Hotel Vera Ballarat

The hidden gem of Ballarat. We celebrated a special occasssion and were warmly greeted by both David & Martin on our arrival who immediately made us feel at home. The hotel has a charm all its own, & we stayed in the Kingston suite, which was spacious & beautiful. Thanks to David, Martin & Uni for a memorable stay that we won't forget !!

We just experienced a two night stay at Hotel Vera and loved every moment. The owners David and Martin were very welcoming and warmly greeted us upon arrival. It felt like being invited into someone's home rather than the usual hotel check in. We stayed in Vera's 'blue room' called the Sandon - and loved the attention to detail given to every aesthetic touch. The blue walls gave the room a beautiful tranquillity and it was thoughtfully adorned with paintings and sculpture. We loved the Victorian era high ceilings and the king sized bed was so comfortable it is to die for. Everything in the room is so considered and creative. The bath and shower are positively luxurious and must be enjoyed. The breakfast service was delicious and in the beautiful surrounds of restaurant Babae downstairs. The restaurant and kitchen staff were warm and friendly and very accommodating - as were all the staff at Hotel Vera. I cannot recommend this stay enough and we will certainly be back someday - Simon & Samone.

I've stayed in hotels in 24 countries on 5 continents and some notable islands not had the experience we enjoyed at the Vera hotel. We were welcomed as if we were guests in a persons home. It was like staying at a friends place. The decor is superb and the building was renovated without losing it's historical charm. We are from outside Victoria, however, if we ever revisit Ballarat we will be staying at this home away from home. Thank you Martin and David.