Barkly Motorlodge
43-57 Main Rd
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Why people book this hotel
“Good location, ample free parking”
“Perfect location for our purposes”
“Toilet room floor qas very slippery”
“Spacious room”
“Very clean”
“Room was clean and tidy”
“Staff friendly”
“The staff were extremely kind and helpful”
“Parking available for patrons”
“Clean comfortable and good value”
Overview
Located 200 metres from the Bridge St Mall, Barkly Motorlodge offers rooms with free WiFi and cable TV. Guests enjoy free on-site parking and a restaurant. Barkly Motorlodge is 15 minutes’ walk from Lake Esmond and Ballarat Railway Station. The famous Sovereign Hill Historical Park is a 25-minute walk away. All rooms feature contemporary décor, a minibar and tea/coffee making facilities. Each room has a work desk and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and guest toiletries. Barkly's Restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner. There are also 2 function rooms available for corporate or family events.
Traveller reviews
Beatrix
solo_traveller
June 20, 2026
“The staff were very nice and obliging. The bed was comfortable and the room was warm”
Close to the centre of Ballarat
Toldi
solo_traveller
June 16, 2026
“on a budget”
To be honest, nothing stood out particularly
Ian
solo_traveller
June 16, 2026
Very clean
Rebecca
solo_traveller
June 11, 2026
Good location, ample free parking
Lynette
solo_traveller
June 11, 2026
Perfect location for our purposes. Restaurant was good. Staff friendly.
Fiona
solo_traveller
June 11, 2026
Close to all the shops, easy check in. Parking available for patrons.
Kerry
couple
June 8, 2026
“Not really worth the dollars”
Hot water took a very very long time to come through in both the basin and through shower. Toilet room floor qas very slippery.
Tom
solo_traveller
June 8, 2026
“Pleasant albeit a little sore!”
The staff were extremely kind and helpful. The location made it easy to access different points of the city
Jill
couple
June 7, 2026
“Clean and comfortable. Need to be able to go up stairs. Wildlife park is excellent.”
Easy to get to everything.
Christine
couple
June 7, 2026
“Was fine for a 1 night stay but I wouldn’t return. It wasn’t good value for money. $355 for the night.”
Location
Ambre
couple
June 6, 2026
Spacious room
Euan
couple
June 6, 2026
“Stay was good for our purposes. Easy walking distance to restaurants. A short, direct, drive to Fi”
Room was clean and tidy. Heating worked well
Lisa
solo_traveller
June 1, 2026
Great location, friendly and accommodating staff, comfortable room.
Scott
solo_traveller
May 27, 2026
Location to CBD.
Christine
couple
May 26, 2026
“Our stay was comfortable and and easy and no fuss”
It was lovely and convenient especially having the restaurant close by to walk to an we enjoyed a lovely meal every one was friendly and helpful
C Lewis-Orme
solo_traveller
May 25, 2026
Upgraded for no extra cost to a family room as I needed ground floor access. Really appreciated this. Heating/cooling great (be patient with the heating, takes 5-10mins to start up). Bed really comfortable.
Sandy
couple
May 24, 2026
“Friendly staff and clean facilities.”
Good location. Adequate for my needs
Susan
couple
May 24, 2026
“Good value”
Clean comfortable and good value . Could walk to Main Street for shopping and meals
Nanine
solo_traveller
May 23, 2026
Disappointed with the bathroom. Shower over spa bath & tiles falling off the sides.
Rhiannon
couple
May 21, 2026
“Great place to stay and great value for money. Would happily stay here again.”
Very clean and presented nicely. Bed was comfy. Location in walking distance of CBD.
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails, Higher level toilet, Lower bathroom sink
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Breakfast options, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Delivered food is securely covered
General
WiFi available in all areas, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Air conditioning
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Parking
Parking, Parking on site, Free parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Business centre, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Daily housekeeping, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage
Executive Queen Room with Spa Bath
This spacious, air conditioned room features a spa bath. There is a separate seating area fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Enjoy a drink from the mini bar. This room has no capacity for additional guests.
Standard Queen Room
This air conditioned room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The bathroom offers a shower over bath and free toiletries. Guests can also enjoy a mini bar.
Standard Triple Room
Providing free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned triple room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as city views. The unit offers 3 beds.
Standard Twin Room
This air conditioned room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The bathroom offers a shower over bath and free toiletries. Guests can also enjoy a mini bar. Please note that the rate is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 guests (see Hotel Policies).
Hotel Policies
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