Miner's Retreat Motel
Highlights
- Explore the historic precinct of The Eureka Rebellion, immersing yourself in Australia’s rich heritage just steps away.
- Relax in spacious gardens, enjoying peaceful surroundings that enhance your family getaway experience.
- Stay connected with convenient access to public transport, making exploration of Ballarat’s attractions effortless.
- Savour the comfort of self-contained cabins, perfect for families and groups seeking a home away from home.
Located approximately one kilometre off the Western Highway in the historic precinct of The Eureka Rebellion, the Miner’s Retreat Motel offers quiet, peaceful accommodation with spacious gardens.
The motel is ideally located, only metres away from the Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka, within walking distance to the Ballarat Wildlife Park and IGA supermarket, and only a few minute’s drive to Sovereign Hill, Kryal Castle, Her Majesty’s Theatre and the Ballarat City Centre.
The motel features four self-contained two bedroom-cabins that comfortably sleep eight, along with 20 quiet motel rooms. A good mixture of accommodation options, public transport available from the motel, easy access and most other facilities make the Miner’s Retreat Motel an ideal place for travellers and family getaway.
Coaches and tour groups are welcome and improved access to the Motel is provided for buses. Breakfast catering is available for tours and coaches as well as package deals.
Families can benefit from the spacious settings of the Miner’s Retreat Motel with barbecue, launderette and heated pool all within walking distance of the Motel.
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- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
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Two Bedroom Cabin
Four modern fully self contained cabins, two bedrooms per cabin are available. Each cabin comfortably sleeps six and has a capacity of eight. All cooking facilities available. School and coach packages available.
Superior Twin Room
Figure with 2 King-single beds, 40 inch flat screen TV, bar fridge, kettle, hair dryer, walk-in shower.
King Room
Figure with 1 extra large King size bed, 40 inch flat screen TV, kettle, bar fridge, walk-in shower.
Superior Family Room
It could set up as 1 king bed with 2 bunk beds or 2 king-single beds with 2 bunk beds. Ideal for families and school group. Figure with 40 inch flat screen TV, bar fridge, kettle, walk-in shower.
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
- Twin beds available on request.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
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