Set in Ararat and with J Ward Museum reachable within 1 km, The Mess and Barracks offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. Some rooms at the property feature a balcony with a garden view. At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a patio. Every room includes air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, and certain units at The Mess and Barracks have a mountain view. The units will provide guests with a fridge. The nearest airport is Stawell Airport, 31 km from the accommodation.