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.

Top 10 Miners Rest Hotels of 2026

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1. RACV Goldfields Resort

8.8 km from Miners Rest

Melissa

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A restaurant with brick walls, wooden tables, and bar stools.

2. Lake Inn Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 9.1 km from Miners Rest

michelle

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large TV screen.

3. Quest Ballarat Station

Soldiers Hill, 9.8 km from Miners Rest

Anthony

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted light.

4. Avenue Motel

Alfredton, 7.4 km from Miners Rest

Susan

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a small table, and a mirror. There is a door leading to another room and a window with curtains.

5. Alfred Motor Inn

Alfredton, 7.3 km from Miners Rest

Ra'ed

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and brick walls.

6. Bell Tower Inn

Alfredton, 7.2 km from Miners Rest

Kelly

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

An outdoor café with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a brick building in the background.

7. Ambassador Motor Inn Ballarat

Alfredton, 7.7 km from Miners Rest

Kay

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A historic building with a clock, outdoor seating, and a sign for a wine bar and beer garden.

8. American Hotel Creswick

10.4 km from Miners Rest

Kathy

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A reception door with a sign indicating reception hours, a key return box, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

9. Victoriana Motor Inn

Ballarat East, 11.5 km from Miners Rest

Matthew

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A person in a pink swimsuit sitting in a hot tub with blue tiles around the edges.

10. Big4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park

6.7 km from Miners Rest

Daniel

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A kitchen with a brick wall, a potted plant, a laptop, and a display case with pastries.

11. The Provincial Boutique Hotel

Ballarat Central, 9.9 km from Miners Rest

Frances

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and large windows.

12. Ballarat Premier Apartments

Ballarat Central, 10 km from Miners Rest

natalka

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A brick building with a reception area, columns, and a pathway leading to the entrance.

13. Quest Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 9.9 km from Miners Rest

Leanne

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A room with a large vertical garden wall, a staircase, and a patterned carpet.

14. Mid City Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 10 km from Miners Rest

cleudeny Diek

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A lobby with a leather sofa, a wooden table with fruit, and a chandelier.

15. Craig's Royal Hotel

Ballarat Central, 10.3 km from Miners Rest

Marissa

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A two-story building with a gabled roof and a covered porch.

16. Sovereign Hill Hotel

Golden Point (Ballarat), 12 km from Miners Rest

Catherine

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A Victorian-style house with a prominent front porch, a brick facade, and a metal roof.

17. Seymours on Lydiard

Soldiers Hill, 9.7 km from Miners Rest

Julie

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by a white fence and large windows.

18. Oscar's Hotel

Ballarat Central, 10.2 km from Miners Rest

Kane

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern cafe with a glass front display case, outdoor seating, and a visible street view.

19. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 10.1 km from Miners Rest

Matthew

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern living room with a stone accent wall, a staircase, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with natural light.

20. The Sebel Creswick Forest Resort

8.8 km from Miners Rest

Daniel

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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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 Ballarat Town Hall and Her Majesty's Theatre.

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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

Visitors to Ballarat East enjoy its spas, and if you want to do some exploring, Eureka Hall is worth a stop.

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A small wooden boathouse with a dark blue door, a white trim, and a tall antenna on a pier extending into calm water.

Wendouree

While visiting Wendouree, you might make a stop by sights like Eureka Stadium and Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve.

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Top Miners Rest Hotel Reviews

Victoriana Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"I had a wonderful stay in the motel. The staff were incredibly helpful, especially as I lock myself out late at night and fortunately got some help to get back in. Many thanks."