The Eastern Hotel - Ballarat East, Victoria

Paige D.

Its really close to shops, just 13 minute walk. You can hear the trains all night and their random honking. The floor was REALLY creaky. Pretty cheap room, got it for $71.50 for the night on bookings.com. The shared bathrooms are decent and they have a kitchen shared space that is nice.

Shaun W.

The rooms seem fine for the money. Facilities good, parking ok. Live band on Saturday night, sound check sounded like it was in the room…|I actually left and stayed somewhere else. Through the week would be good digs for the money, just ask when the bands are on..

Calvin M.

The pub music below my room was so loud that I had to leave and find another motel that night. Management would not reimburse me. I lost my deposit on the next two nights. Management was extremely rude! You aren't saving any money staying there - plus you are ruining your holiday!

Aseem S.

It was recommended place to be on Ballarat Reddit for the evening drinks. We went there on Friday around 5pm. It was dead quite no one on the bar. We just walked around smelling smoke and at the back there were few old men bantering and laughing. The middle room was a disgusting ill lit hole with old couches from roadside and a stage that looks like it's going to collapse. It seriously gave the vibe of some junkie's house. Felt unsafe by just being there.

Rhys M.

Horrific. The advertising says rooms have “sound proofing” I could literally feel my bed shaking from the reverberating noise coming from the jacks attempting to play what could loosely be described as music downstairs, but more accurately sounded like whining cats. The manager was unapologetic and unhelpful. They said I could pay more money to be 4 doors down the hall 👍 Yep, avoid this places like the plague folks. I can see now why the hotel is a ghost town and why there are some many 1 star reviews

James R.

Excellent night at The Eastern, being entertained by Neil Hamburger and Dr El Suavo. The rooms are great value for money, clean, comfortable and warm. The bathrooms are shared facilities, but there was never any wait to use as there are plenty to go around. Highly recommend staying here, if you don't mind a place with a bit of character.

Pro D.

This is a live music venue first and foremost and among the finest in rural Victoria. Despite being a small venue they still manage to pull in many high profile touring acts including many international acts. Perfect if you want to witness your favourite musical artist in a more intimate setting.

Maintains a great vibe and very down to earth atmosphere and the taps are well maintained ensuring a fine drop that always tastes great!

A truly legendary pub!

Shane W.

It's in a reasonably close location from the train station. I arrived just after 1pm however the entry door was locked, so I had to call the phone number I received in my email booking to gain entry before 2pm. It's self sustaining with no reception, although I did see a cleaner there the following morning.||The room itself is what you need it to be, a comfortable bed, a fan which cooled the room down, a heater for the cooler months, and lots of charging points. The fridge and freezer were quite large, tea and coffee facilities were decent, the shower and toilet were fine with good flow and solid hot water. While it wasn't luxury, I was happy with everything, and it was very good for the price. It was very quiet as well with no traffic noise.||The pub itself wasn't open while I was there nor did I see any signs of when it was reopening, but the leagues club across the road appeared to sell meals and drinks.