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Oscar's Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star Art Deco hotel near Sovereign Hill

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Interior
Executive Suite
Meeting facility
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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18 Doveton Street South, Ballarat, VIC, 3350
  • Place, Ballarat Town Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Her Majesty's Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Art Gallery of Ballarat
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, Bathtub

Deluxe Room, Bathtub

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio

Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Ballarat

City center retreat .A stay at this Ballarat Central hotel places you steps from St Patrick's Cathedral and within a 5-minute walk of Ballarat Town Hall. Her Majesty's Theatre and Art Gallery of Ballarat are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • St Patrick's Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ballarat Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Her Majesty's Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Art Gallery of Ballarat - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sovereign Hill - 2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Ballarat Station - 9 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Midtown Cellars and Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chequers Chippery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cobb’s Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Saigon Noodle House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Boss Burger Co - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Oscar's Hotel

4-star Art Deco hotel near Sovereign Hill
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 2 meeting rooms available. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Oscar's Hotel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Ballarat hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Oscar's Hotel offers 13 accommodations with irons/ironing boards. This Ballarat hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include showers. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 8 to 22 for adults and AUD 8 to 22 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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
This property has two event spaces. Guests should expect a high level of noise until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 8 to 22 for adults, and AUD 8 to 22 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Parties and events (including other events) are allowed on site
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Parties and events (including other events) are allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Oscars Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Oscar's Hotel to the airport?

Oscar's Hotel is 68.4 mi (78-min drive) away from the Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Oscar's Hotel?

As of May 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oscar's Hotel on May 24, 2026 start from CA $139, 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.

Does Oscar's Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Oscar's Hotel.

Does Oscar's Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Oscar's Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 8 and 22 for adults, AUD 8 and 22 for children. It's available every day from 9:30 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at Oscar's Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Oscar's Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Oscar's Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Oscar's Hotel have a pool?

Oscar's Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Oscar's Hotel have a restaurant?

Oscar's Hotel is home to Oscars, which features Regional cuisine and light fare.

Does Oscar's Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Oscar's Hotel to downtown Ballarat?

Oscar's Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Ballarat.

Oscar's Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 356 out of 567 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 567 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 567 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 567 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 567 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Spa broken long enough to make a laminated sign to say so. There was a wedding reception on we had no idea about until check-in below our room with music til midnight. One staff member was going to come see us and tell us where to park. I guess he got lost. Told us we had Netflix, nope... not high on my list for next time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lancell, Boronia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, nice and quiet and central , when visiting Ballarat. Great communication. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanaka

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tania

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best king bed ever
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

david

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Lovely staff, clean room. Great atmosphere in the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about this hotel apart from the plumbing emanating from room next door - a wee bit noisy but would guess it may only affect a few rooms Also the air con did not switch in to heat mode - again badly needed the night I stayed However. overall a lovely central hotel with caring homely touches
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First time at Oscars but not the last. Centrally located, lovely heritage vibe, friendly/welcoming staff, very comfortable room and easy parking. The only issue is that if you're in a room on the road side, you can hear the trucks driving down the main road. Loud!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ian Richard

Travelled with partner
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with a busy atmosphere. Friendly and helpful staff, will definitely stay at Oscar’s again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances Lee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great historical hotel in the heart of Ballarat. The room was up to date and the staff was helpful with our luggage. We ate in the hotel restaurant and the food was delicious and the service excellent. There was no problem with parking on site, especially upon our late night return from the Sovereign Hill Aura event.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Great rooms and service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay at Oscars

We enjoyed our stay. The room was lovely, staff helpful and restaurant was great. Karine in the dining room was fantastic. She was very attentive, pleasant and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff and food nice old world room,next tme would not stay in a front room as there is al lot of truck noise all night
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee-Anne

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madelaine

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely huge bathroom, big room for king bed and a trundle! Great staff and very comfortable stay 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025