Bar (on property)

Reviews of The Eastern Hotel - Adults Only

2.5 out of 5
The Eastern Hotel - Adults Only
81 Humffray St N, Ballarat East, VIC

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 61 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Praneel

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was vey quite , easy exccess, very convenient for over nite stay as i was out at Ballarat for business. Over all i love the place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Manager on 2024/2/4
Thank you for your kind words. It is much appreciated.

4/10 Poor

Clarissa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Management on 2024/3/1
Ciao Clarissa!

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall is reasonable, cheap accommodation solution. The building is very old and smells like it too - even with the window open all afternoon and ceiling fan on it was impossible to escape the mustiness. The floors are super creaky and the ‘sound proofing’ isn’t really sound-proof - being on top of a pub and next to train crossing - but does the job enough. I didn’t realise the bathroom (& kitchenette) were shared spaces and that it’s literally on top of a pub that has live music - so that was a reminder to read the fine print. The facilities were very clean (other than the car park which could do with a mow and a tidy up) and for accommodation on a budget it did the job. Large comfy bed, large screen tv, wifi, etc. Shower pressure not great nor did the hot water last long so be ready for a speedy one!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Manager on 2023/12/17
Hi Melanie, thanks for your feedback, and yes we agree, perhaps you should have paid heed to the fine print and then you would have been aware of what you were booking. We do take on board fair comments, and we are in the process of mowing the back yard today, however your hot water comment is untrue! The hot water service at the hotel is a continuous hot flow so there is no way knowing that the hot water runs out! Perhaps the user didn't have the taps set properly, seems you had the cold tap going harder than the hot tap.we have since checked and there are no issues with the hot water whatsoever! We have workers staying with us on a weekly basis requiring long hot showers, without ever any complaints ever!! In fact they are rapt with the amount of hot water they get every shower! Ciao!

6/10 Okay

Ben

Business traveler
Good location.. however $82 for the night was a bit much.. $65 is where I think it should be priced
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Management on 2023/11/20
Hi Ben, the room you booked is actually 75 on the hotel website, and if you had any sense you could have saved yourself some dosh, but in saying that you won't get any cheaper at that price mate. Not even a powered site at a caravan park. The hotel also has basic rooms at the ratecof 60, however you obviously missed out on it as they are the most popular. The queen rooms are extremely popular at the 82.50 (75) rate, if you don't like paying that rate, try seeing if you can get anywhere cheaper, I bet you can't! Ciao

8/10 Good

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the atmosphere and bands, its nice and quiet in the accommodation area though if you want to get your head down. Disliked the lack of menu choices, however there are numerous eating spots within easy walking distance from the hotel..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Manager on 2023/11/7
Thanks for your review

6/10 Okay

Chloe

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Manager on 2023/11/7
Thanks

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Manager on 2023/11/7
Thanks for you review

8/10 Good

Josnne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even though itis an old property it was clean. Only found it noisy Saturday night.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Manager on 2023/4/17
Thank you for your feedback.

2/10 Terrible

Qumer

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Firstly, look like a horror movie house. Secondly no attached bath in the room, last but not least huge distortions around the accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Manager on 2023/4/6
Hahah you're hilarious mate! Read and understand what you booked horror head!

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Manager on 2023/4/6
Cheers

2/10 Terrible

Joy

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Strange set up
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Manager on 2023/3/14
Never heard of ya Joy? Tootle loo...Goodbye and goodluck to ya a false baseless review based on nothing? Ciao

6/10 Okay

Daphny

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean wasn't informed untill check in it was on third floor and no lift. I walk with a stick. Sharing toilets and showers only received a towel. Didn't see anyone at check-in just code to get into each floor.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Manager on 2023/3/13
Daphne, the hotel is ilon the first floor not third floor? It is clearly noted on every single website including the one you booked from that the hotel is on the first floor? Sharing bathrooms is also outlined on the website, one towel per person is all you need for one night, we are trying to save the environment? Perhaps next time read and understand the hotel's policies before you book then to expect something different when you arrive. Ciao!

4/10 Poor

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Manager on 2023/3/28
Yep no wokkas

8/10 Good

Kate

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely worth the money!! I just changed my accommodation from mount Helen therefore I don’t have a place to stay, that’s when I searched this place which attracts my eyes straight away. This is a place to offer you a place that feels more like home than a hotel. I lived from Monday to Wednesday night , therefore the bar downstairs didn’t bother me too much. I really like the environment here as it’s hygienic, everything is in order and the bed linens and sheets are perfect clean. Although the bathroom is sharing, it doesn’t bother me too much as other guests are very polite and didn’t make anything that makes me feel uncomfortable. I would definitely recommend if you are trying to find somewhere just staying for couple of nights and feels like home!
Response from Manager on 2023/3/2
Thank you so much Kate! We are extremely happy to hear that you had a good stay with us! We have a cleaner who attends the premises on a daily basis to keep everything neat and clean. She will be chuffed to read your message. Cheers!

8/10 Good

Efstratios Steve

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Manager on 2023/2/6
Thanks very much for your review!

4/10 Poor

jOSEPH

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Hotel, Does NOT Have an On-svuite For Each Room,,, NO TV, Room Very Small Only A BED AND Small Wardrobe, Very Noisy Saturday Nite with Bannd Playing Music ,,, We Left Did Not Stay the Night as we Couln't Sleep,
Response from Manager on 2022/11/29
Hi Joseph & Mary, perhaps you should go back to your agent who booked the room for you and ask him if he's been to SpecSavers lately? Everything you have mentioned is CLEARLY written on the website. Shared Bathrooms - nowhere does it mention ensuites, a double room is a double bed, A live music venue, means music every weekend, what so you expect on a Saturday night, a quiet night before 12am? Man, you and Mary need to read and understand what you booked before you let the agent book for you perhaps? Next time spend an extra 200 and stay elsewhere...Ciao...

6/10 Okay

Edwina Entwisle

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
This place is for the young at heart!
This place is for the young at heart. Check in is contact free. Parking was available. Room was clean. This place is a music venue and the band does not stop until 12.15pm. Some guests then returned to their rooms to play even more music. My hardcore gig days are behind me sadly, so this place was too noisy for me. The beer garden was directly below my window and there is someone out there with a really annoying laugh!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Manager on 2022/10/19
Hi Edwina, thanks for your review and we clearly advertise on all our listing's that the hotel is above a pub which is a live music venue, its no secret at all! Perhaps you need read and understand what you booked! Cheers!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Manager on 2022/10/10
Thank you for your review!

6/10 Okay

Jade

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
The property itself had character and it was really nice , the inside was so old and outdated . The only good thing about it was the electric blanket on the bed and the heater in the rooms .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Manager on 2022/9/19
Hi Jade, thanks for your review. The building is 160 years old and we have done everything possible ti keep it updated with modern amenities. I'm sure you used more than the heaters and electric blankets? Did you not use the free wifi, tea coffee,?? Hmmmm

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No frills, but comfortable and affordable option for an overnight trip to Ballarat. Would definitely book this again in the future
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Manager on 2022/8/2
Cheers Trevor, thanks for your review and we would be happy to host you anytime!

10/10 Excellent

Ainsley

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Geoff

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Manager on 2022/7/6
Cheers mate!

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from Manager on 2022/6/24
Thanks!

8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Colin JS

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
I travel to Ballarat for work and have found the Eastern Hotel very affordable and convenient for my needs. I hope to continue to stay here whilst working in Ballarat.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from Manager on 2022/2/2
Cheers for the review!

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot for a solo night away
I was just after a night away, location was good. It was clean, good location and easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from Management on 2021/7/19
Thank you for your positive feedback.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No word can prescribed how rude they are when deal with customer. First and last. No more!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from Manager on 2021/7/7
Rude is bringing 3 children into the hotel without paying for them. Rude is disrupting all the guests at the hotel. Rude is leaving a pig sty behind in the room. Rude is complaining about things that don't exist. Rude is just you.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from Manager on 2021/6/14
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and comfortable room would let friends family know about it
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from Manager on 2021/5/28
Thank you! We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Lovely old building, easy check in and out.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from Manager on 2021/5/23
Thanks for your honest feedback.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from Manager on 2021/5/16
Thanks for the feedback

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Appropriately priced
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Response from Management on 2021/5/7
Thanks

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could not access my code Could not enter the facility Had to pay for secondary accommodation Refused refund No timely internet support Could not access building Was stranded on the dark street
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Response from Manager on 2021/5/1
Are you honestly being SERIOUS!?! EVERY single guest, is emailed an access code (via the booking agent) for entry to the hotel!! Did you NOT think to ring, text or email? We did not hear anything at all from you whoever you are (Anonymous obviously for a reason to hide your identity)! You only have yourself to blame for your utter stupidity this is NOTHING to do with our hotel at all, only complete and utter ignorance on your behalf, be gone with you!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are above a live music venue, which was fine for me. Other people might prefer to stay mid-week when things are quieter. I got to listen (through the floorboards) to a Metal band on Friday night, blues on Saturday and hip-hop on Sunday night. Bands (and venue) close at 11pm, so you still get to sleep. Excellent facillities - 2 bathrooms, shared kitchen with fridge, microwave, stove/grill, wifi and limited on-site parking. Clean, smells nice and safe. Excellent value for the price (provided you are OK with the noise). Also great view of the railway and the occasional steam train passing by. Close to town and bike tracks. I would go there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from Manager on 2021/4/30
Thanks for your honest review, and you are spot on! We appreciate the feedback and glad that you enjoyed your stay and would be more than happy to host you again in the future!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Sufficient, met our needs for overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Response from Manager on 2021/5/4
Thanks for taking time out to review, it is much appreciated.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice room great bar down stairs worth a drink
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from LM on 2021/3/5
Thanks for taking the time out to write a great review!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not book unless you’re desperate for somewhere to stay, I ended up walking out within half an hour due to safety and hygiene concerns only to be called a liar. I booked accomodation last minute at the Gisborne motel instead and for the same cost and was presented with much better amenities and extremely friendly staff in what is considered a much more high class and expensive town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from Lm on 2020/12/31
You are a cheap skate mate and nothing but a whinging nut job. Ballarat doesn't not need the likes of you coming into our beautiful town causing grief to small family businesses trying their best to survive after Covid. Go back to the hole you crawled out of you filthy drongo!

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I got a great price and was happy with what I got for my price. I slept like a baby with no noise concern. My body found the bed comfortable. Not too far from a main Ballarat street to walk too. Building is security, showers clean and great temp and toilet rooms or good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Response from LM on 2020/12/30
Cheers Dean thank you for your honest feedback!

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Its a bit out of town, but there are eateries and a pub close by. They were redoing the pub downstairs. The only hassle was no hot water in the shower (I think due to the renovation?)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing I would change is the ridiculously long text messages I received to confirm everything
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Manager on 2020/2/12
The instructions are long because they cover EVERYTHING from A to Z so we dont get continual calls from guests asking silly questions! Cheers!

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Above a pub
Cosy and clean enough. Above a pub. Which is described in plenty of other reviews. Old style so step and shared clean bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very accomodating
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Slightly older amenities but extremely neat, clean and tidy. For the price, great value.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location comfy and quiet room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and room was very clean and maintained
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Manager on 2019/11/25
Thanks for the positive feedback!