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A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large TV screen.

A modern hotel with a spacious entrance, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a laptop, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery and a building.

1. Quest Ballarat Station

Soldiers Hill, 3.1 km from Ballarat Wildlife Park

Anthony

RM506

RM557 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A hotel room with a dining area, a television, and a desk.

2. Victoriana Motor Inn

Ballarat East, 1.3 km from Ballarat Wildlife Park

PHILIP

RM328

RM404 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, stainless steel appliances, and wooden flooring.

3. Ballarat Suites

Golden Point (Ballarat), 2.2 km from Ballarat Wildlife Park

Robert

RM489

RM537 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A large indoor swimming pool with blue tiles, lounge chairs, and a brick wall with a welcome sign.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a kitchenette.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a wine display.

A dining area with a fireplace, wooden panel walls, a table set with plates, cutlery, and glasses, and a chair with a leather seat.

4. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

Golden Point (Ballarat), 1.9 km from Ballarat Wildlife Park

Alireza

RM625

RM687 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A neatly made bed with white bedding and striped pillows, a bedside lamp, and a chair in a hotel room.

A waterfront property with a dock, a boat, and a building with a white roof.

A Motor Inn building with a balcony, a sign indicating a vacancy, and a pool area.

A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a mirror above the sink.

5. Central City Motor Inn

Bakery Hill, 2.3 km from Ballarat Wildlife Park

Annatta

RM417

RM458 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A covered terrace with wicker furniture, ornate railings, and a view of historic buildings.

A lobby with a reception desk, a potted plant, a patterned rug, and a staircase.

A grand hallway with a tiled floor, a chandelier, and a staircase with a wooden railing.

A bar area with stools, a counter, and a brick wall.

6. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 3.1 km from Ballarat Wildlife Park

Matthew

RM544

RM599 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A two-story building with a gabled roof and a covered porch.

A brick barbecue grill, picnic table, and a house in the background.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large window, and a view of the outdoor area.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a desk, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

7. Sovereign Hill Hotel

Golden Point (Ballarat), 2.6 km from Ballarat Wildlife Park

Tania

RM416

RM458 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern entrance with a potted tree, a wooden door, and a clear view of the street outside.

A wooden staircase with a handrail leading to a second floor. There is a small table and a blue sofa on the lower level.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and dishwasher. There is a small stool and a window with a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, two framed pictures on the wall, a door with a sign, and a window with curtains.

8. The Menzies Ballarat

Bakery Hill, 2.4 km from Ballarat Wildlife Park

Justin

RM359

RM395 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area, and a bench outside.

A compact living space with a sofa, a desk, a television, and an air conditioning unit.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A brick building with a sign for Comfort Inn & Suites, featuring a blue awning and a clear blue sky.

9. City Views Ballarat

Bakery Hill, 2.5 km from Ballarat Wildlife Park

"TV, microwave and kettle/toaster nice. Lights for some reason had no covers on them, too bright to leave on without the covers. Ended up finding them in the cupboard, carpet was a little sticky. Room wasnt available until a little after 2. Parking was limited car park was all filled up when we arrived back to hotel no where to park. We ended up leaving at 1130 pm to go back home. Would be suitable for couples or singles only staying a little while. Didnt suit us a family."

Sophie

RM361

RM397 total

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

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

10. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

Golden Point (Ballarat), 2.3 km from Ballarat Wildlife Park

Lynda

RM463

RM509 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

11. Sovereign Views Apartments

Golden Point (Ballarat), 2 km from Ballarat Wildlife Park

Sarah

RM400

RM440 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A mobile home with a porch, a set of outdoor steps, and potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a red and green leaf-patterned bedspread, a white chair, a small table, and a lamp on a bedside table.

A living room with a sofa, a TV on a stand, and a window with curtains.

A residential area with a house, garden beds, and a wooden deck.

12. Woodmans Hill Motel

2.9 km from Ballarat Wildlife Park

Mark

RM347

RM382 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A brick building with a sign reading "BAKERY HILL MOTEL".

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.

13. Bakery Hill Motel

Bakery Hill, 2.4 km from Ballarat Wildlife Park

Lindy

RM326

RM358 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel entrance with a glass ceiling, steps leading up to the door, and potted plants on either side.

A modern corridor with large windows, a tiled floor, and a green plant wall.

A restaurant with multiple tables set for dining, each with chairs and candles.

A covered outdoor area with tables and chairs, a door with a sign, and a view of greenery outside.

14. Barkly Motorlodge

Bakery Hill, 2.2 km from Ballarat Wildlife Park

Suzanne

RM352

RM387 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A neatly made bed with white linens and two rolled towels on the side.

A row of mobile homes with a red roof, white trim, and a small porch with a railing.

A covered outdoor seating area with brick walls and a row of chairs.

A quiet residential street with houses, well-maintained lawns, and mature trees.

15. Miner's Retreat Motel

Ballarat East, 0.6 km from Ballarat Wildlife Park

Sarah

RM370

RM450 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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.

A reception area with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of the street.

16. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

Ballarat Central, 3.1 km from Ballarat Wildlife Park

Jason

RM446

RM490 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hallway with wooden flooring, white walls, and black-framed doors.

A hallway with wooden flooring, black-framed doors, and a ceiling fan.

A bar area with a brick wall, a wooden counter, and bar stools.

A kitchenette with an LG microwave, a toaster, a coffee maker, and a toaster oven.

17. The Eastern Hotel Accommodations

Ballarat East, 2.4 km from Ballarat Wildlife Park

Stuart

RM201

RM278 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A conference room with a long table and chairs, a sofa, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, and a small wooden cabinet.

A modern kitchen with a white refrigerator, wooden cabinets, a sink, and a microwave.

18. Ballarat Motel

Canadian, 2.5 km from Ballarat Wildlife Park

Donna

RM340

RM374 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a TV, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a kitchen in the background.

19. Quest Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 3.5 km from Ballarat Wildlife Park

Patricia

RM544

RM599 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A historic building with a central atrium and a street in front.

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

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

A narrow kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

20. Lake Inn Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 4.7 km from Ballarat Wildlife Park

michelle

RM524

RM577 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Ballarat Wildlife Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Quest Ballarat Station	9.6 Exceptional 612 reviews	View
Victoriana Motor Inn	9.4 Exceptional 734 reviews	View
Ballarat Suites	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Sovereign Park Motor Inn	9.4 Exceptional 803 reviews	View
Central City Motor Inn	9.2 Wonderful 507 reviews	View

Top Ballarat Wildlife Park Hotel Reviews

Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments

8/10 Good

"Although a little bit noisy because closer to the road, but it was Ok!Good to provide bread ,cereal , butter and jams."

Sovereign Park Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"fantastic staff and clean rooms"

Mid City Ballarat

8/10 Good

"Very central within CBD & extremely large motel with huge amount of rooms. Rooms are in need of updating, (I have stayed in worse) but this was okay, bed comfortable, great tv, shower had great pressure & parking was great .. Cost of my room included breakfast which was good & had a reasonable array of food for breakfast. Overall I would use this motel again as pricing was about right for the standard of rooms, but needs a little bit of TLC Staff were very helpful and obliging also."

Craig's Royal Hotel

8/10 Good

"Lovely old style country hotel. Rooms a little worn but comfortable with nice beds. Bathrooms are excellent and recently renovated. Staff were very helpful and accommodating."

Victoriana Motor Inn

8/10 Good

"Room had a smoke smell to it, so we requested a move to another room. That room was ok. Amenities a bit old, but were clean and usable."

Quest Ballarat

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent service and accommodation"

Barkly Motorlodge

8/10 Good

"easy accessibility, clean and well presented. Friendly welcome"

Eureka Lodge Motel

8/10 Good

"My children and I felt very welcomed The staff were very friendly and helpful overall it was a great weekend away"

City Views Ballarat

10/10 Excellent

"Spacious. Easy with a family. Very close to everything (most is walking distance)."

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A historical town with wooden buildings, a fenced mining area, and a clear blue sky.

Sovereign Hill

9.2/10 (820 reviews)

Strike gold at this open-air museum, which tells the story of Ballarat’s first decade as a gold rush town with recreated buildings, goldmine tours and workshops.

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A gallery with large landscape paintings, a statue, and wooden furniture.

Art Gallery of Ballarat

9.2/10 (263 reviews)

Follow the history of Australian art from colonial to contemporary when you peruse the collection of Australia’s biggest and oldest regional art gallery.

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Eureka Hall

6.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Ballarat when you take a trip to Eureka Hall. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

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Eureka Centre

8.8/10 (125 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Eureka Centre, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Ballarat. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

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Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

9.4/10 (33 reviews)

After visiting Lake Esmond Botanical Garden, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ballarat. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

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Lake Esmond

10.0/10 (1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Esmond during your travels in Ballarat. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Gold Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Gold Museum in Ballarat. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Her Majesty's Theatre

9.0/10 (50 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Her Majesty's Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Ballarat. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's art scene.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ballarat Wildlife Park?

Ballarat Wildlife Park is located in a welcoming area of Ballarat known for its interesting historical sites. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 15 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Ballarat Wildlife Park?

Eureka Stockade Holiday Park is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this cabin offers free parking and in-room kitchens. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Ballarat Wildlife Park. Another good choice is Victoriana Motor Inn, located just 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Ballarat Wildlife Park?

Expedia has 15 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Ballarat Wildlife Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ballarat Wildlife Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Ballarat Wildlife Park.

What can I see and do near Ballarat Wildlife Park?

You'll want to browse the collections at Eureka Centre, Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Tramway Museum. Sights like Her Majesty's Theatre, Kryal Castle and Eureka Hall are must-sees while exploring the area. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Lake Esmond Botanical Garden, Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve or Ballarat North Bushland Reserve.

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1. Quest Ballarat Station

2. Victoriana Motor Inn

3. Ballarat Suites

4. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

5. Central City Motor Inn

6. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

7. Sovereign Hill Hotel

8. The Menzies Ballarat

9. City Views Ballarat

10. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

11. Sovereign Views Apartments

12. Woodmans Hill Motel

13. Bakery Hill Motel

14. Barkly Motorlodge

15. Miner's Retreat Motel

16. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

17. The Eastern Hotel Accommodations

18. Ballarat Motel

19. Quest Ballarat

20. Lake Inn Ballarat

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Top Ballarat Wildlife Park Hotel Reviews

Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments

Sovereign Park Motor Inn

Mid City Ballarat

Craig's Royal Hotel

Victoriana Motor Inn

Quest Ballarat

Barkly Motorlodge

Eureka Lodge Motel

City Views Ballarat

Other attractions near Ballarat Wildlife Park

Sovereign Hill

Art Gallery of Ballarat

Eureka Hall

Eureka Centre

Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Lake Esmond

Gold Museum

Her Majesty's Theatre

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