3.5 Star Hotel

Ballarat Central City Motor Inn

16 Victoria Street, Ballarat, Australia View Map

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Ballarat Central City Motor Inn

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Just over half a mile from the center of Ballarat, Central City Motor Inn provides accommodations with flat-screen cable TV and a DVD player. It features a swimming pool and barbecue facilities. All the air-conditioned rooms include a microwave, a refrigerator and tea/coffee-making facilities. Each room has a work desk with Wi-Fi access, and most rooms also have a well-equipped kitchenette. Ballarat Central City Motor Inn is in the historic Bakery Hill district, a 15-minute walk from the Art Gallery of Ballarat and Ballarat Train Station. Ballarat Airport is a 20-minute drive away.

450 Reviews

8.5Very Good
Cleanliness
8.9
Staff
9.2
Location
9.1

What Guests Say

  • “Great location on the edge of CBD - very helpful staff went out of his way to give us a downstairs room.”
  • “We had a great stay, and our host was so friendly, helpful, and informative. The location was great, and the room had everything we…”
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Top Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Family Room1/4

Family Room

431 sqft • 1 Bunk, 1 Queen, 2 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Baby Cot
  • Balcony
Standard Twin Room1/4

Standard Twin Room

270 sqft • 1 King, 1 Queen, 1 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
Deluxe Queen Room1/4

Deluxe Queen Room

270 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting

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    What Guests Loved

    8.5
    Very Good

    Based on 450 reviews

    Location

    9.1

    Cleanliness

    8.9

    Staff

    9.2

    Overall Quality

    8.5

    Pros +

    • Great location on the edge of CBD - very helpful staff went out of his way to give us a downstairs room.
    • We had a great stay, and our host was so friendly, helpful, and informative. The location was great, and the room had everything we needed. Great for a family stay.
    • The deluxe room was excellent for our stay. Having access to a microwave, crockery and cutlery suited us perfectly. We found the bed was super comfortable, room size was good for us - 2 adults. It was nice to have a balcony to sit out on as there was a table and 2 chairs. There are restaurants and pubs close by as well as supermarkets. We would be very happy to stay here again.

    Cons -

    • nothing top value for the money
    • Furniture was very dusty particularly dining chairs, entrance door was dirty, air con was missing a piece off the front & the TV was too small and in an awkward position
    • No breakfast available
    Business Traveler (43)Solo Traveler (67)Traveling as Couple (166)Family with Young Children (295)Family with Teens (1)Senior Traveler (4)Group Traveler (60)Total (691)
    9MalcolmPosted on: 11-30-2025

    Great location on the edge of CBD - very helpful staff went out of his way to give us a downstairs room.

    10LizPosted on: 11-12-2025

    We had a great stay, and our host was so friendly, helpful, and informative. The location was great, and the room had everything we needed. Great for a family stay.

    9ClairePosted on: 9-9-2025

    The deluxe room was excellent for our stay. Having access to a microwave, crockery and cutlery suited us perfectly. We found the bed was super comfortable, room size was good for us - 2 adults. It was nice to have a balcony to sit out on as there was a table and 2 chairs. There are restaurants and pubs close by as well as supermarkets. We would be very happy to stay here again.

    9SarahPosted on: 8-27-2025

    Steve and team were very accommodating. Gave a couple of recommendations for local restaurants to visit. Room was clean and bed was very comfortable.

    10KazukiPosted on: 5-1-2025

    the owner is so kind and friendly, so I felt very comfortable even before and after Ballarat Marathon. And the room was so clean.

    10LynnePosted on: 4-19-2025

    No breakfast available but cafes and restaurants available in a very short distance

    nothing top value for the money

    5JeanettePosted on: 4-18-2025

    Location

    Furniture was very dusty particularly dining chairs, entrance door was dirty, air con was missing a piece off the front & the TV was too small and in an awkward position

    8KevinPosted on: 4-13-2025

    Good location, good value for money, plenty of places to eat within close walking distance, including a Coles supermarket if you want to stock up on supplies.

    No breakfast available

    8CherylPosted on: 4-12-2025

    Central location, comfortable, clean. Owner very helpful

    10NaomiPosted on: 4-10-2025

    The room was clean and very comfortable. The manager was lovely and we enjoyed the pool

    8RobynPosted on: 3-31-2025

    Offered advice on places to eat, very friendly staff. Rooms very clean,

    Main reason for choosing this motel was to use the indoor pool for my 2.5 year old but this wasn't turned on, so not available which was a little disappointing. The owner did offer to turn it on but it wouldn't have heated in time for us to use.

    8JanettePosted on: 3-29-2025

    Enjoyed, good balcony room and close to town and railway station

    8NadinePosted on: 3-26-2025

    Clean, comfortable room short walk to dining options and very central in Ballarat and close to tourist attractions. Guest laundry facilities very welcome when travelling for long period. Owner Shane was very helpful on check in.

    All good

    10BairdPosted on: 3-25-2025

    Comfortable rooms neat tidy and quiet

    10JudithPosted on: 3-23-2025

    The manager was friendly and very helpful. The room was very clean and comfortable. Great location. The Manager switched the heating on for the pool after I enquired about kids using it later in the day. They loved it. It was a shame we could only stay 1 night. When we go back to Ballarat we will definitely stay here again. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    8AdrianPosted on: 3-11-2025

    The motel is a budget motel right near the centre of Ballarat. You can leave your room and walk into town, to the movies or to a pub or restaurant so the location is ideal. My room was up on the first floor with a balcony overlooking the road. It had some chairs and a table out there and being so hot when I was there, I sat outside in the evening warmth and tapped away on my computer. Very relaxing. There is a small indoor pool as well which most budget hotels do not have. I had a quick dip which on a hot day was very much needed.

    The only thing was the size of the TV in the bedroom which was very small and on the far wall from the bed, making it difficult for me to watch when I finally went to bed. I had to sit on the floor at the end of the bed to watch it. A larger flat screen would make all the difference. The shower was a bit weak too - not much water flow.

    8GillianPosted on: 3-7-2025

    Helpful reception, very clean, handy location

    Uncomfortable beds

    10AnnaPosted on: 2-11-2025

    Super clean, well equipped. Photos don’t do property justice.

    Noise - being a Saturday night there was some noise but not terrible

    9SarahPosted on: 1-26-2025

    Clean and good bef

    Outside old metal bracket not being used suggest should be removed.Bedside lamp shade had seen better days.

    8CarolPosted on: 1-24-2025

    Great location, gave our washing and it was returned a few hours later washed and dried for a small fee! Nice room and spacious.

    The pool was meant to be heated but was cold! Weren't a fan of the pool texture my daughter scraped her legs a few times as it was rough stone, otherwise a great space.Please provide a clothes rack for towel drying after pool use.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Swimming Pool
    • Fence around pool
    • Heated pool
    • Indoor pool
    • Kids' pool
    • Pool cover

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests available

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with an American Express or Diners Club credit card.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.

    Location

    Ballarat Central City Motor Inn

    16 Victoria Street, Ballarat

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