Mercure Ballarat Hotel & Convention Centre (previously Dohertys)
613 Main Road, Ballarat Victoria Australia 3350 View Map

Venue Highlights

Our rustic-style hotel provides all the style and facilities of a superior city hotel while enjoying the charm of a country retreat. At Doherty Ballarat Lodge you will discover the best of both worlds – city expertise and country hospitality.
Set amongst 7 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, facilites include a swimming pool, squash court, royal tennis court, snooker room, late licence bar and Thalgo Sanctuary. Thalgo Sanctuary, our on-site day spa, provides the ultimate beauty spa experience for the body, mind and spirit. Highly trained professional and caring therapists will attend to your every need. Our world-class facilities include seven state of the art treatment rooms, and the only affusion shower massage rooms in Victoria.

Location

Uniquely located opposite the award-winning tourist attraction, Sovereign Hill, Ballarat Lodge has been purpose-built to host corporate conferences and functions.
The hotel is a comfortable 75 minute drive from Melbourne CBD along the Western Freeway, just 1 hour from Tullamarine Airport and convenient to the central rail link.

Catering Information

We offer a wide range of functions menu options and help you select the menu that bests suits your needs. Please inquire about our packages that are competitively priced, that will suit your own style and requirements. Choose from 2 private dining rooms, as well as the Eureka and Sovereign ballrooms for larger functions.
Alternatively, join us in The Victoria Restaurant, offering the best in á la carte dining. Select wine from our walk-in wine cellar, open 7 days a week for dinner and 6 days for lunch.
Enjoy a drink at the end of the day, relax in the cosy Heritage Bar, open from 11.30am till late, 7 days a week. For more casual dining, join in the fun of the Argentinean Grill. The grill offers wonderfully fresh wood fired fare, a selection of fresh salads and tempting desserts.

Recreational Facilities

Set amongst 7 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, facilites include a swimming pool, squash court, royal tennis court and complimentary snooker table.
Take a stroll along the tree-line pathways, relax beside the lake, discover the Hidden garden or explore the jogging paths along Canadian Creek Reserve. Conveniently located opposite Sovereign Hill, a short drive to local wineries, within minutes of the main shopping precinct, and town attractions, the options are endless.

Technical Facilities

Our main conference rooms have PA systems, overhead projectors, screens, whiteboards, flipcharts, lecterns and portable staging.
We have a close working relationship with 'Ballarat Sound and Light' which hire all audio visual equipment. Please speak to our conference manager re your exact requirements.

We offer complimentary use of standard equipment , including your choice of Overhead Projector, Whiteboard or Electronic Whiteboard, Flipchart, VHS/Monitor, Slide Projector, Lectern, Microphone, CD/Cassette Player.

Business Facilities

Our Business Centre is equipped with a computer and printing facilities, access to
e-mail, faxing, photocopying and secretarial services. We can also assist with specialist training and motivational programs, activities, room decorations, theme nights, or the staging of an event.

Accolades

"The facilities that Ballarat Lodge offers for conferences of this nature are first class."
Peter Nancarrow
Deputy Commissioner, Victoria Police

"The property is extremely comfortable, the food and service were excellent. Thank you again for your help in making our conference such a success"
Melanie Holdsworth
Heinemann Publishing.

"The facilities and hospitality were first class and I will be sure to recommend you to my colleagues"
Ian Marsh
Tabcorp.

"The venue was excellent, the service was first class and everything ran so smoothly"
Kevin Adams
RMIT Business.