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

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.

1. Quest Ballarat Station

Soldiers Hill, 2.3 km from Lake Esmond

Anthony

3.238.564 ₫

3.562.420 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

2. Ballarat Suites

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.5 km from Lake Esmond

Robert

3.164.575 ₫

3.481.032 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a wine display.

3. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.7 km from Lake Esmond

Alireza

3.806.945 ₫

4.187.639 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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.

4. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

Ballarat Central, 2 km from Lake Esmond

Jason

2.956.419 ₫

3.252.079 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

5. Central City Motor Inn

Bakery Hill, 1.4 km from Lake Esmond

Annatta

2.193.052 ₫

2.412.357 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

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

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

6. Craig's Royal Hotel

Ballarat Central, 1.9 km from Lake Esmond

Marissa

2.732.881 ₫

3.006.169 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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

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.

A brick barbecue grill, picnic table, and a house in the background.

7. Sovereign Hill Hotel

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.9 km from Lake Esmond

Simone

2.535.388 ₫

2.788.871 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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 two-story house with a covered porch, large windows, and a visible chimney.

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

8. Seymours on Lydiard

Soldiers Hill, 2.5 km from Lake Esmond

Julie

2.530.445 ₫

2.783.490 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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.

9. City Views Ballarat

Bakery Hill, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond

Rebecca

2.058.095 ₫

2.263.905 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, two framed pictures on the wall, a door with a sign, and a window with curtains.

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.

10. The Menzies Ballarat

Bakery Hill, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond

Gabriel

1.794.134 ₫

1.973.547 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 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 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

Leanne

3.694.450 ₫

4.063.895 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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.

12. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.7 km from Lake Esmond

Patricia

3.230.117 ₫

3.553.129 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

13. Sovereign Views Apartments

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.3 km from Lake Esmond

Anonymous traveller

2.438.337 ₫

2.682.171 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern cafe with a glass front display case, outdoor seating, and a visible street view.

A grand hallway with a tiled floor, a chandelier, and a staircase with a wooden railing.

A lobby with a checkered floor, wooden doors, and a seating area with potted plants.

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

14. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 2.1 km from Lake Esmond

Matthew

2.724.446 ₫

2.996.891 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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 sign reading "BAKERY HILL MOTEL".

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.

A brick building with a covered patio area featuring outdoor seating and air conditioning units.

15. Bakery Hill Motel

Bakery Hill, 1.5 km from Lake Esmond

Lindy

2.327.997 ₫

2.560.797 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A room with a large vertical garden wall, a staircase, and a patterned carpet.

A table set for dining with wine glasses, bottles, and a candle.

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

A reception area with a staircase, a reception desk, and a view of a green wall with plants.

16. Mid City Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 2.3 km from Lake Esmond

cleudeny Diek

2.179.315 ₫

2.583.079 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

A covered outdoor area with tables and chairs, a door with a sign, and a view of greenery outside.

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.

17. Barkly Motorlodge

Bakery Hill, 1.2 km from Lake Esmond

Giuseppe

2.277.266 ₫

2.504.955 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A neatly made bed with white linens and a rolled towel, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with sheer curtains.

A kitchen with a sink, microwave, and cabinets.

A covered outdoor seating area with brick walls and a row of chairs.

A quiet residential street with houses, well-maintained lawns, and mature trees.

18. Miner's Retreat Motel

Ballarat East, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond

James

2.398.997 ₫

2.917.283 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A kitchenette with an LG microwave, a toaster, a coffee maker, and a toaster oven.

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.

19. The Eastern Hotel Accommodations

Ballarat East, 1.8 km from Lake Esmond

Ryan

1.298.962 ₫

1.799.990 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A dining area with a large window, a chandelier, and a wooden cabinet with a picture.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a variety of food items and kitchenware.

A living room with a brick fireplace, a leather sofa, a coffee table with decorative items, and a television displaying a news program.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a large island with stools.

20. Helen's Homestead

18.9 km from Lake Esmond

Gijsbert Karel

1.503.085 ₫

2.059.783 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Quest Ballarat Station	9.6 Exceptional 604 reviews	View
Ballarat Suites	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Sovereign Park Motor Inn	9.4 Exceptional 802 reviews	View
Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard	9.2 Wonderful 296 reviews	View
Central City Motor Inn	9.2 Wonderful 502 reviews	View

Top Lake Esmond Hotel Reviews

Craig's Royal Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great service. Check in and check out was very smooth and the staff were lovely. The facilities were clean and beautiful and well maintained. Love the charm of the hotel and the central location was very convenient"

Quest Ballarat

10/10 Excellent

"👍"

NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"Nice to stay where the property actually lived up to the description. Clean, comfortable and spacious. A little dated but well priced for its age."

Seymours on Lydiard

8/10 Good

"Parking available, room was clean and close to sovereign hill and wildlife park. Pub next door was excellent"

Central City Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very good experience, will book again."

Mid City Ballarat

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was build 1969. It needs urgent updates."

Sovereign Park Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"A really convenient location easy to get to many of Ballarat's sights. The room was spacious and clean. Everything you need was there. The checkin process was easy as was checkout. The pool looked great as did the other amenities. The only thing that bothered us which was'nt a huge deal but it was the rooms outside light stays on at night and a big glow comes through the glass panel of the door."

Ballarat Suites

8/10 Good

"Had a great stay. Will stay again. I chose a room with a bath and was delighted to see it was one of those tubs with a couple of steps inside to be able to sit, lay and stretch out. Sadly, my 'do not disturb' sign was missing, so I was woken earlier than I'd have liked on a Sunday - but in the scheme of things that is a small gripe in an otherwise lovely stay."

Quest Ballarat Station

10/10 Excellent

"A very nice new hotel in a good location. Rooms are spacious & clean. A big balcony for sitting outside. Individual split system in every room."

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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)

You can study the exhibits at Sovereign Hill, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Ballarat. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

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A historic building with a clock tower and ornate architecture at twilight.

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 exploring the galleries in Gold Museum in Ballarat. While in this walkable area, you can savour 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 holiday in 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 when you take a trip to 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 performance at Her Majesty's Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Ballarat. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's art scene.

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Lake Esmond is located in Ballarat. 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.

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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 Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve, Lake Esmond Botanical Garden or Ballarat North Bushland Reserve.

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Our top choices for Lake Esmond hotels

1. Quest Ballarat Station

2. Ballarat Suites

3. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

4. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

5. Central City Motor Inn

6. Craig's Royal Hotel

7. Sovereign Hill Hotel

8. Seymours on Lydiard

9. City Views Ballarat

10. The Menzies Ballarat

11. Quest Ballarat

12. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

13. Sovereign Views Apartments

14. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

15. Bakery Hill Motel

16. Mid City Ballarat

17. Barkly Motorlodge

18. Miner's Retreat Motel

19. The Eastern Hotel Accommodations

20. Helen's Homestead

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Top Lake Esmond Hotel Reviews

Craig's Royal Hotel

Quest Ballarat

NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

Seymours on Lydiard

Central City Motor Inn

Mid City Ballarat

Sovereign Park Motor Inn

Ballarat Suites

Quest Ballarat Station

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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