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

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

1. Quest Ballarat Station

Soldiers Hill, 2.3 km from Lake Esmond

Anthony

฿4,123

฿4,535 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

2. Victoriana Motor Inn

Ballarat East, 2.2 km from Lake Esmond

Matthew

฿2,672

฿3,289 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 living room with a large L-shaped sofa, a flat-screen TV on a stand, wooden flooring, and a ceiling fan.

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

฿3,978

฿4,376 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 bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a wine display.

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

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

฿4,786

฿5,264 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 Motor Inn building with a balcony, a sign indicating a vacancy, and a pool area.

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.

5. Central City Motor Inn

Bakery Hill, 1.4 km from Lake Esmond

Annatta

฿3,393

฿3,732 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 lobby with a reception desk, a potted plant, a patterned rug, and a staircase.

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.

6. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 2.1 km from Lake Esmond

Matthew

฿4,347

฿4,782 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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.

7. The Provincial Boutique Hotel

Ballarat Central, 2.2 km from Lake Esmond

Frances

฿3,702

฿4,073 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

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

8. Craig's Royal Hotel

Ballarat Central, 1.9 km from Lake Esmond

Marissa

฿3,435

฿3,779 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 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.

9. Sovereign Hill Hotel

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.9 km from Lake Esmond

Catherine

฿3,399

฿3,739 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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.

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

10. Seymours on Lydiard

Soldiers Hill, 2.5 km from Lake Esmond

Julie

฿3,499

฿3,849 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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, and a microwave. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a small workspace with a laptop and a lamp.

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

11. Quest Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 2.4 km from Lake Esmond

Leanne

฿4,432

฿4,875 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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.

12. City Views Ballarat

Bakery Hill, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond

Kate

฿2,502

฿2,753 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 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.

13. The Menzies Ballarat

Bakery Hill, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond

Pauline

฿2,502

฿2,753 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 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.

14. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.7 km from Lake Esmond

Patricia

฿3,948

฿4,342 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 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.

15. Eureka Lodge Motel

Ballarat East, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond

Rhonda

฿2,948

฿3,592 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

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

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

16. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

Ballarat Central, 2 km from Lake Esmond

Jason

฿3,711

฿4,082 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 covered patio area featuring outdoor seating and air conditioning units.

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

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.

17. Bakery Hill Motel

Bakery Hill, 1.5 km from Lake Esmond

Lindy

฿2,757

฿3,033 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 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 room with two white armchairs, a small table with a lamp, and a large mirror on the wall.

18. Barkly Motorlodge

Bakery Hill, 1.2 km from Lake Esmond

Giuseppe

฿2,863

฿3,149 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A kitchen area with a kettle, coffee maker, and tea set on the counter.

A room with a large vertical garden wall, a staircase, and a patterned carpet.

A building with a large sign reading "MID-CITY".

A table set for dining with wine glasses, bottles, and a candle.

19. Mid City Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 2.3 km from Lake Esmond

cleudeny Diek

฿3,075

฿3,616 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 quiet residential street with houses, well-maintained lawns, and mature trees.

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.

20. Miner's Retreat Motel

Ballarat East, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond

James

฿3,016

฿3,667 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Quest Ballarat Station	9.6 Exceptional 606 reviews	View
Victoriana Motor Inn	9.4 Exceptional 731 reviews	View
Ballarat Suites	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Sovereign Park Motor Inn	9.4 Exceptional 802 reviews	View
Central City Motor Inn	9.2 Wonderful 505 reviews	View

Top Lake Esmond Hotel Reviews

Victoriana Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"I had a wonderful stay in the motel. The staff were incredibly helpful, especially as I lock myself out late at night and fortunately got some help to get back in. Many thanks."

Lake Inn Ballarat

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and comfortable room in a nice location.Close to lake with restaurants and pubs within an easy walk.Would stay again."

City Views Ballarat

10/10 Excellent

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

Mid City Ballarat

8/10 Good

"Being 11pm at Night, the Receptionist could have been a LOT more ENTHUSIASTIC about HELPING a TIRED L8T night traveler. The ROOM was GREAT, WARM & ROOMY. Did NOT require Breakfast, for the PRICE of the ROOM was Breakfast, INCLUDED ??? 7.5/10"

Quest Ballarat

10/10 Excellent

"Great apartment and great location!"

Ballarat Suites

8/10 Good

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

The Menzies Ballarat

8/10 Good

"Reception business focused took name issued key and instruction where to locate room, didnt explain parking which filled quickly. Excellent for price, convenient to shops. Meet our needs well."

Bakery Hill Motel

8/10 Good

"Clean room, comfortable and nice staff."

NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"It was clean and tidy. The staff were good."

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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 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. The Provincial Boutique Hotel

8. Craig's Royal Hotel

9. Sovereign Hill Hotel

10. Seymours on Lydiard

11. Quest Ballarat

12. City Views Ballarat

13. The Menzies Ballarat

14. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

15. Eureka Lodge Motel

16. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

17. Bakery Hill Motel

18. Barkly Motorlodge

19. Mid City Ballarat

20. Miner's Retreat Motel

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Top Lake Esmond Hotel Reviews

Victoriana Motor Inn

Lake Inn Ballarat

City Views Ballarat

Mid City Ballarat

Quest Ballarat

Ballarat Suites

The Menzies Ballarat

Bakery Hill Motel

NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

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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