Oscars Hotel and Cafe Bar

Hotels
8.6 (842 reviews)
18 Doveton Street, South , Ballarat , au

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly staff
Clean accommodations
Delicious food
Cons:
Noise from outside
Stairs in the building
Limited soundproofing
Issues with luggage assistance

Categories

Cleanliness
8.31
Multiple reviews highlight the cleanliness of the rooms, though some mentioned noise issues indicating potential disturbances.
Service
8.78
Guests frequently praised the friendly and helpful staff, contributing positively to their experiences.
Location
9.02
Locations were highlighted as excellent, central, and convenient for accessing local attractions.
Room Quality
8.47
Rooms were generally described as comfortable and well-furnished, though some noted noise issues.
Amenities
8.6
The presence of good restaurants and unique building features were appreciated, despite a few criticisms.
Value for Money
8.36
Solid value was noted in reviews, though minor inconveniences were pointed out.
Food and Beverage
8.71
The food quality received numerous compliments, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the stay.
Overall Experience
8.58
Overall satisfaction was high, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 03:04

Property Description

Unique Boutique Accommodation: Oscars Hotel is a one-of-a-kind boutique hotel with stunning art décor, centrally located in Ballarat.

Luxurious Amenities: Each guest room is equipped with air conditioning, a DVD player, and a flat-screen TV. The en suite bathrooms feature complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer, with some rooms even offering a relaxing bath.

Delicious Dining Options: Indulge in a delicious breakfast at Oscar's Restaurant, offering a wide selection of morning favorites. The bar serves a variety of drinks, including local and international beers.

Experience luxury and comfort at Oscars Hotel in Ballarat. Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

On Sunday's the check out time is 11am

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

Please note that there is a 2.5% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card.

Please note from Friday and Saturday nights, until midnight, you may experience noise disturbances from the 2 function rooms.

Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a (Visa, Mastercard) credit card.Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 842 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.31
Service: 8.78
Location: 9.02
Room Quality: 8.47
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 8.36
Food and Beverage: 8.71
Overall Experience: 8.58
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Stevens • solo_traveller • au
9
Ticks all the boxes
Pros:

Friendly staff, comfortable bed and pillows, clean, off street parking, great location, vegan menu in restaurant

Cons:

The plumbing in the shower needed some attention. We called and let the establishment know the specifics.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • au
9
Great location nice warm restaurant
Pros:

The young man who greeted us was absolutely fantastic

Cons:

Restaurant food was a little overpriced

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • extended_group • au
8
Well located and a great price.
Pros:

It was very comfortable, staff were helpful and the room was clean. The location was perfect. The breakfast was delicious and served promtply. A great experience. The only fault was a lack of hooks for the towels inside the bathroom.

Cons:

The only fault was a lack of hooks for the towels inside the bathroom. Also - it would have been good to have an entry available in the Hot Chocolate Festival at Oscars to try!

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Philip • couple • au
9
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • au
8
Pros:

Location was great. Good cafe bar downstairs. Room good. Reasonable value for money. Parking available on property.

Cons:

A bit of road noise. A/c unit control poor, no way to have it run to just break the cold without overheating the room.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • au
9
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • au
8
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • couple • au
9
Stayed a few times and always the same: great staff
Pros:

Great staff

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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SHIROME • couple • au
10
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Beccara • couple • au
8
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Joe • couple • au
9
Enjoyable short stay in a beautiful hotel with exceptional staff
Pros:

Location. Style. Staff.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Tegan • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Deon • family_with_children • au
8
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • family_with_children • au
9
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Pascal • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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SAYERS • family_with_children • au
2
Poor feeling left with huge hole in bank account
Pros:

It was clean

Cons:

For a room and a bed with no cooking equipment such as even a microwave the price was extremely high
When down the road you get a full blown kitchen with large bathroom and room for more than half the price
We woke up to a very strong chemical smell this morning that then left our day feeling pretty sick and nasty headaches When we checked out the smell was actually to floors being replaced and lacquered
A warning would have been nice

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • couple • au
9
Nice staff and good location.
Pros:

We arrived late and staff were very accommodating.

Cons:

All good except we found it difficult to regulate the water temperature in the shower.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • couple • au
10
Pros:

very nice and peaceful and beautiful room

Cons:

nothing

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Yue • couple • au
10
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • au
10
2026-06-03 • via Nuitee