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Our top choices for Lake Esmond Botanical Garden hotels

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 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, a laptop, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery and a building.

1. Quest Ballarat Station

Quest Ballarat Station
Soldiers Hill, 2.3 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden
Australia
Anthony
€120
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Quest Ballarat Station
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and large windows.
A hallway with a table featuring a lamp, a vase with flowers, and a fruit bowl.
A grey building with a black front door, a balcony, and a sign reading "Ballarat Premier Apartments."
A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a chandelier.

2. Ballarat Premier Apartments

Ballarat Premier Apartments
Ballarat Central, 2.4 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden
Australia
natalka
€125
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Ballarat Premier Apartments
A reception door with a sign indicating reception hours, a key return box, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A two-story building with a brick exterior and a covered porch.
A room with a desk, chair, television, and a door leading outside.
A hotel room with a dining area, a television, and a desk.

3. Victoriana Motor Inn

Victoriana Motor Inn
Ballarat East, 2.2 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden
Australia
Matthew
€87
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Victoriana Motor Inn
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
A brick building with a sign for 'Ballerat Suites' and 'Motor Inn.'
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, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

4. Ballarat Suites

Ballarat Suites
Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.6 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden
Australia
Robert
€116
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Ballarat Suites
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 hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a kitchenette.
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

Sovereign Park Motor Inn
Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.7 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden
Australia
Alireza
€148
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Sovereign Park Motor Inn
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 historic building with a prominent dome and arched windows, labeled as the Provincial Hotel.
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

The Provincial Boutique Hotel
Ballarat Central, 2.3 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden
Australia
Frances
€108
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
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 Motor Inn building with a balcony, a sign indicating a vacancy, and a pool area.
A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a mirror above the sink.

7. Central City Motor Inn

Central City Motor Inn
Bakery Hill, 1.5 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden
Australia
Annatta
€99
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Central City Motor Inn
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 grand hallway with a tiled floor, a chandelier, and a staircase with a wooden railing.
A lobby with a reception desk, a potted plant, a patterned rug, and a staircase.

8. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat
Ballarat Central, 2.1 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden
Australia
Matthew
€108
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat
A two-story building with a gabled roof and a covered porch.
A brick barbecue grill, picnic table, and a house in the background.
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.

9. Sovereign Hill Hotel

Sovereign Hill Hotel
Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.9 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden
Australia
Tania
€99
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Sovereign Hill Hotel
A lobby with a leather sofa, a wooden table with fruit, and a chandelier.
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.
A grand lobby with ornate chandeliers, a patterned carpet, and a staircase.

10. Craig's Royal Hotel

Craig's Royal Hotel
Ballarat Central, 2 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden
Australia
Marissa
€100
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Craig's Royal Hotel
A brick building with a reception area, columns, and a pathway leading to the entrance.
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.
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.

11. Quest Ballarat

Quest Ballarat
Ballarat Central, 2.4 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden
Australia
Leanne
€129
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Quest Ballarat
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.

12. Seymours on Lydiard

Seymours on Lydiard
Soldiers Hill, 2.5 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden
Australia
Simon
€106
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Seymours on Lydiard
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 brick building with a sign for Comfort Inn & Suites, featuring a blue awning and a clear blue sky.
A Comfort Inn & Suites sign, a street with cars, and a clear blue sky.
A compact living space with a sofa, a desk, a television, and an air conditioning unit.

13. City Views Ballarat

City Views Ballarat
Bakery Hill, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden
Australia
Sophie
€78
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
City Views Ballarat
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 modern building with a flat roof, a balcony, and a car parked in front.

14. The Menzies Ballarat

The Menzies Ballarat
Bakery Hill, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden
Australia
Justin
€85
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The Menzies Ballarat
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.

15. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.7 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden
United States
Lynda
€104
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
A playground with slides and a wooden fence.
A park with a playground, a pool, and covered seating areas.
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 hotel room with two beds, a small table, and a chair.

16. Eureka Lodge Motel

Eureka Lodge Motel
Ballarat East, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden
Australia
Rhonda
€94
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Eureka Lodge Motel
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.
A bathroom with a sink, mirror, towel rack, toilet, and a trash can.
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".

17. Bakery Hill Motel

Bakery Hill Motel
Bakery Hill, 1.5 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden
Australia
Lindy
€77
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Bakery Hill Motel
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 reception area with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of the street.
An outdoor terrace with a covered seating area, including tables and chairs, and a glass railing.

18. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard
Ballarat Central, 2.1 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden
Australia
Jason
€106
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard
A hotel entrance with a glass ceiling, steps leading up to the door, and potted plants on either side.
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.
A modern corridor with large windows, a tiled floor, and a green plant wall.

19. Barkly Motorlodge

Barkly Motorlodge
Bakery Hill, 1.3 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden
Australia
Suzanne
€83
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Barkly Motorlodge
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 building with a large sign reading "MID-CITY".

20. Mid City Ballarat

Mid City Ballarat
Ballarat Central, 2.3 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden
Australia
Stuart
€83
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Mid City Ballarat
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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

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Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large TV screen.
Quest Ballarat Station
9.6
Exceptional
610 reviews
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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and large windows.
Ballarat Premier Apartments
9.8
Exceptional
475 reviews
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A reception door with a sign indicating reception hours, a key return box, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
Victoriana Motor Inn
9.4
Exceptional
733 reviews
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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
Ballarat Suites
9.4
Exceptional
1,000 reviews
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A large indoor swimming pool with blue tiles, lounge chairs, and a brick wall with a welcome sign.
Sovereign Park Motor Inn
9.4
Exceptional
802 reviews
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Top Lake Esmond Botanical Garden Hotel Reviews

Quest Ballarat

Quest Ballarat

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent service and accommodation"
Patricia 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Quest Ballarat
Quest Ballarat Station

Quest Ballarat Station

10/10 Excellent
"Room was clean, staff were understanding and underground parking definitely worth it. Price for the room was overpriced in my opinion. Each to their own. Overall a good place to stay."
Shayn 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Quest Ballarat Station
Craig's Royal Hotel

Craig's Royal Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Loved the old world atmosphere of this hotel and its very central position. Staff were very friendly and I enjoyed my dinner in restaurant and breakfast the next morning. Have already booked another stay!"
Genevieve 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Craig's Royal Hotel
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

8/10 Good
"Easy to access b/fast and restaurant. Quiet and rooms had plenty of room."
Anita 4-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
The Provincial Boutique Hotel

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent
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Stuart 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
Barkly Motorlodge

Barkly Motorlodge

8/10 Good
"easy accessibility, clean and well presented. Friendly welcome"
Suzanne 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Barkly Motorlodge
Bakery Hill Motel

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."
Rodney 3-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Bakery Hill Motel
City Views Ballarat

City Views Ballarat

10/10 Excellent
"Spacious. Easy with a family. Very close to everything (most is walking distance)."
Brooke 2-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
City Views Ballarat
Ballarat Suites

Ballarat Suites

8/10 Good
"Good hotel, comfy beds, quiet, well placed"
stephanie 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Ballarat Suites

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Esmond Botanical Garden?
Lake Esmond Botanical Garden is located in an area of Ballarat known for its interesting historical sites. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 46 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay close to Lake Esmond Botanical Garden?
Adjacent to Lake Esmond Botanical Garden, NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. Other good options close by include Sovereign Hill Hotel and Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre.
How many hotels will I find near Lake Esmond Botanical Garden?
Expedia has 46 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Esmond Botanical Garden, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Lake Esmond Botanical Garden.
What can I see and do near Lake Esmond Botanical Garden?
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. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve, Ballarat North Bushland Reserve and Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve.