Ballarat Family Hotel

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Here is a quick list of Family Hotels in Ballarat, selected based on their rating

Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Facilities Price, $
Sovereign Hill Hotel

8.0 / 10

(914 Reviews)

  • Cots
From 101$
Big4 Kryal Castle Holiday Park Ballarat

8.1 / 10

(1537 Reviews)

  • Children's play area
  • Game room
From 116$
Ballarat Premier Apartments

9.2 / 10

(610 Reviews)

  • Cots
From 185$
Eureka Stockade Holiday Park

8.2 / 10

(699 Reviews)

  • Cots
  • Playpen
  • Board games
  • Children's play area
  • Game room
From 142$
Bell Tower Inn

8.2 / 10

(1449 Reviews)

  • Children's menu
From 98$

Nestled in the heart of Victoria, Ballarat offers an enchanting escape for families seeking adventure and bonding time away from the daily grind. Known for its rich gold rush history and vibrant cultural scene, this charming city is home to some of the finest family-friendly accommodations that ensure both comfort and whimsy. From historic buildings to modern amenities, Ballarat's top-rated hotels invite families to create lasting memories together, making each stay a delightful journey in itself.

Imagine waking up in a cozy room, the sun filtering through the curtains, as laughter fills the air. Each hotel here embarks on a mission to cater to all ages, with facilities designed to keep the little ones entertained while parents unwind. Whether it’s splashing around in a heated pool or enjoying themed activities that spark creativity, every aspect of the stay is crafted with family fun in mind. Picture yourselves cycling along the picturesque Lake Wendouree or exploring the fascinating exhibitions at the Ballarat Wildlife Park, all while returning to your welcoming home base at the end of the day.

You and your family can indulge in exclusive amenities that make your stay truly unforgettable. Many of our recommended hotels feature spacious suites equipped with kitchenettes, allowing for cozy family dinners or quick breakfasts before chasing adventures. Let’s not forget the child-friendly dining options that can please even the pickiest eaters, ensuring no one goes to bed hungry! The welcoming staff at these family-friendly havens are often local experts, excited to share tips on nearby attractions, ensuring your family gets to experience the very best Ballarat has to offer.

As you plan your next getaway, envision the smiles, laughter, and discoveries that await in Ballarat. With the perfect blend of excitement, comfort, and togetherness, each stay promises to fill your family’s scrapbook with priceless memories. So, whether you are exploring one of Australia’s most captivating cities or simply enjoying some downtime at your hotel, one thing is for certain: unforgettable adventures and heartfelt bonding await in Ballarat!

Best Family Hotels in Ballarat

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Avenue Motel Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat Sovereign Hill Hotel Oscars Hotel And Cafe Bar Luxury Family Hotels in Ballarat Big4 Kryal Castle Holiday Park Ballarat City Views Ballarart Ballarat Premier Apartments Cheap Family Hotels in Ballarat Eureka Stockade Holiday Park Main Lead Ballarat Motel Bell Tower Inn

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8.1
Very good
1467 Reviews

Avenue Motel

📍 1813-1815 Sturt St, Alfredton

From 69$

Featuring a patio and an outdoor pool, Avenue Motel Ballarat lies about a 25-minute walk from North Garden Reserve. Wi-Fi is offered throughout the property and a car park is available on site.

This accommodation has 27 rooms with a patio and a sitting area. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a radio along with tea/coffee making equipment are provided. They feature bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet as well as hair dryers and free toiletries.

The hotel is perfectly situated around 7 km from Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial. Guests can visit Ballarat Golf Club, located 300 metres from this 3-star hotel, and The Gold Museum, which is 15 minutes away by car.

The property is also quite close to Sovereign Hill.

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8.6
Excellent
610 Reviews

Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

📍 27 Lydiard Street North

From 136$

Located only 5 minutes on foot from the interesting dynamic Art Regional Gallery of Ballarat, the comfortable 4-star Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat features a nightclub and a shared lounge. Nestled in a business area, the smoke-free hotel is perfectly situated within easy walking distance of Lydiard Street.

This Ballarat property features 14 rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as a minibar fridge. They are decorated with soundproof windows along with elegant furniture. The private bathrooms are equipped with a dryer and toiletries.

The positioning of the accommodation in the very heart of Ballarat ensures fast access to Burke and Wills Fountain, which is just 450 metres away. Her Majesty's Theatre is merely 6 minutes on foot from the fantastic Quality Inn Ballarat, and Essendon Fields airport is 105 km away.

This Ballarat property is also a short distance from Sovereign Hill. The interactive Ballarat Wildlife Park is in the vicinity of Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat, while Ballarat is situated only 350 metres away.

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8
Very good
914 Reviews

Sovereign Hill Hotel

📍 39 Magpie Street

From 101$

The comfortable 4-star Sovereign Hill Hotel Ballarat provides proximity to Regent Cinemas Ballarat, which is located nearly a 25-minute walk away. 50 rooms and the lounge bar are available during the stay at the smoke-free hotel nestled in the very heart of Ballarat.

Certain rooms feature an iron with ironing board and climate control, along with coffee/tea making equipment for your convenience. The bedrooms come with king-size beds or bunk beds. Offering amenities such as a hair dryer and bath sheets, the bathrooms also have a separate toilet and a shower.

This Ballarat hotel boasts a prime setting near the entertainment district of Ballarat. Ballarat Wildlife Park in Ballarat is within a 3-km distance of the environmentally friendly accommodation.

Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Lake Otway, which is approximately a 5-minute drive away. The interesting dynamic Art Regional Gallery of Ballarat is 2.2 km from Sovereign Hill Hotel, while Ballarat is situated 2.9 km away.

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8.7
Excellent
650 Reviews

Oscars Hotel And Cafe Bar

📍 18 Doveton Street, South

From 122$

The 4-star Oscars Hotel And Cafe Bar Ballarat, just a 6-minute walk from Her Majesty's Theatre, includes access to 2 function rooms for meetings and celebrations. Boasting a location just a minute's drive from the interesting dynamic Art Regional Gallery of Ballarat, the hotel offers 12 rooms and a coffee bar onsite.

The rooms provide ironing facilities and climate control, along with a mini fridge bar for guests' comfort. Bathroom comforts include hairdryers and towels, and such essentials as a walk-in shower and a separate toilet.

Located 3.3 km from Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial, this boutique-style hotel is also only 1 km from Ballarat railway station. Lake Wendouree is around 10 minutes by car from the Oscars, while Avalon airport is 105 km from it.

There is the lakeshore park "Ballarat Botanical Gardens" 2.8 km from the property.

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8.1
Very good
1537 Reviews

Big4 Kryal Castle Holiday Park Ballarat

📍 121 Forbes Road, Leigh Creek

From 116$

Located approximately a 10-minute ride from Gong Gong Reservoir, the 4-star Kryal Castle Ballarat hotel features Wi-Fi in public areas and parking on site. An à la carte restaurant is available in this Ballarat hotel that boasts a central location not far from Kryal Castle.

Some of the smoke-free rooms have a balcony and a dining area, and such facilities as complimentary wireless internet, along with a minibar fridge and an electric kettle. Ironing facilities and air conditioning are featured for guests' comfort. Offering such amenities as free toiletries and bath sheets, the bathrooms also include a separate toilet and a shower. You can enjoy views of the city.

The accommodation is nestled in Ballarat, near parks. The hotel is 3.1 km from Kirks Reservoir Park in Ballarat.

Eureka Centre is around a 15-minute drive from the property, while Ballarat is situated nearly a 20-minute drive away.

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7.5
Very good
1219 Reviews

City Views Ballarart

📍 101 Curtis Street

From 71$

The contemporary City Views Ballarart Ballarat hotel sits about 5 minutes' walk from Lydiard Street and offers a shopping area. With views of the courtyard, this 4-star non-smoking inn is situated 2.3 km from Black Hill Reserve Park and offers a sauna, a patio, and various recreational opportunities.

The City Views Ballarart Ballarat welcomes guests to 21 rooms, some of which comprise a patio and a balcony, and offer such self-catering options as a coffee maker. You'll find nice touches like a separate toilet and a shower, along with hairdryers and bath sheets to enhance your stay.

The smoke-free property is right near Art Gallery of Ballarat and directly opposite restaurants and cafés. Mars Stadium is also around 10 minutes' drive away, and a shopping centre and a bakery are directly opposite the comfortable hotel.

This modern accommodation is located in hills. The deluxe City Views Ballarart hotel is situated 2.4 km from the open-air museum "Sovereign Hill", while Ballarat City bus station lies a mere 400 metres away.

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9.2
Excellent
610 Reviews

Ballarat Premier Apartments

📍 2 Lyons Street South

From 185$

Offering a location a 5-minute walk from St Patrick's Cathedral, Ballarat Premier Apartments hotel offers 12 rooms. Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the property and a car park is provided on site.

An ironing set and air conditioning, along with a mini-fridge-bar, provide in-room convenience at this property. A microwave, an electric kettle, and a toaster are also provided. Offering a spa bathtub and a roll-in shower, the bathrooms are fitted with dryers.

Ballarat Tramway Museum is 2.8 km from this aparthotel, and Morshead Park is situated 2.9 km away. The city centre of Ballarat can be reached in 5 minutes on foot.

A 10-minute drive from Arch of Victory is a perk for guests staying at the 4-star hotel.

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8.2
Very good
699 Reviews

Eureka Stockade Holiday Park

📍 104 Stawell Street South

From 142$

The comfortable Eureka Stockade Holiday Park Ballarat is situated steps from a historical district, 2.7 km from Regent Cinemas Ballarat. Located close to Eureka Centre, this 3-star holiday park provides a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a shared lounge and a garden.

Eureka Stockade Holiday Park features 28 rooms with a kitchen and a dining area, furnished with a sofa set. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a DVD player, as well as comforts as an iron and climate control are also featured. Bathrooms come with a separate toilet and a shower, along with a hair dryer and bath sheets.

The hotel has a comfortable location approximately 10 minutes by car from Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial. Art Gallery of Ballarat is 2.8 km from the property and Essendon Fields airport is 105 km away.

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7.7
Very good
1394 Reviews

Main Lead Ballarat Motel

📍 310-312 Main Road Golden Point Victoria

From 65$

Situated about 5 minutes' walk from Canadian Creek, the comfortable Main Lead Ballarat Motel offers rooms with views of the mountain. Located within a short walking distance of The Gold Museum, this Ballarat motel provides an indoor swimming pool, a picnic area and barbecue grills.

The Main Lead Motel Ballarat welcomes guests to 25 air-conditioned rooms. Some of them come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels along with tea and coffee making facilities. For your comfort, you will find a microwave oven, an electric kettle, and a fridge. Offering a roll-in shower and a bathtub, the bathrooms are fitted with hairdryers. A kitchenette with a microwave, an electric kettle, and fridges are available in a studio apartment.

The 3-star Main Lead Motel Ballarat is merely 1.1 km from Sovereign Hill and 3.9 km from Mars Stadium. The smoke-free property is around 600 metres from Bradshaw street bus stop and close to Lake Esmond Park.

Visit Lake Otway, approximately a 5-minute ride from this accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Australia. Also, Main Lead Ballarat Motel is 4 km from Lake Wendouree, and Ballarat train station is located just 1.9 km away.

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8.2
Very good
1449 Reviews

Bell Tower Inn

📍 1845 Sturt St

From 98$

Located within a 15-minute drive of Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial, Bell Tower Inn Ballarat includes 4 acres of beautiful gardens. This 3-star hotel features a heated indoor pool and Wi-Fi in public areas.

The pet-friendly property has 70 rooms with a sitting area. High-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with tea/coffee making equipment are provided. They feature bathrooms with a bath, a walk-in shower, and a separate toilet as well as a hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Staying at this smoke-free hotel, guests can enjoy view of the courtyard.

The inn puts you in the centre of Ballarat, 2.9 km from Lake Wendouree. Sovereign Hill is 20 minutes' drive from the accommodation in Ballarat.

This Ballarat hotel is also within walking distance of Sovereign Hill.

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7.8
Very good
1151 Reviews

Barkly Motorlodge

📍 43 Main Road

From 97$

Situated only 1.8 km from Eureka Centre, the 3-star Barkly Motorlodge Ballarat hotel features Wi-Fi in public areas and parking on site. The smoke-free motel, offering 2 function rooms, is perfectly located within a short walking distance of Bakery Hill Shopping Centre.

The Barkly Motorlodge Ballarat features 25 rooms with a contemporary interior featuring soundproof windows, along with such modern amenities as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The private bathrooms come with a separate toilet and a shower, as well as comforts including a hair dryer and towels. You can enjoy views of the city.

This Ballarat property is nestled in a historical area, just 550 metres from the restaurant Table 48. Besides, Bakery Hill is merely 0.6 km away.

The hotel also lies within a stroll of a lake, and Lydiard Street is approximately 5 minutes' drive away.

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7.9
Very good
1743 Reviews

The Menzies Ballarat

📍 5-7 Humffray Street North

From 71$

The Menzies Ballarat hotel offers 25 rooms an 8-minute walk from Lydiard Street. This inn features both Wi-Fi throughout the property and parking on site.

An iron with ironing board and climate control along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels are featured in the spacious rooms. They are appointed with carpet flooring, sound-proofed windows. Featuring a lowered sink, a raised toilet, and a shower, the bathrooms also have hair dryers and complimentary toiletries.

Located 1.1 km from Ballarat railway station, the property stands at a medium distance from the interesting dynamic Art Regional Gallery of Ballarat. The quality hotel also gives access to Lake Esmond Park, which is a 15-minute walk away.

This accommodation is conveniently situated within 500 metres of St Alipius Presbytery Catholic Church.

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8.9
Excellent
1138 Reviews

Ballarat Suites

📍 525 Main Road

From 122$

The 4-star Ballarat Suites hotel is located just 7 minutes on foot from Sovereign Hill and features tour/ticket assistance to help you get the most out of your trip.

Ballarat Suites hotel features 26 rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as coffee/tea making equipment. Guests will make use of a hair dryer and complimentary toiletries in the separate bathrooms equipped with a walk-in shower and an additional toilet.

Black Hill Reserve Urban Park is 3.4 km from the smoke-free motel, while 2.4 km from Art Gallery of Ballarat this place. At the accommodation, guests will be just a minute's drive from Sovereign Hill.

The hotel also lies close to hills, and Lake Wendouree is nearly a 10-minute drive away.

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9.2
Excellent
242 Reviews

Club Wyndham Ballarat, Trademark Collection By Wyndham

📍 220 Grant Street, Sebastapol

From 152$

Club Wyndham Ballarat, Trademark Collection By Wyndham hotel is located in Ballarat, a 15-minute drive from Sovereign Hill, and offers an indoor heated pool. This resort features both Wi-Fi in public areas and a car park on site.

Club Wyndham Ballarat, Trademark Collection By Wyndham hotel offers 6 rooms with coffee/tea making machines, and such modern conveniences as cable channels and a DVD player. Other comforts include a microwave oven, a freezer, and a cooktop for self-catering. Staying at this property, guests can enjoy view of the garden.

Located 6 km from The Gold Museum, the property is also 8 km from Ballarat railway station. Victoria Park is also located a 10-minute ride from the 4-star hotel.

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9.2
Excellent
1889 Reviews

Sovereign Park Motor Inn

📍 223 Main Road

From 155$

The stylish 4-star Sovereign Park Motor Inn Ballarat is located within 5 minutes' walk of The Salvation Army Ballarat Community Church and features an ATM and a bicycle storage area. Providing access to the modern Gold Museum, this modern inn is just 1.8 km from Lydiard Street and offers an à la carte restaurant.

There are 52 rooms comprising a sitting area. They come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as such comforts as ironing facilities and air conditioning. Private bathrooms include nice touches such as a dryer and free toiletries. Enjoy views of the patio, while staying at this Ballarat hotel.

The hotel is perfectly situated within walking distance of Sovereign Hill. Lake Esmond Park can be found around 200 metres from the smoke-free accommodation.

This Ballarat property is also only a short drive from Bakery Hill.

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7.4
Good
2442 Reviews

Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn

📍 9379 Western Highway, Warrenheip

From 80$

Offering a restaurant, the 3-star Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn lies in a historical neighbourhood, 4.7 km from Pax Hill Scout Camp and around 10 minutes by car from Eureka Rebellion. Located 3.4 km from the Australian replica Kryal Medieval Castle, this smoke-free inn offers views of the garden and an indoor swimming pool.

The Colonial Motor Inn Ballarat offers 28 rooms with an iron and ironing board, and an air conditioner, as well as self-catering options such as coffee/tea making equipment. Private bathrooms also include dryers.

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