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Sovereign Hill Hotel

3.5 star property
A peaceful retreat near Ballarat's gold rush history where travelers can explore fascinating museums or simply relax in tranquil garden surroundings

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Sovereign Hill Hotel, steps from the Gold Museum and Eureka Centre, offers a quiet getaway with lovely gardens. Guests enjoy WiFi in common areas, conference facilities, helpful staff for luggage storage, and convenient parking, ideal for Ballarat adventures.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is ฿2,743
฿3,018 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan

Room options

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Family Room | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Governors King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sovereign Family Room | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Sovereign Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Colonial Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Standard Room | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Golden Point (Ballarat), a neighbourhood in Ballarat, Sovereign Hill Hotel is in the entertainment district and near theme parks. Gold Museum and Sovereign Hill are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ballarat Botanical Gardens and Kryal Castle. Eureka Centre and Lake Wendouree are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Map
39-41 Magpie Street, Golden Point (Ballarat), VIC, 3350

What's nearby

  • Sovereign Hill - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gold Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake Esmond Botanical Garden - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ballarat Town Hall - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Her Majesty's Theatre - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Ballarat Station - 4 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sovereign Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hope Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Grapes Hotel - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cubby Haus Brewing - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Carboni's Pizza Kitchen - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sovereign Hill Hotel

Hotel near Sovereign Hill
Located close to Gold Museum and Eureka Centre, Sovereign Hill Hotel provides a garden and conference space. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, luggage storage and outdoor furniture
  • Smoke-free property, barbecues and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Sovereign Hill Hotel boast comforts, such as air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Fridges and irons/ironing boards
  • Electric kettles, heating and limited housekeeping

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฿3,094 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 2,421 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (7:30 AM - 8:30 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (8:30 AM - 5:30 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests can use the exterior telephone for check-in assistance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 20 per stay

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20 per stay

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, 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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Comfort Inn Sovereign Hill
Comfort Inn Sovereign Hill Ballarat
Comfort Inn Sovereign Hill Hotel
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Sovereign Hill Comfort Inn
Comfort Inn Sovereign Hill Ballarat, Victoria
Sovereign Hill Motel
Sovereign Hill Hotel Ballarat
Sovereign Hill Hotel Ballarat Victoria
Sovereign Hill Hotel Golden Point
Sovereign Hill Golden Point
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Sovereign Hill Hotel Golden Point
Sovereign Hill Hotel Hotel Golden Point

Frequently asked questions

Is Sovereign Hill Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sovereign Hill Hotel?

As of 18 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sovereign Hill Hotel on 28 Jan 2026 start from ฿2,743.35, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Sovereign Hill Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sovereign Hill Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sovereign Hill Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Sovereign Hill Hotel located?

Located in Golden Point (Ballarat), this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum. Eureka Centre and St John of God Hospital Ballarat are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Sovereign Hill Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 349 out of 683 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 683 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 683 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 683 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 683 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, room was clean, service was friendly. Really appreciated the phone call to say we left behind a child's 'teddy 🐻 and jacket, glad to get this back. Thank you again for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed out stay! So close to Sovereign Hill and great value for money. The grounds were immaculate and the staff accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warwick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, well-maintained hotel adjacent to Sovereign Hill.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was genuinely kind, and the room was large and comfortable, making for a truly enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique accommodation next to Sovereign Hill. Quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite rooms, friendly staff, great views & very well priced
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location convenient hotel at the back of Sovereign hill. The bed was super comfy and the room is quite comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful. Ballarat has many other terrific sights good restaurants and very friendly people.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was old and dated. Very all over the place. Was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We really enjoyed our stay! The bed was comfy and the hot choc and coffee was amazing! A couple things were run down and old but it was a good space and great access to near the gate for sovereign hill and the staff were so friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was adequate, bed was excellent however the rooms aren't very sound proof and you can hear your neighbours talking. The lack of a cooked breakfast was also a minus. The property was lovely and quiet with no road noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Very romantic
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic room, great room and breakfast and welcoming staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely set up surroundings nice clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent position for Sovereign Hill park. Has its own entrance in. Car required for dining and drinking options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to visit with children. The breakfast was fresh and the coffee was lovely. Informative and kind staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay, the room was clean and comfortable, would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay lovely big room bathroom very clean and good shower Staff really kind and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

ljiljeka

Liked: Amenities
It was great service and accommodation was really good..bed was very comfortable and close to everything..will definitely be back 🤗
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We had a great time.

Nice place to stay and we had a great time. Breakfast was great, room was clean and comfortable, we definitely enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful surroundings, very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very quiet and clean and staff were friendly. There are plenty of different places to eat nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tohru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet place. Direct entry to Sovereign Hill. Breakfast is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was perfect for our family of four. Comfy beds and quality linen.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Febriyanti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very clean, spacious and the room is affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Amenities
Quiet and fairly central to Ballarat
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023