About this property

Main Lead Ballarat Motel is a boutique-style hotel, just 500 metres from Sovereign Hill Historical Park. Offering free WiFi, each spacious room is air-conditioned and includes a refrigerator, micowave and toaster. On-site facilities include an indoor pool. Ballarat city centre is a 5-minute drive from the property and The Eureka Stockade war memorial is only 2.5 km away. It is less than 10 minutes’ drive to Ballarat Wildlife Park, which features koalas, kangaroos and crocodiles. Each of the guest rooms at Main Lead Ballarat Motel features tea/coffee making facilities, ironing facilities and a private bathroom with hairdryer. Suites with bath are available. Room service is provided on request. Non-smoking and disabled access rooms are available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
3 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
2 large double beds
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
3 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anne
    Australia Australia
    I was offered an upgrade for free. It was lovely and spacious. The owners were very friendly and very helpful. The bed was super comfortable and the electric blanket was wonderful.
  • Julie
    Australia Australia
    Staff were wonderful, professional, so helpful, courteous, I loved my stay there, I’ll be returning
  • Henry
    Australia Australia
    Well heated room with an electric blanket. Good location and a quiet area. Good pub just a short walk away that serves excellent meals.
  • Ian
    Australia Australia
    The room was a good size and had everything we needed.
  • Barbara
    Australia Australia
    The staff were so helpful.. the room was clean.. looking forward to returning
  • Ian
    Australia Australia
    The room was clean and comfortable. The shower was great.
  • Sam
    Australia Australia
    Bed was v comfortable and the heater and elec blankets were appreciated!
  • Goldsworthy
    Australia Australia
    Lovely greeting by owner, room was so nice n very clean, comfy bed with electric blanket, hot/cold air con! Price was awsome😁
  • Yolanda
    Australia Australia
    Very good Motel, very clean, friendly staff, close to town will stay again when we are in Ballarat.
  • Jasmine
    Australia Australia
    Very comfortable bed, quiet and clean. Staff gave me check-in details and I found and accessed my room easily (ground floor). Everything I needed for a cosy budget stay close to Sovereign Hill. It is dated in appearance but that's the charm of...

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House rules

Main Lead Ballarat Motel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 150 is required on arrival. That's about US$98. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that a AUD $2 surcharge applies for payments with American Express and Diners Club credit cards.

Please inform Main Lead Ballarat Motel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of AUD 150 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.