Hotel Ernest Bendigo

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9 (544 reviews)
10-12 View Street , Bendigo , au

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Garden
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Helpful staff
Stylish rooms
Great food
Cons:
No lift
Tired bathroom facilities
Size of towels and pillows

Categories

Cleanliness
8.33
Some mentions of tired facilities and mouldy shower frame suggest room for improvement.
Service
9.3
Consistent praise for helpful staff and exceptional hospitality.
Location
9.34
Multiple reviews highlight the excellent location, close to restaurants and attractions.
Room Quality
8.79
Rooms are noted as comfortable and stylish, with some critiques on the size of towels and pillows.
Amenities
8.82
Generally positive sentiment about amenities, although some guests desired more options like outdoor dining.
Value for Money
8.78
Overall good value, though some reviews suggest minor frustrations with amenities.
Food and Beverage
9.33
Food received high praise, particularly in relation to the restaurant experience.
Overall Experience
9.3
Guests expressed overall satisfaction, with many noting wonderful stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 03:20

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Top-Notch Amenities

Hotel Ernest Bendigo, located just 1.3 km from Bendigo Train Station, is a 5-star retreat offering a serene garden, complimentary private parking, and a cozy shared lounge. Indulge in a seamless stay with our concierge service and convenient luggage storage options.

Modern Comforts and Entertainment

Relish in the modern comforts of our rooms equipped with a coffee machine, iPod docking station, and a flat-screen TV. Unwind in the private bathroom featuring a rejuvenating shower and complimentary toiletries. Select rooms even boast a charming balcony for a breath of fresh air.

Relaxation and Leisure

Escape to our sun terrace or take a dip in the inviting hot tub for ultimate relaxation. Explore nearby attractions like Sacred Heart Cathedral, Rosalind Park, and Ulumbarra Theatre, all just a stone's throw away. Your luxurious stay awaits at Hotel Ernest Bendigo.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 544 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.33
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 8.79
Amenities: 8.82
Value for Money: 8.78
Food and Beverage: 9.33
Overall Experience: 9.3
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PRAThIMA • couple • au
10
Great location Beautiful Building
Pros:

Loved the location .it was the best.
The hotel interiors are taste fully done .
Friendly and welcoming staff . Beautiful hotel

Cons:

Provide better amenties in the bathroom .A full size mirror in the bedroom and a locker .

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • au
10
A truly beautiful accommodation and a great restaurant
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • couple • au
10
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Wayne • couple • au
9
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Suzanne • couple • au
9
Pros:

Beautiful building. Very comfortable hotel. Friendly, helpful staff

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Felicity • solo_traveller • au
10
A beautiful place to stay.
Pros:

The hotel is lovely with a general feel of high quality in all the elements.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Michele • couple • au
9
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Margot • couple • au
8
Pros:

Very convenient location

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Lynda • couple • au
10
Excellent and extremely accommodating
Pros:

I can’t rate them highly enough. Martin was wonderful to deal with. It was a Monday night and as it was quiet he was lovely enough to give us a room upgrade where we had both park and street views. Double glazed windows and we slept perfectly. We will definitely return and try out the restaurant as that looked lovely to dinner in. The pawn star martini was top notch!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • au
9
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Kaye • couple • au
9
Second stay at the Ernest - we love it
Pros:

loved everything

Cons:

Water temperature in shower Room 3 - certainly not hot enough, would still be under the specified temp. Wastes a lot water before it even gets okay to hop under. Needs to be hotter.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Keryn • couple • au
8
Stylish, well-located and pretty luxurious for an indulgent Bendigo night or two.
Pros:

Location was excellent (walkable!) and the hotel - a former bank - is very gracious and well appointed. The room was on an upper floor, very spacious, lots of art and tasteful decor, with access to a balcony and a lovely, leafy outlook. The Terrae restaurant at ground level was actually outstanding. Probably the best meal we had on that road trip, including Melbourne. The wine bar across the road was also excellent.

Cons:

We had a few minor grumbles. For example, there is only one mirror in the room we were in, which is in the bathroom above the sink. It really could do with a full length mirror and there is plenty of wall space to have one. The other, related problem, was the poor lighting in the bathroom. Only an overhead light and it was a challenge to apply make up. To be honest, the bathroom is overdue a freshen-up. It was not a great design in the first place (in the 80s?. With its triangular spa-bath and overhead shower without a shower screen, it isn't very user friendly. It's too big, its shape is awkward and it makes it tricky to have two people in the room at once. I know that this isn't something easily changed so we just accepted it but a rectangular walk-in shower would be the go in the next iteration! One other thing to note - the toilet had been used and not flushed. It isn't that it wasn't clean otherwise; I suspect the cleaner used it while servicing the room and forgot to flush it. No harm done but a check of the loo should probably be on the checklist of things to do before closing the door for the next guests.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Georgia • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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George • couple • au
4
Not for the old people who needs a comfortable room.
Pros:

Nice looking renovation.

Cons:

Small rooms. Modern furniture that’s extremely uncomfortable.
No where comfortable to sit. The modern chairs look great until one tries to sit on them!
No breakfast service and there is no cafe nearby.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Jason • couple • au
10
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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David • extended_group • nz
10
One of the most beautiful hotels in Victoria, a real gem.
Pros:

As a former bank during the gold rush days, the building offers a taste of history, while also being extremely comfortable and welcoming

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Davis • couple • au
9
Loved our stay. Fabulous restaurant downstairs
Pros:

Fabulous location - very convenient

Cons:

No lift, so if you have mobility issues maybe not suitable.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • au
10
Outstanding service and quality conversation and tour with host. Recommend highly!
Pros:

Outstanding service and quality conversation and tour with host

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Dragomir • couple • au
9
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • au
10
Memorable stay, would definitely return.
Pros:

Absolutely beautiful room. After travelling other parts of the world this was right up there with the best. Most importantly to me the cleanliness was second to none. The room had everything we wanted & needed. It pays to pay a little more for quality.

Cons:

Nothing negative to say.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee