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Our top choices for Watsons Hill Bushland Reserve hotels

A dining area with a large window, a chandelier, and a wooden cabinet with a picture.

1. Helen's Homestead

Helen's Homestead
3.5 star property
12.5 km from Watsons Hill Bushland Reserve
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (161 reviews)
"The property was so peaceful, everything was clean and despite how cool the the weather was it was always lovely and warm inside."
Australia
Shelley
The price is €70
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Helen's Homestead
A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with two pillows, two bedside tables with lamps, and a small rug.

2. Begonia City Motor Inn

Begonia City Motor Inn
3.0 star property
14.8 km from Watsons Hill Bushland Reserve
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (356 reviews)
"Great location, clean and friendly staff would highly recommend."
Australia
Emily
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Begonia City Motor Inn
An outdoor café with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a brick building in the background.

3. Ambassador Motor Inn Ballarat

Ambassador Motor Inn Ballarat
3.5 star property
15.8 km from Watsons Hill Bushland Reserve
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (540 reviews)
"The staff were very helpful and hospitable being a cold and wet day apon arrival staff already had the heating on in our room. The room was very clean and comfortable"
Australia
Kay
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Ambassador Motor Inn Ballarat
A restaurant with brick walls, wooden tables, and bar stools.

4. Lake Inn Ballarat

Lake Inn Ballarat
4.5 star property
17.4 km from Watsons Hill Bushland Reserve
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (865 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable room in a nice location.Close to lake with restaurants and pubs within an easy walk.Would stay again."
Australia
michelle
The price is €126
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Lake Inn Ballarat
A large indoor swimming pool with blue tiles, lounge chairs, and a brick wall with a welcome sign.

5. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

Sovereign Park Motor Inn
4.5 star property
18.8 km from Watsons Hill Bushland Reserve
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (804 reviews)
"Beautiful place with kind staff, lots of opportunities for kids to enjoy! Will come back again!"
Australia
Alireza
The price is €105
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Sovereign Park Motor Inn
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

6. Ballarat Suites

Ballarat Suites
4.0 star property
18.2 km from Watsons Hill Bushland Reserve
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"I was incredibly surprised how good the room was for such a reasonable price. Plenty of room, comfortable beds, clean and new at the time of our stay. We will be staying here again for our next stay in Ballarat."
Australia
Matthew
The price is €118
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Ballarat Suites
A kitchen with a brick wall, a potted plant, a laptop, and a display case with pastries.

7. The Provincial Boutique Hotel

The Provincial Boutique Hotel
5.0 star property
18.6 km from Watsons Hill Bushland Reserve
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,040 reviews)
"Very quiet and clean. Staff were very helpful and the hotel was in close proximity to town."
Australia
Frances
The price is €110
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large TV screen.

8. Quest Ballarat Station

Quest Ballarat Station
4.0 star property
18.8 km from Watsons Hill Bushland Reserve
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (615 reviews)
"Great location and clean comfy room for a reasonable price. Had a great stay!"
Australia
Karlie
The price is €123
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Quest Ballarat Station
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.

9. Alfred Motor Inn

Alfred Motor Inn
3.0 star property
15.6 km from Watsons Hill Bushland Reserve
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (440 reviews)
"Very good , clean and quite place"
Australia
Ra'ed
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Alfred Motor Inn
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and brick walls.

10. Bell Tower Inn

Bell Tower Inn
3.5 star property
15.6 km from Watsons Hill Bushland Reserve
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (829 reviews)
"Absolutely beautiful staff and place to stay. Highly recommend. We will definitely stay there again."
Australia
Susan
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Bell Tower Inn
A two-story building with a gabled roof and a covered porch.

11. Sovereign Hill Hotel

Sovereign Hill Hotel
3.5 star property
17.9 km from Watsons Hill Bushland Reserve
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (731 reviews)
"Very clean and staff very helpful , great position for sovereign Hill"
Australia
Craig
The price is €101
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Sovereign Hill Hotel
A neatly made bed with white bedding and striped pillows, a bedside lamp, and a chair in a hotel room.

12. Central City Motor Inn

Central City Motor Inn
3.5 star property
19 km from Watsons Hill Bushland Reserve
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (507 reviews)
"Very good experience, will book again."
Australia
Annatta
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Central City Motor Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area, and a bench outside.

13. City Views Ballarat

City Views Ballarat
2.5 star property
18.9 km from Watsons Hill Bushland Reserve
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (567 reviews)
"TV, microwave and kettle/toaster nice. Lights for some reason had no covers on them, too bright to leave on without the covers. Ended up finding them in the cupboard, carpet was a little sticky. Room wasnt available until a little after 2. Parking was limited car park was all filled up when we arrived back to hotel no where to park. We ended up leaving at 1130 pm to go back home. Would be suitable for couples or singles only staying a little while. Didnt suit us a family."
Australia
Sophie
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
City Views Ballarat
Garden

14. Sovereign Views Apartments

Sovereign Views Apartments
3.5 star property
18.5 km from Watsons Hill Bushland Reserve
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (214 reviews)
"It was close to a major tourist attraction and a laundrette and good dinner options a.l within walking distance"
Australia
Sarah
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Sovereign Views Apartments
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a desk with a chair, and a chandelier.

15. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard
4.0 star property
18.4 km from Watsons Hill Bushland Reserve
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (299 reviews)
"Fantastic - will stay again."
Australia
Jason
The price is €105
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard
Restaurant

16. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
4.0 star property
18.1 km from Watsons Hill Bushland Reserve
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Fantastic 😍"
United States
Lynda
The price is €111
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
A modern entrance with a potted tree, a wooden door, and a clear view of the street outside.

17. The Menzies Ballarat

The Menzies Ballarat
4.0 star property
19 km from Watsons Hill Bushland Reserve
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (453 reviews)
"The property was nice however there was rarely any staff at"
Australia
Justin
The price is €78
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Menzies Ballarat
A brick building with a reception area, columns, and a pathway leading to the entrance.

18. Quest Ballarat

Quest Ballarat
4.5 star property
18.2 km from Watsons Hill Bushland Reserve
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (800 reviews)
"Excellent service and accommodation"
Australia
Patricia
The price is €132
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Quest Ballarat
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a brick wall, a painting, a mirror, and a kitchenette.

19. Peppinella Motel

Peppinella Motel
3.0 star property
13.8 km from Watsons Hill Bushland Reserve
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (260 reviews)
"Clean room, staff nice. "
Australia
Jonathan
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Peppinella Motel
A room with a large vertical garden wall, a staircase, and a patterned carpet.

20. Mid City Ballarat

Mid City Ballarat
4.0 star property
18.3 km from Watsons Hill Bushland Reserve
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"The staff and owners really make this a great stay...."
Australia
Stuart
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Mid City Ballarat
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Compare popular hotels close to Watsons Hill Bushland Reserve

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A dining area with a large window, a chandelier, and a wooden cabinet with a picture.
Helen's Homestead
3.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
161 reviews
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A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with two pillows, two bedside tables with lamps, and a small rug.
Begonia City Motor Inn
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
356 reviews
View
An outdoor café with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a brick building in the background.
Ambassador Motor Inn Ballarat
3.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
540 reviews
View
A restaurant with brick walls, wooden tables, and bar stools.
Lake Inn Ballarat
4.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
865 reviews
View
A large indoor swimming pool with blue tiles, lounge chairs, and a brick wall with a welcome sign.
Sovereign Park Motor Inn
4.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
804 reviews
View

Hotels recommended for families near Watsons Hill Bushland Reserve

A stone house with a white door and windows, a porch with chairs, and a wooden deck.

Cosy 2 bedroom cottage with rural farmland views

Cosy 2 bedroom cottage with rural farmland views
Ross Creek
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
The price is €238
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Cosy 2 bedroom cottage with rural farmland views

Top Watsons Hill Bushland Reserve Hotel Reviews

Sovereign Hill Hotel

Sovereign Hill Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean and staff very helpful , great position for sovereign Hill"
Craig 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Sovereign Hill Hotel

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Watsons Hill Bushland Reserve?
Watsons Hill Bushland Reserve is located in Smythesdale. You'll find 7 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
Where is the best place to stay near Watsons Hill Bushland Reserve?
Sovereign Hill Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and conference space. You'll find it 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Watsons Hill Bushland Reserve. Other good choices in the area include Begonia City Motor Inn and Mid City Ballarat.
How many hotels will I find close to Watsons Hill Bushland Reserve?
Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Watsons Hill Bushland Reserve.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Watsons Hill Bushland Reserve, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Watsons Hill Bushland Reserve.
What can I see and do near Watsons Hill Bushland Reserve?
You can wander around Woady Yallock River-Smythesdale Streamside Reserve, Scarsdale Natural Features Reserve or Scarsdale Bushland Reserve if you want a dose of fresh air. At Smythesdale H16 Bushland Reserve, Smythesdale H15 Bushland Reserve and Nintingbool Bushland Reserve, take some time to really appreciate nature. A visit to Ballarat Kart Club is worth the trip when you're visiting.