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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and large windows.

A grey building with a black front door, a balcony, and a sign reading "Ballarat Premier Apartments."

A hallway with a table featuring a lamp, a vase with flowers, and a fruit bowl.

A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a chandelier.

1. Ballarat Premier Apartments

Ballarat Central, 2.4 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

natalka

RM519

RM571 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large TV screen.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a desk with a laptop, a chair, and a small table with a lamp.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a laptop, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery and a building.

2. Quest Ballarat Station

Soldiers Hill, 2.3 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Anthony

RM503

RM553 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A reception door with a sign indicating reception hours, a key return box, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A hotel room with a dining area, a television, and a desk.

A two-story building with a brick exterior and a covered porch.

A room with a desk, chair, television, and a door leading outside.

3. Victoriana Motor Inn

Ballarat East, 2.2 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Matthew

RM326

RM401 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, stainless steel appliances, and wooden flooring.

A modern living room with a large L-shaped sofa, a flat-screen TV on a stand, wooden flooring, and a ceiling fan.

4. Ballarat Suites

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.6 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Robert

RM485

RM534 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A large indoor swimming pool with blue tiles, lounge chairs, and a brick wall with a welcome sign.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, toaster, sink, and a small refrigerator.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a kitchenette.

A dining area with a fireplace, wooden panel walls, a table set with plates, cutlery, and glasses, and a chair with a leather seat.

5. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.7 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Alireza

RM585

RM644 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A kitchen with a brick wall, a potted plant, a laptop, and a display case with pastries.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a blue herringbone backsplash, and a wooden countertop. There is a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a hallway leading to another room.

A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a small table with a vase, a cabinet, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a blue patterned backsplash, and a round wooden dining table with chairs.

6. The Provincial Boutique Hotel

Ballarat Central, 2.3 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Frances

RM452

RM497 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by a white fence and large windows.

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a green lawn.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a counter with flowers, and a view of the outside through a window.

A building with a sign reading "OSCAR'S" on the front.

7. Oscar's Hotel

Ballarat Central, 2.2 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Kane

RM427

RM470 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A single-story building with a covered porch and a patio area.

A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop and bar stools, a dining table, and a large window overlooking a forested area.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a brick pathway.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in stove, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

8. NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.4 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Richard

RM414

RM456 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern cafe with a glass front display case, outdoor seating, and a visible street view.

A covered terrace with wicker furniture, ornate railings, and a view of historic buildings.

A lobby with a reception desk, a potted plant, a patterned rug, and a staircase.

A bar area with stools, a counter, and a brick wall.

9. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 2.1 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Matthew

RM455

RM500 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A neatly made bed with white bedding and striped pillows, a bedside lamp, and a chair in a hotel room.

A swimming pool with a glass enclosure, a patio area with chairs, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor space.

A Motor Inn building with a balcony, a sign indicating a vacancy, and a pool area.

A waterfront property with a dock, a boat, and a building with a white roof.

10. Central City Motor Inn

Bakery Hill, 1.5 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Annatta

RM414

RM455 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A lobby with a leather sofa, a wooden table with fruit, and a chandelier.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings and skylights, featuring checkered flooring and multiple dining tables and chairs.

A grand staircase with ornate wooden balusters, a stained glass window above, and a red curtain at the bottom.

A grand lobby with ornate chandeliers, a patterned carpet, and a staircase.

11. Craig's Royal Hotel

Ballarat Central, 2 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Marissa

RM419

RM461 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A brick building with a reception area, columns, and a pathway leading to the entrance.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a kitchen in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a TV, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and an oven. There is a dining table with two chairs and a vase with flowers.

12. Quest Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 2.4 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Leanne

RM541

RM595 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A Victorian-style house with a prominent front porch, a brick facade, and a metal roof.

A hallway with wooden flooring, white walls, and framed pictures on the walls.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

A modern hotel room with two single beds, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

13. Seymours on Lydiard

Soldiers Hill, 2.5 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Simon

RM440

RM484 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A two-story building with a gabled roof and a covered porch.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large window, and a view of the outdoor area.

A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, a comfortable sofa, a patterned rug, and a large window with blinds.

A brick barbecue grill, picnic table, and a house in the background.

14. Sovereign Hill Hotel

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.9 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Tania

RM414

RM455 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern entrance with a potted tree, a wooden door, and a clear view of the street outside.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, two framed pictures on the wall, a door with a sign, and a window with curtains.

A wooden staircase with a handrail leading to a second floor. There is a small table and a blue sofa on the lower level.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and dishwasher. There is a small stool and a window with a view of the outside.

15. The Menzies Ballarat

Bakery Hill, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Justin

RM357

RM393 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area, and a bench outside.

A brick building with a sign for Comfort Inn & Suites, featuring a blue awning and a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A compact living space with a sofa, a desk, a television, and an air conditioning unit.

16. City Views Ballarat

Bakery Hill, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

"TV, microwave and kettle/toaster nice. Lights for some reason had no covers on them, too bright to leave on without the covers. Ended up finding them in the cupboard, carpet was a little sticky. Room wasnt available until a little after 2. Parking was limited car park was all filled up when we arrived back to hotel no where to park. We ended up leaving at 1130 pm to go back home. Would be suitable for couples or singles only staying a little while. Didnt suit us a family."

Sophie

RM322

RM355 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wooden deck with a patio umbrella, a white fence, and a view of greenery through large windows.

A reception desk with a marble top, two vases with flowers, a small globe, and a sign reading 'AURA'.

A woman walking on a curved pathway surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A bathroom with a wooden vanity, a potted plant, and a mirror with a light.

17. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.7 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Lynda

RM438

RM482 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern outdoor dining area with a wooden deck, a table with chairs, and a view of the kitchen and living space through a glass door.

A modern kitchen with light-colored cabinets, a built-in microwave, a dishwasher, and a stove.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a small table, a remote control, and a window with a view of trees.

A modern interior with a dining area, sofa, and a balcony with a view.

18. Eureka Stockade Holiday Park

Ballarat East, 1.7 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Brendan

RM589

RM589 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A long corridor with large windows and a view of the rooftop.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a chandelier.

A reception area with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of the street.

An outdoor terrace with a covered seating area, including tables and chairs, and a glass railing.

19. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

Ballarat Central, 2.1 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Jason

RM443

RM487 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A playground with slides and a wooden fence.

A flat-screen TV displaying a Netflix interface with 'Frankenstein's Monster, Frankenstein' and 'Stranger Things' visible. A remote control is on a stand in front of the TV.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, and a chair.

A park with a playground, a pool, and covered seating areas.

20. Eureka Lodge Motel

Ballarat East, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Rhonda

RM349

RM427 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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Sovereign Park Motor Inn	9.4 Exceptional 802 reviews	View

Top Lake Esmond Botanical Garden Hotel Reviews

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

8/10 Good

"Easy to access b/fast and restaurant. Quiet and rooms had plenty of room."

Quest Ballarat Station

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing stay, great service and spotless room. Will book again"

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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Barkly Motorlodge

8/10 Good

"easy accessibility, clean and well presented. Friendly welcome"

Craig's Royal Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay with friendy staff in a great location."

Bakery Hill Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Manager was super helpful with our two bikes. He took them to the storeroom every night and brought them out each morning. Really polite and helpful."

City Views Ballarat

10/10 Excellent

"Spacious. Easy with a family. Very close to everything (most is walking distance)."

Quest Ballarat

10/10 Excellent

"Great apartment and great location!"

Ballarat Suites

8/10 Good

"Good hotel, comfy beds, quiet, well placed"

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A historical town with wooden buildings, a fenced mining area, and a clear blue sky.

Sovereign Hill

9.2/10 (820 reviews)

Strike gold at this open-air museum, which tells the story of Ballarat’s first decade as a gold rush town with recreated buildings, goldmine tours and workshops.

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A historic building with a clock tower, a statue in front, and a flagpole with flags.

Ballarat Town Hall

8.6/10 (79 reviews)

Ballarat Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Ballarat, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the gardens or experience the area's art scene.

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Lake Esmond

10.0/10 (1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Esmond during your travels in Ballarat. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Gold Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Gold Museum in Ballarat. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Eureka Centre

8.8/10 (125 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Eureka Centre, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Ballarat. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

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Eureka Hall

6.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Ballarat when you take a trip to Eureka Hall. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

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Ballarat Wildlife Park

9.2/10 (117 reviews)

Explore the campus of Ballarat Wildlife Park during your travels in Ballarat. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

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Her Majesty's Theatre

9.0/10 (50 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Her Majesty's Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Ballarat. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's art scene.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Esmond Botanical Garden?

Lake Esmond Botanical Garden is located in an area of Ballarat known for its interesting historical sites. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 46 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Lake Esmond Botanical Garden?

Adjacent to Lake Esmond Botanical Garden, NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. Other good options close by include Sovereign Hill Hotel and Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre.

How many hotels will I find near Lake Esmond Botanical Garden?

Expedia has 46 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Esmond Botanical Garden, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Lake Esmond Botanical Garden.

What can I see and do near Lake Esmond Botanical Garden?

Sovereign Hill, Eureka Centre and Ballarat Tramway Museum feature captivating exhibits. Sights like Her Majesty's Theatre, Kryal Castle and Eureka Hall are must-sees while exploring the area. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve, Ballarat North Bushland Reserve and Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve.

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Our top choices for Lake Esmond Botanical Garden hotels

1. Ballarat Premier Apartments

2. Quest Ballarat Station

3. Victoriana Motor Inn

4. Ballarat Suites

5. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

6. The Provincial Boutique Hotel

7. Oscar's Hotel

8. NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

9. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

10. Central City Motor Inn

11. Craig's Royal Hotel

12. Quest Ballarat

13. Seymours on Lydiard

14. Sovereign Hill Hotel

15. The Menzies Ballarat

16. City Views Ballarat

17. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

18. Eureka Stockade Holiday Park

19. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

20. Eureka Lodge Motel

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Top Lake Esmond Botanical Garden Hotel Reviews

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

Quest Ballarat Station

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

Barkly Motorlodge

Craig's Royal Hotel

Bakery Hill Motel

City Views Ballarat

Quest Ballarat

Ballarat Suites

Other attractions near Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Sovereign Hill

Ballarat Town Hall

Lake Esmond

Gold Museum

Eureka Centre

Eureka Hall

Ballarat Wildlife Park

Her Majesty's Theatre

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