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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, a laptop, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery and a building.

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 with a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

1. Quest Ballarat Station

Soldiers Hill, 2.3 km from Lake Esmond

Anthony

Rp2.183.451

Rp2.401.796 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern building with a grey facade, a glass door, and a pathway leading to the entrance.

A dining table set with plates, cutlery, and wine glasses, with a fruit basket and a staircase in the background.

A modern building with large sliding glass doors, a concrete patio, and a tree in the background.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a white countertop, and a sleek faucet.

2. East 34

Ballarat East, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond

Susan

Rp6.144.533

Rp7.306.926 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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.

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

3. Ballarat Suites

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.5 km from Lake Esmond

Robert

Rp2.167.162

Rp2.383.878 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 residential area with a house, a driveway, and a garden with blooming flowers.

4. Victoriana Motor Inn

Ballarat East, 2.2 km from Lake Esmond

Matthew

Rp1.455.634

Rp1.791.816 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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.

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

5. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.7 km from Lake Esmond

Alireza

Rp2.607.069

Rp2.867.776 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A historic building with a prominent dome and arched windows, labeled as the Provincial Hotel.

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

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.

6. The Provincial Boutique Hotel

Ballarat Central, 2.2 km from Lake Esmond

Renee

Rp1.954.709

Rp2.150.180 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

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

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

7. Central City Motor Inn

Bakery Hill, 1.4 km from Lake Esmond

Annatta

Rp1.617.371

Rp1.779.108 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

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

8. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

Ballarat Central, 2 km from Lake Esmond

Jason

Rp2.721.171

Rp3.005.713 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

A neatly made bed with a white and light blue quilt, a grey upholstered headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

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

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

9. Oscar's Hotel

Ballarat Central, 2.1 km from Lake Esmond

Kane

Rp1.850.486

Rp2.035.598 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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.

10. NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.3 km from Lake Esmond

Richard

Rp1.868.098

Rp2.054.908 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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.

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

Leanne

Rp2.414.504

Rp2.655.954 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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 bar area with a wooden bar counter, bar stools, and a large mirror. There are bottles and glasses on the counter, and a potted plant is visible.

12. Craig's Royal Hotel

Ballarat Central, 1.9 km from Lake Esmond

Marissa

Rp1.871.530

Rp2.058.683 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 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 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.

13. Sovereign Hill Hotel

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.9 km from Lake Esmond

Catherine

Rp1.851.544

Rp2.036.698 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

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

A two-story house with a covered porch, large windows, and a visible chimney.

14. Seymours on Lydiard

Soldiers Hill, 2.5 km from Lake Esmond

Julie

Rp1.734.885

Rp1.908.373 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

Gabriel

Rp1.226.892

Rp1.349.581 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 compact living space with a sofa, a desk, a television, and an air conditioning unit.

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

16. City Views Ballarat

Bakery Hill, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond

Kate

Rp1.409.424

Rp1.550.366 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 interior with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, a dining table with chairs, wooden beams on the ceiling, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

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.

17. Eureka Stockade Holiday Park

Ballarat East, 1.7 km from Lake Esmond

Brendan

Rp2.630.539

Rp2.630.539 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

18. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 2.1 km from Lake Esmond

Matthew

Rp2.469.380

Rp2.716.318 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A building with a brick facade, a sign for 'Billy's Distilled Bar', and a 'Mercure' sign.

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'.

19. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.7 km from Lake Esmond

Patricia

Rp2.293.664

Rp2.523.030 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A playground with slides and a wooden fence.

A park with a pavilion, picnic tables, a playground, and a body of water in the background.

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

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.

20. Eureka Lodge Motel

Ballarat East, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond

Rhonda

Rp1.605.773

Rp1.957.019 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Quest Ballarat Station	9.6 Exceptional 606 reviews	View
East 34	9.8 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
Ballarat Suites	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Victoriana Motor Inn	9.4 Exceptional 727 reviews	View
Sovereign Park Motor Inn	9.4 Exceptional 802 reviews	View

Top Lake Esmond Hotel Reviews

Craig's Royal Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The room had a heritage feel and clean and staff very helpful and the Air conditioning was good."

Mid City Ballarat

10/10 Excellent

"Would have been awesome if the pool was open but otherwise great staff and a great stay."

The Menzies Ballarat

8/10 Good

"Central location, one night stay, easy parking. Adequate facilities"

Bakery Hill Motel

8/10 Good

"Clean room, comfortable and nice staff."

Quest Ballarat Station

10/10 Excellent

"Exceptionally friendly & helpful staff; new facilities & super clean. Great position to shops, restaurants & attractions."

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly, helpful staff. Comfortable room, conveniently located. Our favourite place to stay in Ballarat."

Victoriana Motor Inn

8/10 Good

"Good location, clean property and met all of my requirements. Front door bell broken and there is a weird system where the front door has to open for the reception to be notified. Better signage needed on that. Also wifi password not included in check-in materials but wsa told that it had been provided, where it hadn't. Apart from that, everything worked as needed!"

Sovereign Hill Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were amazing and very helpful"

Barkly Motorlodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great weekend stay perfect location"

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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 and ornate architecture at twilight.

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 46 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 46 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. East 34

3. Ballarat Suites

4. Victoriana Motor Inn

5. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

6. The Provincial Boutique Hotel

7. Central City Motor Inn

8. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

9. Oscar's Hotel

10. NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

11. Quest Ballarat

12. Craig's Royal Hotel

13. Sovereign Hill Hotel

14. Seymours on Lydiard

15. The Menzies Ballarat

16. City Views Ballarat

17. Eureka Stockade Holiday Park

18. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

19. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

20. Eureka Lodge Motel

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Top Lake Esmond Hotel Reviews

Craig's Royal Hotel

Mid City Ballarat

The Menzies Ballarat

Bakery Hill Motel

Quest Ballarat Station

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

Victoriana Motor Inn

Sovereign Hill Hotel

Barkly Motorlodge

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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