Search Motels in Ballarat

If you can’t find a motel in Ballarat, expand your search to find motels in the surrounding area or let Expedia help you find something similar from over 147 lodging options. Just use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or cost-saving amenities such as free parking and free airport transport.

When you stay at a motel, you’re likely to find an outdoor pool and free parking. With a stay at a motel, you’ll often have access to your room directly from the car park. The word “motel” was invented in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.

Main Lead Ballarat Motel: Enjoy access to the indoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Victoriana Motor Inn: Free WiFi, free parking and laundry facilities are available during your stay. Lake Inn Ballarat: Enjoy access to the bar, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Barkly Motorlodge: Free WiFi and conference space are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as a minibar. Alfred Motor Inn: Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.

You can select from 18 inexpensive motels in Ballarat.

While you’re sightseeing in this historical area, take time to enjoy its gardens and lakeside. Visitors like Ballarat for the museums and art scene. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Ballarat Wildlife Park, Ballarat North Bushland Reserve and Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions in the area: Eureka Aquatic Center and The Tangled Maze. Some historical places you might want to see include St Patrick’s Cathedral, Sovereign Hill and Eureka Hall.

Weather can make or break a road trip, so here’s some data about year-round temperatures in Ballarat to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 19°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 11°C. Average annual precipitation for Ballarat is 279 mm.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Ballarat to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Melbourne Airport (MEL), which is located 54.6 mi (87.8 km) away from the city centre. Otherwise, you can search for flights to Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon), which is 46.4 mi (74.7 km) away. To see more of the larger area, hop on a train at Ballarat Station.