8/10 Good
J K.
Feb 16, 2026
J K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Palace in Ballarat
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Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
- Hot tub
- Pet friendly
- Parking available
- Laundry
- Kitchen
$1,735
$1,735
$1,605 nightly
$1,735 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
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About the neighborhood
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With a stay at this castle in Ballarat (Lake Wendouree), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Sovereign Hill and Lake Wendouree. .This castle is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Ballarat Tramway Museum and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Ballarat Base Hospital.
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- Lake Wendouree - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
- Ballarat Base Hospital - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
- St John of God Hospital Ballarat - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
- Ballarat Town Hall - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
- Ballarat Botanical Gardens - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
Getting around
- Ballarat Station - 9 min drive
- Avalon Airport (AVV) - 80 min drive
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- 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
Spend an unforgettable holiday in the beautiful, history filled city of Ballarat, a leisurely one-hour drive from Melbourne.
You will be staying in the heart of Ballarat in your own beautifully appointed room within a piece of history at Bishops Palace, a Heritage listed Gothic mansion. For those interested in history, this is a unique opportunity to become immersed in the brilliant architecture of the 1800’s.
Bishops Palace is one of the most imposing houses in Ballarat
You will be staying in the heart of Ballarat in your own beautifully appointed room within a piece of history at Bishops Palace, a Heritage listed Gothic mansion. For those interested in history, this is a unique opportunity to become immersed in the brilliant architecture of the 1800’s.
Bishops Palace is one of the most imposing houses in Ballarat
A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
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
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Palace in Ballarat Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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Reviews
8/10 Good
Jody T.
Oct 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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