Australia Australia
Excellent value budget motel. Great location, clean, quiet and able to park directly in front of room.

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
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 option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 150 is required on arrival. That's about US$100. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded via bank transfer if there is no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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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.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubEftposUnionPay credit card Cash is not accepted

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. The deposit will be fully refunded via bank transfer if there is no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.