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title: "Western Hotel, Ballarat: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Western Hotel in Ballarat: rated 7.8 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-14
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Hotel · ★★★
# Western Hotel

Newington, Ballarat, Australia

7.8 ·  Good 38 reviews ·  #21 #21 of 22 in Ballarat ·  4.4 Location score
## About Western Hotel

Western Hotel is a hotel in Newington, Ballarat, Australia. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 38 reviews. Facilities include bar, free parking. It is 1.6 km from the centre of Ballarat. The nearest airport, Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV), is 77 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 8

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 1

1221 Sturt Street

## How Western Hotel scores

Better rated than 8% of hotels in Ballarat

-   Guest rating **7.8**
-   Location **4.4**
-   Public transport **2.3**

Ballarat average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **4.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **44**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **11**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **2**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Ballarat Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">77 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">172 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Ballarat</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Golden City Paddle Steamer Museum810 m
-   Ballarat cenotaph940 m
-   Mining Exchange1.5 km
-   The Titanic Memorial Bandstand1.5 km
-   Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute1.5 km
-   Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial2.0 km

## Western Hotel: in detail

Western Hotel offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Visitors can take advantage of complimentary parking directly at the hotel. Each accommodation at Western Hotel is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms of the hotel, guests can enjoy the advantage of having linen service available for their convenience. In select rooms, guests can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television for their entertainment. Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at hotel are always available for your satisfaction. Experience an unforgettable evening with your fellow travelers just a short distance away, at hotel's bar. Should you be particularly discerning in your dining choices, you will surely appreciate having access to the on-site shared kitchen provided at this location.

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## Questions about Western Hotel

### How do guests rate Western Hotel?

Western Hotel has a guest rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 38 reviews, which is better than 8% of rated hotels in Ballarat.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Western Hotel?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Is there parking at Western Hotel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Western Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV), is 77 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Western Hotel have?

Western Hotel has 8 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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