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A restaurant interior with wooden barrels, a chalkboard menu, and shelves of jars.

1. RACV Goldfields Resort

RACV Goldfields Resort
4.5 star property
5.5 mi from Miners Rest
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Loved the stay here.. great place for families as there is a free arcade room which the kids loved. Beautiful place with beautiful rooms. Would come again if headed that way."
Australia
Melissa
The price is £97
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
RACV Goldfields Resort
A restaurant with brick walls, wooden tables, and bar stools.

2. Lake Inn Ballarat

Lake Inn Ballarat
4.5 star property
Ballarat Central, 5.7 mi from Miners Rest
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (859 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable room in a nice location.Close to lake with restaurants and pubs within an easy walk.Would stay again."
Australia
michelle
The price is £106
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Lake Inn Ballarat
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and brick walls.

3. Bell Tower Inn

Bell Tower Inn
3.5 star property
Alfredton, 4.5 mi from Miners Rest
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (825 reviews)
"Lovely clean pet friendly accomodation close to everything. Recommend"
Australia
Kelly
The price is £84
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Bell Tower Inn
An outdoor café with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a brick building in the background.

4. Ambassador Motor Inn Ballarat

Ambassador Motor Inn Ballarat
3.5 star property
Alfredton, 4.8 mi from Miners Rest
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (537 reviews)
"The staff were very helpful and hospitable being a cold and wet day apon arrival staff already had the heating on in our room. The room was very clean and comfortable"
Australia
Kay
The price is £66
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Ambassador Motor Inn Ballarat
A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a small table, and a mirror. There is a door leading to another room and a window with curtains.

5. Alfred Motor Inn

Alfred Motor Inn
3.0 star property
Alfredton, 4.5 mi from Miners Rest
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (438 reviews)
"Very good , clean and quite place"
Australia
Ra'ed
The price is £63
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Alfred Motor Inn
A reception door with a sign indicating reception hours, a key return box, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

6. Victoriana Motor Inn

Victoriana Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Ballarat East, 7.1 mi from Miners Rest
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (733 reviews)
"Clean tidy warm and Comfortable"
Australia
Matthew
The price is £68
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Victoriana Motor Inn
A lobby with a leather sofa, a wooden table with fruit, and a chandelier.

7. Craig's Royal Hotel

Craig's Royal Hotel
4.0 star property
Ballarat Central, 6.4 mi from Miners Rest
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (795 reviews)
"Very unique building and rooms, rooms with character. Beautiful building and very convenient location"
Australia
Marissa
The price is £80
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Craig's Royal Hotel
A brick building with a reception area, columns, and a pathway leading to the entrance.

8. Quest Ballarat

Quest Ballarat
4.5 star property
Ballarat Central, 6.1 mi from Miners Rest
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (795 reviews)
"Lovely staff, very accommodating and friendly. Room was great and perfect location."
Australia
Leanne
The price is £105
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Quest Ballarat
A kitchen with a brick wall, a potted plant, a laptop, and a display case with pastries.

9. The Provincial Boutique Hotel

The Provincial Boutique Hotel
5.0 star property
Ballarat Central, 6.2 mi from Miners Rest
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,035 reviews)
"Very quiet and clean. Staff were very helpful and the hotel was in close proximity to town."
Australia
Frances
The price is £87
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

10. Avenue Motel

Avenue Motel
2.5 star property
Alfredton, 4.6 mi from Miners Rest
7.4 out of 10, Good, (640 reviews)
"Clean room, courteous staff, parking OK, quiet surrounds, convenient location"
Australia
Susan
The price is £62
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Avenue Motel
A person in a pink swimsuit sitting in a hot tub with blue tiles around the edges.

11. Big4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park

Big4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park
4.0 star property
4.2 mi from Miners Rest
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (109 reviews)
"Good,the swimming pool was very nice and worm."
Australia
Daniel
The price is £96
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Big4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park
A modern cafe with a glass front display case, outdoor seating, and a visible street view.

12. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat
4.0 star property
Ballarat Central, 6.3 mi from Miners Rest
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (362 reviews)
"Love this hotel and the location. Great food around and plenty of drinks!"
Australia
Matthew
The price is £92
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat
A room with a large vertical garden wall, a staircase, and a patterned carpet.

13. Mid City Ballarat

Mid City Ballarat
4.0 star property
Ballarat Central, 6.2 mi from Miners Rest
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Room was clean and a nice big size. Staff were very nice and helpful. Not many choices at the buffet breakfast. Plenty of on site parking. Nice central location for Ballarat CBD"
Australia
Stuart
The price is £71
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Mid City Ballarat
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and large windows.

14. Ballarat Premier Apartments

Ballarat Premier Apartments
4.5 star property
Ballarat Central, 6.2 mi from Miners Rest
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (475 reviews)
"Fabulous 2 bedroom apartment in a central position, close to the city centre. Easy check in, very clean apartment with super comfy.beds. Was perfect for our one night stay."
Australia
natalka
The price is £116
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Ballarat Premier Apartments
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by a white fence and large windows.

15. Oscar's Hotel

Oscar's Hotel
4.0 star property
Ballarat Central, 6.3 mi from Miners Rest
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (580 reviews)
"Great location, staff helpful and food delicious. Would happily stay again."
Australia
Kane
The price is £84
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Oscar's Hotel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

16. Ballarat Suites

Ballarat Suites
4.0 star property
Golden Point (Ballarat), 7.6 mi from Miners Rest
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent room very clean , huge shower , great position "
Australia
Robert
The price is £99
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Ballarat Suites
A row of wooden privacy screens with leaf patterns in a grassy outdoor area.

17. Creswick Motel

Creswick Motel
2.0 star property
6.7 mi from Miners Rest
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (21 reviews)
"Room was very comfortable. We really appreciated the staff allowing us to check in late and leaving the lights & heating on for our arrival. Would stay at the motel again."
Australia
Stephanie
The price is £80
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Creswick Motel
A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large TV screen.

18. Quest Ballarat Station

Quest Ballarat Station
4.0 star property
Soldiers Hill, 6.1 mi from Miners Rest
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (607 reviews)
"Great location, easy parking and very clean rooms."
Australia
Anthony
The price is £102
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Quest Ballarat Station
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area, and a bench outside.

19. City Views Ballarat

City Views Ballarat
2.5 star property
Bakery Hill, 6.6 mi from Miners Rest
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (567 reviews)
"TV, microwave and kettle/toaster nice. Lights for some reason had no covers on them, too bright to leave on without the covers. Ended up finding them in the cupboard, carpet was a little sticky. Room wasnt available until a little after 2. Parking was limited car park was all filled up when we arrived back to hotel no where to park. We ended up leaving at 1130 pm to go back home. Would be suitable for couples or singles only staying a little while. Didnt suit us a family."
Australia
Sophie
The price is £62
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
City Views Ballarat
A neatly made bed with white bedding and striped pillows, a bedside lamp, and a chair in a hotel room.

20. Central City Motor Inn

Central City Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Bakery Hill, 6.7 mi from Miners Rest
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (507 reviews)
"Very good experience, will book again."
Australia
Annatta
The price is £78
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Central City Motor Inn
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Where to stay in Miners Rest

Find the best Miners Rest areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic building with ornate architecture, a clock tower, and a street with illuminated signs.

Ballarat Central

While visiting Ballarat Central, you might make a stop by sights like Ballarat Town Hall and Her Majesty's Theatre.

A waterfront building with a green roof, likely a clubhouse, surrounded by calm water and trees.
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Lake Wendouree

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Lake Wendouree. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Wendouree or Ballarat Botanical Gardens.

A historic street with wooden buildings, a horse-drawn carriage, and a sign for the Victoria Theatre.

Golden Point (Ballarat)

Travellers come to Golden Point (Ballarat) for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum while you're in town.

A historical town with wooden buildings and a prominent church steeple.

Ballarat East

Visitors to Ballarat East enjoy its spas, and if you want to do some exploring, Eureka Hall is worth a stop.

A small wooden boathouse with a dark blue door, a white trim, and a tall antenna on a pier extending into calm water.

Wendouree

While visiting Wendouree, you might make a stop by sights like Eureka Stadium and Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve.

Top Miners Rest Hotel Reviews

Begonia City Motor Inn

Begonia City Motor Inn

8/10 Good
"Beds were a little hard"
Ben 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Begonia City Motor Inn

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to go to Miners Rest?
The best time to go to Miners Rest, Victoria, Australia, is during the spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) months.

These seasons offer the most pleasant weather, with mild temperatures and less rainfall compared to the summer and winter. Spring brings blooming wildflowers, particularly in the nearby regional parks, which is lovely for those interested in nature walks. Autumn provides comfortable conditions for exploring the goldfields region and enjoying outdoor activities without the extreme heat of summer or the chill of winter.

For couples looking for a relaxed getaway, these shoulder seasons are ideal. You can enjoy strolls through the historic parts of Ballarat, just a short drive away, visit local wineries, or simply relax at your accommodation. The milder weather also makes exploring the region's attractions, such as Sovereign Hill, more comfortable.

Families will also find these times convenient. The cooler temperatures in spring and autumn are great for outdoor adventures without worrying about children overheating.
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