Ballarat Premier Apartments

Hotels
9.4 (944 reviews)
2 Lyons Street South , Ballarat , au

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Family rooms
Laundry
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable rooms
Great location
Value for money
Cons:
Choppy wifi
Confusing key return

Categories

Cleanliness
9.3
Generally clean with some minor concerns about amenities.
Service
9.8
Service was standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
9.8
Excellent location, close to everything needed.
Room Quality
9.5
Rooms were spacious and comfortable.
Amenities
9
Amenities were mostly good but some brands could improve.
Value for Money
9.3
Great value for the quality of the stay.
Food and Beverage
8.8
Not explicitly mentioned but typical for the venue.
Overall Experience
9.7
Overall experience was excellent.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 14:43

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts
Step back in time at Ballarat Premier Apartments, originally built in 1901, where Victorian-era décor meets modern amenities like flat-screen TVs.

Convenient Location
Located centrally in Ballarat, just a 10-minute walk from Federation University and a short 6-minute drive to Lake Wendouree. Enjoy easy access to dining and shopping options within a 5-minute walk.

Luxurious Accommodations
Choose from self-contained apartments and deluxe rooms, each equipped with a refrigerator and a sofa. Indulge in rooms with a kitchen or kitchenette, and for a touch of luxury, select suites offer a fireplace, spa bath, or balcony. Don't miss the grand chandelier in all Heritage rooms.

Experience the perfect blend of history and comfort at Ballarat Premier Apartments.

Important information:

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Ballarat Premier Apartments in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that a banking fee of 1.2% charge applies when paying by Visa or Mastercard and 1.5% charge applies when paying by American ExpressPlease 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: MEL

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for AUD 20 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for AUD 30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 944 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.3
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 9.5
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 9.3
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 9.7
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Kerry couple au
10
Fabulous
Pros:

Great location, warm, comfortable, lovely sheets

Cons:

Nothing- it was fabulous

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Briohny family_with_children au
10
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Tammie family_with_children au
9
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Tim solo_traveller au
10
Great stay, very nice apartment
Pros:

Location, architecture, tv size

Cons:

No table to sit at. Poky kitchens

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Benj32 solo_traveller au
10
A Positively Glee-Ridden Peregrination
Pros:

What a simply breathtaking sojourn! While the meteorological elements outside were behaving with such a deeply churlish and distempered fury, inside, we were positively bedeviled by the most divine and toasty respite! An immaculate, divinely appointed hideaway, just dripping with rustic elegance. Simply the best!

Cons:

The primary chamber was suffused with a blinding, unforgiving glare. One simply cannot project an aura of mystery when one is being microwaved by such dangersome luminescence! Perhaps a modest lamp or two would help assuage this brilliance?

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Aaron family_with_children au
7
Very nice, relaxing stay.
Pros:

Clean room, nice bed, including comfortable extra bed.

Cons:

The induction over was cracked, the microwave was placed too high up and not enough pots and pans.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Cate couple au
9
A great place to stay and worth returning to.
Pros:

The location and comfort and cleanliness were excellent

Cons:

No staff around.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Adrian solo_traveller au
10
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Zofia solo_traveller au
9
Pros:

Great location. Clean and spacious with high ceilings and character. Good and practical layout.

Cons:

Would have liked an electric blanket on the bed.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
A
Amelia couple au
10
Exceeded all expectations!! Amazing Accommodation right in the heart of town!!
Pros:

Immaculate accommodation in the heart of town! Well exceeded my expectations!! Stunning huge room, beautiful and warm fireplace and phenomenal shower!!

Cons:

NA

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Tracey couple au
9
Spacious, comfortable and great location.
Pros:

Spacious, comfortable and excellent location. While the two bedroom apartment is at the back of the building and not in the original old house, it was quiet with parking right out the front. It doesn’t have a view and can be a bit gloomy, but it wasn’t an issue. Beds were comfortable and the big bathroom has two sinks. The location is great about one kilometre to the centre of town. Parking is limited - there are only five spaces. We would definitely stay again.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller au
10
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Cyra solo_traveller au
8
Beautiful apartment
Pros:

Beautiful apartment and a great location . Very comfortable and quiet

Cons:

Lack of service and a lot of steps to carry your luggage to the apartment

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Emma family_with_children au
10
Pros:

Clean modern and spacious.

Cons:

The TV in the bedroom could not access free to air channels except for abc. Remote confirmed on off only.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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John couple au
9
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Romanidis solo_traveller au
9
I'll definitely stay again.
Pros:

Room 1 is amazing; I've stayed in that room before.

Cons:

I liked everything.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Antony couple au
9
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Sean family_with_children au
9
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Dianne solo_traveller au
9
Heritage Weekend.
Pros:

The old world charm and the exceptional light fittings. The rooms present beautifully.
The building and ambience is beautiful and so we felt part of the rich history of Ballarat.

Cons:

Not wanting to detract from the wonderful apartment, but a couple of improvements needed.
The water in the handbasin in the bathroom did not drain well.
The rubbish bin needed a place to sit rather than in front of the draws.
We tried to get onto the balcony but the windows was stiff and did not have proper pins to hold it in place.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller au
10
Luxury Stay in the hills
Pros:

Everything, gas heater, the ambiance, chandelier.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee