Seymours On Lydiard

Hotels
8.2 (1125 reviews)
302 Lydiard Street North , Ballarat , au

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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:
Clean rooms / fresh
Excellent location (close to train station / city centre)
Spacious / large rooms
Friendly and helpful staff
Good pub nearby
Hot shower
Good-sized refrigerator
Free parking (mentioned)
Cons:
Cold bedrooms / poor heating / high ceilings
Uncomfortable bed or hard mattress; thin pillows
Noise from pub or neighbouring rooms
Stairs / second-floor access
Kitchenette equipment feels cheap / needs upgrade
Shower issues: mould, limestone build-up, seals
Limited in-room supplies (small milk portions)

Categories

Cleanliness
8.6
Generally described as clean and fresh in multiple reviews, though a few comments note shower seals, limestone build-up and mould in places.
Service
9
Staff repeatedly described as friendly and helpful; service is a clear positive in the reviews.
Location
9.4
Multiple mentions of excellent, convenient location close to the train station and city centre; described as ideally located.
Room Quality
6
Several negatives around room comfort: cold bedrooms/high ceilings, poor heating, hard beds and thin pillows, dated decor and noise issues from nearby pub/rooms.
Amenities
7.5
Mixed feedback: functional kitchenette and a good-sized refrigerator but equipment feels cheap and could use upgrades; limited in-room supplies (small milks).
Value for Money
6.8
Mixed to negative: some reviewers felt the price reflected the level of facilities, and a few considered it poor value given heating/comfort issues.
Food and Beverage
8.8
Pub next door praised and adds value to stay; limited in-room F&B provisions (small milk portions) noted but overall F&B influence is positive.
Overall Experience
9.5
Overall sentiment leans positive: guests repeatedly praised location, room size and friendly staff leading to an overall enjoyable stay despite some comfort and heating issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-05 03:11

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation in the Heart of Ballarat

Stylish Suites with Modern Amenities: Enjoy a comfortable stay with a flat-screen plasma TV, full kitchen, and free WiFi. Indulge in a private hot tub and open fireplace in select suites.

Convenient Facilities: Benefit from cable TV, heating, air conditioning, and modern bathrooms in all accommodations. Take advantage of free laundry services and parking during your stay.

Ideal Location: Explore nearby attractions like Lake Wendouree and the Art Gallery of Ballarat. With the Ballarat Railway Station and airport shuttle close by, Seymours On Lydiard offers both luxury and convenience.

Book now for a memorable stay at Seymours On Lydiard!

Important information:

Guests arriving outside reception opening hours are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance of their estimate time of arrival. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that guests are required to specify the total number of guests staying at the property, including children, to ensure the correct number of beds are provided.

Please note that this hotel has a strict 'No Smoking Policy' in the rooms. Any violation of this policy will result in an additional cleaning fee.

Please inform the property when booking, whether you require a ground floor room/suite.

Please note that guests may be assigned a different from the photos unit layout of the same category, depending on availability.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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1125 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.6
Service: 9
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 6
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 6.8
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Sonia • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Darren • couple • au
9
Pros:

Very convenient location

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Jill • couple • au
8
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • couple • au
10
Will definitely book again
Pros:

Great room, staff were wonderful, close to everything and in walking distance.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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TLJBHM • solo_traveller • au
6
Pros:

Room was good value for money. Comfortable and clean.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Rob • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Antoinette • couple • au
8
Pros:

Easy check in and check out parking on site and close to where we needed to be.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Adam • solo_traveller • th
10
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Rose • couple • au
8
Pros:

Room to move.
Defiantly couldn't trip over each other.

Cons:

No complaints

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Adam • couple • au
9
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • au
7
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Gibbs • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Everything was so clean and the room was a great size , staff are always so friendly . I love staying here and definitely will stay again

Cons:

I guess the only thing would be that YouTube doesn't load. But they had Netflix and we were very happy to be able to watch that.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • extended_group • au
7
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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larissa • extended_group • au
6
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Neha • couple • au
10
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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diane • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Alex • family_with_children • au
8
I really enjoyed my stay, nice room in a convenient location.
Pros:

Facilities were clean

Cons:

The pillows could have Ben bettet

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Christine • solo_traveller • nz
9
Pros:

We loved the code to get in the door and the heat pump was on to warm the room for us, clean, close to train station.Comfortable.

Cons:

I don't like that there are only those little milks, be good to either leave more of them or a 500ml

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee