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Sovereign Hill Hotel

★★★★ 39 Magpie Street, Ballarat, AU

8.2 guest rating· 1340 reviews

About this hotel

Historical Charm and Modern Comfort

Theatrical Shows and Gold Mining Adventures

Experience the excitement of live theatre performances and immerse yourself in the world of gold mining with informative tours.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions

Situated just 3km from Ballarat town centre, our hotel offers easy access to popular destinations such as Ballarat Wildlife Park and Ballarat Art Gallery.

Book your stay at Sovereign Hill Hotel now to enjoy a blend of history, entertainment, and relaxation.

Rooms & rates

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Sovereign Family Room

Sleeps 4 · 30 m² · King bed, Bunk bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed</strong></p><p>323 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board; cribs (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Weekly housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Classic Cabin

Sleeps 8 · 45 m² · 4× Queen Bed

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

<p><strong>4 Queen Beds</strong></p><p>484 sq feet, located on the ground floor </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 4 bedrooms and living room</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and dining table</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - 2 bathrooms, towels, and a shower</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop workspace and iron/ironing board</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Weekly housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in </p>

Deluxe Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 35 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine

Providing free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned twin room provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor as well as garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Family Room

Sleeps 6 · 45 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 2× Bunk bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

This refurbished, air-conditioned room includes a king size bed, 2 sets of bunks, flat-screen TV, fridge and tea/coffee making facilities. Our Family Rooms are located in Canadian Gully wing, just a short walk from the hotel reception building Please note the room price is based on 6 guests. Maximum occupancy is 6 (see Hotel Policies).

Colonial Family Room

Sleeps 4 · 45 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), Bunk bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker

This refurbished, air-conditioned room includes a king size bed, 1 set of bunks, flat-screen TV, fridge, microwave, private balcony and tea/coffee making facilities. Our Colonial Family Rooms are located in Esmond Terrace quarters, just a short walk from the hotel reception building and carpark. Please note the room price is based on 4 guests. Maximum occupancy is 4 (see Hotel Policies).

Family Junior Suite

Sleeps 4 · 33 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), Bunk bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

This air-conditioned room includes a king size bed and bunk bed, flat-screen TV, a fridge and tea/coffee making facilities. Our Family Junior Suites are located in The Residence and Steinfeld's wings, just a short walk from the hotel reception building. Please note the room price is based on 4 guests. Maximum occupancy is 4 (see Hotel Policies).

Governors King Room

Sleeps 2 · 35 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine

This air-conditioned room includes a king size bed, espresso coffee machine, flat-screen TV, a fridge and tea/coffee making facilities. Please note the room price is based on 2 guests. There is no capacity for additional guests. Our Governors King Rooms are located in Officers and Superintendents quarters, just a short walk from the hotel reception building and carpark.

Standard King Room

Sleeps 2 · 30 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

Mixed Dormitory Room

Sleeps 6 · 6× Bunk bed

The unit has 6 beds.

Cottage

Sleeps 8 · 33 m² · Large bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Additional bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Guests can make meals in the fully equipped kitchenette that has a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. This bungalow features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a flat-screen TV and a terrace. The unit offers 4 beds.

Amenities

  • WiFi available
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Private parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Evening entertainment
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  • Face masks for guests available
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Garden
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Invoice provided
  • Key card access
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Picnic area
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Location

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39 Magpie Street, Ballarat, AU

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say8.21340 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Great locationPoor bed qualityNo food options available
Cleanliness7.7
Service9.2
Location9.2
Room Quality7.7
Amenities8.2
Value for Money8.2

Perfect location to explore sovereign hill

9.0

So convenient to walk in the back gate to the park & loved the family games room

Not much variety of fruit at breakfast

Taryn · AU · 2026-07-24

Lovely stay

9.0

Friendly, helpful staff. Convenient to Sovereign Hill, but additional tickets need to be purchased.

Going through a redevelopment, however the end result will be good.

Lisa · AU · 2026-07-21

Guest review

10.0

The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, going out of their way to ensure we had the best possible stay. There was a kid's room right next to check in which kept the children entertained while we checked in. There was a fireplace and reading material in a lounge type room which was a lovely treat on a cold day. The lady checking us in organised a key card for us to pass straight into Sovereign Hill mine without having to go out and around. The room was lovely and spacious. The bathroom was classically elegant. The grounds were beautiful and we were disappointed that we'd only booked a one night stay.

Stella · AU · 2026-07-20

Quirky stay in good a good way!

9.0

Loved staying here! It’s a little quirky but for a family trip for sovereign hill it is perfect. It’s a country motel but everything was great and having the big outdoor area with footies etc was amazing. They even have a games room with kids and adults board games set up. I would like to go back in summer as they have a bbq area you can use which would be great in a warm night. The room was fine, nothing fancy but comfy and had everything we needed.

You can hear your neighbours coming and going but it wasn’t a huge deal.

Rogan · AU · 2026-07-19

Amazing, excellent and fantastic

10.0

Great location and very clean

Nothing

Sean · AU · 2026-07-19

Good to know

Our reception hours are :

Monday to Saturday: 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM ,Sunday and Public Holiday: 8:30 AM-5:30 PM.

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Sovereign Hill Hotel in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that construction work is taking place from 02/06/2026, and some rooms. may be affected by noise.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.Please inform 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.

Parking

Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children 2 years old stay for AUD 8 per person per night when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.