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Palace in Ballarat

Palace perfectly located for exploring Lake Wendouree

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A large, historic building with a prominent tower and ornate architecture, surrounded by lush gardens and a wooden bridge.
A large, historic stone building with multiple arched windows and a central entrance.
A bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, a chandelier, and a large window with curtains.
A stone corridor with patterned flooring, leading to a room with a table and chairs.
A room with a pool table, a leather armchair, a bookshelf, and a door with a window.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Lake Wendouree, VIC
  • Place, Lake Wendouree
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballarat Town Hall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ballarat Botanical Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ballarat

Lake Wendouree stay.With a stay at this Lake Wendouree palace, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Wendouree and 2 miles (3 km) of Ballarat Base Hospital. St John of God Hospital Ballarat and Ballarat Tramway Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Wendouree - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ballarat Tramway Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ballarat Town Hall - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • St Patrick's Cathedral - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Ballarat Botanical Gardens - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Ballarat Station - 9 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Market Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Steve's Fish Shop - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Palace in Ballarat

Spend an unforgettable holiday in the beautiful, history filled city of Ballarat, a leisurely one-hour drive from Melbourne.
You will be staying in the heart of Ballarat in your own beautifully appointed room within a piece of history at Bishops Palace, a Heritage listed Gothic mansion. For those interested in history, this is a unique opportunity to become immersed in the brilliant architecture of the 1800’s.
Bishops Palace is one of the most imposing houses in Ballarat

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 1,002 reviews
$108 nightly
The price is $119
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Hot tub

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Palace in Ballarat to the airport?

This palace is 64.3 mi (80-min drive) away from the Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Palace in Ballarat?

As of Aug 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palace in Ballarat on Aug 8, 2026 start from $1,737, including 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 Palace in Ballarat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this palace.

Does Palace in Ballarat offer free breakfast?

This palace does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Palace in Ballarat?

No, there is no casino at this palace.

What time is check-in at Palace in Ballarat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Palace in Ballarat?

Free parking is not available at this palace.

Does Palace in Ballarat have a pool?

This palace does not have a pool.

Does Palace in Ballarat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this palace.

How close is Palace in Ballarat to downtown Ballarat?

This palace is 1.7 mi away from Ballarat.

Palace in Ballarat Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Jody T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Friends weekend

Absolutely amazing building, all furnishings were exquisite. They certainly don’t build them like the Bishop Palace. We all enjoyed this amazing experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

J K.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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