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

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

1. Lake Inn Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 2.1 km from Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Donna

NT$4,254

NT$4,680 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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

A brick building with a red roof, surrounded by a garden with various flowering plants and shrubs.

A building with a red roof and large windows, a fountain, and various flowers in the foreground.

A hotel room with a bed, a microwave, a kettle, a coffee maker, a telephone, and a table with chairs.

2. Ambassador Motor Inn Ballarat

Alfredton, 1.4 km from Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Kay

NT$2,611

NT$2,872 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and brick walls.

A hotel room with a bathroom, a large mirror, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outside.

A garden with a variety of flowers and a central fountain.

A courtyard with a pergola, a central table, and chairs. There are brick buildings with arched windows in the background.

3. Bell Tower Inn

Alfredton, 2.2 km from Ballarat Botanical Gardens

George

NT$2,975

NT$3,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a small table, and a mirror. There is a door leading to another room and a window with curtains.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden desk, a grey sofa, and a small kitchen area with a microwave and refrigerator.

A swimming pool with a fenced area, a covered seating area, and a building in the background.

A reception desk with a framed artwork, a bulletin board, and a welcome sign.

4. Alfred Motor Inn

Alfredton, 2.1 km from Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Ra'ed

NT$2,438

NT$2,682 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted light.

A small kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator, and a white cabinet.

A motel with a parking lot and a row of purple flowers in the foreground.

A kitchen with storage shelves holding various food items, a microwave, and a sink area.

5. Avenue Motel

Alfredton, 1.8 km from Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Susan

NT$2,376

NT$2,614 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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 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.

6. Quest Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 3.2 km from Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Catherine

NT$4,325

NT$4,758 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

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

7. Victoriana Motor Inn

Ballarat East, 6 km from Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Matthew

NT$2,510

NT$3,102 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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.'

8. Ballarat Suites

Golden Point (Ballarat), 5.4 km from Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Robert

NT$3,494

NT$3,843 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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.

9. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

Golden Point (Ballarat), 5 km from Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Santo

NT$4,702

NT$5,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with two pillows, two bedside tables with lamps, and a small rug.

A pathway lined with white and purple flowers, leading to a building with a beige roof and columns.

A reception area with a counter, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.

A patio area with a barbecue, outdoor seating, and a brick house.

10. Begonia City Motor Inn

Sebastopol, 6.5 km from Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Warwick

NT$2,452

NT$2,697 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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

11. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

Ballarat Central, 3.6 km from Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Tess

NT$3,440

NT$3,785 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

12. Craig's Royal Hotel

Ballarat Central, 3.7 km from Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Sandra

NT$3,347

NT$3,682 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

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

13. City Views Ballarat

Bakery Hill, 4.2 km from Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Rebecca

NT$2,211

NT$2,432 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

14. Sovereign Hill Hotel

Golden Point (Ballarat), 5.1 km from Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Simone

NT$3,317

NT$3,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

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, 4.3 km from Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Gabriel

NT$2,211

NT$2,432 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

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

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

16. Quest Ballarat Station

Soldiers Hill, 3.6 km from Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Anthony

NT$3,849

NT$4,234 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

17. Seymours on Lydiard

Soldiers Hill, 3.5 km from Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Cecily

NT$2,583

NT$2,841 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A restaurant interior with wooden barrels, a chalkboard menu, and shelves of jars.

A modern building with multiple floors and large windows, surrounded by a well-maintained grassy area and trees.

An outdoor patio area with wooden tables and chairs, a seating area with cushions, and a view of the landscape.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a built-in bathtub, and a balcony with a view of the outdoors.

18. RACV Goldfields Resort

12.8 km from Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Milena

NT$3,700

NT$4,070 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

19. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

Golden Point (Ballarat), 5.5 km from Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Patricia

NT$4,111

NT$4,523 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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

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

A reception area with a staircase, a reception desk, and a view of a green wall with plants.

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

20. Mid City Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 3.3 km from Ballarat Botanical Gardens

cleudeny Diek

NT$2,670

NT$3,164 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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Compare popular hotels close to Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Lake Inn Ballarat	9.4 Exceptional 852 reviews	View
Ambassador Motor Inn Ballarat	8.6 Excellent 535 reviews	View
Bell Tower Inn	8.4 Very Good 823 reviews	View
Alfred Motor Inn	8.2 Very Good 437 reviews	View
Avenue Motel	7.4 Good 637 reviews	View

Top Ballarat Botanical Gardens Hotel Reviews

Craig's Royal Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were all very friendly & helpful, whether they were at the reception desk, restaurant or cleaning the rooms. Our room was clean, the restaurant was really nice & the front bar was quite nice to sit and enjoy a drink or two. The only negative is that there is t enough parking available for guests & street parking is $3.60 per hour."

Quest Ballarat Station

10/10 Excellent

"A very nice new hotel in a good location. Rooms are spacious & clean. A big balcony for sitting outside. Individual split system in every room."

Mid City Ballarat

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hospitality"

Big4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"Great Caravan Park with Units. Great Recreation Facilities."

Quest Ballarat

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay everything was perfect"

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful hotel. Beautiful atmosphere. It even smelled fantastic. Comfy bed, large spa and seperate lounge. Very homely. Would defiantly recommend! My wife was very happy!"

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

8/10 Good

"Nice quiet spot, room and furnishings ready for a refurb "

Seymours on Lydiard

8/10 Good

"Spacious, clean room. Accommodated request for a ground floor room."

Lake Inn Ballarat

8/10 Good

"Bring milk if you need milk and water too for drinking. Fridge is completely empty."

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Eureka Stadium

9.2/10 (16 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ballarat Botanical Gardens?

Ballarat Botanical Gardens is located in a welcoming area of Ballarat that travelers like for its gardens and lakeside setting. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 8 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Ballarat Botanical Gardens?

Located a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Ambassador Motor Inn Ballarat is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good choices within 5 miles include Mid City Ballarat and Quest Ballarat Station.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Ballarat Botanical Gardens?

Expedia has 8 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Ballarat Botanical Gardens.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ballarat Botanical Gardens, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Ballarat Botanical Gardens.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Ballarat Botanical Gardens?

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What can I see and do near Ballarat Botanical Gardens?

Sovereign Hill, Ballarat Tramway Museum, and Eureka Centre feature captivating exhibits. Explore landmarks like St Patrick's Cathedral, Her Majesty's Theatre, and Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve, Lake Esmond Botanical Garden, or Eureka Aquatic Center.

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Our top choices for Ballarat Botanical Gardens hotels

1. Lake Inn Ballarat

2. Ambassador Motor Inn Ballarat

3. Bell Tower Inn

4. Alfred Motor Inn

5. Avenue Motel

6. Quest Ballarat

7. Victoriana Motor Inn

8. Ballarat Suites

9. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

10. Begonia City Motor Inn

11. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

12. Craig's Royal Hotel

13. City Views Ballarat

14. Sovereign Hill Hotel

15. The Menzies Ballarat

16. Quest Ballarat Station

17. Seymours on Lydiard

18. RACV Goldfields Resort

19. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

20. Mid City Ballarat

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Top Ballarat Botanical Gardens Hotel Reviews

Craig's Royal Hotel

Quest Ballarat Station

Mid City Ballarat

Big4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park

Quest Ballarat

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

Seymours on Lydiard

Lake Inn Ballarat

Other attractions near Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Lake Wendouree

Ballarat Aquatic and Leisure Centre

Ballarat Tramway Museum

Ballarat Golf Club

Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve

McNulty Drive Reserve

Eureka Stadium

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