Hotel Ernest Bendigo Accessible Accommodation

Hotel Ernest Bendigo Accessible Accommodation has one accessible room. Located in a private courtyard, the Robin Wallace-Crabbe suite includes an accessible bathroom that includes an open plan shower with a wall-mounted shower chair and handrails. This suite also doubles as the property's pet-friendly suite. Each suite is fitted with a king-sized bed, mini fridge, kettle, smart TV with heating and cooling. Located in a historic bank building in the CBD of Bendigo. Hotel Ernest is a luxury boutique getaway.

Hotel Ernest Bendigo is located on View Street in a historic bank building. The property features 10 luxury suites. Due to the historic age of the building, there is no accessible lift on site. The property has a lounge area available to all guests located in the underground reception area. This space doubles as a wine bar from 3 pm most days, in partnership with Terrae, located upstairs, which offers disability access from street level. Terrae restaurant offers lunch and dinner services 5 pm Mondays till 2:30 pm Sundays

Key accessible features:

Close to Hospital (within 5 km)

Fixed Grab Bars

Shower Chair - Wall Mounted

Some Steps Inside the Building but not the accessible suite

Step-Free Access

Step-Free Shower

Registered service animals are permitted. Must have certification paperwork. BYO bed and bowls.

The property is rated Tier 1 Assisted Walking, perfectly set up for walking frame and cane users (the kitchen door width is less than 80 cm). However, this property may also be suitable for wheelchair users; please check the door widths to ensure it meets your needs if you use a wheelchair.

For detailed accessibility information, please refer to our extensive list of frequently asked questions below.

Please note: The booking page for all properties listed on Accessible Accommodation may list both accessible and non-accessible rooms. The accessible room is Suite 1 - Robin Wallace-Crabbe - Accessibility Friendly.

The Bendigo Ernest Hotel is housed in the oldest bank in Bendigo. Erected in 1864, the historic space was owned by the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney and retains its original features, including its underground cellar and bank vault. The building's walls hold tales of bygone wealth and woe, with a bullet hole on the ground floor said to date back to the gold rush days.

Instilled with artistry and enveloped with grandeur, the Bendigo Ernest Hotel serves as an idyllic space for your getaway of discovery, exploration and romance. The hotels' fully serviced suites deliver a sybaritic experience, creating an ideal home base to explore Bendigo's many tourism offerings.

Activities in and around Hotel Ernest Bendigo Accessible Accommodation

Hotel Ernest is a perfect spot to visit so many accessible activities. Less than 200m from Hotel Ernest is the Bendigo Art Gallery. All public areas of the Gallery, including the shop and café, are accessible via ramps. You can borrow a wheelchair from the reception desk at the View Street entrance. Bendigo Art Gallery accepts the Companion Card. Carers and attendants accompanying cardholders receive free entry to ticketed exhibitions and events. Click HERE for more info.

Rosalind Park: Accessible Toilets within are located in Park Rd opposite the Conservatory Gardens. The  Garden is renowned for its bulbs, most notably the tulips that bloom in September each year. The garden is flat and can be traversed via a fine hard-packed gravel path. Click HERE for more info.

Golden Dragon Museum: Chinese history and heritage are inherent in Bendigo since the gold rush. Their cultural collection brings that history to life. Located in the Dai Gum San precinct, the museum and Chinese Gardens are both accessible and serviced by disabled parking on Park Road near the Rosalind Park fernery garden. Click HERE for more info.

There are numerous restaurants and other activities available. Click HERE for more. 

Please note: The booking page for all properties listed on Accessible Accommodation may list both accessible and non-accessible rooms. The accessible rooms is the Robin Wallace-Crabbe suite.  Accessible Accommodation bears no responsibility for booking an incorrect room type.