You'll find the Five Flags in Campbells Creek just outside of Castlemaine. It's your run of the…read moremill small country town pub bustling with locals of all kinds. They have plenty of seating for whatever mood you're in - a large dining room, a small intimate dining room, a big beer garden and a couple of bench table out the front. We waited too long for our meals for my liking - almost an hour - but there were quite a lot of people in the large dining room. I would just assume that if you're going to have that large a dining area the kitchen should be able to cater effeciently. Luckily I was pretty happy with my meal. Perfectly cooked prawns and grilled chicken with a creamy garlic sauce and a side of fries and salad. Overall, we had a pretty good experience and weren't made to feel out of place.

Whilst staying in Campbells creek overnight, my friend and I decided to have dinner at the 5 flags…read morehotel, its a friendly old fashioned country pub, we both ordered steak and it was delicious, would definitely return and recommend this hotel

This was probably a pub at one stage, and in a way it still is. The reason I suggest that is…read morebecause it still has a bar, and you can still sit at the bar and have a drink. This place wasn't too bad, though the tap beer selection was rather limited. Mind you, I did end up coming here rather late, so it was quite, but the service wasn't bad, and the place did have some charm about it, so I guess I'll have to say that I like it.

One of the best Gastro pubs ! - attentive staff and fantastic food - Prawn & Chilli Pasta - Greer…read moreflavours and beautiful prawns. Halloumi salad was the BEST - highly recommend.

Once my favourite regional hotel is now one I will have to seriously reconsider visiting. From…read moreordering a simple coffee extra hot with honey to be be delivered to me wrong twice..... to front desk staff not passing me GM's business card and having the GM appear stating she empowers staff to handle issues on the spot. Simple request from a guest should be met....If a customer wants to talk to the GM or have their card deliver it to them no keep intervening with dispute resolution mechanisms. I will give a shout out to the guy on last night he was great went above and beyond a heated a quiche for me 45 minutes after the kitchen closed. Sorry Schaller Bendigo you have lost me.

The Schaller is an Art Series Hotel - but it isn't the Blackman, it's a shipping container hotel at…read moreheart with an Art Series make-over. The rooms are tiny (you need to breathe in to get between the bed and the window) - and even though the architects have done their best with quirky art features, it still feels small and plastic and cheap. That said, it was cheap - at $110 a night inc breakfast it was really good value - and the staff were super friendly and efficient. I would stay there again in Bendigo.

Our group consisted of six adults, and the Midland was exactly what we were looking for in a place…read moreto stay in Castlemaine. Although this hotel doesn't have a restaurant, and is only open on weekends, it is full of charm and very cosy. The rooms were in appropriate style, and were clean and comfortable with modern bathrooms. The Midland is run by friendly owners, and the shop incorporated into the building has an ecclectic mix of high quality goods.

Absolutely charming hotel with both Victorian and Art Deco architecture just by the Railway…read moreStation. Mauro, the host, is a friendly and welcoming fellow who is keen to make sure you make the most of your stay in this beautiful small town. Take advantage of the bar, the charming courtyard, or the magnificent sitting room, which is a real treat. Perfect base for a weekend in Castlemaine.

Fantastic totally renovated accommodation and an international class modern Australian…read moreMediterranean inspired restaurant right in central Victoria. Don't oh past this or you will be disappointed. If the pork shoulder is on have it snd for dessert you won't go past a chocolate fondant or a creme Castilian

We attended a graduation dinner at the Lakeview in their very spacious events room. The meal was…read more$80 a head. i would like at least $60 change back. The first course was either steak or chicken. I opted for steak. It was served on a small bed of a cold cous cous salad and a side of brocollini. The steak was so tough it was difficult to cut ( no steak knife provided). My daughter could not even cut hers. Dessert was cheesecake or apple crumble. Both looked delicious. The cream on the crumble had a weird taste to it, may have been creme fresh, not sure. All in all for the price we had to pay the meal was very disappointing.

I stayed here for one night on a recent trip through the area,didn't have a booking but managed to…read moreget a family room as that's all they had available.Very comfortable and lots of room with two separate sleeping areas, and did not blow the budget as well. Easy walk to down town dining spots or they have a restaurant in there complex if you wish to stay in.

Bendigo hospitality This an extremely well run motel just 2…read morekms outside the Bendigo CBD. It's an older style motel, but the spacious rooms are well designed and have recently been renovated. Darren is super helpful and friendly and we were really happy with the motel's BBQ facilities. The bucket with the window washer/squeegee outside each room was a really thoughtful touch!