The Best Hotels Closest to Lake Wendouree in Ballarat for 2026

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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, 2.4 km from Lake Wendouree

Anthony

NT$3,956

NT$4,351 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and large windows.

A grey building with a black front door, a balcony, and a sign reading "Ballarat Premier Apartments."

A hallway with a table featuring a lamp, a vase with flowers, and a fruit bowl.

A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a chandelier.

2. Ballarat Premier Apartments

Ballarat Central, 2.1 km from Lake Wendouree

natalka

NT$4,540

NT$4,994 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

A red brick building with a sign reading "Motel Reception & Entry Apartments."

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.

3. Lake Inn Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 1 km from Lake Wendouree

Donna

NT$4,056

NT$4,461 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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 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.

4. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

Ballarat Central, 2.5 km from Lake Wendouree

Tess

NT$3,372

NT$3,709 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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

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

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a green lawn.

5. Oscar's Hotel

Ballarat Central, 2.3 km from Lake Wendouree

Kane

NT$3,405

NT$3,745 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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 bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a small table with a vase, a cabinet, and a window with curtains.

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, 2.4 km from Lake Wendouree

Renee

NT$3,677

NT$4,045 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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 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.

7. Craig's Royal Hotel

Ballarat Central, 2.5 km from Lake Wendouree

Marissa

NT$3,336

NT$3,670 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 two-story house with a covered porch, large windows, and a visible chimney.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

8. Seymours on Lydiard

Soldiers Hill, 2.3 km from Lake Wendouree

Cecily

NT$2,574

NT$2,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A modern entrance with a potted tree, a wooden door, and a clear view of the street 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.

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

9. The Menzies Ballarat

Bakery Hill, 3.1 km from Lake Wendouree

Gabriel

NT$2,512

NT$2,764 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

A compact living space with a sofa, a desk, a television, and an air conditioning unit.

10. City Views Ballarat

Bakery Hill, 3.1 km from Lake Wendouree

Rebecca

NT$2,266

NT$2,492 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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, 2.1 km from Lake Wendouree

Catherine

NT$4,716

NT$5,188 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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.

12. Ambassador Motor Inn Ballarat

Alfredton, 2.4 km from Lake Wendouree

Kay

NT$2,608

NT$2,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A patio with metal chairs and a table, surrounded by a potted plant with white flowers and a neatly trimmed hedge.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a dining table with white chairs, and a window providing natural light.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a built-in oven, and a large window.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a red rug, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

13. Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments

Lake Wendouree, 0.8 km from Lake Wendouree

Mark

NT$5,229

NT$6,218 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

A lobby with a checkered floor, wooden doors, and a seating area with potted plants.

14. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 2.4 km from Lake Wendouree

Matthew

NT$3,326

NT$3,658 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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 brick building with a covered patio area featuring outdoor seating and air conditioning units.

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

15. Bakery Hill Motel

Bakery Hill, 3.2 km from Lake Wendouree

Lindy

NT$2,579

NT$2,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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

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

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

16. Mid City Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 2.2 km from Lake Wendouree

cleudeny Diek

NT$2,986

NT$3,511 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

17. Alfred Motor Inn

Alfredton, 3.2 km from Lake Wendouree

Ra'ed

NT$2,430

NT$2,673 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

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

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

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

18. Avenue Motel

Alfredton, 2.9 km from Lake Wendouree

Susan

NT$2,373

NT$2,610 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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.

19. The Eastern Hotel Accommodations

Ballarat East, 3.1 km from Lake Wendouree

Ryan

NT$1,586

NT$2,197 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A dining area with a large window, a chandelier, and a wooden cabinet with a picture.

A living room with a brick fireplace, a leather sofa, a coffee table with decorative items, and a television displaying a news program.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a variety of food items and kitchenware.

A patio with wicker furniture, including a chair and a table.

20. Helen's Homestead

20.6 km from Lake Wendouree

Gijsbert Karel

NT$1,835

NT$2,514 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Wendouree

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Quest Ballarat Station	9.6 Exceptional 603 reviews	View
Ballarat Premier Apartments	9.8 Exceptional 474 reviews	View
Lake Inn Ballarat	9.4 Exceptional 852 reviews	View
Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard	9.2 Wonderful 295 reviews	View
Oscar's Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 580 reviews	View

Top Lake Wendouree Hotel Reviews

Craig's Royal Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very unique building and rooms, rooms with character. Beautiful building and very convenient location"

Central City Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Location"

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was decorated beautifully. The staff were friendly. The dining room was also decorated beautifully and the food was delicious. I would stay there again and recommend this hotel to other guests."

NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"Great budget cabin in a well equipped park Friendly staff and a good location - definitely would return"

Oscar's Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, staff helpful and food delicious. Would happily stay again."

Mid City Ballarat

10/10 Excellent

"I lost my swipe card that opens my door and it was easily replaced at reception i just had to show my photo id"

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."

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."

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Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial

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Ballarat Botanical Gardens

9.4/10 (591 reviews)

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Ballarat Tramway Museum

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Ballarat Aquatic and Leisure Centre

Enjoy an outing to Ballarat Aquatic and Leisure Centre during your stay in Ballarat.

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Ballarat Golf Club

8.6/10 (91 reviews)

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Eureka Stadium

9.2/10 (16 reviews)

Catch an event at Eureka Stadium during your trip to Ballarat. Wander the gardens and lakeside in the area.

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Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve, a lovely green space in Ballarat.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Wendouree?

Lake Wendouree is located in Ballarat. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 10 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Lake Wendouree?

Located a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Lake Wendouree, Lake 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 can I expect to find close to Lake Wendouree?

Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Lake Wendouree.

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

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Lake Wendouree.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lake Wendouree?

To access more information about updating your stay near Lake Wendouree or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Lake Wendouree?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Sovereign Hill, Eureka Centre, or Ballarat Tramway Museum. Explore landmarks like Her Majesty's Theatre, St Patrick's Cathedral, and Eureka Hall. Enjoy the outdoors at Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve, Lake Esmond Botanical Garden, or Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve.

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Our top choices for Lake Wendouree hotels

1. Quest Ballarat Station

2. Ballarat Premier Apartments

3. Lake Inn Ballarat

4. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

5. Oscar's Hotel

6. The Provincial Boutique Hotel

7. Craig's Royal Hotel

8. Seymours on Lydiard

9. The Menzies Ballarat

10. City Views Ballarat

11. Quest Ballarat

12. Ambassador Motor Inn Ballarat

13. Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments

14. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

15. Bakery Hill Motel

16. Mid City Ballarat

17. Alfred Motor Inn

18. Avenue Motel

19. The Eastern Hotel Accommodations

20. Helen's Homestead

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Top Lake Wendouree Hotel Reviews

Craig's Royal Hotel

Central City Motor Inn

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

Oscar's Hotel

Mid City Ballarat

Quest Ballarat Station

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

Seymours on Lydiard

Other attractions near Lake Wendouree

St Patrick's Cathedral

Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial

Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Ballarat Tramway Museum

Ballarat Aquatic and Leisure Centre

Ballarat Golf Club

Eureka Stadium

Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve

Frequently asked questions