Central City Motor Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star motel near Art Gallery of Ballarat

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Minibar, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Indoor pool
Front of property
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
View from property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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16 Victoria Street, Bakery Hill, VIC, 3350
  • Place, Art Gallery of Ballarat
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Sovereign Hill
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballarat Base Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Deluxe Queen)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Standard Twin)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5

About the neighborhood

Ballarat

Bakery Hill stay.Your stay at this Bakery Hill motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Art Gallery of Ballarat and Sovereign Hill. Eureka Centre is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

What's nearby

  • Her Majesty's Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Art Gallery of Ballarat - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ballarat Town Hall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sovereign Hill - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ballarat Base Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Ballarat Station - 13 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Little Square Garage - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ballarat Leagues Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Central City Motor Inn

3.5-star motel near Art Gallery of Ballarat
Central City Motor Inn offers its guests an indoor pool, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Central City Motor Inn also features dry cleaning/laundry services and room service (during limited hours). Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Ballarat motel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Central City Motor Inn offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Ballarat motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7 AM - 9:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8 AM - 8 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Central City Motor Inn to the airport?

Central City Motor Inn is 67.6 mi (72-min drive) away from the Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Central City Motor Inn?

As of Oct 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Central City Motor Inn on Nov 2, 2025 start from $80.49, 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 Central City Motor Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Central City Motor Inn.

Does Central City Motor Inn offer free breakfast?

Central City Motor Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Central City Motor Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Central City Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at Central City Motor Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Central City Motor Inn have a pool?

Central City Motor Inn features an indoor pool.

Does Central City Motor Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Central City Motor Inn to downtown Ballarat?

Central City Motor Inn is 0.3 mi away from Ballarat.

Central City Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 296 out of 477 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 477 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 477 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 477 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 477 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Leon

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Paulette

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Happy with my stay. From checking in to check out staff were great. Bathrooms clean and bright. Heater actually works which was a bonus. Will stay again on my next sales repping cycle.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for our one night stop. Warm, comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was easy staying here, quick check in clean comfortable room with great inclusions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro Claussen

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Location and Welcoming staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

shirl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shane, the manager was a great guy and so friendly. He was there every morning greeting everyone for the day. Beds were a little bit hard but the room had everything except for the Foxtel not working :(
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful and knowledgeable about the area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giacinta

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, quiet, neat and pleasant room. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and close to the central city
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It was good for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

carl, hallett cove

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Irish pub close by
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely one of the better motels we've stayed in. Room was cleaned every day for out three night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

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

8/10 Good

Geoff

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Barb

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay while visiting Ballarat. An easy walk into town for shopping and eating. Good sized room, comfy bed and big ensuite. The room also had a well stocked kitchenette.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Difficult to find when following maps, was sending us to a back entrance which had long gone. Front entrance had broken sign which was away being repaired. Once found it was a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024