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

A wooden staircase with a handrail, a framed picture on the wall, and a stained glass window.

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

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

1. Ballarat Premier Apartments

Ballarat Central, 2.4 km from Lake Esmond

natalka

NT$4,160

NT$4,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

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

2. Quest Ballarat Station

Soldiers Hill, 2.3 km from Lake Esmond

Anthony

NT$4,025

NT$4,427 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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.

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

3. Victoriana Motor Inn

Ballarat East, 2.2 km from Lake Esmond

PHILIP

NT$2,609

NT$3,211 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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

A brick building with a sign for 'Ballerat Suites' and 'Motor Inn.'

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

4. Ballarat Suites

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.5 km from Lake Esmond

Robert

NT$3,884

NT$4,272 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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.

5. 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 4 - Nov 5

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

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

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

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

6. The Provincial Boutique Hotel

Ballarat Central, 2.2 km from Lake Esmond

Frances

NT$3,615

NT$3,976 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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 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.

7. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 2.1 km from Lake Esmond

Matthew

NT$4,327

NT$4,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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.

A Motor Inn building with a balcony, a sign indicating a vacancy, and a pool area.

8. Central City Motor Inn

Bakery Hill, 1.4 km from Lake Esmond

Annatta

NT$3,313

NT$3,644 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop and bar stools, a dining table, and a large window overlooking a forested area.

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a brick pathway.

9. NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.3 km from Lake Esmond

Richard

NT$3,316

NT$3,647 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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.

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

10. Oscar's Hotel

Ballarat Central, 2.1 km from Lake Esmond

Kane

NT$3,416

NT$3,758 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A grand staircase with ornate wooden balusters, a stained glass window above, and a red curtain at the bottom.

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

11. Craig's Royal Hotel

Ballarat Central, 1.9 km from Lake Esmond

Marissa

NT$3,354

NT$3,690 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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.

12. Quest Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 2.4 km from Lake Esmond

Patricia

NT$4,327

NT$4,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

13. Seymours on Lydiard

Soldiers Hill, 2.5 km from Lake Esmond

Simon

NT$3,432

NT$3,775 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A modern building with a flat roof, a balcony, and a car parked in front.

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.

14. The Menzies Ballarat

Bakery Hill, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond

Justin

NT$2,870

NT$3,157 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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.

15. 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$2,867

NT$3,153 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

16. Sovereign Views Apartments

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.3 km from Lake Esmond

Sarah

NT$3,177

NT$3,495 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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.

17. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

Ballarat Central, 2 km from Lake Esmond

Jason

NT$3,540

NT$3,895 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A woman walking on a curved pathway surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

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.

18. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.7 km from Lake Esmond

Lynda

NT$3,518

NT$3,870 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 kitchen with light-colored cabinets, a built-in microwave, a dishwasher, and a stove.

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.

19. Eureka Stockade Holiday Park

Ballarat East, 1.7 km from Lake Esmond

Brendan

NT$4,714

NT$4,714 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A playground with slides and a wooden fence.

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.

A park with a playground, a pool, and covered seating areas.

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

20. Eureka Lodge Motel

Ballarat East, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond

Rhonda

NT$2,795

NT$3,416 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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Top Lake Esmond Hotel Reviews

Lake Inn Ballarat

10/10 Excellent

"I came to Ballarat to stay close to the lake (and see the Olympics display), and this property did the trick. No frills, simple room, but it worked for my stay. It was also within walking distance to a grocery store, which worked out well for my budget."

Sovereign Park Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"fantastic staff and clean rooms"

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 Station

10/10 Excellent

"Relatively new complex, clean, friendly staff and conveniently located"

Quest Ballarat

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent service and accommodation"

Barkly Motorlodge

8/10 Good

"easy accessibility, clean and well presented. Friendly welcome"

Seymours on Lydiard

10/10 Excellent

"A fantastic room, clean, cozy and warm. Free laundry too. Very much appreciated."

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."

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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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area 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. Ballarat Premier Apartments

2. Quest Ballarat Station

3. Victoriana Motor Inn

4. Ballarat Suites

5. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

6. The Provincial Boutique Hotel

7. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

8. Central City Motor Inn

9. NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

10. Oscar's Hotel

11. Craig's Royal Hotel

12. Quest Ballarat

13. Seymours on Lydiard

14. The Menzies Ballarat

15. City Views Ballarat

16. Sovereign Views Apartments

17. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

18. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

19. Eureka Stockade Holiday Park

20. Eureka Lodge Motel

Top Lake Esmond Hotel Reviews

Lake Inn Ballarat

Sovereign Park Motor Inn

Mid City Ballarat

Craig's Royal Hotel

Quest Ballarat Station

Quest Ballarat

Barkly Motorlodge

Seymours on Lydiard

Bakery Hill Motel

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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