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3.9 out of 5

"Unfortunate invasion of our room by crickets. Very difficult to sleep with them flying around and landing in our luggage. Staff very helpful. " More

By a verified traveller on Sat 17 Feb 2024

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Hotel Description

At Barkly Motorlodge you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Her Majesty's Theatre and Ballarat Town Hall. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi.

The restaurant, Barkly's Restaurant, is open for lunch and dinner. At the motel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Meeting rooms, conference space, and a business center are among the business amenities offered. Added amenities include free WiFi in public areas and luggage storage. Full breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 9 AM.

Near this Bakery Hill motel, you'll find Sovereign Hill.

Standard Queen Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$101* Per night/room 21 Apr. - 22 Apr.

Standard Twin Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Standard Triple Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Executive Queen Room With Spa

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Barkly Motorlodge ratings based on 365 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.9 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Barkly Motorlodge

Everyone (203) Couples (95) Business (1) Family (54)
1 out of 5
Didn't make it there and received a call that they will get full payment without refund. Very poor... would never go there again if i wish to visit Ballarat

Posted by on 3 Mar. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

31 Mar. 2024 by Jason

Thank you for taking the time to write your feedback. We will check it carefully and do better and better. We hope to see you next time. Best Regards,

4 out of 5
Unfortunate invasion of our room by crickets. Very difficult to sleep with them flying around and landing in our luggage. Staff very helpful.

Posted by on 17 Feb. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

31 Mar. 2024 by Jason

Thank you for taking the time to write your feedback. We will check it carefully and do better and better. We hope to see you next time. Best Regards,

4 out of 5

Posted by on 3 Feb. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

31 Mar. 2024 by Jason

Thank you for taking the time to write your feedback. We will check it carefully and do better and better. We hope to see you next time. Best Regards,

5 out of 5
Great sleep comfortable bed, room was quiet lovely hot shower in the morning. Staff were very friendly and very accommodating as we arrived late

Posted by on 27 Dec. 2023

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3 out of 5
Good basic stock standard a place to sleep 😴

Posted by on 29 Oct. 2023

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1 out of 5
Filth under the bed. Shower is in the bath, so dangerous. No lift. No service. Never again!

Posted by on 28 Oct. 2023

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5 out of 5
Clean straightforward motel room, quiet, easy parking. Comfy bed.

Posted by on 21 Oct. 2023

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3 out of 5
rooms were dated, bathrooms didnt feel very clean, and need maintenance on fixtures. Rooms were very noisy lots of road noise, and plumbing in the walls

Posted by on 10 Oct. 2023

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4 out of 5
Rooms need revamped. Bath had a very large crack in it and felt unstable when having a shower. Bath too high and didn’t cater for invalid. Made it hard to get in and out of the shower with a disability

Posted by on 7 Oct. 2023

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5 out of 5
Not bad accomm for the price.

Posted by on 6 Oct. 2023

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Renovations + Closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday:

  • Full-service spa
  • Spa tub

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Public spaces have free WiFi. This Ballarat motel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1996
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Train station: Ballarat Station (2 km / 1.2 mi)

Room Amenities

Barkly Motorlodge offers 25 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones.

  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Cribs (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Wheelchair accessible

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Barkly's Restaurant - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 7:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 17.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Contactless check-out is available.

  • No lifts
  • Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 6:30 PM
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 12–20 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 17.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.