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

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.

A modern hotel with a spacious entrance, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.

1. Quest Ballarat Station

Soldiers Hill, 2.3 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Anthony

RM506

RM557 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A residential area with a house, a driveway, and a garden with blooming flowers.

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

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

2. Victoriana Motor Inn

Ballarat East, 2.2 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

PHILIP

RM328

RM404 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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

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

A brick building with a sign for 'Ballerat Suites' and 'Motor Inn.'

3. Ballarat Suites

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

Robert

RM489

RM538 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a wine display.

4. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

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

Alireza

RM625

RM687 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

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

A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a mirror above the sink.

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

5. Central City Motor Inn

Bakery Hill, 1.5 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Annatta

RM417

RM458 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

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

A grand hallway with a tiled floor, a chandelier, and a staircase with a wooden railing.

6. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 2.1 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Matthew

RM545

RM599 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a desk, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

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

7. Sovereign Hill Hotel

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

Tania

RM416

RM458 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 modern building with a flat roof, a balcony, and a car parked in front.

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

8. The Menzies Ballarat

Bakery Hill, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Justin

RM360

RM396 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A Comfort Inn & Suites sign, a street with cars, and a clear blue sky.

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

9. 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

RM361

RM397 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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.

10. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

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

Lynda

RM441

RM485 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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, and a microwave. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a small workspace with a laptop and a lamp.

11. Quest Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 2.4 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Patricia

RM544

RM599 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

12. Sovereign Views Apartments

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

Sarah

RM400

RM440 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

A brick building with a sign reading "BAKERY HILL MOTEL".

A compact room with a wooden partition, a small kitchenette with a microwave, a TV mounted on a brick wall, a wooden chair, and a small table with snacks.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, towel rack, toilet, and a trash can.

13. Bakery Hill Motel

Bakery Hill, 1.5 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Lindy

RM326

RM358 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel entrance with a glass ceiling, steps leading up to the door, and potted plants on either side.

A restaurant with multiple tables set for dining, each with chairs and candles.

A covered outdoor area with tables and chairs, a door with a sign, and a view of greenery outside.

A modern corridor with large windows, a tiled floor, and a green plant wall.

14. Barkly Motorlodge

Bakery Hill, 1.3 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Suzanne

RM352

RM387 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A neatly made bed with white linens and a rolled towel, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with sheer curtains.

A kitchen with a sink, microwave, and cabinets.

A row of mobile homes with a red roof, white trim, and a small porch with a railing.

A covered outdoor seating area with brick walls and a row of chairs.

15. Miner's Retreat Motel

Ballarat East, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Sarah

RM370

RM450 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A grand staircase with a chandelier, a wooden floor, and a table with a floral arrangement.

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.

16. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

Ballarat Central, 2.1 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Jason

RM446

RM490 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A kitchenette with an LG microwave, a toaster, a coffee maker, and a toaster oven.

Two single beds with black and white striped bedding, a wooden headboard, and a bedside lamp.

A hallway with wooden flooring, white walls, and black-framed doors.

17. The Eastern Hotel Accommodations

Ballarat East, 1.8 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Stuart

RM201

RM278 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A modern kitchen with a white refrigerator, wooden cabinets, a sink, and a microwave.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, and a small wooden cabinet.

A modern bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a glass-enclosed shower.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and a wardrobe.

18. Ballarat Motel

Canadian, 1 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Donna

RM340

RM374 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A restaurant with brick walls, wooden tables, and bar stools.

A reception desk with a sign indicating reception hours from 7 AM to 9 PM.

A narrow kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a picture on the wall.

19. Lake Inn Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 3.5 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

michelle

RM524

RM577 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A historic building with a clock, outdoor seating, and a sign for a wine bar and beer garden.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a fireplace, a green armchair, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A restaurant with a wooden table, chairs, and a bar area.

A modern living room with a beige sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

20. American Hotel Creswick

16.8 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Judith

RM480

RM528 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Top Lake Esmond Botanical Garden Hotel Reviews

Sovereign Park Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"fantastic staff and clean rooms"

Mid City Ballarat

8/10 Good

"Very central within CBD & extremely large motel with huge amount of rooms. Rooms are in need of updating, (I have stayed in worse) but this was okay, bed comfortable, great tv, shower had great pressure & parking was great .. Cost of my room included breakfast which was good & had a reasonable array of food for breakfast. Overall I would use this motel again as pricing was about right for the standard of rooms, but needs a little bit of TLC Staff were very helpful and obliging also."

Craig's Royal Hotel

8/10 Good

"Lovely old style country hotel. Rooms a little worn but comfortable with nice beds. Bathrooms are excellent and recently renovated. Staff were very helpful and accommodating."

Quest Ballarat

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent service and accommodation"

Barkly Motorlodge

8/10 Good

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

Seymours on Lydiard

10/10 Excellent

"A fantastic room, clean, cozy and warm. Free laundry too. Very much appreciated."

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)."

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. Quest Ballarat Station

2. Victoriana Motor Inn

3. Ballarat Suites

4. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

5. Central City Motor Inn

6. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

7. Sovereign Hill Hotel

8. The Menzies Ballarat

9. City Views Ballarat

10. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

11. Quest Ballarat

12. Sovereign Views Apartments

13. Bakery Hill Motel

14. Barkly Motorlodge

15. Miner's Retreat Motel

16. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

17. The Eastern Hotel Accommodations

18. Ballarat Motel

19. Lake Inn Ballarat

20. American Hotel Creswick

Compare top hotels near Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Quest Ballarat Station

Victoriana Motor Inn

Ballarat Suites

Sovereign Park Motor Inn

Central City Motor Inn

Top Lake Esmond Botanical Garden Hotel Reviews

Sovereign Park Motor Inn

Mid City Ballarat

Craig's Royal Hotel

Quest Ballarat

Barkly Motorlodge

Seymours on Lydiard

Bakery Hill Motel

City Views 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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