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Our top choices for Lake Esmond hotels

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Ballarat Premier Apartments

Ballarat Premier Apartments

Ballarat Premier Apartments
4.5 star property
Ballarat Central, 2.4 km from Lake Esmond
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (463)
"Beautiful accommodation "
Australia
LAUREN
The price is €136
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Ballarat Premier Apartments
Reception
Quest Ballarat Station

Quest Ballarat Station

Quest Ballarat Station
4.0 star property
Soldiers Hill, 2.3 km from Lake Esmond
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (519)
"Very friendly staff and handy to the train station"
Australia
Howden
The price is €141
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Quest Ballarat Station
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Ballarat Suites

Ballarat Suites

Ballarat Suites
4.0 star property
Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.5 km from Lake Esmond
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"It was clean spacious, amazing sleep and the staff were just perfect "
Australia
Kathleen
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Ballarat Suites
Indoor pool
Sovereign Park Motor Inn

Sovereign Park Motor Inn

Sovereign Park Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.7 km from Lake Esmond
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (768)
"Room was clean and spotless. Near to sovereign hill attraction. "
Singapore
yen hong
The price is €113
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Sovereign Park Motor Inn
Front of property – evening/night
Quest Ballarat

Quest Ballarat

Quest Ballarat
4.5 star property
Ballarat Central, 2.4 km from Lake Esmond
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (730)
"The room was wonderful, bigger than expected and the bed was super comfy."
Australia
Alison
The price is €107
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Quest Ballarat
Reception
Victoriana Motor Inn

Victoriana Motor Inn

Victoriana Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Ballarat East, 2.2 km from Lake Esmond
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (671)
"Great facilities and clean room "
Australia
Hollie
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
Victoriana Motor Inn
Minibar, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Central City Motor Inn

Central City Motor Inn

Central City Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Bakery Hill, 1.4 km from Lake Esmond
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (481)
"Great place to stay."
Australia
Raelene
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
Central City Motor Inn
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
The Provincial Boutique Hotel

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

The Provincial Boutique Hotel
5.0 star property
Ballarat Central, 2.2 km from Lake Esmond
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (976)
"Very clean, close to all amenities any yummy food at the restaurant downstairs "
Australia
Jacqueline
The price is €128
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
Interior
Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard
4.0 star property
Ballarat Central, 2 km from Lake Esmond
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (288)
"Great location Room was spacious and comfortable. We only stayed one night so didn’t make use of the microwave, fridge etc… a great addition for a longer stay "
United Kingdom
Cathrona
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Oscar's Hotel

Oscar's Hotel

Oscar's Hotel
4.0 star property
Ballarat Central, 2.1 km from Lake Esmond
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (555)
"Nice place.."
Australia
Leon
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Oscar's Hotel
Coffee shop
Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat
4.0 star property
Ballarat Central, 2.1 km from Lake Esmond
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (348)
"Awesome location… Beautifully presented room…. Fantastic dining options "
Australia
Caroline
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat
Lobby sitting area
Craig's Royal Hotel

Craig's Royal Hotel

Craig's Royal Hotel
4.0 star property
Ballarat Central, 1.9 km from Lake Esmond
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (716)
"Room was clean and bathroom too"
Australia
Kate
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
Craig's Royal Hotel
Reception
Sovereign Hill Hotel

Sovereign Hill Hotel

Sovereign Hill Hotel
3.5 star property
Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.9 km from Lake Esmond
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (677)
"Really enjoyed out stay! So close to Sovereign Hill and great value for money. The grounds were immaculate and the staff accommodating. "
United States
Tania
The price is €78
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Sovereign Hill Hotel
Four Bedroom House | Living area
Seymours on Lydiard

Seymours on Lydiard

Seymours on Lydiard
4.0 star property
Soldiers Hill, 2.4 km from Lake Esmond
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (558)
"A great option for a couple of nights away! Room was spacious and in a lovely part of town. Part of a hotel but we couldn’t hear any noise."
Australia
Louise
The price is €73
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Seymours on Lydiard
Property entrance
The Menzies Ballarat

The Menzies Ballarat

The Menzies Ballarat
4.0 star property
Bakery Hill, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (422)
"The room was large with all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay"
Australia
Naftoli
The price is €63
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
The Menzies Ballarat
Standard Queen Room
City Views Ballarat

City Views Ballarat

City Views Ballarat
2.5 star property
Bakery Hill, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (539)
"Great place to stay "
Australia
Troy
The price is €63
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
City Views Ballarat
Three Bedroom Premium Family Villa (8 berth) | Terrace/patio
Eureka Stockade Holiday Park

Eureka Stockade Holiday Park

Eureka Stockade Holiday Park
3.0 star property
Ballarat East, 1.7 km from Lake Esmond
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (572)
"Great place to stay "
Australia
Desmond
The price is €98
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Eureka Stockade Holiday Park
Front of property
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
4.0 star property
Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.7 km from Lake Esmond
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Food was amazing "
Australia
KAROLINE
The price is €83
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
Children’s play area – outdoor
Eureka Lodge Motel

Eureka Lodge Motel

Eureka Lodge Motel
2.5 star property
Ballarat East, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (407)
"great location , nice rooms and great facilities"
Australia
nabil
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Eureka Lodge Motel
Indoor pool
Main Lead Ballarat Motel

Main Lead Ballarat Motel

Main Lead Ballarat Motel
3.5 star property
Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.5 km from Lake Esmond
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (405)
"Great location, easy access to transport, dining and central shopping district. Basic accommodation, but has everything you need."
Australia
Tammy
The price is €57
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Main Lead Ballarat Motel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Lake Esmond Hotel Reviews

Quest Ballarat

Quest Ballarat

10/10 Excellent
"Loved our short stay at Quest Ballarat Very clean spacious rooms, great amenities wonderful kind staff. Lovely town"
CRYSTAL 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Quest Ballarat

Hotels near other Lake Esmond attractions

Gold Museum showing interior views

Gold Museum

4.3/5 (45 reviews)
Find out about the treasured metal that enticed thousands of prospectors to find their fortune in the gold rush of the mid 19th century at this intriguing museum.
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Beautiful old mines town in Ballarat, Victoria. Worth a visit for a tourists and locals.
Photo by Khairedza Rahmi
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Sovereign Hill

4.6/5 (418 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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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, take a look at the 52 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay close to Lake Esmond?
Adjacent to Lake Esmond, Main Lead Ballarat Motel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. Other good choices close by include Sovereign Park Motor Inn and Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre.
How many hotels should I expect to find near Lake Esmond?
Expedia has 52 hotels and other accommodation options 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, most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Lake Esmond.
What can I see and do near Lake Esmond?
Gold Museum, Sovereign Hill and Eureka Centre feature captivating exhibits. Sights like Eureka Hall, Her Majesty's Theatre and Kryal Castle are must-sees while exploring the area. Enjoy the outdoors at Eureka Aquatic Center, Lake Esmond Botanical Garden or Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve.

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