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Bell Tower Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star golf motel in Alfredton

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Indoor spa tub
Free self parking
Reception
Large Family Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1845 Sturt Street, Alfredton, VIC, 3350
  • Lake Wendouree
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ballarat Base Hospital
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Sovereign Hill
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Executive Twin Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Executive Queen Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

King Spa Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Large Family Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Large Family Room

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Standard Family Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Family Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Ballarat

Alfredton stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Alfredton motel, you'll find Dyson Drive Reserve and Coltman Plaza Lucas Shopping Centre. Ballarat Golf Club and Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ballarat Botanical Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Lake Wendouree - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Ballarat Base Hospital - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • St John of God Hospital Ballarat - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Sovereign Hill - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • Ballarat Station - 7 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Red Duck Brewery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Lazy Moe's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Bell Tower Inn

3.5-star golf motel in Alfredton
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An indoor pool, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Bell Tower Inn. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Ballarat motel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 68 guestrooms or units
  • 3 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Bell Tower Inn offers 68 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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
Reception hours are 7 AM-9 PM Monday-Friday, Saturdays 7:30 AM-9 PM, and Sundays 8 AM-8 PM.

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 20 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, cash, mobile payments, Google Pay, and Apple Pay.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the motel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Bell Tower Ballarat
Bell Tower Inn Ballarat
Bell Tower Inn
Bell Tower Inn Ballarat, Victoria
Bell Tower Inn Alfredton
Bell Tower Alfredton
Bell Tower Inn Motel
Bell Tower Inn Alfredton
Bell Tower Inn Motel Alfredton

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bell Tower Inn to the airport?

Bell Tower Inn is 73.9 mi (79-min drive) away from the Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bell Tower Inn?

As of May 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bell Tower Inn on Jun 6, 2025 start from $126.72, 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 Bell Tower Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bell Tower Inn.

Does Bell Tower Inn offer free breakfast?

Bell Tower Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bell Tower Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Bell Tower Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bell Tower Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Bell Tower Inn have a pool?

Bell Tower Inn features an indoor pool.

Does Bell Tower Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Bell Tower Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Bell Tower Inn to downtown Ballarat?

Bell Tower Inn is 3.7 mi away from Ballarat.

Bell Tower Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 294 out of 717 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 717 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 717 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 717 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 717 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Traveled with partner
Super staff, roomy rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly Recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Joob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Imogen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large spacious rooms with nice clean, NEW carpet which is great for a motel at this price. Pool is great too
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lillian

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanling

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rae

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Shower cubicle needs some work, mainly regrouting
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Bell Tower Inn

The room was a good size and plenty of space. Had issue with the kitchenet area and was reported. Great location and only 4kms from Lake Wendouree, went to see fireworks new years eve. Had an indoor pool and had a dip each night. I would highly recommend this Inn.
Lake Wendouree at sunset
Then the fireworks at 9.30pm
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The motel needs updating -Spa in room didn't work -Mattress over 20 years old at less you could feel all the springs -Paint pilling off the walls and ceiling -Pool not heated as it said it was -No sauna but advertised that there is one
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was ready knowing we were going to be a late arrival, very clean and so comfortable!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here multiple times and very happy with our stays. We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

It was lovely and comfortable with lovely food from the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room 13 were loud and singing till 2 a.m in morning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Roger

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Havelock North

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gavin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love how quiet it is, and calm. The rooms are spotless and cosy or cool, depending on weather. Our highlight is always the pool, the kids are in it from the time we get there to the time we leave. We've been here many times before and will continue to return when we visit Ballarat in the future
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Aydin, South Morang

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024