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Miner's Retreat Motel

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Sovereign Hill

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Pillowtop beds, desk, soundproofing, rollaway beds
Property grounds
Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, towels
Property grounds
2-Bedroom Cabin | Private kitchen

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, desk, soundproofing, rollaway beds

Superior Twin Room (Hidden bunk bed available on request)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Pillowtop beds, desk, soundproofing, rollaway beds

King Room (Hidden bunk bed available on request)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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2-Bedroom Cabin

2-Bedroom Cabin

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Superior Family Room

Superior Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the area

Map
604-610 Eureka Street, Ballarat East, VIC, 3350

What's nearby

  • Eureka Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ballarat Wildlife Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sovereign Hill - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Ballarat Town Hall - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Ballarat Base Hospital - 5 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Ballarat Station - 7 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Carboni's Italian Kitchen - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Golden Crown - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Miner's Retreat Motel

Motel near Sovereign Hill
Miner's Retreat Motel provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge)
Room features
All guestrooms at Miner's Retreat Motel boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and on-request microwaves

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; AUD 6 to 30 for adults and AUD 6 to 30 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.6 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (8 AM - 11:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (8 AM - 11:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 15.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per day

Property payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 6 to 30 for adults, and AUD 6 to 30 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 15.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.6 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Miner's Retreat Motel Ballarat East
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Frequently asked questions

Is Miner's Retreat Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Miner's Retreat Motel?

As of Apr 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Miner's Retreat Motel on Apr 17, 2025 start from CA $119.85, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Miner's Retreat Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Miner's Retreat Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Miner's Retreat Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Miner's Retreat Motel located?

Located in Ballarat East, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Eureka Hall, Eureka Aquatic Center, and Eureka Centre. Ballarat Wildlife Park and Lake Esmond Botanical Garden are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Miner's Retreat Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 84 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Was nice, would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

We enjoyed our one night stay, finding the staff welcoming and helpful. The area was quiet, and not far from the city centre. The property looked to have changed hands recently, as facilities were being upgraded.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Located not too far from the main city area. Quite and peaceful place. Bed was very comfortable and the unit was very well presented. Check in was very easy and the host very nice. The best part the heater was on so it was very warm in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Shower dripped entire time Previous guests socks in draw Very dirty exhaust fans Nice staff Wifi didn’t work at all
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Harley

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Katrina

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Very clean, comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Was there for work, no issues, clean stay, easy access
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Sarah

We had a short stop over night before leaving very early the next day (5:30am). It was clean and comfortable however the shower dripped constantly and this kept me awake. I ended up putting face washers in the base of the shower to deaden the noise. It was a very quiet neighbourhood and the Indian restaurant right next door was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Return trip to Ballarat & Miner's Retreat Hotel
Overnight return trip to Ballarat & The Miner's Retreat Hotel was very comfortable with great service as always. Many thanks
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Natalie, Melbourne

People from The room next to us were very loud and disturbed our sleep. It would be good if you can walls with noise cancellation or something to ensure noise travelling is minimum as the rooms are together
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Was nice and clean but the bed was like a concrete slab
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

The staff were friendly and the room was clean. The location is good as not far from the town.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

The beds are great and bathrooms have been renovated but wish they had microwaves in rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Doona thrown up and bed not made. Bathroom not cleaned. No microwave. Generally place is dilapidated. Would never recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Would be nice if you had a smart tv and a lock on the inside of the door so the kids can’t just walk out. The place was very clean and the staff were very helpful and nice and we really enjoy our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great facilities, friendly service, after hours check in very smooth
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Wanted comfortable accommodation whilst attending an event
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

The location was idea for us. The only problem we had was a lack of hot water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
There was nothing I liked about the property. It was dated and run down. The cleanliness of our cabin was disgusting. Floor was filthy and sticky. The mattresses were old and yellow and super hard. There was seven of us staying at a cost of $225 and only one bed was made which had a sheet, a doona without a cover and another sheet placed over the top. The rest we had to make ourselves. I couldn't get comfortable cause I continually felt like I was going to catch something from being there. Then there was a drunk guy a few doors up who was screaming out for over an hour before the management dealt with it, meanwhile our children were quite scared with the situation. 100% dissatisfied.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019