Western Hotel Ballarat

Hotels
7.4 (239 reviews)
1221 Sturt St , Ballarat , AU

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Bar

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfy beds
Affordable rates
Cons:
Unclean facilities
Noise issues
Limited restaurant hours

Categories

Cleanliness
5.99
Some guests reported unclean facilities and issues with shared bathrooms.
Service
8.46
Consistently praised as friendly and helpful by multiple guests.
Location
8.5
Well-located, easily accessible, and convenient for guests.
Room Quality
6.45
Mixed reviews with some positive remarks but complaints about noise and bed comfort.
Amenities
7.48
Basic amenities as expected, although some required improvement.
Value for Money
6.94
Fair value but some guests expected more convenience options.
Food and Beverage
7.99
Food quality generally positive, although restaurant availability was questioned.
Overall Experience
7.36
Guests had a generally positive experience with some noted issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 03:04

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just a few kilometers away from Mars Stadium, Morshead Park, and Ballarat Golf Club, Western Hotel Ballarat offers a central hub for exploring the city's popular attractions.

On-Site Dining and Entertainment
Indulge in delicious meals at the hotel's restaurant and unwind with a refreshing drink at the bar, perfect for socializing after a day of sightseeing.

Nearby Landmarks
With Ballarat Train Station, Her Majesty's Ballarat, and Regent Cinemas Ballarat in close proximity, Western Hotel Ballarat is the ideal choice for travelers interested in exploring the city's cultural and entertainment scene.

Experience comfort and convenience at Western Hotel Ballarat. Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Please note that check-in on Friday and Saturday is available from 14:00 until 23:00.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 239 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.99
Service: 8.46
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 6.45
Amenities: 7.48
Value for Money: 6.94
Food and Beverage: 7.99
Overall Experience: 7.36
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Rob • solo_traveller • au
3
Frustrating
Pros:

Meal and drinks good

Cons:

Rooms are above sports bar and tv in that area so loud my bed vibrated, this went on from 2pm until 1.15am in the morning. Unacceptable. If I was told this would be the case I would have booked elsewhere. I’ve stayed in many hotels and this would have to be the worst for accommodation. You expect noise in a pub accommodation but to the volume I had to put up with is crazy, give me my money back!

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • nz
3
Cons:

The location was a long way from rail.station I did not realize that accomadation was part of a pub not straight hotel rooms basic felt like a boarding house racing commentary filters into my room had ask to turn it down can see why it was cheap would not stay there

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Great location clean room worth the money

Cons:

NA

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Cassey • solo_traveller • au
10
Very happy
Pros:

Easy going people quiet an very clean

Cons:

Not much to dislike but the beds where to hard for myself my partner said it was great but each to there own im just a lala

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Jackson • solo_traveller • au
6
Peaceful Quiet Old fashioned charm
Pros:

The fact that is family owned and managed. The staff were fantastic. Quiet, peaceful and easy to find.

Cons:

Communal facilities including the bathroom and kitchen but in such an old hotel it is to be expected.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • au
1
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Steffanie • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Ashley • couple • au
9
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Gordon • couple • au
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Nathan • family_with_children • au
8
Pros:

Great value!

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • au
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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GiLl • couple • au
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Amy • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Staff were great

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • au
4
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Gardiner • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • couple • au
7
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • au
9
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee