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Oscar's Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star Art Deco hotel near Sovereign Hill

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Interior
Lobby
Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
18 Doveton Street South, Ballarat, VIC, 3350
  • Ballarat Town Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Ballarat Base Hospital
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Sovereign Hill
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, Bathtub | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Studio | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Suite | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Ballarat

City center retreat .Your stay at this hotel will put you steps from St Patrick's Cathedral and a 5-minute walk from Ballarat Town Hall. Her Majesty's Theatre and Art Gallery of Ballarat are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Ballarat Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Her Majesty's Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St John of God Hospital Ballarat - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ballarat Base Hospital - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sovereign Hill - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Ballarat Station - 9 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Curry Star Indian Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gloria Jean's Coffees - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cobb's Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Golden City Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Schnitz - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Oscar's Hotel

4-star Art Deco hotel near Sovereign Hill
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 2 meeting rooms available. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Oscar's Hotel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Ballarat hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Oscar's Hotel offers 13 accommodations with irons/ironing boards. This Ballarat hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include showers. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 8 to 22 for adults and AUD 8 to 22 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9 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
This property has two event spaces. Guests should expect a high level of noise until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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 8 to 22 for adults, and AUD 8 to 22 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

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

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
Parties and events (including other events) are allowed on site
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Parties and events (including other events) are allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Oscar's Hotel to the airport?

Oscar's Hotel is 68.4 mi (78-min drive) away from the Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Oscar's Hotel?

As of May 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oscar's Hotel on Jun 5, 2025 start from $102.57, excluding 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.

Does Oscar's Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Oscar's Hotel.

Does Oscar's Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Oscar's Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 8 and 22 for adults, AUD 8 and 22 for children. It's available every day from 9:30 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at Oscar's Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Oscar's Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Oscar's Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Oscar's Hotel have a pool?

Oscar's Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Oscar's Hotel have a restaurant?

Oscar's Hotel is home to Oscars, which features Regional cuisine and light fare.

Does Oscar's Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Oscar's Hotel to downtown Ballarat?

Oscar's Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Ballarat.

Oscar's Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 335 out of 537 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 537 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 537 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 537 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 537 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Barb

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
We sat in the restaurant for drinks and then ordered dinner when we were ready to eat. We could cruise along at our pace and the staff catered to our requests.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and good dining
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, friendly staff, well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lionel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this hotel, wish we had more than a one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night for Christmas

Christmas night stay so knew that there would be restrictions. The hotel advised us well beforehand that there would be no reception or restaurant facilities. Communication was excellent. Small problem with the tv remote that was easily fixed. Very comfortable sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never disappoints!

Love Oscars. Staff very attentive, friendly and helpful. Rooms always spotless and comfortable. Dined in and the food was high quality and service once again very good. Always the place to stay when I’m in Ballarat
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

john

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
We stayed 2 nights in Room 1 which had a rattling A/C unit which ruined our sleep during a hot night on our first night. Also when we had dinner downstairs which was fantastic we were served by a staff member who really didn’t enjoy serving customers was so grumpy and disinterested but what we had to eat was fantastic and when we come again to Ballarat we may come back, if only for the food. Sadly car parking is first in first serve for hotel guests, which was inconvenient being that there was some doggy youths frequenting the area. Would be nice if the rooms had cereal bowls but as a bonus the showers are amazing and have double heads for couples. We wanted to share our thoughts of our stay but no staff attend to the reception early in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manny

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to all amenities and staff were so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Oscars is an attractive property with a welcoming ambience. Staff provided a warm welcome and check-in was smooth. The room was very comfortable, clean, and with a lovely large spa bath. The bed was very comfortable indeed. A family celebration next day in the restaurant was superb: lovely atmosphere, delicious food, kind staff and the best birthday cake ever: a meringue roulade with crème anglaise and berries. I shall certainly stay at Oscar’s again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice room ,good room service, very nice food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was exactly what I needed but for the price, I feel there could have been more. It would have been nice if I could’ve gotten a table for dinner instead of eating in my room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Having eaten at Oscars before, and knowing the beautiful food and service it provides it was a good opportunity to try out their accommodation. No surprises the service and quality was equally great. There is a difference between providing a service and providing hospitality and the team at Oscars have the second one nailed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tahnee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff Convenient location Lovely dinner
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Elegantly classic comfort

Such an amazing classic country town hotel with beautiful decor, high ceilings and conveniently close to everything. The food in the restaurant on site is top class and very good value! Will stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aishwarya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay at Oscar's was amazing. You get to experience the heritage value of Ballarat while also enjoying luxury and comfort. I travelled solo and stayed for 2 nights - felt absolutely safe in this hotel. The restaurant also serves great food and drink options.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great weekend stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024