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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 grey building with a black front door, a balcony, and a sign reading "Ballarat Premier Apartments."

1. Ballarat Premier Apartments

Ballarat Premier Apartments
Ballarat Central, 2.4 km from Lake Esmond
Australia
natalka
NZ$247
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Ballarat Premier Apartments
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, a laptop, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery and a building.
A modern hotel with a spacious entrance, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.

2. Quest Ballarat Station

Quest Ballarat Station
Soldiers Hill, 2.3 km from Lake Esmond
Australia
Anthony
NZ$266
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Quest Ballarat Station
A reception door with a sign indicating reception hours, a key return box, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
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.
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
Australia
Matthew
NZ$168
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Victoriana Motor Inn
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, stainless steel appliances, and wooden flooring.
A modern living room with a large L-shaped sofa, a flat-screen TV on a stand, wooden flooring, and a ceiling fan.

4. Ballarat Suites

Ballarat Suites
Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.5 km from Lake Esmond
Australia
Robert
NZ$231
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 dining area with a fireplace, wooden panel walls, a table set with plates, cutlery, and glasses, and a chair with a leather seat.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a kitchenette.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a wine display.

5. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

Sovereign Park Motor Inn
Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.7 km from Lake Esmond
Australia
Alireza
NZ$288
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Sovereign Park Motor Inn
A kitchen with a brick wall, a potted plant, a laptop, and a display case with pastries.
A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a small table with a vase, a cabinet, and a window with curtains.
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.

6. The Provincial Boutique Hotel

The Provincial Boutique Hotel
Ballarat Central, 2.2 km from Lake Esmond
Australia
Frances
NZ$207
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
A single-story building with a covered porch and a patio area.
A room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a window with blinds.
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.

7. NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park
Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.3 km from Lake Esmond
Australia
Richard
NZ$223
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by a white fence and large windows.
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.
A neatly made bed with a white and light blue quilt, a grey upholstered headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

8. Oscar's Hotel

Oscar's Hotel
Ballarat Central, 2.1 km from Lake Esmond
Australia
Kane
NZ$203
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Oscar's Hotel
A long corridor with large windows and a view of the rooftop.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a chandelier.
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.

9. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard
Ballarat Central, 2 km from Lake Esmond
Australia
Jason
NZ$205
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard
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.

10. Craig's Royal Hotel

Craig's Royal Hotel
Ballarat Central, 1.9 km from Lake Esmond
Australia
Marissa
NZ$187
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Craig's Royal Hotel
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 reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large window, and a view of the outdoor area.
A brick barbecue grill, picnic table, and a house in the background.

11. Sovereign Hill Hotel

Sovereign Hill Hotel
Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.9 km from Lake Esmond
Australia
Catherine
NZ$203
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Sovereign Hill Hotel
A brick building with a reception area, columns, and a pathway leading to the entrance.
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.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a kitchen in the background.

12. Quest Ballarat

Quest Ballarat
Ballarat Central, 2.4 km from Lake Esmond
Australia
Leanne
NZ$250
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Quest Ballarat
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 two-story house with a covered porch, large windows, and a visible chimney.

13. Seymours on Lydiard

Seymours on Lydiard
Soldiers Hill, 2.5 km from Lake Esmond
Australia
Julie
NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Seymours on Lydiard
A modern entrance with a potted tree, a wooden door, and a clear view of the street outside.
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 hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, two framed pictures on the wall, a door with a sign, and a window with curtains.
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
Australia
Pauline
NZ$146
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Menzies Ballarat
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 compact living space with a sofa, a desk, a television, and an air conditioning unit.
A Comfort Inn & Suites sign, a street with cars, and a clear blue sky.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

15. City Views Ballarat

City Views Ballarat
Bakery Hill, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond
Canada
Kate
NZ$150
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
City Views Ballarat
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 interior with a dining area, sofa, and a balcony with a view.
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.

16. Eureka Stockade Holiday Park

Eureka Stockade Holiday Park
Ballarat East, 1.7 km from Lake Esmond
Australia
Brendan
NZ$240
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Eureka Stockade Holiday Park
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 woman walking on a curved pathway surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A bathroom with a wooden vanity, a potted plant, and a mirror with a light.

17. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.7 km from Lake Esmond
Australia
Patricia
NZ$230
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.
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.
A brick building with a sign reading "BAKERY HILL MOTEL".

18. Bakery Hill Motel

Bakery Hill Motel
Bakery Hill, 1.5 km from Lake Esmond
Australia
Lindy
NZ$160
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Bakery Hill Motel
A modern cafe with a glass front display case, outdoor seating, and a visible street view.
A bar area with stools, a counter, and a brick wall.
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.

19. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat
Ballarat Central, 2.1 km from Lake Esmond
Australia
Matthew
NZ$199
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat
An indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and brick walls, surrounded by windows and seating areas.
A hotel room with a brick wall, a television on a wooden dresser, a bed with a purple bedspread, a small table with chairs, and a window with lace curtains.
A modern building with a brick facade, large windows, and a distinctive dome structure.
A parking lot with a wooden fence and trees in the background.

20. Main Lead Ballarat Motel

Main Lead Ballarat Motel
Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.5 km from Lake Esmond
Australia
Shantel
NZ$129
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Main Lead Ballarat Motel
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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Esmond

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and large windows.
Ballarat Premier Apartments
9.8
Exceptional
474 reviews
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A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large TV screen.
Quest Ballarat Station
9.6
Exceptional
606 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
730 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 Hotel Reviews

Lake Inn Ballarat

Lake Inn Ballarat

10/10 Excellent
"Clean and comfortable room in a nice location.Close to lake with restaurants and pubs within an easy walk.Would stay again."
michelle 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Lake Inn Ballarat
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 16 hours ago
City Views Ballarat
Victoriana Motor Inn

Victoriana Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Convenient location easy to get to. Friendly and helpful staff and spacious and very clean room. We come to Ballarat frequently and will be making this our go-to motel from now on."
Carolyn 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Victoriana Motor Inn
Mid City Ballarat

Mid City Ballarat

8/10 Good
"Being 11pm at Night, the Receptionist could have been a LOT more ENTHUSIASTIC about HELPING a TIRED L8T night traveler. The ROOM was GREAT, WARM & ROOMY. Did NOT require Breakfast, for the PRICE of the ROOM was Breakfast, INCLUDED ??? 7.5/10"
Darren 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Mid City Ballarat
Quest Ballarat

Quest Ballarat

10/10 Excellent
"Great apartment and great location!"
Susan 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Quest Ballarat
Ballarat Suites

Ballarat Suites

8/10 Good
"Good hotel, comfy beds, quiet, well placed"
stephanie 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Ballarat Suites
The Menzies Ballarat

The Menzies Ballarat

8/10 Good
"Reception business focused took name issued key and instruction where to locate room, didnt explain parking which filled quickly. Excellent for price, convenient to shops. Meet our needs well."
Pauline 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
The Menzies Ballarat
Bakery Hill Motel

Bakery Hill Motel

8/10 Good
"Clean room, comfortable and nice staff."
Roselle 1-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
Bakery Hill Motel
NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

8/10 Good
"It was clean and tidy. The staff were good."
Irene 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

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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 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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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 Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre.
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, Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve or Ballarat North Bushland Reserve.

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