Oscar's Hotel & Cafe Bar

Oscar’s Hotel & Café Bar is a unique art deco, boutique hotel in the heart of Ballarat’s CBD, making it the perfect base for business or sightseeing. Oscar’s offers a style unrivalled in a city renowned for its abundant history, beautiful gardens and world class tourist attractions.  We are certain that your expectations will be surpassed with great food, excellent service and state of the art facilities.

Oscar’s was originally the Criterion Hotel, a popular venue in the gold rush days.  A recent extensive refurbishment has transformed it into an iconic property with 13 stylish, contemporary guest rooms and open plan restaurant, bar and courtyard.

Oscar’s guest rooms were designed with the business traveler in mind.  Broadband internet is available in all rooms for a small fee and desks with designer leather chairs provide the perfect area to work from.  All rooms have private facilities.

Our deluxe spa rooms are ideal for that romantic getaway.  Soak all of your aches and pains away while watching your favourite TV show on the LCD TV screen.  Choose a DVD from the hotel collection and order a meal or snack from the restaurant menu to be enjoyed in your room.

Oscar’s is conveniently located directly opposite Central Square, Ballarat’s Number One shopping centre. We are within walking distance to major places of interest in Ballarat.

Oscar’s has many places for you to relax and unwind.  Enjoy a drink in the lounge area, courtyard, bar or by the outside open fire.  Meals and snacks are available all day.

Oscars function room has been brilliantly restored to its former glory from the 1930s. Its charming heritage features offer a warm, inviting and private environment with brilliant acoustics for your next event.