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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 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.

1. Quest Ballarat Station

Soldiers Hill, 2.3 km from Lake Esmond

Anthony

RM506

RM557 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

2. Victoriana Motor Inn

Ballarat East, 2.2 km from Lake Esmond

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, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

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

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

3. Ballarat Suites

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.5 km from Lake Esmond

Robert

RM489

RM537 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 bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a wine display.

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

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

4. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.7 km from Lake Esmond

Alireza

RM625

RM687 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

5. Central City Motor Inn

Bakery Hill, 1.4 km from Lake Esmond

Annatta

RM417

RM458 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

6. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 2.1 km from Lake Esmond

Matthew

RM544

RM599 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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.

7. Sovereign Hill Hotel

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.9 km from Lake Esmond

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

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

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

Justin

RM359

RM395 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

"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 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.

10. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.7 km from Lake Esmond

Lynda

RM463

RM509 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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.

11. Quest Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 2.4 km from Lake Esmond

Patricia

RM544

RM599 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

12. Sovereign Views Apartments

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.3 km from Lake Esmond

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 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.

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

13. Bakery Hill Motel

Bakery Hill, 1.5 km from Lake Esmond

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

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

A room with two white armchairs, a small table with a lamp, and a large mirror on the wall.

14. Barkly Motorlodge

Bakery Hill, 1.2 km from Lake Esmond

Suzanne

RM352

RM387 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A neatly made bed with white linens and two rolled towels on the side.

A quiet residential street with houses, well-maintained lawns, and mature trees.

A kitchen with a sink, microwave, and cabinets.

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

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.

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

16. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

Ballarat Central, 2 km from Lake Esmond

Jason

RM446

RM490 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A hallway with wooden flooring, black-framed doors, and a ceiling fan.

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

17. The Eastern Hotel Accommodations

Ballarat East, 1.8 km from Lake Esmond

Stuart

RM201

RM278 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

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

18. Ballarat Motel

Canadian, 1 km from Lake Esmond

Donna

RM340

RM374 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A historic building with a central atrium and a street in front.

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

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

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

michelle

RM524

RM577 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a brick building in the background.

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

20. American Hotel Creswick

16.8 km from Lake Esmond

Judith

RM480

RM528 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Esmond

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Quest Ballarat Station	9.6 Exceptional 612 reviews	View
Victoriana Motor Inn	9.4 Exceptional 734 reviews	View
Ballarat Suites	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Sovereign Park Motor Inn	9.4 Exceptional 803 reviews	View
Central City Motor Inn	9.2 Wonderful 507 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Lake Esmond

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

A room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a window with blinds.

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

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

NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

Golden Point (Ballarat)

RM417

RM459 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

Golden Point (Ballarat)

RM463

RM509 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

Sovereign Hill Hotel

Golden Point (Ballarat)

RM416

RM458 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

The Menzies Ballarat

Bakery Hill

RM359

RM395 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

Sovereign Park Motor Inn

Golden Point (Ballarat)

RM625

RM687 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

Barkly Motorlodge

Bakery Hill

RM352

RM387 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

City Views Ballarat

Bakery Hill

RM361

RM397 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

Sovereign Views Apartments

Golden Point (Ballarat)

RM400

RM440 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

Top Lake Esmond 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 Botanical Garden

9.4/10 (33 reviews)

After visiting Lake Esmond Botanical Garden, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ballarat. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

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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?

Lake Esmond is located in Ballarat. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 47 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Lake Esmond?

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

How many hotels should I expect to find near Lake Esmond?

Expedia has 47 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Lake Esmond.

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

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Lake Esmond.

What can I see and do near Lake Esmond?

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. Enjoy the outdoors at Lake Esmond Botanical Garden, Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve or Ballarat North Bushland Reserve.

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Our top choices for Lake Esmond 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 popular hotels close to Lake Esmond

Hotels recommended for families near Lake Esmond

NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

Sovereign Hill Hotel

The Menzies Ballarat

Sovereign Park Motor Inn

Barkly Motorlodge

City Views Ballarat

Sovereign Views Apartments

Top Lake Esmond 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

Sovereign Hill

Ballarat Town Hall

Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Gold Museum

Eureka Centre

Eureka Hall

Ballarat Wildlife Park

Her Majesty's Theatre

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