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Hotel Vera And Restaurant Babae

710 Sturt Street,
Ballarat Central VIC 3350

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$249 - $599

Continental breakfast is included for Friday and Saturday night direct bookings

Hotel Vera is located in a painstakingly restored, 19th-century mansion in the heart of Sturt Street. Merging modernity, artistic credence, sustainability and seclusion, the hotel has just seven exquisite, personalised suites, a guest bar and garden oasis.

Hotel Vera is the home of fine diner Babae and was awarded one Chefs Hat by The Age's Good Food Guide for 2025. Babae is headlined by culinary director and executive chef Tim Foster.

All rooms feature integrated climate control, double-glazed windows and premium insulation. Some suites feature stone plunge baths whilst others have beautiful marble bench seats and rain showers.

A commitment to sustainability and slow living also lies at Vera’s core. Vera offers guests the convenience of a dedicated Porsche EV charging station on-site, providing the reassurance that one’s adventurous escape will be seamless and joy-fuelled.

The Accessible Suite has been designed for guests who require additional space and amenities. The hotel’s pet-friendly suite accommodates house-trained dogs so they are equally able to enjoy their stay away.

Breakfast is a hyperlocal continental breakfast and includes some of Ballarat's brilliant purveyors such as Inglenook dairy milk and butter, Turret Bakery’s pastries, and sourdough bread, Vegas & Rose granola, Salt Kitchen charcuterie hams and seasonal poached and fresh fruit. St Ali coffee and Tea Associates artisans teas are alsi available. Breakfast is available seven days a week.

SPECIAL OFFER

Dine & Stay: 10% Off Both Hotel Vera & Babae

10% off Hotel Vera & Babae

Experience luxury at Hotel Vera Ballarat and savour contemporary Australian cuisine at Babae, the on-site restaurant.

The boutique hotel in the heart of Ballarat offers elegantly designed rooms, top-notch amenities and exceptional, personalised service.

Enhance your stay by dining at Babae, a one Chefs Hat restaurant by The Age Good Food Guide, led by culinary director Tim Foster. Enjoy 10% off accommodation and dining with our Dine & Stay package.

Book now using code DINESTAY10.

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Accessibility Information

  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)

Please note: The accessibility information above is provided by the business operator. For more information, please contact the business directly.

Visitor Information Centre
Ballarat Town Hall

225 Sturt Street
Ballarat VIC 3350

Acknowledgement of Country

Across Victoria’s Midwest, we acknowledge that we travel across the ancient landscapes of many First Peoples communities. These lands have been nurtured and cared for over tens of thousands of years and we respect the work of Traditional Custodians for their ongoing care and protection.

We recognise the past injustices against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in this country. As our knowledge grows, we hope that we can learn from their resilience and creativity that has guided them for over 60,000 years. As we invite people to visit and explore Victoria’s Midwest, we ask that alongside us, you also grow to respect the stories, living culture and connection to Country of the Ancestors and Elders of our First Peoples.


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