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Main Lead Ballarat Motel

312 Main Road Vi 3350See map

€ 67.69per night

This is the cheapest price in 30 days, based on the rates on 22 Nov

Top reasons for booking
Great view
Most user reviews comment positively on the view from their room
Popular facilities
Free WiFi
Luggage storage
Free parking
4.0/5Great 452 reviews
Exploring the area
Ballarat Station, 1.8km, About 29 mins from hotel by foot
Lake Esmond, 500m, About 8 mins from hotel by foot
Lake Esmond Botanical Garden, 600m, About 9 mins from hotel by foot
Standard Queen Room, 1 Queen Bed
1 double bed or bigger

25.0 m²

Standard Family Room, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
Multiple beds

35.0 m²

Superior Triple Room, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
2 beds

35.0 m²

Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds
Bed type arranged at check-in

35.0 m²

Superior Family Room, 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds
Multiple beds

35.0 m²

2
Two-Bedroom Deluxe Family Room, 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Bed
Multiple beds

45.0 m²

3
Twin Room, Accessible, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
2 beds

35.0 m²

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Economy Triple Room
2 beds

25.0 m²

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Economy Double Room
1 double bed or bigger

20.0 m²

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Reviews

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4.0/5.0

Great

452 reviews
Location
0.0
Services offered
4.3
Cleanliness
3.7
Atmosphere & facilities
3.9
All
4.5+
3.0+
Sarah
Reviewed: 26 Jul 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic
Great place to stay! Would recommend.
Sarah
Reviewed: 22 Jul 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with family · For friends and family

Great place to stay. Good location. Room was clean and massive!
Rodney
Reviewed: 12 Jul 2026

2.0/5.0

Below average

Stayed with family · For friends and family

On arrival we were greeted in a nice fashion. The grass around the hotel was a foot long & even had old shopping trolleys laying around. Our room had a musky smell & the room needed some money spending on it to get up to a reasonable standard. The heated pool was supposed to be heated to 28 degrees but was just warm. The reason why we chose to stay at this hotel was the heated pool. We were so disappointed that the pool was not kept clean & was not heated as I was told when I enquired about the hotel. We will never stay there again, & I would suggest that hotels.com do not advertise this hotel for bookings, as it gives you also a bad name.
Breece
Reviewed: 8 Jul 2026

2.0/5.0

Below average

Stayed with kids

A motel was probably a great place 25 years ago but at the moment it clearly needs a refreshing update. A lot of the amenities as much as they work really do need a makeover. Staff were very happy and parking was very convenient being able to pull up right in front of our own door and move straight in. But some of the facilities were very worn out and definitely need updating.. the location is ideal especially if you’re planning on going to sovereign Hill it was only a couple of minute walk to get there… the heated pool was definitely good but once again clearly needs a refresh. I I mean it was okay but it looks like they haven’t spent any money on it in the last five years. It definitely needs a cleanup a tidy up. and for the price it probably really wasn’t worth it but if you just need a quick place to stay in Ballarat for one night, it’s just OK…..P.S shower, it was the best thing. It was really good….
Ronald
Reviewed: 26 Jun 2026

4.0/5.0

Great

Stayed with partner

Clean and covenient to The Red Lion for meals.
Karen
Reviewed: 8 Jun 2026

2.0/5.0

Below average

Stayed with kids

DO NOT STAY HERE IF YOU ARE SENSITIVE TO DUST Room appeared clean enough on the surface, comfy ish bed how ever, room was full of dust to the point that I'm now on antibiotics for sinusitis and steroids for an asthma flare up. Staff (the 1 we saw) was friendly and helpful, made sure we had clean towels. The pool is not heated to 28 as advised, and has a 'lovely' layer of green on the ground. While the rooms are non smoking there are tables set up outside the rooms so good luck if your neighbor smokes. Quiet location, convenient to everything with clean bathrooms just needs a total overhaul and update of the bedrooms.
Cassandra
Reviewed: 7 Jun 2026

4.0/5.0

Great
Staff very accommodating; no real complaints - except the bed was too soft. But overall, w
Rosemary
Reviewed: 1 Jun 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic
Close to everything .
Janice
Reviewed: 22 May 2026

2.0/5.0

Below average

Solo stay

Bathroom looked liked it had never been cleaned for ages. Netting on windows were all torn . Hanging space for clothes was dirty. Only thing clean was bed
Joanne
Reviewed: 15 May 2026

4.0/5.0

Great

Solo stay

A couple of things needed fixing but were not a problem. The lighting is dull, not bright. There needs to be a lamp on the table. The room I had this time needed more bench space and the TV was smaller than other rooms I've stayed at in this motel. I'm happy enough here and rebook regularly.

Overview

Main Lead Ballarat Motel

Rooms:25
Floors:2
Star rating:

Main Lead Ballarat Motel is in the heart of Ballarat, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Esmond Botanical Garden and Sovereign Hill. This motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lake Esmond and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Her Majesty's Theatre.

Description

Main Lead Ballarat Motel is in the heart of Ballarat, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Esmond Botanical Garden and Sovereign Hill. This motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lake Esmond and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Her Majesty's Theatre.

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Exploring the area

Transport

Ballarat Station

Train stations
1.8km

Attractions

Lake Esmond

500m

Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

600m

Gold Museum

600m

Sovereign Hill

600m

JLP Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd

1.4km

Australia Post Office box

1.4km

Eureka Centre

1.4km

Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka

1.4km
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Facilities & services

Popular facilities
Free WiFi
Luggage storage
Free parking
General
Free RV, truck, bus parking
Non-smoking throughout
Accessibility
Housekeeping
Garden
Reception services
Concierge
Front desk (limited service hours)
Fast check-in
Health & fitness
Indoor Swimming pool
Internet
Free wired internet
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Property policies

Check-in/out Time

Earliest check-in time:After 14:00

Latest check-out time:Before 10:00

Check-in policy

The guest responsible for check-in must be aged 0 or above

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Check-in descriptions

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

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

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Note: Check-in policies vary by property. Please check carefully before booking

Child Policy

Children at all ages are welcome to stay at this property

Children aged above 12 will be charged as adults at this property

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Breakage deposit: AUD 150 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Other fees

A late check-out fee will be charged

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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