My wife and I spent two days here . The history of the hotel is interesting and the grounds are immaculate.One small problem is that the pool , spa and sauna is a distance from the main building.This aside we totally enjoyed ourselves.
Thank you for your review and great to hear you had an enjoyable stay. The location of the pool is an interesting one as it gets raised from time to time; particularly when Ballarat can offer some cool weather. The heritage listed pool was built in 1946 and is the original pool and pump house so we honour the history and heritage listing of the property buy maintaining the structure as it is. The spa/gym/sauna is in the 110-year-old laundry house and again we respect the position of these buildings for best use. But again thank your for the review as you have summed up the property very well.
What a fascinating place to stay - full of history. Plenty for the grandkids to do with the playground, lake, jumping castle and swimming pool. There is also a big playground just up the road. The outdoor bbq's could probably do with a bit more cover considering Ballarat hasn't got the best weather but we hit a good patch. The first floor apartments mean you have to carry your luggage and your food supplies up stairs because there is no lift. An on site restaurant would also be handy so you don't have to cook all your meals - the Chapel? Well equipped kitchen and a big fridge.
Thank you for your positive review and nice to see you highlight some of the activities that the kids can participate with while onsite. The Ballarat weather is out of our control, but it has been a lovely spring so far and it is great to see the paddle boats and canoes out and being used. We look forward to welcoming you family back again soon.
Lots of options for things to do at the resort, in Ballarat, and the surrounding area. Loved the buildings and their history, and the grounds are beautiful. My rooms had all that I needed, including a very comfortable bed. Staff were friendly and engaging. Really enjoyed my stay and keen to return.
Thank you for your review and always good to hear positive feedback and that you had a great time. The timing of your stay was perfect with beautiful spring weather and the grounds looking fantastic. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
We stayed in Ballarat for a week in August and the accomodation at Club Wyndham was fantastic. We had everything required in the spacious 2 bedroom unit from toiletries to cooking facilities. The heating was great and we were certainly never cold in the unit. Only improvement I could see was for the pool and spa and sauna to be in the same building
Thanks Judy for your review, and I agree that the old style hydronic heating still has a place in the modern world. It certainly keeps the rooms warm; even on the coldest Ballarat days. The pool was built in 1946 as a donation from the sportsman of Ballarat to the then orphanage so the boys would have this facility. It would be nice to have it closer but will respect the heritage listing and historical value of the way it once was. Again, great to hear you had such a good stay.
Comfortable modern conveniences in beautiful old buildings. Large rooms with good heating. A staff member took a group on a really interesting tour to explain the history of the old buildings. Gym, pool, tennis, games available. A lovely lake in the grounds where you can borrow canoes or paddle boats. Need a car - out of town a bit.
Thanks Bob and Maree for your review and you have succinctly summed up the property really well. We are proud of the heritage listed property and the grounds that it is presented on are amazing. Our 55 acres of land is there for the guest to enjoy, and the activities, are all free of charge and there for use. Great to hear you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
