Mercure Ballarat Hotel & Convention Centre

Hotels
Mercure
8 (2072 reviews)
613 Main Road , Ballarat , au

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Comfortable beds
Good amenities
Cons:
Dirty bathrooms
Limited breakfast choices
Aging facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.33
Multiple mentions of dirty bathrooms and cleaning issues.
Service
8.8
Staff were polite and friendly, though check-in experience was mixed.
Location
9.34
Beautiful lake setting and spacious grounds.
Room Quality
7.29
Rooms are clean and comfortable but showing signs of age.
Amenities
8.82
Good access to new release movies and breakfast provided.
Value for Money
7.28
Cost of breakfast and limited food choices felt overpriced.
Food and Beverage
7.83
Breakfast options were disappointing and could be improved.
Overall Experience
8.3
Overall adequate stay but with notable areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 21:36

Property Description

Manicured Gardens and Ornamental Lake
Set on 3 hectares of manicured gardens with an ornamental lake, Mercure Ballarat Hotel & Convention Centre offers a picturesque retreat for guests to unwind and relax amidst nature.

Convenient Location
Located opposite the award-winning Sovereign Hill and just a short drive from Ballarat's historic center, Mercure Ballarat provides easy access to explore the city's attractions and landmarks.

Relaxation and Dining Options
With an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, day spa, bistro, and lounge bar, guests can indulge in leisure activities and culinary delights during their stay at Mercure Ballarat Hotel & Convention Centre.

Book your stay at Mercure Ballarat Hotel & Convention Centre now to experience a perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

Important information:

Please note, there is a 1.1 % credit card surcharge when using a credit card.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MEL

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 2072 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.33
Service: 8.8
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 7.29
Amenities: 8.82
Value for Money: 7.28
Food and Beverage: 7.83
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Angela solo_traveller au
8
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Cathy couple au
9
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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CAROL CURCIO solo_traveller au
6
Pros:

Had no hot water.

Cons:

No hot water

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Janine couple au
9
Comfortable
Pros:

Breakfast was well provided.
Staff were welcoming and pleasant.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Fraser solo_traveller au
7
I will probably stay else where next time because of the price
Pros:

The place is well over priced for what you get in terms of the room

Cons:

Room was way over priced

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Lorena couple au
7
Pros:

Rooms were good

Cons:

Breakfast was very average for the cost

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Magdalena couple au
10
Convenient and comfortable
Pros:

The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Rooms were a bit of a vintage style which we didn’t mind. Very close to the Sovereign Hill which made it very convenient.

Cons:

The A/C reverse cycle unit should be more powerful as it barely heated up the room.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Carol couple au
9
You’re attending a conference at the conference
Pros:

Excellent location and very convenient for the conference that I attended. The room was very comfortable & very clean & the staff were exceptional upon arrival

Cons:

My room was at the far back part of the property, and it was a little difficult to navigate in the dark and in the rain. It was a very long way to walk from reception and I felt a little isolated but it was very comfortable when I got there

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Nicole solo_traveller au
7
Pros:

The location

Cons:

The TV/movies did not work

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Jenny couple au
9
Love it and will stay here again
Pros:

Beautiful property and the location is so close to Sovereign Hill so we just walked there. No need to worry about parking. Nearby also have lots of choices of food

Cons:

The room is a bit old but it is the style. Pretty clean and spacious

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Warfe couple au
7
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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kalan couple au
10
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Constant couple au
9
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Daniel couple au
8
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Allan couple au
9
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Joyce family_with_children au
8
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Lyn solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

Very clean and convenient to everything

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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AlexLHarris family_with_children au
9
Modern and roomy
Pros:

The room was large and modern, the bathroom especially is a highlight. There is plenty of parking, and beautiful grounds all around. Being located opposite sovereign hill was perfect for us as we visited that day.

Cons:

The $25 charge for the set up of a portacot. The standard amongst other hotels is its included.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Suzy couple au
7
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Enid couple au
9
Pros:

Convenience to our appointments.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee