Title: Palace in Ballarat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=5914&destination=Ballarat%2C+Victoria%2C+Australia&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) ![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) ![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) ![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) ![Game room - Palace in Ballarat (Lake Wendouree)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63950000/63941300/63941272/afbcafe0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies In the heart of Ballarat, immerse yourself in history at Bishops Palace. This Heritage-listed Gothic mansion offers beautifully appointed rooms within a piece of 1800's architecture. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Pet friendly - Parking available - Laundry - Kitchen ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=63941272&PinnedHotelID=63941272&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=63941272&PinnedHotelID=63941272&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=63941272&PinnedHotelID=63941272&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=63941272&PinnedHotelID=63941272&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=63941272&PinnedHotelID=63941272&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=63941272&PinnedHotelID=63941272&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=63941272&PinnedHotelID=63941272&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=63941272&PinnedHotelID=63941272&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBallarat-Hotels-Palace-In-Ballarat.h63941272.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBallarat-Hotels-Palace-In-Ballarat.h63941272.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Lake Wendouree, a neighborhood in Ballarat, is home to this castle. Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve and Mullawallah Wetlands Nature Conservation Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ballarat Aquatic and Leisure Centre and Eureka Aquatic Center. Ballarat Bird World and Park Lake Gardens are also worth visiting. [Visit our Ballarat travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Ballarat.dx5914) [View more Castles in Ballarat](https://www.expedia.ca/Ballarat-Castles.d5914-aaCastles.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.55709,143.83568&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:vnedF_%7C%7BlZ%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FS%40S%40S%40Q%40U%40QBU%40Q%40QBUBQBQBQBUBQDQDSBODSDQDQFQDSDQFMFQFSFOFOFOFQHOFMHSHMHOHMHOHOHKJMHOJKHOJKJKJOJKJKLKJKJILKJKLGJMLGLILGLILGLILENILGLELENELELGNENELENANCLENANCLCNANAN%3FNCL%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%40N%40LBNBN%40LDNBN%40LDNDLDNFNDLDLDLDNFLHLDLHLFLHLFLHLFJLLFJJLJJHJJLJJJJJJNJJJJHNJJJNHLHJHNHNHLHNHLHRFLHNFPFNFNHNDRFPFLDPDRFPDPDPDRBNDRDPBPBTBPBPBPBT%40PBP%40T%40P%40T%40P%40R%40R%3FR%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FTAPATAPATANATCPARCRCRCPCPCTCPEPEPCPEPEPERGPEPEPGNGPEPINGPGLGRILGNIPININILINILIJINKLKLILKJKLKLKJKLMHKJKHMJKJMHKJMHMFMHMFMHMFMFMFOHMDMDMDODODMDODMDOBO%40MDO%40OBMBO%40OBO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FOBO%3FO%3FOCO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCOAMCOCOAMEOAOCMEOEOEMEMEOEMEMEMIOGMGMGMIMGMIMGMIKKMIKKMKKIKKMIKMKKKMKMKKIMKMIMKOIKIMIOIMIOIOIQGOIMGSGMGQGOGQGQGOEQEQGQESEQEQCQEQEQCQCUCQCQCSCSASAQCUAOAUAQAUAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vlZiwWUO6RaJxQ51FYuEe1ALePs=) Lake Wendouree, VIC ### What's nearby - ![Lake Wendouree](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526966065/21f62db3-60c7-491b-9b7a-6a0c182db0e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Wendouree 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - ![Ballarat Town Hall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635153768828/7b6bc75c-0a93-4dfb-9563-317d066cc995.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ballarat Town Hall 4 min drive \- 2.7 km - Ballarat Base Hospital 17 min walk \- 1.5 km - St John of God Hospital Ballarat 19 min walk \- 1.6 km - Ballarat Botanical Gardens 4 min drive \- 3.0 km ### Getting around - Ballarat Station 9 min drive - Avalon Airport (AVV) 80 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 20 min walk - The Green House 5 min drive - McDonald's 5 min drive - The Boat Shed 16 min walk - The Cheesecake Shop 14 min walk ## About this property ### Palace in Ballarat Castle near Sovereign Hill Palace in Ballarat provides amenities like laundry facilities and a hot tub. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. Other perks at this castle include: - Smoke-free premises and barbecue grills Room features All guestrooms at Palace in Ballarat feature comforts such as fireplaces, as well as amenities like internet access. Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Kitchens with refrigerators, dishwashers, and microwaves - Ovens, blenders, and toasters ## Similar properties ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/57000000/56550000/56543400/56543386/bf85a311.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quest Ballarat Station Soldiers Hill - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry - Gym 9.6 Exceptional 559 reviews CA $179 CA $197 total includes taxes & fees Apr 13 - Apr 14 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-13&endDate=2026-04-14&selected=56543386&PinnedHotelID=56543386&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2650000/2646800/2646768/948f2611.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sovereign Hill Hotel Golden Point (Ballarat) - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Business services 8.8 Excellent 692 reviews CA $126 CA $140 total includes taxes & fees Apr 19 - Apr 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-19&endDate=2026-04-20&selected=2646768&PinnedHotelID=2646768&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623900/9623871/be985efc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments Warrenheip - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.0 Very good 1,000 reviews CA $87 CA $97 total includes taxes & fees Apr 20 - Apr 21 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-20&endDate=2026-04-21&selected=9623871&PinnedHotelID=9623871&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/883700/883686/8eed0e2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bell Tower Inn Alfredton - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.4 Very good 779 reviews CA $118 CA $130 total includes taxes & fees Mar 31 - Apr 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01&selected=883686&PinnedHotelID=883686&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/423700/423681/e207cd04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Main Lead Ballarat Motel Golden Point (Ballarat) - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 8.0 Very good 422 reviews CA $96 CA $106 total includes taxes & fees Apr 12 - Apr 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-12&endDate=2026-04-13&selected=423681&PinnedHotelID=423681&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1430000/1427900/1427860/dc754f13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ballarat Suites Golden Point (Ballarat) - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Business services 9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews CA $158 CA $174 total includes taxes & fees Apr 5 - Apr 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06&selected=1427860&PinnedHotelID=1427860&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/179000/178987/d56612c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mid City Ballarat Ballarat Central - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 8.0 Very good 1,002 reviews CA $109 CA $129 total includes taxes & fees Mar 31 - Apr 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01&selected=178987&PinnedHotelID=178987&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Three Bedroom Premium Family Villa (8 berth) | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626800/9626759/25cd989a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Eureka Stockade Holiday Park Ballarat East - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.6 Excellent 578 reviews CA $158 CA $158 total includes taxes & fees Apr 22 - Apr 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-22&endDate=2026-04-23&selected=9626759&PinnedHotelID=9626759&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Four Bedroom House | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9100000/9092600/9092520/51297172.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seymours on Lydiard Soldiers Hill - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 8.8 Excellent 565 reviews CA $102 CA $113 total includes taxes & fees Mar 30 - Mar 31 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=9092520&PinnedHotelID=9092520&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3730000/3723800/3723757/93d9dc78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quest Ballarat Ballarat Central - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Gym 9.4 Exceptional 755 reviews CA $171 CA $188 total includes taxes & fees Apr 27 - Apr 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-27&endDate=2026-04-28&selected=3723757&PinnedHotelID=3723757&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-12&endDate=2026-04-13&selected=63941272&PinnedHotelID=63941272&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=63941272,56543386,2646768,9623871,883686) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: WiFi - Available in some public areas: Internet access ### Things to do - Hot tub ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill ### More - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - 6 bathrooms ### Food and drink - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### More - Dryer - Fireplace - Heating ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 1 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know 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 ### 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? ### 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Jody T. Oct 20, 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. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### J K. Feb 16, 2026 ##### J K. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026