Title: Palace in Ballarat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=63941272&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Palace in Ballarat Become immersed in brilliant architecture and experience life as it was back then. ## Photo gallery for Palace in Ballarat ![Property grounds - Palace in Ballarat (Lake Wendouree)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63950000/63941300/63941272/068949d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Games room - Palace in Ballarat (Lake Wendouree)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63950000/63941300/63941272/afbcafe0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![6 bedrooms, WiFi - Palace in Ballarat (Lake Wendouree)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63950000/63941300/63941272/57d1dea9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Palace in Ballarat (Lake Wendouree)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63950000/63941300/63941272/w750h500x0y417-fa51a120.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Palace in Ballarat (Lake Wendouree)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63950000/63941300/63941272/w750h500x0y417-2fa93fd2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies In the heart of Ballarat, immerse yourself in history at Bishops Palace. 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Stay connected with in-room WiFi. Other perks at this castle include: - Barbecues and smoke-free property Room features All guest rooms at Palace in Ballarat offer comforts, such as fireplaces, as well as Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Kitchens with fridges, dishwashers and microwaves - Ovens, blenders and toasters ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114210000/114210000/114209948/0bac9d5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Just off the beautiful Lake Wendouree, fully fenced, dog friendly, air cond Lake Wendouree - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 18 reviews £149 includes taxes & fees 20 Jan - 21 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-20&endDate=2026-01-21&selected=114209948&PinnedHotelID=114209948&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99410000/99401900/99401839/14b6a174.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Unique & Modern Farm Stay \~ Pool & Foosball \~ Yard Buninyong - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Laundry room 9.8 Exceptional 9 reviews £504 includes taxes & fees 16 Jan - 17 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=99401839&PinnedHotelID=99401839&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66640000/66632800/66632709/w1280h855x0y2-3aa417d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Battista: Heritage luxury in the heart of Ballarat Ballarat Central - Kitchen - Washing machine - Parking available - Room service 10 Exceptional 3 reviews £295 includes taxes & fees 23 Dec - 24 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=66632709&PinnedHotelID=66632709&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109830000/109824400/109824337/9908e3d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Welcome to Rapunzel's Cottage, a charming 1-bedroom studio with a magical fairytale vibe Golden Point (Ballarat) - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Microwave 9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews £93 includes taxes & fees 19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20&selected=109824337&PinnedHotelID=109824337&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119870000/119865100/119865056/3d3a31eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Parrot's on the creek . 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as House Palace in Ballarat Ballarat Palace in Ballarat Private vacation home Palace in Ballarat Private vacation home Ballarat ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Palace in Ballarat pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Palace in Ballarat? ### How much is parking at Palace in Ballarat? ### What time is check-in at Palace in Ballarat? ### What time is check-out at Palace in Ballarat? ### Where is Palace in Ballarat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Palace in Ballarat Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Jody T. 20 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Friends weekend Absolutely amazing building, all furnishings were exquisite. They certainly don’t build them like the Bishop Palace. We all enjoyed this amazing experience. ##### Jody T. 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