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
Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 83 min drive
Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 85 min drive
Avalon Airport (AVV) - 91 min drive
Ballarat Station - 15 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
Enjoy your visit to Ballarat with a stay at Cardigan Lodge Motel. After having fun at the seasonal outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
27 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 10:30 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Garden
Seasonal outdoor pool
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Limited housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of AUD 20.00 per pet, per day
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Cardigan Lodge Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Cardigan Lodge Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Cardigan Lodge Motel?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Cardigan Lodge Motel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of AUD 20.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Cardigan Lodge Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cardigan Lodge Motel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at Cardigan Lodge Motel and nearby?
Cardigan Lodge Motel has a seasonal outdoor pool and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Cardigan Lodge Motel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Cardigan Lodge Motel like?
Cardigan Lodge Motel is in Cardigan Village, a short 1-minute walk from Cardigan Village Park.
Cardigan Lodge Motel Reviews
Reviews
6.8
Good
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7.2/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Oct 28, 2018
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.
Phil
Phil, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 16, 2018
great accomodation
Garry
Garry, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 8, 2018
Nice venue, dated furnishings and no hairdryer. Hot water took 10 minutes to heat up to a decent temperature.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 3, 2018
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
2/10 Poor
Jul 13, 2018
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
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
4/10 Fair
Jul 12, 2018
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.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 3, 2018
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.
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 2, 2018
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
irene
irene, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
2/10 Poor
Jun 25, 2018
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review
6/10 Good
Jun 13, 2018
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)
Dan
Dan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jun 12, 2018
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.
Moonus
Moonus, 2-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2018
Price versus quality i this motel is good. Very friendly and flexible staff.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 27, 2018
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
May 22, 2018
Inexpensive, off main track, no fuss, all that was needed for short stay.
john
john, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 6, 2018
Outskirts of Ballarat
Great stopover for the night, nice and quiet and very comfortable.
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Apr 1, 2018
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.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Mar 29, 2018
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.
Ilze
Ilze, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
4/10 Fair
Mar 14, 2018
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.
Valmai
Valmai, 3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
Feb 9, 2018
mattress
TOO FAR FROM TOWN AND NEEDS UPDATING AND NEW MATTRESSES
sue
sue, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jan 22, 2018
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.
Tanya
Tanya, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 3, 2018
Stefan
Stefan, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 5, 2017
Great hospitality
Great location just out of Ballarat, clean & comfortable, very friendly staff, a very affordable price
Kel
Kel, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 24, 2017
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.
Anne
Anne, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 4, 2017
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.
Sam
Sam, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
2/10 Poor
Sep 29, 2017
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