Peppinella Motel
A 15-room Delacombe motel with a playground and a two-bedroom suite for five
About this stay
Travellers staying at Peppinella Motel will find a welcoming atmosphere with amenities designed for comfort and convenience. The seasonal outdoor swimming pool provides a refreshing escape during warmer months, while the garden offers a peaceful spot to relax. Rooms are well-appointed with essentials like a tea and coffee maker, a dining table, and a work desk, ensuring a pleasant stay for families and individuals alike. The motel's pet-friendly policy means that furry companions can join in on the holiday fun, making it an inclusive choice for many. Its location offers easy access to local attractions and the city centre.
- 15-room motel at 102 Smythes Road, Delacombe
- About six minutes' drive from Sovereign Hill
- Two-bedroom suite sleeping five
- Garden with a playground
- Seasonal outdoor pool and free parking
- Fridge and microwave in every room
Our take
Peppinella Motel is a 15-room motel at 102 Smythes Road in Delacombe, on Ballarat's south-western side, about a six-minute drive from Sovereign Hill. Its best family asset is a two-bedroom suite that sleeps five, with a queen bed and three singles; every room has a fridge and a microwave, and there is a garden with a playground, free parking and a seasonal outdoor pool. I would book it for a Sovereign Hill weekend with children and a car. I would not book it for a train arrival, since Ballarat station is over 6 km away, or for a dog: most listings say pets are not accepted. Reception check-in runs from 2 pm to 8 pm.
- ✓Book the two-bedroom suite for a family of five: it has a queen bed and three singles, which no standard room can match.
- ✓Plan your arrival before 8 pm, the end of the listed check-in window, especially if you are driving from Melbourne after work.
- ✓The outdoor pool is seasonal, so do not count on it for a winter visit to Sovereign Hill.
- ✓Leave the dog at home or choose another motel: several listings state that pets are not allowed, despite older mentions of pets on request.
Why we love it
- Pet-friendly accommodation
- Seasonal outdoor swimming pool
- Comfortable, air-conditioned family rooms
- Peaceful garden for relaxation
Why guests love itPeppinella is a small suburban motel whose appeal for families is practical: a two-bedroom suite for five, a playground in the garden, a fridge and microwave for simple meals, and Sovereign Hill a few minutes away by car. The seasonal pool adds a bonus in summer. The limits are just as practical. Delacombe is a residential area with nothing to walk to for dinner, the train station is too far to reach on foot, and with only 17 guest reviews, rated 8 out of 10, there is less evidence than for a large chain. It suits a family that drives and wants space rather than a central address.
Guest reviews
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