Mercure Ballarat Hotel & Convention Centre

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Scored 7.6
Rated good

Great location!

8.7

Property highlights

About this property

Set on 3 hectares of manicured gardens, alongside an ornamental lake, the 4-star Mercure Ballarat Hotel & Convention Center features a bistro, bar and a lounge bar. Guests also have a fitness center and a day spa to enjoy. Mercure Ballarat is located opposite the multi-award winning Sovereign Hill. It is just 5 minutes' drive from the historic center of Ballarat. Ballarat Golf Course is 13 minutes’ drive away. The property is 75 minutes' drive from Melbourne city. Guests can enjoy the Azzuri restaurant, or relax with a massage or treatment at the on-site day spa.The lounge bar offers a selection of wine and beer. All rooms are located on the ground floor and offer garden views. Each room has an LCD TV and tea/coffee making facilities. All accommodations includes free onsite parking. Free WiFi is provided.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Spa
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Mercure
Hotel chain/brand
Mercure

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
2 twin beds
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1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sharon
Australia Australia
“Rooms a bit dated in terms of decor, however clean and reasonably priced.”
Marcus
Australia Australia
“The on-site restaurant was first class and better than places costing 2 times the amount. Food was excellent, staff were friendly and welcoming. I will be making this my place of choice going forward for each time I'm in Ballarat.”
Travelling
Australia Australia
“Location and Staff were excellent. The welcoming was great, parking was great, food was excellent.”
Mcintosh
Australia Australia
“The grounds were lovely. The convention centre handy”
Terri
Australia Australia
“It was a really nice place to stay. Room was clean, bed was comfortable and affordable.”
Tina
Australia Australia
“Whilst only at the Mercure overnight, I received exceptional service. I arrived quite late in the evening after a long drive and the staff member at reception was quick to ask if I had eaten dinner and when I responded no, he let me know that I...”
Julie
Australia Australia
“all good except for when power went out - loved the gardens etc”
Jane
Australia Australia
“the room was extremely clean and well presented, the staff where easy do deal with. Buffet breakfast was amazing.”
Jackie
Australia Australia
“Nice comfortable room.. Bed was great, nice and soft, awesome pillows.”
Chanelle3108
Australia Australia
“Everything about my stay here was wonderful. I had booked into one of their updated Superior rooms and it was absolutely beautiful. The bed was huge and super comfortable. The bathroom was shiny and new and exceptionally clean. Wifi was good,...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Azzuri
  • Cuisine
    Mediterranean
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Mercure Ballarat Hotel & Convention Centre

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Spa
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

Mercure Ballarat Hotel & Convention Centre takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. That's about $66. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 25 per stay
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 25 per stay

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardCash

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note, there is a 1.1 % credit card surcharge when using a credit card.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Mercure Ballarat Hotel & Convention Centre of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.