About The Menzies
Located in the heart of Ballarat on historic Bakery Hill, The Menzies offers a variety of accommodation types — studios, family rooms and townhouses — with free Wi-Fi and free off-street parking. We are only a 10-minute stroll from the cafés and restaurants of Ballarat city centre and a 2-minute drive from Ballarat Railway Station.
Each spacious room offers a well-equipped kitchenette and an espresso coffee machine, and most rooms have a work desk. For corporate guests, travellers, couples or families, we have what matters: a comfortable bed, free seamless Wi-Fi throughout the property, free off-street parking (large vehicles accommodated) and a guest laundry.
Whether visiting for work or leisure, we pledge to our guests clean and comfortable accommodation and a personalised, friendly service to ensure a memorable stay.
Facilities
Everything you need for a comfortable stay in the centre of Ballarat.
- Free on-site parkingOff-street parking at no charge; large vehicles can park next to Reception.
- Free Wi-FiSeamless Wi-Fi in all areas of the property.
- KitchenetteRefrigerator, microwave, toaster, kettle and an espresso coffee machine.
- Air conditioningIn every room, with electric blankets on the beds.
- Family rooms & townhousesRooms with a queen bed plus one or two single beds, and townhouses.
- LaundryGuest laundry, plus a same-day laundry service (at Reception by 9:00 am).
- Accessible roomA specially designed and equipped accessible room — let us know when you book.
- Non-smoking roomsAvailable throughout the motel.
- Luggage storageLeave your bags at Reception before check-in or after check-out.
- In-room comfortsFlat-screen TV with cable channels, work desk in most rooms, hairdryer, towels and free toiletries.
Gallery
A look around the motel and our rooms.
Frequently asked questions
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Call us on 03 5331 3277.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:00 pm and check-out is by 10:00 am. Reception is open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Is there parking?
Yes. Free on-site parking is available to guests. If you have more than one car or drive a large vehicle, off-street parking is available next to Reception, also on The Menzies property.
Is there Wi-Fi?
Yes. Free, seamless Wi-Fi is available to all guests in all areas.
Is there a laundry service?
Yes. The Menzies offers a same-day laundry service: please have your laundry at Reception by 9:00 am and the laundered garments will be delivered to your room. There is also a guest laundry.
Where can I store my luggage?
Early arrivals can leave luggage at Reception until the room is ready. On the day of departure you can leave luggage at Reception and collect it later in the day.
Do you have a gym?
Unfortunately we don’t, but there are various gyms close by in the Ballarat CBD. Ask at Reception for locations.
How much are local calls from the room?
Local calls are complimentary. All other calls are timed and charged to your room.
Do you have a DVD player?
Yes. Players need to be reserved and are hired on a nightly basis.
Is there an airport shuttle?
No, we don’t offer an airport shuttle. Melbourne Airport is approximately 100 km from the motel, about 1.5 hours by car.
Location & contact
On historic Bakery Hill, a 10-minute stroll from the city centre.
5 Humffray Street North, Bakery Hill Ballarat VIC 3350, Australia
☎ 03 5331 3277
✉ info@themenziesballarat.com.au
Reception 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Close by:
- Cafés and restaurants of the city centre (10-minute stroll)
- Shopping, theatres, galleries and wine bars in the Ballarat CBD
- Ballarat Railway Station (2-minute drive)
A short drive:
- Sovereign Hill and the Gold Museum
- M.A.D.E (Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka)
- Art Gallery of Ballarat
- Lake Wendouree and the Ballarat Botanical Gardens
- Ballarat Wildlife Park and Ballarat Bird World
- Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial
- The Goldfields Track (Ballarat to Bendigo, 210 km)