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Ballarat Lodge and Convention Centre Hotel, Victoria

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Ballarat Lodge and Convention Centre

4.0 of 5
613 Main Rd, Ballarat, Victoria 3350, Australia
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Ranked #17 of 34 hotels in Ballarat
3.5 of 5 stars 303 Reviews
Most recent review
“A very enjoyable and relaxing experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013
geoff682 Melbourne, Australia
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Melbourne, Australia
1 review
“A very enjoyable and relaxing experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

My wife and myself recently stayed at The Ballarat Lodge (late May 2013). The lodge has very pleasant surroundings, with plenty of space, nice walks and amazing scenery and it is nearby Ballarat and popular tourist surroundings. We appreciated our room and the meals and overall, what made the biggest impact was the staff and their excellent customer service. We... More

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melbourne
1 review
“Quality accommodation in close proximity to Sovereign Hill and Ballarat City”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

My daughter and I recently stayed at the Ballarat Lodge and were pleasantly surprised at the standard and quality of our accommodations.It was very private and quiet,the only downside being we got a bit cold overnight ,as we had turned off the individual heating system to sleep.Overall we had a lovely stay and would recommend this property for pricing,quality of... More

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Allan B, General Manager at Ballarat Lodge and Convention Centre, responded to this review
2 June 2013

Thank you for your great review! We are currently progressing through our list of upgrades since taking on this beautiful and unique property so your feedback is well received. When you visit again, if the room becomes too hot I can suggest the electric blanket set to low. This maintains a comfortable temp throughout the night. We look forward to... More

Central Victoria
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59 reviews 59 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
“Very nice, gorgeous gardens”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

Just stayed at this lovely motel.It has very picturesque gardens and walking through them is relaxing ,spacious and clean room, polite staff, good price. Central to everything and easy to find. Would highly recommend. Thank you.

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Allan B, General Manager at Ballarat Lodge and Convention Centre, responded to this review
2 June 2013

Thank you for your great review! We are currently progressing through our list of upgrades since taking on this beautiful and unique property so your feedback is well received. When you visit again, if the room becomes too hot I can suggest the electric blanket set to low. This maintains a comfortable temp throughout the night. We look forward to... More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Friendly Staff, lovely surrounds, rooms could do with a better clean...”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

A group of friends stayed here over the school holidays and took advantage of the free family passes to Soveriegn Hill which was really great value for money. We had a really nice time, the staff were very helpful and friendly, the kids loved the surrounds, it was lots of fun. A small playground would be great! Only dissapointment was... More

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Allan B, General Manager at Ballarat Lodge and Convention Centre, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Thank you for your review Paula, The team here are fantastic and thank you for mentioning them in your review. I am currently working very closely with the housekeeping department to lift the standards of cleanliness, our rooms are receiving new beds on the 21st of this month so we are also taking the opportunity to do a full spring... More

france
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Mix of the good, with a lot of bad . . .”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Hey, :) I stayed at the Ballarat lodge and Convention Centre 3 weeks ago with my partner, a close family friend had given us 2 ghost tour vouchers. So we thought we should make the most of it, and make it a little weekend trip. The Good: - Counter staff always willing to help if it is needed. - Breakfast... More

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Melbourne, Australia
1 review
“Excellent family weekend away”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

My hubby and 3 kids stayed in one of the family room on our weekend to Sovereign Hill. The room was basic but clean and comfortable. It had a TV on both levels (for kids and upstairs in the parent room) which we loved. The friendly service was excellent and nothing was too much trouble. The breakfast was excellent and... More

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Geelong, Australia
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25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Cosy with good service”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Stayed here for a week on business in the 'Pines Rooms'. The whole place is huge with walking tracks right around. The restaurant looks nice and the buffet breakfast was great with huge variety. It was nice to eat while overlooking the lake in the middle of the grounds. Rooms are serviced daily. Excellent service received. Only thing some of... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Perfect for visit to Sovereign Hill”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Booked a family room through Wotif. We were able to check in at 11am and were delighted with the room as it had 3 single beds and a kitchenette on the ground level and a Queen bed and bathroom upstairs (including a TV on each level). My husband and I used the $20 voucher towards a delicious buffet breakfast. Location... More

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“Restaurant meal excellent”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013 via mobile

Not sure of the restaurants name. Did not stay only had dinner 13th April 2013 very nice white table cloth service. Waited on had and foot, nothing was too much trouble, waitresses where perfect. Service was excellent, meal was faultless and prices reasonable. 4 out of 5.

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Allan B, General Manager at Ballarat Lodge and Convention Centre, responded to this review
15 April 2013

Thank you for your delightful feedback, i have passed this onto the team and look forward to your return. Kind regards, Allan Benfield General Manager More

Hobart, Australia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great Place to Stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

My partner and I stayed here for one night (just passing through) and loved it. We got our room through Wotif and paid about $100 for the both of us and breakfast the next day. The gardens are amazing and the first thing we did when we got there was walk around and admire all the different garden paths. Our... More

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Allan B, General Manager at Ballarat Lodge and Convention Centre, responded to this review
15 April 2013

Thank you for such a wonderful review, it looks as though you enjoyed all that we had to offer and much more. for your next trip I recently discovered that Ballarat has an amazing amount of open gardens and also a brilliant Aboriginal cave painting trail starting at the local cultural centre for those who like to venture out. Thank... More

 
 
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Additional Information about Ballarat Lodge and Convention Centre

Address: 613 Main Rd, Ballarat, Victoria 3350, Australia
Region: Australia > Victoria > Ballarat
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#4 Luxury Hotels in Ballarat
Price range (per night): $110 - $186
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
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