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A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a small table, and a mirror. There is a door leading to another room and a window with curtains.

A swimming pool with a fenced area, a covered seating area, and a building in the background.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden desk, a grey sofa, and a small kitchen area with a microwave and refrigerator.

A reception desk with a framed artwork, a bulletin board, and a welcome sign.

1. Alfred Motor Inn

Alfredton

Ra'ed

NZ$153

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and brick walls.

A courtyard with a pergola, a central table, and chairs. There are brick buildings with arched windows in the background.

A hotel room with a bathroom, a large mirror, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outside.

A garden with a variety of flowers and a central fountain.

2. Bell Tower Inn

Alfredton

George

NZ$198

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted light.

A kitchen with storage shelves holding various food items, a microwave, and a sink area.

A small kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator, and a white cabinet.

A motel with a parking lot and a row of purple flowers in the foreground.

3. Avenue Motel

Alfredton

Susan

NZ$149

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with two pillows, two bedside tables with lamps, and a small rug.

A pathway lined with white and purple flowers, leading to a building with a beige roof and columns.

A swimming pool with a brick patio, a covered seating area, and a fenced garden.

A patio area with a barbecue, outdoor seating, and a brick house.

4. Begonia City Motor Inn

Sebastopol

Warwick

NZ$155

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A dining area with a large window, a chandelier, and a wooden cabinet with a picture.

A living room with a brick fireplace, a leather sofa, a coffee table with decorative items, and a television displaying a news program.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a large island with stools.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a variety of food items and kitchenware.

5. Helen's Homestead

Enfield

Shelley

NZ$133

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A person in a pink swimsuit sitting in a hot tub with blue tiles around the edges.

A mobile home with a covered porch, a small patio, and a fenced-in garden area.

A room with a sofa set, a wooden table, and a television mounted on the wall.

A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery.

6. Big4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park

Cardigan

Daniel

NZ$227

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a brick wall, a painting, a mirror, and a kitchenette.

A room with a wooden wall, a clock, a television mounted on the wall, and a collection of books and magazines displayed on the wall.

A building with a covered outdoor seating area, featuring tables and chairs.

A clear swimming pool with a tiled edge and a wooden deck surrounding it.

7. Peppinella Motel

Delacombe

Jonathan

NZ$183

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A restaurant with brick walls, wooden tables, and bar stools.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a picture on the wall.

A reception desk with a sign indicating reception hours from 7 AM to 9 PM.

A red brick building with a sign reading "Motel Reception & Entry Apartments."

8. Lake Inn Ballarat

Ballarat Central

Donna

NZ$248

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An outdoor café with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a brick building in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a small table with a lamp.

A brick building with a red roof, surrounded by a garden with various flowering plants and shrubs.

A building with a red roof and large windows, a fountain, and various flowers in the foreground.

9. Ambassador Motor Inn Ballarat

Alfredton

Kay

NZ$164

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A room with a large vertical garden wall, a staircase, and a patterned carpet.

A building with a large sign reading "MID-CITY".

A reception area with a staircase, a reception desk, and a view of a green wall with plants.

A table set for dining with wine glasses, bottles, and a candle.

10. Mid City Ballarat

Ballarat Central

cleudeny Diek

NZ$173

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A long corridor with large windows and a view of the rooftop.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a chandelier.

An outdoor terrace with a covered seating area, including tables and chairs, and a glass railing.

A grand staircase with a chandelier, a wooden floor, and a table with a floral arrangement.

11. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

Ballarat Central

Jason

NZ$269

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A brick building with a reception area, columns, and a pathway leading to the entrance.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and an oven. There is a dining table with two chairs and a vase with flowers.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a small workspace with a laptop and a lamp.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a TV, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

12. Quest Ballarat

Ballarat Central

Leanne

NZ$250

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A brick building with a sign for 'Ballerat Suites' and 'Motor Inn.'

A modern living room with a large L-shaped sofa, a flat-screen TV on a stand, wooden flooring, and a ceiling fan.

13. Ballarat Suites

Golden Point (Ballarat)

Robert

NZ$233

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A wooden deck with a patio umbrella, a white fence, and a view of greenery through large windows.

A bathroom with a wooden vanity, a potted plant, and a mirror with a light.

A reception desk with a marble top, two vases with flowers, a small globe, and a sign reading 'AURA'.

A building with a brick facade, a sign for 'Billy's Distilled Bar', and a 'Mercure' sign.

14. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

Golden Point (Ballarat)

Patricia

NZ$247

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A lobby with a leather sofa, a wooden table with fruit, and a chandelier.

A bar area with a wooden bar counter, bar stools, and a large mirror. There are bottles and glasses on the counter, and a potted plant is visible.

A grand lobby with ornate chandeliers, a patterned carpet, and a staircase.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings and skylights, featuring checkered flooring and multiple dining tables and chairs.

15. Craig's Royal Hotel

Ballarat Central

Marissa

NZ$187

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A reception door with a sign indicating reception hours, a key return box, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A room with a desk, chair, television, and a door leading outside.

A two-story building with a brick exterior and a covered porch.

A residential area with a house, a driveway, and a garden with blooming flowers.

16. Victoriana Motor Inn

Ballarat East

Matthew

NZ$169

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, towel rack, toilet, and a trash can.

A compact room with a wooden partition, a small kitchenette with a microwave, a TV mounted on a brick wall, a wooden chair, and a small table with snacks.

17. Bakery Hill Motel

Bakery Hill

Lindy

NZ$161

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and brick walls, surrounded by windows and seating areas.

A hotel room with two beds, a brick wall, an air conditioning unit, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a brick wall, a television on a wooden dresser, a bed with a purple bedspread, a small table with chairs, and a window with lace curtains.

A parking lot with a wooden fence and trees in the background.

18. Main Lead Ballarat Motel

Golden Point (Ballarat)

Shantel

NZ$128

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A kitchen with a brick wall, a potted plant, a laptop, and a display case with pastries.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a blue herringbone backsplash, and a wooden countertop. There is a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a hallway leading to another room.

A historic building with a prominent dome and arched windows, labeled as the Provincial Hotel.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a blue patterned backsplash, and a round wooden dining table with chairs.

19. The Provincial Boutique Hotel

Ballarat Central

Renee

NZ$208

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A playground with slides and a wooden fence.

A park with a playground, a pool, and covered seating areas.

A park with a pavilion, picnic tables, a playground, and a body of water in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, and a chair.

20. Eureka Lodge Motel

Ballarat East

Rhonda

NZ$194

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Top Hillcrest Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Hillcrest

Lake Inn Ballarat

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and staff helpful and Air conditioning was nice and parking was easy"

Mid City Ballarat

10/10 Excellent

"Would have been awesome if the pool was open but otherwise great staff and a great stay."

The Menzies Ballarat

8/10 Good

"Central location, one night stay, easy parking. Adequate facilities"

RACV Goldfields Resort

8/10 Good

"Very expensive but nice to treat yourself occasionally….."

Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Great little gem of a place"

NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"It was clean and tidy. The staff were good."

Quest Ballarat Station

10/10 Excellent

"Exceptionally friendly & helpful staff; new facilities & super clean. Great position to shops, restaurants & attractions."

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly, helpful staff. Comfortable room, conveniently located. Our favourite place to stay in Ballarat."

Victoriana Motor Inn

8/10 Good

"Good location, clean property and met all of my requirements. Front door bell broken and there is a weird system where the front door has to open for the reception to be notified. Better signage needed on that. Also wifi password not included in check-in materials but wsa told that it had been provided, where it hadn't. Apart from that, everything worked as needed!"

More cheap accommodation in Hillcrest

Woodmans Hill Motel

9503 Western Highway Warrenheip VIC

NZ$149

25 Oct - 26 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (145 reviews)

Avenue Motel

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NZ$149

27 Sept - 28 Sept

includes taxes & fees

City Views Ballarat

101 Curtis Street Bakery Hill VIC

NZ$152

4 Oct - 5 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (565 reviews)

Creswick Motel

2 Cushing Ave Creswick VIC

NZ$188

22 Oct - 23 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (20 reviews)

Eureka Lodge Motel

119 Stawell Street South Ballarat East VIC

NZ$194

11 Oct - 12 Oct

includes taxes & fees

American Hotel Creswick

90 Albert St Creswick VIC

NZ$224

23 Oct - 24 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Hillcrest?

The best area to stay in Hillcrest is the Hillcrest Town Centre, especially for those seeking quality and convenience.This neighbourhood is the heart of Hillcrest, offering a well-connected and pleasant base for your visit. It's characterised by its modern retail precincts, including the Hillcrest Shopping Centre on Main Street, and a good selection of eateries and local businesses. The area is designed for easy navigation, with pedestrian-friendly paths connecting key attractions.Couples looking for a relaxing and comfortable stay will find the Town Centre particularly appealing. You'll have easy access to a range of quality restaurants, from casual dining to more upscale options, great for an evening out. The Hillcrest Botanical Gardens, a short stroll from the main shopping area, provides a lovely setting for a leisurely afternoon.Solo travellers will also appreciate the convenience and amenities of the Town Centre. With numerous cafes and shops, it's easy to find a spot to relax or pick up essentials.

When is the best time to go to Hillcrest?

The best time to visit Hillcrest is during the summer months, from December to February, when the weather is warm and sunny, making it ideal for exploring the natural beauty of the region.These months offer the great conditions for outdoor activities like hiking along the coastal trails or relaxing on the beach. Families often find this period ideal for a holiday, as the warmer water is great for swimming and there are many family-friendly events and activities available.For those looking for a quieter experience with pleasant weather, the shoulder seasons of spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) are also excellent. The temperatures are mild, and the landscapes are particularly picturesque with spring blooms or autumn colours.

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Our top choices for Hillcrest hotels

1. Alfred Motor Inn

2. Bell Tower Inn

3. Avenue Motel

4. Begonia City Motor Inn

5. Helen's Homestead

6. Big4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park

7. Peppinella Motel

8. Lake Inn Ballarat

9. Ambassador Motor Inn Ballarat

10. Mid City Ballarat

11. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

12. Quest Ballarat

13. Ballarat Suites

14. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

15. Craig's Royal Hotel

16. Victoriana Motor Inn

17. Bakery Hill Motel

18. Main Lead Ballarat Motel

19. The Provincial Boutique Hotel

20. Eureka Lodge Motel

Top Hillcrest Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Hillcrest

Lake Inn Ballarat

Mid City Ballarat

The Menzies Ballarat

RACV Goldfields Resort

Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments

NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

Quest Ballarat Station

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

Victoriana Motor Inn

More cheap accommodation in Hillcrest

Woodmans Hill Motel

Avenue Motel

City Views Ballarat

Creswick Motel

Eureka Lodge Motel

American Hotel Creswick

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