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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 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

NT$4,036

NT$4,440 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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 residential area with a house, a driveway, and a garden with blooming flowers.

2. Victoriana Motor Inn

Ballarat East, 2.2 km from Lake Esmond

PHILIP

NT$2,609

NT$3,211 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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 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

NT$3,884

NT$4,272 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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 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.

4. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.7 km from Lake Esmond

Alireza

NT$4,965

NT$5,462 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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.

5. Central City Motor Inn

Bakery Hill, 1.4 km from Lake Esmond

Annatta

NT$3,313

NT$3,644 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

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

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.

6. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 2.1 km from Lake Esmond

Matthew

NT$4,340

NT$4,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large window, and a view of the outdoor area.

7. Sovereign Hill Hotel

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.9 km from Lake Esmond

Tania

NT$3,319

NT$3,650 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

NT$2,857

NT$3,143 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

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

NT$2,875

NT$3,162 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

10. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.7 km from Lake Esmond

Lynda

NT$3,678

NT$4,046 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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

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

Patricia

NT$4,327

NT$4,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

12. Sovereign Views Apartments

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.3 km from Lake Esmond

Sarah

NT$3,186

NT$3,505 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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.

13. Bakery Hill Motel

Bakery Hill, 1.5 km from Lake Esmond

Lindy

NT$2,595

NT$2,855 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel entrance with a glass ceiling, steps leading up to the door, and potted plants on either side.

A modern corridor with large windows, a tiled floor, and a green plant wall.

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

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

14. Barkly Motorlodge

Bakery Hill, 1.2 km from Lake Esmond

Suzanne

NT$2,803

NT$3,083 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A row of mobile homes with a red roof, white trim, and a small porch with a railing.

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

NT$2,953

NT$3,591 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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.

16. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

Ballarat Central, 2 km from Lake Esmond

Jason

NT$3,550

NT$3,906 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

17. The Eastern Hotel Accommodations

Ballarat East, 1.8 km from Lake Esmond

Stuart

NT$1,594

NT$2,209 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a carpeted floor, and a window with a view.

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

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

A conference room with a long table and chairs, a sofa, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

18. Ballarat Motel

Canadian, 1 km from Lake Esmond

Donna

NT$2,710

NT$2,981 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A hotel room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a desk with a chair.

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.

19. Lake Inn Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 3.5 km from Lake Esmond

michelle

NT$4,179

NT$4,597 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a small table with a lamp.

20. Ambassador Motor Inn Ballarat

Alfredton, 6.5 km from Lake Esmond

Kay

NT$2,624

NT$2,886 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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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

Top Lake Esmond Hotel Reviews

Sovereign Park Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"fantastic staff and clean rooms"

Sovereign Views Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"It was close to a major tourist attraction and a laundrette and good dinner options a.l within walking distance"

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"

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 browsing the exhibits at Gold Museum in Ballarat. While in this walkable area, you can savor 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 trip to 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 with a stop at 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 show at Her Majesty's Theatre, a theater 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, check out the 47 hotels and other accommodations 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 traveler data. Other good choices close by include Sovereign Hill Hotel and Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre.

How many hotels are there near Lake Esmond?

Expedia has 47 hotels and other accommodations 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! The majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Lake Esmond.

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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. Ambassador Motor Inn Ballarat

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Top Lake Esmond Hotel Reviews

Sovereign Park Motor Inn

Sovereign Views Apartments

Mid City Ballarat

Craig's Royal Hotel

Quest Ballarat

Barkly Motorlodge

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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