What's it like in Miners Rest?

Travellers to the Miners Rest neighbourhood in Ballarat will be sure to enjoy their stay. Consider a visit to Mount Pisgah as part of your Miners Rest travel plans.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Miners Rest, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in Miners Rest.

What can I see and do in this Ballarat neighbourhood?

Mount Pisgah is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Miners Rest. You might also plan a visit to Ballarat Aviation Museum when you're sightseeing in Ballarat.

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1. RACV Goldfields Resort

8.8 km from Miners Rest

Milena

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

2. Bell Tower Inn

Alfredton, 7.2 km from Miners Rest

George

includes taxes & fees

20 Aug - 21 Aug

3. Alfred Motor Inn

Alfredton, 7.3 km from Miners Rest

Ra'ed

includes taxes & fees

20 Aug - 21 Aug

Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

4. Avenue Motel

Alfredton, 7.4 km from Miners Rest

Susan

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

5. Ambassador Motor Inn Ballarat

Alfredton, 7.7 km from Miners Rest

Kay

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

6. Lake Inn Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 9.1 km from Miners Rest

Donna

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

7. Big4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park

Cardigan, 6.7 km from Miners Rest

Daniel

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

8. Mid City Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 10 km from Miners Rest

cleudeny Diek

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

9. Quest Ballarat Station

Soldiers Hill, 9.8 km from Miners Rest

Anthony

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

10. Victoriana Motor Inn

Ballarat East, 11.5 km from Miners Rest

Matthew

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

11. Ballarat Suites

Golden Point (Ballarat), 12.2 km from Miners Rest

Robert

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

12. The Provincial Boutique Hotel

Ballarat Central, 9.9 km from Miners Rest

chris

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

13. The Menzies Ballarat

Bakery Hill, 10.5 km from Miners Rest

Gabriel

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

14. American Hotel Creswick

10.4 km from Miners Rest

Kathy

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

15. Craig's Royal Hotel

Ballarat Central, 10.3 km from Miners Rest

Susan

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

Desk, iron/ironing board, alarm clocks, bed sheets

16. City Views Ballarat

Bakery Hill, 10.6 km from Miners Rest

Rebecca

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

17. Oscar's Hotel

Ballarat Central, 10.2 km from Miners Rest

Glenn

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

18. Main Lead Ballarat Motel

Golden Point (Ballarat), 11.7 km from Miners Rest

Shantel

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

19. Quest Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 9.9 km from Miners Rest

Catherine

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

20. Sovereign Hill Hotel

Golden Point (Ballarat), 12 km from Miners Rest

Simone

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

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Where to stay in Miners Rest

Find the best Miners Rest areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Miners Rest

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Ballarat Central

While visiting Ballarat Central, you might make a stop by sights like St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall.

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Lake Wendouree

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Lake Wendouree. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Wendouree or Ballarat Botanical Gardens.

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Golden Point (Ballarat)

Travellers come to Golden Point (Ballarat) for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum while you're in town.

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Ballarat East

Ballarat East is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Eureka Aquatic Center and Eureka Hall.

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Newington

The bars and spas are a few reasons travellers visit Newington. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Ballarat Tramway Museum and Lake Wendouree, a few notable attractions nearby.

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Ballarat Colonial Motor Inn & Apartments

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"Great budget accommodation on the freeway, minutes from Ballarat CBD. Comfortable rooms with all the basics you need. With service station next door, mini golf, restaurants and thr"