Western Hotel Ballarat

Hotels
7.4 (201 reviews)
1221 Sturt St , Ballarat , au

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms

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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

    No internet access available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 201 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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Molly • couple • au
8
Great value, no frills, comfy accomm in the heart of Ballarat.
Pros:

Great value for money, helpful staff, comfy bed

Cons:

Bathroom a bit grubby but I didnt mind

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Jason • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Wombwell • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Comfortable and as described. Value for money. Will use again.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Dana • family_with_children • au
8
Great value for money, comfortable and clean.
Pros:

Rooms as advertised, bed was clean and comfortable and sharing the bathroom was no problem. Wife particularly noted that the shower was nice and hot and the spray was wide and comforting. Noise levels on a Saturday night were fine, no problem sleeping!

Cons:

N/A Everything was as expected as per description and for the price paid. We were all satisfied and would stay here again.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Loveday • couple • au
8
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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C Lewis-Orme • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

The shared bathrooms were really well done. Prefect location, and with a pub downstairs there is easy access to food and drinks.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • au
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Extremely basic. I wasn’t shown that there was a communal kitchen and only found it after I had bought my dinner. TV in downstairs bar was right under my room and the was so loud.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Susan • family_with_children • au
10
2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Robbie • solo_traveller • au
10
The bar was great, with plenty of parking out front and at the back. Staff were friendly, the place was clean, and it wa
Pros:

The bar was great, with plenty of parking out front and at the back. Staff were friendly, the place was clean, and it wasn’t too noisy, especially for a pub. Best of all, I got my first drink free because I was staying there, which was a nice bonus.

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Whitehorn • solo_traveller • au
7
Pros:

Big value for money - and the room was exactly as advertised. Bed was comfortable, room was basic but larger than expected. Common bathroom/toilet area might be off putting to some, but I had no issues at all. Meals downstairs were excellent 👌 Would be happy to stay again for a weekend trip!

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Francis • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • au
6
Pros:

Good location. Affordable.

Cons:

My room was above a TV downstairs and it was so loud un my room I couldn't sleep. Had to get up both nights at 12:30am to ask them to turn off the TV which was still on even though they were closed.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • solo_traveller • au
6
Not all rooms here are equal
Pros:

The location was good, and the room was very clean.

Cons:

It was a very small room, you had to scoot sideways to get past the bottom edge of the bed. They charge the same price for this as the room next door, which is double the size. They also don't change the towels or bedding if you're staying multiple nights.

There was no wardrobe or drawers in the room so we had to live out of our suitcases the whole time we were there.

A clean and convenient place to crash, but only for a night.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Ebony • couple • au
5
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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James C • solo_traveller • au
6
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Sweta • couple • au
8
Pros:

Basic room with common bathroom/toilet. Just enough if you have your own transport arrangements.

Cons:

The lock for the room was not proper. The toilet had average cleanliness.Was at a distance from the city centre. No table or basic amenities in the room.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Vikram • solo_traveller • au
1
Too many complains than a pleasant stay
Cons:

The door handle was broken and the door locks were not user friendly at all
One of the lights was not working and there was no adequate lights in room
The fire alarm in the alley was broken
The door leading to parking was always left unlocked and this is a security threat for the guests
Cobwebs inside the common bathroom
MOST IMPORTANT : The room was above the sports bar and the sound form sports bar was very disturbing. I had to request the bar to turn off the TV volume so that I could sleep at night

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Keith • couple • au
8
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee