Miner's Retreat Motel

Motel with free parking, near Sovereign Hill

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

Superior Twin Room (Hidden bunk bed available on request)

Miner's Retreat Motel in Ballarat East offers a serene getaway where guests enjoy free in-room WiFi and practical laundry facilities. The garden provides a genuine connection to the outdoors, while the cooked-to-order breakfast gives visitors energy for exploring the area.

Good

Popular amenities

Room service
Breakfast available
Laundry
Air conditioning
Parking included
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sept 22 - Sept 23

Tomorrow

Sept 23 - Sept 24

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Pillow-top beds, desk, soundproofing, rollaway beds

Superior Twin Room (Hidden bunk bed available on request)

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Pillow-top bed

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

25 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds

King Room (Hidden bunk bed available on request)

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Pillow-top bed

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

25 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

2-Bedroom Cabin

Very good

Highlights

Balcony

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchen

Fridge

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Superior Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Pillow-top bed

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

25 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the area

Ballarat East, a neighbourhood in Ballarat, is home to Miner's Retreat Motel. Sovereign Hill and Eureka Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Eureka Hall and Her Majesty's Theatre. Eureka Aquatic Center and Ballarat Bird World are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

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

What's nearby

Ballarat Wildlife Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Sovereign Hill - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Art Gallery of Ballarat - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
Ballarat Town Hall - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Ballarat Base Hospital - 5 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

Ballarat Station - 7 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

‪Hungry Jack's - ‬3 min drive
‪Brown Hill Pub - ‬3 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Hideaway - ‬3 min drive
‪Little Square Garage - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Miner's Retreat Motel

Motel near Sovereign Hill

Miner's Retreat Motel provides amenities, such as 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 guest rooms at Miner's Retreat Motel have perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.

Other 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/cupboards, fridges and on-request microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site

Food and drink

Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10 AM on weekdays and 8 AM to 10 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 lift

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

Air conditioning
Desk
Heating
Soundproofed rooms

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 per cent 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.

Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per day

Payment types

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 per cent

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

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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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 22 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Miner's Retreat Motel on 22 Oct 2025 start from NZ$178.89, including 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?

Checkout 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 mile (2 km).