In the heart of a vibrant shopping district, Oscar's Hotel offers a charming retreat. Discover an inviting atmosphere with breakfast at Oscars restaurant, unwind on the garden terrace or in the coffee shop/cafe. With helpful staff and free in-room WiFi, you're sure to feel right at home.
St John of God Hospital Ballarat - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Ballarat Base Hospital - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Lake Wendouree - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Sovereign Hill - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Getting around
Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 78 min drive
Ballarat Station - 9 min walk
Elaine Station - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Curry Star Indian Restaurant - 4 min walk
Gloria Jean's Coffees - 1 min walk
Cobb's Coffee - 4 min walk
Golden City Hotel - 2 min walk
Schnitz - 2 min walk
About this property
Oscar's Hotel
Oscar's Hotel puts you a short five-minute drive from Sovereign Hill. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Oscars, which serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
13 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9 PM
Guests will receive an email 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
This property has two event spaces. Guests should expect a high level of noise until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 9:30 AM–11 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Use of nearby fitness centre
Working away
2 meeting rooms
Conference space
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Garden
Terrace
Banquet hall
Art Deco architecture
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Oscars – This restaurant specialises in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 8 to 22 for adults and AUD 8 to 22 for children
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2.5 per cent
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for AUD 30.0 per stay
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Oscars Ballarat
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Frequently asked questions
Does Oscar's Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Oscar's Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Oscar's Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Oscar's Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Oscar's Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Oscar's Hotel and nearby?
Oscar's Hotel has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Oscar's Hotel?
Yes, Oscars offers Regional cuisine.
What's the area around Oscar's Hotel like?
Oscar's Hotel is in the heart of Ballarat, a short 9-minute walk from Ballarat Station and 3 minutes' walk from Ballarat Town Hall.
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Oscar's Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
9 Mar 2025
Clean, convenient, friendly staff.
Small room.
Cindy
Cindy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Dec 2024
Close to all amenities and staff were so friendly and helpful.
Manny
Manny, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Dec 2024
Never disappoints!
Love Oscars. Staff very attentive, friendly and helpful. Rooms always spotless and comfortable. Dined in and the food was high quality and service once again very good. Always the place to stay when I’m in Ballarat
David
David, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 Aug 2024
Nice room ,good room service, very nice food
Hans
Hans, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Nov 2024
Oscars is an attractive property with a welcoming ambience. Staff provided a warm welcome and check-in was smooth. The room was very comfortable, clean, and with a lovely large spa bath. The bed was very comfortable indeed. A family celebration next day in the restaurant was superb: lovely atmosphere, delicious food, kind staff and the best birthday cake ever: a meringue roulade with crème anglaise and berries. I shall certainly stay at Oscar’s again.
Adel
Adel, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 Jun 2024
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Lovely dinner
Pamela
Pamela, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Dec 2024
One night for Christmas
Christmas night stay so knew that there would be restrictions.
The hotel advised us well beforehand that there would be no reception or restaurant facilities. Communication was excellent.
Small problem with the tv remote that was easily fixed.
Very comfortable sleep.
David
David, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 Mar 2024
Great weekend stay
Scott
Scott, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Sep 2023
Great for a short stay and the dining was great
Jennie
Jennie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Feb 2024
Enjoyed our stay at Oscars
Beautiful meal as well
Meredith
Meredith, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Mar 2024
Very enjoyable stay. Spacious room. Wonderful restaurant..
Central location. Would definitely stay again.
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Apr 2024
Elegantly classic comfort
Such an amazing classic country town hotel with beautiful decor, high ceilings and conveniently close to everything. The food in the restaurant on site is top class and very good value! Will stay again!!
Simon
Simon, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Mar 2023
Clean elegant art deco rooms and great food
peter
peter, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
8 Dec 2024
We stayed 2 nights in Room 1 which had a rattling A/C unit which ruined our sleep during a hot night on our first night.
Also when we had dinner downstairs which was fantastic we were served by a staff member who really didn’t enjoy serving customers was so grumpy and disinterested but what we had to eat was fantastic and when we come again to Ballarat we may come back, if only for the food.
Sadly car parking is first in first serve for hotel guests, which was inconvenient being that there was some doggy youths frequenting the area. Would be nice if the rooms had cereal bowls but as a bonus the showers are amazing and have double heads for couples. We wanted to share our thoughts of our stay but no staff attend to the reception early in the morning.
john
john, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Apr 2024
The stay at Oscar's was amazing. You get to experience the heritage value of Ballarat while also enjoying luxury and comfort. I travelled solo and stayed for 2 nights - felt absolutely safe in this hotel. The restaurant also serves great food and drink options.
Aishwarya
Aishwarya, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Jul 2023
Awesome place to stay
Outstanding place to stay. Central and convenient. staff are always great and the rooms are super comfortable. The bathrooms are amazing
Sebastian
Sebastian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jun 2022
Will stay again soon. Lovely room, friendly staff, excellent restaurant.
Christine
Christine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 May 2023
Great Service & Location
Great location, friendly & the food is great.
Close to all restaurants in the area.
Craig
Craig, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Jul 2024
Having eaten at Oscars before, and knowing the beautiful food and service it provides it was a good opportunity to try out their accommodation. No surprises the service and quality was equally great. There is a difference between providing a service and providing hospitality and the team at Oscars have the second one nailed.
Jane
Jane, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Jun 2023
we had a lovely stay at the Oscar..beautiful clean, cosy room
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
13 Mar 2023
Lovely and clean rooms
Close to city centre
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Jul 2023
Great staff , fabulous food , comfy bed and loved the tv in the bathroom ! Highly recommend!
Jacqui
Jacqui, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
3 Aug 2024
It was exactly what I needed but for the price, I feel there could have been more. It would have been nice if I could’ve gotten a table for dinner instead of eating in my room.
Katrina
Katrina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Oct 2022
We had a very comfortable stay. Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Georgina
Georgina, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 Mar 2024
Greta stay. Rooms were spacious and well appointed. Good location in centre of town. Team were very helpful. Dinner was good