Motel
 Ambassador Motor Inn

1759 Sturt Street, 3350 Ballarat, Australia – Great location - show map

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8.2
Very Good
637 reviews

Friendly service, and a nice warm room! The little bottle of milk for tea was a bonus!

Rebekah Australia

Pleasantly surprised that the Family room was two separate rooms. Warren is a very friendly host and did not hesitate to make suggestions regarding local attractions and respond quickly to any questions. The room was spacious and good for families.

David Australia

We only stayed 1 night but the room was clean we would stay there again.

Kim Australia

Friendly staff and stayed open later for us to check in on Friday arrival.

Judith Australia

Everything was fine. Heater worked well. Bed was comfortable. Bathroom and towels etc was great. Manager was helpful and pleasant to chat to. Short walk to food avenue

Anton Australia

Very spacious ensuite, lovely couch, dining table comfy bed, friendly service.

Hayley Australia

very clean friendly helpful staff lovely and warm room and great bed

John Australia

They upgraded my room which was good. Room was spacious and clean.

Lister Australia

We only booked an hour before arrival (as we weren't sure how far we would get that day). The heating was turned on for us and the room was warm when we arrived. The owner was very helpful suggesting places to eat, get petrol, buy food, etc. In the room was a folder with information on the area and times and distances for further travel. Unfortunately in the dark I stepped in some clay that was in the carpark and walked it into the room. When we told the owner the next morning the clay (probably dropped off another vehicle) was cleaned up before we left! Great service. Very friendly and helpful. Room was quite large.

Deborah Australia

My expectation of Budget accommodation was met. It was value for money. The motel was exactly as expected and given what I was led to believe on line was exactly that> I was not looking for Buckingham palace at the price given and it was much better than expected and gave me the Ballarat gold mining feel.. Not that I was there to gold mine mind you! The staff were friendly nice and given it was my first visit to Ballarat in 25years helped me with locations Etc

Cameron Australia
8.2
Very Good
637 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Friendly service, and a nice warm room! The little bottle of milk for tea was a bonus!”
    Rebekah Rebekah Australia Australia
  • “Pleasantly surprised that the Family room was two separate rooms. Warren is a very friendly host and did not hesitate to make suggestions regarding local attractions and respond quickly to any...”
    David David Australia Australia
  • “We only stayed 1 night but the room was clean we would stay there again.”
    Kim Kim Australia Australia
  • “Friendly staff and stayed open later for us to check in on Friday arrival.”
    Judith Judith Australia Australia
  • “Everything was fine. Heater worked well. Bed was comfortable. Bathroom and towels etc was great. Manager was helpful and pleasant to chat to. Short walk to food avenue”
    Anton Anton Australia Australia
  • “Very spacious ensuite, lovely couch, dining table comfy bed, friendly service.”
    Hayley Hayley Australia Australia
  • “very clean friendly helpful staff lovely and warm room and great bed”
    John John Australia Australia
  • “They upgraded my room which was good. Room was spacious and clean.”
    Lister Lister Australia Australia
  • “We only booked an hour before arrival (as we weren't sure how far we would get that day). The heating was turned on for us and the room was warm when we arrived.”
    Deborah Deborah Australia Australia
  • “My expectation of Budget accommodation was met. It was value for money.”
    Cameron Cameron Australia Australia

Categories:

  • Staff8.9
  • Facilities8.1
  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Comfort8.6
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location8.7
  • Free WiFi8.2

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Boasting an outdoor barbecue area, a large grassed yard and an outdoor swimming pool, this motel offers refurbished guestrooms with modern décor and a flat-screen cable TV. Ballarat Golf Club is just 1,650 feet away.

In-room facilities at Ambassador Motor Inn include a fridge, an electric kettle and a toaster. A telephone and electric blankets are also provided. The private bathroom comes with a shower and a hairdryer.

Motor Inn Ambassador is a 5-minute drive from Lake Wendouree. Sovereign Hill can be reached within a 12-minute drive, while Hepburn Springs is a 45-minute drive away. Melbourne is a 90-minute drive from the property.

A courtesy bus is available for transfers to and from the Park Hotel, where guests can enjoy bistro style meals, and a free drink with the purchase of a main meal, when they present their room key. Cooked or Continental breakfast can be served to rooms daily.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Ambassador Motor Inn has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jan 30, 2014

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Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Room service
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Private Parking Available On Site

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Guest reviews

8.2
Very Good · 637 reviews
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  • Staff8.9
  • Facilities8.1
  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Comfort8.6
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location8.7
  • Free WiFi8.2

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Rebekah
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Friendly service, and a nice warm room! The little bottle of milk for tea was a bonus!”
  • David
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Pleasantly surprised that the Family room was two separate rooms. Warren is a very friendly host and did not hesitate to make suggestions regarding local attractions and respond quickly to any questions. The room was spacious and good for families.”
  • Kim
    AustraliaAustralia
    “We only stayed 1 night but the room was clean we would stay there again.”
  • Judith
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Friendly staff and stayed open later for us to check in on Friday arrival.”
  • Anton
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Everything was fine. Heater worked well. Bed was comfortable. Bathroom and towels etc was great. Manager was helpful and pleasant to chat to. Short walk to food avenue”
  • Hayley
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Very spacious ensuite, lovely couch, dining table comfy bed, friendly service.”
  • John
    AustraliaAustralia
    “very clean friendly helpful staff lovely and warm room and great bed”
  • Lister
    AustraliaAustralia
    “They upgraded my room which was good. Room was spacious and clean.”
  • Deborah
    AustraliaAustralia
    “We only booked an hour before arrival (as we weren't sure how far we would get that day). The heating was turned on for us and the room was warm when we arrived. The owner was very helpful suggesting places to eat, get petrol, buy food, etc. In the...”
  • Cameron
    AustraliaAustralia
    “My expectation of Budget accommodation was met. It was value for money. The motel was exactly as expected and given what I was led to believe on line was exactly that> I was not looking for Buckingham palace at the price given and it was much better...”
Property questions and answers
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  • Hi I'm just wondering if the double bed is a separate room to the single beds??
    Yes, double bed in one room, three single beds in another room, separated by the bathroom.
    Asked about: Standard Family Room • Answered on January 22, 2020
  • How far away is the closest railway station?
    Lake Wendouree Train Station, 10 minutes by car, 40 minutes walking.
    Answered on January 22, 2020
  • Hi, I’m booking the $137 twin room for 3 person. But it says 2 people when I clicked further to confirm. How’s that work? Can I just proceed?
    yes or ring direct for better price
    Asked about: Standard Twin Room • Answered on April 21, 2021
  • Do any of your rooms have a kitchen in them so can cook in room
    we only have one room with kitchen and it is currently heavily booked out.
    Answered on October 24, 2021
  • could we park a school bus near by?
    Yes, there is a service road in front of the motel and that's where all the trucks and buses park if parking needed for large vehicles.
    Answered on March 10, 2020

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Ballarat Golf Club
    0.3 miles
  • Morshead Park
    2.3 miles
  • Mars Stadium
    2.4 miles
  • Her Majesty's Ballarat
    2.9 miles
  • Regent Cinemas Ballarat
    3 miles
  • Sovereign Hill
    3.8 miles
  • Kryal Castle
    8.4 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar Forge Wood Fired Pizza
    0 miles
  • Restaurant Park Hotel Bistro w TAB facilities
    0.5 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Lake Lake Wendouree
    0.9 miles
Public transit
  • Train Ballarat Train Station
    3 miles
Closest Airports
  • Avalon Airport
    49.3 miles
  • Melbourne Airport
    57.7 miles
  • Essendon Fields Airport
    60.9 miles
How to get to Ambassador Motor Inn from Melbourne Airport
    Car
    Parking available
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Amenities of Ambassador Motor Inn

Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Room service
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast) Off-site Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance Off-site Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights Off-site Additional charge
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Cycling Off-site
  • Canoeing Off-site
  • Windsurfing Off-site
  • Fishing Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and charges may apply.
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Express check-in/out
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Laundry Additional charge
  • Room service
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free! All pools are free of charge
  • Seasonal
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Hairstyling
  • Hair coloring
  • Haircut
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Pool/Beach towels
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

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Check-in

2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Check-out

4:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos JCB American Express Ambassador Motor Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

You may be charged up to the full amount at the time of booking.

Payment for your booking will appear as 'Accommodations Payment Services' on your bank statement.

A nonrefundable 2.2% Service & Handling Fee is applicable to all card payments processed online.

If the Full Payment has not been processed the balance amount will be collected at the motel at the time of check-in.

Please note that there is a 4% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card.

You must show a valid credit card upon check in.
This credit card must be in the same name as the guest's name on the booking confirmation.

Reception hours:
Monday - Saturday 08:00 until 21:30 Sunday 8:00 until 20:00.
Please note that you cannot check in outside reception opening hours.

Please note that these rooms have strictly no capacity for additional guests.
The number of guests staying in each room cannot exceed the maximum occupancy stated on the booking confirmation.

FAQs about Ambassador Motor Inn

  • Ambassador Motor Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Manicure
    • Walking tours
    • Makeup services
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Hair coloring
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Facial treatments
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Haircut
    • Bike tours
    • Hair treatments
    • Live music/Performance
    • Hairstyling
    • Movie nights
    • Beauty services
    • Swimming pool
    • Waxing services

  • Guests staying at Ambassador Motor Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish

  • Check-in at Ambassador Motor Inn is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Ambassador Motor Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Ambassador Motor Inn include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Ambassador Motor Inn is 3.1 miles from the center of Ballarat.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Ambassador Motor Inn by:

    • Car 1h 30min