With a stay at Mid City Ballarat, you'll be centrally located in Ballarat, a 6-minute walk from Her Majesty's Theatre and 10 minutes by foot from St John of God Hospital Ballarat. .This motel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Ballarat Base Hospital and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Lake Wendouree.
St John of God Hospital Ballarat - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Ballarat Base Hospital - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
Ballarat Station - 6 min walk
Avalon Airport (AVV) - 79 min drive
Restaurants
Roy Hammond - 5 min walk
Midtown Cellars and Bar - 2 min walk
Frangali's Kafeeneo - 3 min walk
L'espresso - 3 min walk
Zambrero Ballarat - 4 min walk
About this property
Mid City Ballarat
Motel with free parking, 6-minute walk to Her Majesty's Theatre
Mid City Ballarat offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary newspapers. 55-inch LED televisions come with Netflix.
Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 70 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include complimentary newspapers and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
This smoke-free motel was built in 1971.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the motel's room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this motel consist of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Mid City Ballarat has a restaurant on site.
Room service is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; AUD 30 for adults and AUD 15 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Family friendly
Cot (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Shared microwave
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
3 meeting rooms
Business centre
Conference centre
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
2 floors
Built in 1971
Smoke-free property
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Cot (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
55-inch LED TV
Netflix
Streaming services
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Minibar
Room service
More
Air conditioning
Free daily newspapers
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 20
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 1.8 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per night
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 30 for adults and AUD 15 for children
Early check-in fee: AUD 20 (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per night
Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per day
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.8 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The credit card presented at check-in should be the same card used at time of booking. If the credit card holder is not on the reservation, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival to confirm identification.
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply
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Mid City Ballarat Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 293 out of 1000 reviews
10 - Excellent
293
Rating 8 - Good. 440 out of 1000 reviews
8 - Good
440
Rating 6 - Okay. 173 out of 1000 reviews
6 - Okay
173
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1000 reviews
4 - Poor
60
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1000 reviews
2 - Terrible
34
8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Christine
Travelled with family
4 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Close to hospital’s which was great. the room did smell musty when we first went in, had to leave door open for quite some time.
The staff were lovely, friendly and very helpful. The only thing that marred our stay was the level of outside lighting overnight, combined with poorly fitting curtains, so the level of light in the room made sleep very difficult. Blackout blinds or curtains would be a great addition.
The man at breakfast omg! we took 2 tea bags for our room because the hot water for tea was tepid. He rudely said he was not serving brunch! Breakfast was crap and limited to beans, scrambled eggs and cold mushrooms. On arrival no one in reception so when we finally got a key and The room was not made up from last night’s occupancy we had to wait find someone again for another room. She huffed about it. Lady, not my problem. If you can’t be nice to customers when it’s your mistake you need a career change! The motel is very poorly maintained, worn ammenities, peeling paint and damp walls. Looks like it was built in the 70’s & nothings been spent since then! The king size bed was comfortable & the towels good. There are so many better options around stay elsewhere.
Beverley
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Bevan
19 Oct 2025
Bevan
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
RON
Travelled with partner
17 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful
RON
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cynthea
15 Oct 2025
Very helpful staff. I needed somewhere to stay quite late at night and they were very accommodating.
What a beautiful place, clean tidy and extremely friendly owners and staff. They are above and beyond a three star budget motel. My new favourite place to stay in Ballarat.
Stu
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Catherine
Travelled with family
1 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bed was comfortable and big TV but the motel was a little run down and dated.
Catherine
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Gary
28 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room we were allocated was in dire need of an upgrade and things did not work properly. The main light in the room had blown or was not working, the TV required several tries to turn it on/off, the button in the toilet needs replacing and the key entry did not always function. The staff were friendly and obliging but there were no public rubbish bins around the property.
Gary
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Susan
26 Sept 2025
Pleasantly surprised.
Very central location. Basic decor, but clean and tidy. A good selection in mini bar. Good menu in restaurant. Great breakfast included. The only thing missing is a lift for handicapped people. It meant my husband couldn't get to the restaurant for dinner and breakfast. We had to go elsewhere.
Great stay, and breakfast was great too!
The speed himp outside the reception area needs to be modified as it hits the undercarriage of most cars driving through to the hotel carpark.
The included breakfast was great and it was very tasty.
It is a very convenient hotel in walking distance to many eateries.
There was only one tea bag when we arrived. No free biscuits but a selection of things to buy from the fridge.
It is very good value for money.
Anne
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Patricia
18 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bathromm needs renovation
Patricia
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nellie
Business traveller
15 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Fantastic stay
Wonderful motel. Fantastic central location. The rooms are spacious, comfortable and clean. Breakfast is fresh and generous. A perfect stay. I look forward to booking here again.
Nellie
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cameron
14 Sept 2025
Cameron
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Maree
Travelled with family
14 Sept 2025
Our rooms being upstairs, hard with an elderly guest to get around. Also going up stairs for the breakfast settings was inconvenient.