Oscar's Hotel

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

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Interior
Lobby
Deluxe Room, Bathtub | Living area | TV

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

Deluxe Room, Bathtub

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Studio

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

Executive Suite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Ballarat

City center retreat .A stay at this Ballarat Central hotel places you steps from St Patrick's Cathedral and within a 5-minute walk of 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
  • Art Gallery of Ballarat - 7 min walk - 0.4 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 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chequers Chippery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Forge Pizzeria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cobb’s Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cha Lab - ‬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.

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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 within 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.

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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.

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. 343 out of 546 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 546 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 546 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 546 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 546 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

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very comfortable overnight stay with wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Miles

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property. Great room. Very comfortable bed. Unfortunately no guest laundry as noted on wotif and parking was a little difficult.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Francis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, convenient, friendly staff. Small room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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