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Our top choices for Lake Esmond hotels

1. Ballarat Suites

Ballarat Suites
4.0 star property
Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.5 km from Lake Esmond
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Convenient location, wonderful staff, clean, however the bed was a bit hard, and the tv was a long way from the bed."
Australia
Simone
The price is €103
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Ballarat Suites

2. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

Sovereign Park Motor Inn
4.5 star property
Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.7 km from Lake Esmond
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (796 reviews)
"Excellent rooms, clean and modern. Staff couldn't be more helpful & friendly. Excellent food and drinks at the Red Lion & no need to hunt around for food. I'd definitely stay here again!"
Australia
John
The price is €120
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Sovereign Park Motor Inn

3. Quest Ballarat Station

Quest Ballarat Station
4.0 star property
Soldiers Hill, 2.3 km from Lake Esmond
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (587 reviews)
"Great location, very spacious and clean rooms."
Australia
Ross
The price is €115
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Quest Ballarat Station

4. 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, (499 reviews)
"Beautiful place to stay, will definitely be back! 5 stars all round"
Australia
Matthew
The price is €95
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Central City Motor Inn

5. 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, (1,012 reviews)
"Great accomodation, walkable to central Ballarat"
Australia
Karen
The price is €104
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
The Provincial Boutique Hotel

6. 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, (358 reviews)
"Love this hotel and the location. Great food around and plenty of drinks!"
Australia
Matthew
The price is €125
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

7. 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, (762 reviews)
"The most mind blowing Hotel to stay rich in culture and history....better than the Waldorf Astoria in New York at a bargain price!"
Australia
Mark
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Craig's Royal Hotel

8. City Views Ballarat

City Views Ballarat
2.5 star property
Bakery Hill, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (560 reviews)
"Semi amended property."
Australia
Amelia
The price is €67
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
City Views Ballarat

9. The Menzies Ballarat

The Menzies Ballarat
4.0 star property
Bakery Hill, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (444 reviews)
"Good clean and big rooms. "
Australia
John
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
The Menzies Ballarat

10. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Overall very good, food in restaurant was fantastic "
Australia
Leigh
The price is €113
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

11. Seymours on Lydiard

Seymours on Lydiard
4.0 star property
Soldiers Hill, 2.5 km from Lake Esmond
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (570 reviews)
"Convenient location and large rooms"
Australia
Lyndal
The price is €89
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Seymours on Lydiard

12. 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, (579 reviews)
"The cabin was clean and the size was great for our family "
Australia
Monica
The price is €106
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Eureka Stockade Holiday Park

13. Quest Ballarat

Quest Ballarat
4.5 star property
Ballarat Central, 2.4 km from Lake Esmond
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (776 reviews)
"Perfect location and lovely property "
Australia
Holly
The price is €128
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Quest Ballarat

14. Eureka Lodge Motel

Eureka Lodge Motel
2.5 star property
Ballarat East, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (416 reviews)
"Plenty of room to park and all ground floor rooms. Location was very quiet but close enough to main road and easy to find. Room spacios and comfy bed."
Australia
Helen
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Eureka Lodge Motel

15. Bakery Hill Motel

Bakery Hill Motel
3.5 star property
Bakery Hill, 1.5 km from Lake Esmond
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (817 reviews)
"Easy to access from multiple directions, this motel is very good value for money. Onsite parking and walking distance to good pubs and wine bars. Quite spacious rooms and good water pressure. Plenty of table and bench space for the business traveler."
Australia
Geoffrey
The price is €73
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Bakery Hill Motel

16. 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, (293 reviews)
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

17. Barkly Motorlodge

Barkly Motorlodge
3.0 star property
Bakery Hill, 1.2 km from Lake Esmond
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (727 reviews)
"Loved our stay … great location.."
Australia
Wade
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Barkly Motorlodge

18. Mid City Ballarat

Mid City Ballarat
4.0 star property
Ballarat Central, 2.3 km from Lake Esmond
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great central location, friendly staff, would stay again."
Australia
Graham
The price is €95
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Mid City Ballarat

19. Miner's Retreat Motel

Miner's Retreat Motel
3.0 star property
Ballarat East, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond
7.8 out of 10, Good, (92 reviews)
"Great place to stay. It has all you need."
Australia
Anastasia
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Miner's Retreat Motel

20. Lake Inn Ballarat

Lake Inn Ballarat
4.5 star property
Ballarat Central, 3.5 km from Lake Esmond
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (849 reviews)
"Large comfortable rooms, very clean"
Australia
Donna
The price is €130
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Lake Inn Ballarat
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Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Ballarat Suites
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,000 reviews
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Indoor pool
Sovereign Park Motor Inn
4.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
796 reviews
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Reception
Quest Ballarat Station
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
587 reviews
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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Central City Motor Inn
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
499 reviews
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
5.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,012 reviews
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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 47 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, NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. Other good choices close by include Sovereign Hill Hotel and Main Lead Ballarat Motel.
How many hotels should I expect to find near Lake Esmond?
Expedia has 47 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?
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, Eureka Aquatic Center or Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve.