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Hotel
 Sovereign Hill Hotel

39 Magpie Street, 3350 Ballarat, Australia – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 1055 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.2
Very Good
1,055 reviews

We travel to Ballarat a lot. The room was big, well appointed and comfortable. While slightly further away from the centre of Ballarat, we found this to be a better room than rooms with comparable ratings and cost than a number of others.

Caroline Australia

Location was fantastic, very quiet, and the entrance to the room and outlook from room 58 made us feel like we were definitely in Ballarat. Staff replaced the coffee machine promptly and without fuss after it spilt coffee everywhere.

Sharron Australia

great staff, comfy bed, well kept room, would stay again.

Kyle Australia

Very quiet at night. Close to tourist attractions and beautiful views .

Kperks Australia

huge room and quiet. Block out blinds was great and bathroom spacious.

Leewoon Australia

Good location if visiting the adjacent attraction.

Donald Canada

Sovereign Hill is an amazing place! Sovereign Hill Hotel has a convenient location (next to the historic town), the room was clean and had everything you need.

Ieva Germany

Hotel was inside the Sovereign Hill Mining Town and great access. Very quiet when we were there Dec 14 to 16, 2019.

Ev Australia

It was very close to Sovereign Hill town and my husband and I could also visit other areas around Ballarat. The staff were marvellous and very friendly. Nothing was an effort. The girls at reception were so very helpful and the lady who looked after the cleaning was super friendly and helpful. Couldn’t fault anything. The room we stayed in was very roomy and the bed comfortable.

Kerrie Australia

Great location for exploring Sovereign Hill. The room was plain but a great size and the bed comfortable. We were dropped at the gate following Aura and escorted inside - brilliant! The breakfast was great. At reception, staff member Sally was so helpful on arrival - thank you. All in all, a great place to stay - I would definitely recommend.

Kristen Australia
8.2
Very Good
1,055 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “We travel to Ballarat a lot. The room was big, well appointed and comfortable.”
    Caroline Caroline Australia Australia
  • “Location was fantastic, very quiet, and the entrance to the room and outlook from room 58 made us feel like we were definitely in Ballarat.”
    Sharron Sharron Australia Australia
  • “great staff, comfy bed, well kept room, would stay again.”
    Kyle Kyle Australia Australia
  • “Very quiet at night. Close to tourist attractions and beautiful views .”
    Kperks Kperks Australia Australia
  • “huge room and quiet. Block out blinds was great and bathroom spacious.”
    Leewoon Leewoon Australia Australia
  • “Good location if visiting the adjacent attraction.”
    Donald Donald Canada Canada
  • “Sovereign Hill is an amazing place! Sovereign Hill Hotel has a convenient location (next to the historic town), the room was clean and had everything you need.”
    Ieva Ieva Germany Germany
  • “Hotel was inside the Sovereign Hill Mining Town and great access. Very quiet when we were there Dec 14 to 16, 2019.”
    Ev Ev Australia Australia
  • “It was very close to Sovereign Hill town and my husband and I could also visit other areas around Ballarat. The staff were marvellous and very friendly. Nothing was an effort.”
    Kerrie Kerrie Australia Australia
  • “Great location for exploring Sovereign Hill. The room was plain but a great size and the bed comfortable. We were dropped at the gate following Aura and escorted inside - brilliant!”
    Kristen Kristen Australia Australia

Categories:

  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities8.1
  • Cleanliness8.7
  • Comfort8.6
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location9.0
  • Free WiFi8.0

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Sovereign Hill Hotel is set in the heart of a historical 25-acre mining site that features a Gold Museum, theater show and gold mining tours. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi and BBQ facilities.

Most rooms include a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms have a shared bathroom.

Sovereign Hill is home to the ‘AURA’ open-air theater spectacular. Red Hill Gully Diggings offers gold-panning tours.

Sovereign Hill Hotel is located 1.9 mi from Ballarat town center. The Ballarat Wildlife Park and Ballarat Art Gallery are each an 8-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Sovereign Hill Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Dec 14, 2012

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Free parking available at the hotel

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Guest reviews

8.2
Very Good · 1,055 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities8.1
  • Cleanliness8.7
  • Comfort8.6
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location9.0
  • Free WiFi8.0

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Caroline
    AustraliaAustralia
    “We travel to Ballarat a lot. The room was big, well appointed and comfortable. While slightly further away from the centre of Ballarat, we found this to be a better room than rooms with comparable ratings and cost than a number of others.”
  • Sharron
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Location was fantastic, very quiet, and the entrance to the room and outlook from room 58 made us feel like we were definitely in Ballarat. Staff replaced the coffee machine promptly and without fuss after it spilt coffee everywhere.”
  • K
    Kyle
    AustraliaAustralia
    “great staff, comfy bed, well kept room, would stay again.”
  • Kperks
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Very quiet at night. Close to tourist attractions and beautiful views .”
  • Leewoon
    AustraliaAustralia
    “huge room and quiet. Block out blinds was great and bathroom spacious.”
  • Donald
    CanadaCanada
    “Good location if visiting the adjacent attraction.”
  • Ieva
    GermanyGermany
    “Sovereign Hill is an amazing place! Sovereign Hill Hotel has a convenient location (next to the historic town), the room was clean and had everything you need.”
  • Ev
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Hotel was inside the Sovereign Hill Mining Town and great access. Very quiet when we were there Dec 14 to 16, 2019.”
  • Kerrie
    AustraliaAustralia
    “It was very close to Sovereign Hill town and my husband and I could also visit other areas around Ballarat. The staff were marvellous and very friendly. Nothing was an effort. The girls at reception were so very helpful and the lady who looked...”
  • Kristen
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Great location for exploring Sovereign Hill. The room was plain but a great size and the bed comfortable. We were dropped at the gate following Aura and escorted inside - brilliant! The breakfast was great. At reception, staff member Sally was so...”
Property questions and answers
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  • Is there microwave in room? Thank you
    Hi there, A microwave depends on which room you book, some of our Colonial Rooms have microwaves We also have a microwave in reception to help Thanks, The Sovereign Hill Hotel Team
    Answered on December 16, 2019
  • hello. does your accommodation i include entry to Sovereign Hill ?
    Entry into Sovereign Hill is separate to the hotel, tickets do need to be pre-purchased before arrival.
    Answered on January 29, 2021
  • Under your facilities, it said no parking. Can you please confirm there is free parking for guests as stated in your Q & A dated 21.2.2021. Thank you.
    Hello, We have free parking on-site at the Sovereign Hill hotel. It is open -air parking but have security on site overnight and they do regular patrols of our car parks.
    Answered on April 17, 2022
  • Is there a parking space
    Yes, we have free parking on site for all guests.
    Answered on February 8, 2021
  • In facilities it says "no parking available" is this so, or is there parking?
    We have plenty of free parking for guests on site, no need to book.
    Answered on April 23, 2022

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Billy's Bistro and Bar
    0.9 miles
  • Restaurant Zagame's Ballarat Hotel
    1 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Lake Lake Wendouree Botanical Gardens
    3.7 miles
Closest Airports
  • Avalon Airport
    45.7 miles
  • Melbourne Airport
    54.2 miles
  • Essendon Fields Airport
    57.4 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Sovereign Hill Hotel

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Activities
  • Evening entertainment Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Sustainability initiatives
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Check-in

2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Check-out

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 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.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print

Our reception hours are 9am-5pm Monday to Thursday and 8am-8pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Sovereign Hill Hotel in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

FAQs about Sovereign Hill Hotel

  • Sovereign Hill Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Evening entertainment

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Sovereign Hill Hotel by:

    • Taxi 1h

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

  • Sovereign Hill Hotel is 1.1 miles from the center of Ballarat.

  • Check-in at Sovereign Hill Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at Sovereign Hill Hotel include:

    • Family
    • Double