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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 235 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.

Mid City Ballarat: Stay within a quick 4-minute drive of Sovereign Hill. Enjoy access to the conference centre, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Main Lead Ballarat Motel: Free WiFi, free parking and a terrace are available during your stay. It’s located within a quick 1-minute drive of Sovereign Hill. Avenue Motel: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi and self-parking. Stay within a short 9-minute drive of Sovereign Hill. Barkly Motorlodge: It’s located within a quick 2-minute drive of Sovereign Hill. Free WiFi and conference space are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as a minibar. Bell Tower Inn: Stay within a short 8-minute drive of Sovereign Hill. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.

You can select from 17 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: Lake Esmond Botanical Garden, Lake Wendouree and Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve. Attractions the whole family can enjoy include Ballarat Bird World and Eureka Aquatic Center. Some historical places you might want to see include Her Majesty’s Theatre, St Patrick’s Cathedral and Sovereign Hill.

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 17°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 8°C. Average annual precipitation for Ballarat is 707 mm.

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