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1845 Sturt St, Ballarat, Australia, 3350

Rooms and Amenities

Bell Tower Inn, located 7 km from Ballarat and 100 km from Avalon, features motel rooms equipped with split system heating and air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Rooms are situated around three courtyards in configurations of queen, twin, triple share/family rooms, and large family rooms with divided sleeping areas. Each room includes a work desk, flat screen TV, a mini refrigerator, coffee and tea making facilities, an iron and ironing board, a hairdryer, bathroom amenities, and electric blankets. Bathrooms have walk-in showers and separate baths, except for the King Spa suites, which have a 2-person spa bath. Wheelchair accessible rooms offer roll-in showers, shower chairs, safety rails, and open-based vanities. Pet-friendly rooms are also available for an additional fee of $25, with access to a grassy courtyard.

Dining at Bell Tower

The LOUNGE BAR is next to the restaurant located in the main reception building facing Sturt Street. The full buffet breakfast includes bacon, eggs, hashbrowns, tomatoes/mushrooms, a selection of cereals, toast, spreads, yogurt, fruit, tea, and coffee. The Fat Chef restaurant is open daily from 5 PM to 9 PM, offering dinner, with room service available. Packed lunches include a roll or sandwich, fruit, a muffin/cake or biscuit, and a drink, delivered the evening before.

Leisure and Facilities

The Inn includes an indoor heated saltwater swimming pool and spa, open daily. A family barbecue facility with picnic tables is available for guest use. Laundry facilities include coin-operated washing machines and dryers. Guests can request a bocce set for use in the courtyards. Snacks and drinks are available at reception. The Ballarat Golf Club is nearby, with its award-winning Greenside bistro and bar, a pro shop, and conference facilities.

Location and Attractions

Bell Tower Inn is central to the attractions of the Goldfields Region. Landmarks nearby include Lake Wendouree (3 km), the Ballarat Tramway Museum (2 km), and the Arch of Victory (1.5 km). Other attractions include the Kryal Castle, Sovereign Hill, Ballarat Art Gallery, Lake Wendouree, Eureka Centre, and Ghost Tours. Ballarat hosts the Begonia Festival in March, the Ballarat Heritage Festival in May, and Sovereign Hill's Winter Wonderlights in June and July. The Lal Lal blast furnace and iron mine are on Iron Mine Rd, at Lal Lal, near the Bungal Dam. The picture-perfect bridge, near Newtown, is part of the 53km Ballarat-to-Skipton Rail Trail, which takes in sights and structures from Victoria's gold mining past. The Ballarat Cycling Road National Championships take place each January.

Services and Accessibility

The Inn offers conference facilities, including the Lounge conference room with a view of the Avenue of Honour and a full bar. The conference room includes a 75" digital television, projection equipment, and updated Wi-Fi. The Functions Coordinator can assist with corporate events, product launches, engagement parties, and birthday celebrations. Group services include Dinner, Bed & Breakfast packages, with tailored meal schedules. Wheelchair accessible rooms are designed for health, safety, and comfort. Free parking is available outside each room. The nearest shopping center, Lucas Shopping Center, is 1 km away.

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30 m² 
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1 King-size bed
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30 m² 
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27 m² 
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Ballarat 2.4 km
Airports
Avalon (AVV) 106.5 km
Essendon Fields (MEB) 114.6 km
Train
Ballarat Train Station 5.7 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Live entertainment
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Spa centre

Room features

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Bedroom

  • Electric blankets

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

1845 Sturt St, Ballarat, Australia, 3350
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1845 Sturt St, Ballarat, Australia, 3350
Nearby
Golf Course
Ballarat Golf Club
460 m
Restaurants
Lazy Moe's
620 m
1845 Sturt Street
The Glasshouse
690 m
1845 Sturt Street
The Alfredton Fish Shop
930 m
1773 Sturt Street Alfredton
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