The Bendigo Ernest Hotel is housed in the oldest bank in Bendigo. Erected in 1864, the historic space belonged to 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 hail from the gold rush days.
The Destination
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 hotel’s fully-serviced suites deliver a sybaritic experience, creating an ideal home base to explore Bendigo’s many tourism offerings.