About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Miner's Retreat Motel in Ballarat offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, refrigerator, and free toiletries. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy a garden, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Additional amenities include a kitchenette, balcony, and soundproofing. Convenient Services: The motel provides private check-in and check-out, a paid shuttle service, and housekeeping. Free on-site private parking is provided, along with breakfast in the room and room service. Local Attractions: Located 62 mi from Melbourne Airport, the motel is near Ballarat Train Station (1.9 mi), Her Majesty's Ballarat (1.9 mi), and Regent Cinemas Ballarat (1.9 mi). Activities such as fishing, hiking, and cycling are available.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
and
1 bunk bed
or
2 twin beds
and
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
4 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jon
    Australia Australia
    clean room, easy to add an additional bed, good location for our needs.
  • Amanda
    Thailand Thailand
    Clean and comfortable. Basic set up, but it was everything we needed. We stayed in the middle of winter and the heating was great.
  • Tu'uhevaha
    Australia Australia
    Clean 2 bedroom cabin with enough space for a short stay for our family of 5.
  • Amanda
    Australia Australia
    After a terrible night in Melbourne accommodation. We could not thank the staff at Miners retreat enough, so much communication and such a beautiful place to stay! So clean and tidy!
  • Marie-louise
    Australia Australia
    Very easy to access for last minute stay and quiet and comfortable. Really liked the spacious rooms and off street parking out front as well as the iron and hairdryer kept in very stylish soft bags! A really nice touch
  • David
    United States United States
    Everything! Newly renovated, quiet, cookies on the tea/coffee tray! Overall very nice.
  • Jamey
    Australia Australia
    Comfortable bed in a clean room and decent bathroom. Good value for a quick stop on a long road trip.
  • Christine
    Australia Australia
    The Beds were very comfortable. Facilities very clean. Location quiet and lovely birdsong. However stayed just the one night.
  • Todd
    Australia Australia
    Super comfortable bed and an amazing shower I have stayed at many places in ballarat and nothing compares to this. I can't wait to stay again.
  • Kerry
    Australia Australia
    Clean room, comfortable King size bed, modern en suite. Close to nice Italian restaurant and the Eureka Centre.

Area info

House rules

Miner's Retreat Motel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 200 is required on arrival. That's about $132. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as 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

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
AUD 5 per child, per night
2 years old
Crib upon request
AUD 5 per child, per night
Extra bed upon request
AUD 15 per child, per night
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 15 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 20 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property is strictly nonsmoking. If evidence of smoking is found in the rooms, an additional AUD 500 cleaning fee may apply.

Please note that there is a 2.6% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card.

Please note that there is a 3.5% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card.

Credit card surcharges are nonrefundable.

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.

Please inform Miner's Retreat Motel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

A damage deposit of AUD 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.