With a stay at Barkly Motorlodge in Ballarat (Bakery Hill), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Sovereign Hill and Her Majesty's Theatre. .This motel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Ballarat Town Hall and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden.
Lake Esmond Botanical Garden - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Sovereign Hill - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Getting around
Ballarat Station - 15 min walk
Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 72 min drive
Restaurants
Carboni's Pizza Kitchen - 10 min walk
Hungry Jack's - 7 min walk
Rizzo's Pizza & Pasta - 10 min walk
McDonald's - 4 min walk
Drive Café - 9 min walk
About this property
Barkly Motorlodge
Barkly Motorlodge offers 25 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and 32-inch flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the motel's restaurant, Barkly's Restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center and luggage storage. Event facilities at this motel consist of conference space and meeting rooms.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 9 AM.
Barkly's Restaurant - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: AUD 12 to 20 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Barkly's Restaurant
Family friendly
Crib (surcharge)
In-room refrigerator
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
No housekeeping service
Business services
Business center
Conference space
Meeting rooms
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Grab bar near toilet
Low-height counter and sink
No elevator
Raised toilet seat
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
2 buildings
2 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1996
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Crib (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Minibar
Refrigerator
More
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
Full-service spa
Hot tub
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 17.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 12 to 20 per person
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
Rollaway bed fee: AUD 17.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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Barkly Motorlodge Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Always my place to stay in Ballarat for work .. Never disappoints
Caroline
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Jenny
Jan 1, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The price is reasonable and the location is convenient for traveling to Ballarat. If you’re going to Sovereign Hill, it’s only a 5-minute drive. The staff is nice.
Jenny
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Martin
Nov 22, 2025
Always a pleasure to stay and they always look after me whe
A great place to stay very friendly and helpful.
Restaurant was excellent lovely food
Edith M
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Benjamin
Nov 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room and comfortable bed. Nothing special. Would’ve been great if there was a toaster in the room which is a staple of all motor inns these days especially when you’re self-catering on a Sunday morning for brekky. There were limited breakfast options on Sundays in a town like Ballarat.
Perfect for our overnight stay. Well equipped with everything we needed and spotlessly clean. Great location, handy to city centre etc. We would definitely stay here again.