Cardigan Lodge Motel

3.0 star property
Ballarat motel in Cardigan Village with seasonal outdoor pool and restaurant
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Seasonal outdoor pool
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
Exterior
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Remembrance Drv, Cardigan Village, VIC, 3350
  • Cardigan Village Park
    1 min walk
  • Ballarat Golf Club
    9 min drive
  • Lake Wendouree
    13 min drive

Room options

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 54 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 54 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 54 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Ballarat

At Cardigan Lodge Motel, you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Cardigan Village Park and 7.5 km (4.7 mi) from Mullawallah Wetlands Nature Conservation Reserve. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant and free self-parking. .In proximity to this 3-property class Cardigan Village motel you'll find Sovereign Hill.

What's nearby

  • Ballarat Botanical Gardens - 12 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Lake Wendouree - 13 min drive - 12.1 km
  • St John of God Hospital Ballarat - 13 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Ballarat Base Hospital - 13 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Sovereign Hill - 16 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Ballarat Station - 15 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lazy Moe's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ballarat Golf Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lucas Town Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Arch View Cafe - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Cardigan Lodge Motel

Ballarat motel in Cardigan Village with seasonal outdoor pool and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. Cardigan Lodge Motel also features a seasonal outdoor pool and a garden. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Ballarat motel.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Cardigan Lodge Motel offers 27 accommodations with free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: AUD 20.00 per pet, per day
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: AUD 20.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Cardigan Lodge Motel?

Cardigan Lodge Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Cardigan Lodge Motel?

Yep, Cardigan Lodge Motel has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does Cardigan Lodge Motel have a pool?

Cardigan Lodge Motel has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cardigan Lodge Motel?

No, Cardigan Lodge Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Cardigan Lodge Motel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Cardigan Lodge Motel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Cardigan Lodge Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Cardigan Lodge Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 61 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Phil, Rosebud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Old motel, nice quiet A/C, bed, hot water all good. Bit pricey for the moderate level of comfort. Clean and good ventilation as there was a stink of deodorant. Would stay again for a good night sleep, but would negotiate for better deal.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great accomodation
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice venue, dated furnishings and no hairdryer. Hot water took 10 minutes to heat up to a decent temperature.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst hotel ever
Booked through wotif many times, the place was disgusting, room was filthy, heater nobs missing, door handles missing, only three lounge chairs in a family room for four ppl and the weekend manager said in his opinion it's less than a three star rating... had to leave our key on doorstep as we left as specified on a note at the front locked reception door... pathetic
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Sarah, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The staff was friendly, polite. The beds were on wheels... on a smooth, flat surface. We rolled ALL OVER THE ROOM. The joke wore thin pretty quickly. My daughter fell off her bed a few times. The beds were so slippery they were near impossible to sleep on. There was also only one blanket between two sheets - not suitable for this area in winter. We were cold. The WiFi password didn’t work for the internet. No value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Steve, Toowoomba

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious rooms with a quiet country outlook.
The rooms at the front with the lovely views out to the Victorian countryside are the pick. It seems previous issues regarding hot water (which I noticed mentioned on older reviews) have been sorted. The room we stayed in had been recently renovated judging by the modern decor and floating floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

irene, Strathalbyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel room was good and had a good sleep no real traffic noise, the shower was a little slow to get hot but was ok
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very rude
Staff did not want to help with enquiries. The room wasnt as stated. I was never rude in return. I just dtsted the facilities weren't what thd advertisement stated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Dan, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very spacious Bed was nice just hard for us Only thing we weren’t to happy was the water pressure well a lack of and the amount of time it took to get hot (no cold needed)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Moonus, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We first got the wrong room but the man in the office was happy to change it to one we ordered. They came into our room the next day and emptied the bins, replenishing the toilet paper rolls, turned off our heater but didn’t make the beds. Would have loved the heater on when returned back that evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Price versus quality i this motel is good. Very friendly and flexible staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

6/10 Okay

john

Inexpensive, off main track, no fuss, all that was needed for short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, Mona Vale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outskirts of Ballarat
Great stopover for the night, nice and quiet and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

Rebecca, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean & friendly staff
Staff were friendly & happy to wait as we were going to be late for check in. Room was clean & linen fresh but beds need brakes as they rolled around a lot. It appears that management are refurbishing the rooms & if that is correct I think it will look fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

4/10 Poor

Ilze, Nsw

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very run down. Staff could not issue me a receipt for the full amount paid as we were told a commission was to be paid to website who advertised. This has not happened at any motel we have stayed at previously.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

4/10 Poor

Valmai, Melbourne

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Quiet motel
We were disappointed with the facilities. We were lucky to be provided with half a glass of milk which was not replaced. There was 2 cups 2 mugs and 2 sauces and 2 teaspoons, a toaster, jug and microwave. No plates for toast. Microwave had to be moved to reach power point.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

sue, melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
mattress
TOO FAR FROM TOWN AND NEEDS UPDATING AND NEW MATTRESSES
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Tanya, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cheap and cheerful without the cheap
Very clean, neat and tidy but overpriced for an older style motel - bathroom exhaust fan and wall lights no longer worked - a peaceful location with lovely wheat field across the road, mattress a little ordinary.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Kel, Horsham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great hospitality
Great location just out of Ballarat, clean & comfortable, very friendly staff, a very affordable price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Anne

Away from everything
The Motel itself was Ok and it was clean and comfortable but I hadn't realised there was nothing near it. It was very hard to find - a problem with GPS which owner said often happened. Poor Wifi but in fairness it wasn't promoted as having wifi.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Sam, Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place for a stop over
The owner was super friendly and helpful staying up late to let us in and cater for all the Crows fans driving over. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

2/10 Terrible

Sandra, Vic

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Dissapointing
No tea/coffee facilities Not enough towels for beds Room was not clean Beds were not made properly One roll of toilet paper for 5 of us No shower toiletries
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017