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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 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.

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

Soldiers Hill, 2.3 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Anthony

₩168,062

₩184,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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.

2. Ballarat Suites

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.6 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Robert

₩151,875

₩167,063 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A reception door with a sign indicating reception hours, a key return box, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A hotel room with a dining area, a television, and a desk.

A residential area with a house, a driveway, and a garden with blooming flowers.

A two-story building with a brick exterior and a covered porch.

3. Victoriana Motor Inn

Ballarat East, 2.2 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Matthew

₩109,298

₩135,071 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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.

4. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.7 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Santo

₩204,387

₩224,826 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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.

An outdoor terrace with a covered seating area, including tables and chairs, and a glass railing.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a chandelier.

5. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

Ballarat Central, 2.1 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Tess

₩149,975

₩164,972 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

A grand staircase with ornate wooden balusters, a stained glass window above, and a red curtain at the bottom.

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.

6. Craig's Royal Hotel

Ballarat Central, 2 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Sandra

₩145,730

₩160,303 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large window, and a view of the outdoor area.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a desk, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, a comfortable sofa, a patterned rug, and a large window with blinds.

7. Sovereign Hill Hotel

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.9 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Simone

₩144,174

₩158,591 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

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

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

8. Seymours on Lydiard

Soldiers Hill, 2.5 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Cecily

₩112,763

₩124,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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 Comfort Inn & Suites sign, a street with cars, and a clear blue sky.

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 Botanical Garden

Rebecca

₩96,254

₩105,879 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

A modern building with a flat roof, a balcony, and a car parked in front.

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

10. The Menzies Ballarat

Bakery Hill, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Gabriel

₩96,254

₩105,879 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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 Botanical Garden

Catherine

₩188,010

₩206,811 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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 sectional sofa, a round coffee table, a dining table with chairs, wooden beams on the ceiling, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

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.

12. Eureka Stockade Holiday Park

Ballarat East, 1.7 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Bronwyn

₩182,073

₩182,073 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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 reception desk with a marble top, two vases with flowers, a small globe, and a sign reading 'AURA'.

13. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.7 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Patricia

₩179,015

₩196,916 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

14. Sovereign Views Apartments

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.4 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Anonymous traveler

₩130,024

₩143,026 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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

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

15. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 2.1 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Matthew

₩145,281

₩159,809 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A playground with slides and a wooden fence.

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 park with a pavilion, picnic tables, a playground, and a body of water in the background.

A park with a playground, a pool, and covered seating areas.

16. Eureka Lodge Motel

Ballarat East, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Mark

₩114,515

₩140,810 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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 covered patio area featuring outdoor seating and air conditioning units.

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 bathroom with a sink, mirror, towel rack, toilet, and a trash can.

17. Bakery Hill Motel

Bakery Hill, 1.5 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Louise

₩112,757

₩124,030 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

A building with a large sign reading "MID-CITY".

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

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

18. Mid City Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 2.3 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

cleudeny Diek

₩116,045

₩137,545 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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 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.

19. Barkly Motorlodge

Bakery Hill, 1.3 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Giuseppe

₩111,715

₩122,888 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

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

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

A row of mobile homes with a red roof, white trim, and a small porch with a railing.

20. Miner's Retreat Motel

Ballarat East, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

James

₩128,286

₩156,001 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Quest Ballarat Station	9.6 Exceptional 602 reviews	View
Ballarat Suites	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Victoriana Motor Inn	9.4 Exceptional 722 reviews	View
Sovereign Park Motor Inn	9.4 Exceptional 800 reviews	View
Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard	9.2 Wonderful 295 reviews	View

Top Lake Esmond Botanical Garden Hotel Reviews

Craig's Royal Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were all very friendly & helpful, whether they were at the reception desk, restaurant or cleaning the rooms. Our room was clean, the restaurant was really nice & the front bar was quite nice to sit and enjoy a drink or two. The only negative is that there is t enough parking available for guests & street parking is $3.60 per hour."

Mid City Ballarat

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hospitality"

Quest Ballarat

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay everything was perfect"

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful hotel. Beautiful atmosphere. It even smelled fantastic. Comfy bed, large spa and seperate lounge. Very homely. Would defiantly recommend! My wife was very happy!"

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

8/10 Good

"Nice quiet spot, room and furnishings ready for a refurb "

Sovereign Park Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Sets a very high standard. Fantastic Facility with great staff, great food and an outstanding fitness / recovery area that makes it hard not to want to stay there. Everything is absolute top quality."

Seymours on Lydiard

8/10 Good

"Spacious, clean room. Accommodated request for a ground floor room."

Eureka Stockade Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"Great cabin - set up well and most importantly - stayed warm! Would absolutely stay here again. Our 2 year old loved it!"

NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"My son loves Bunk bed"

Other attractions near Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

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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Lake Esmond

10.0/10 (1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Esmond during your travels in Ballarat. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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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 trip to 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 with a stop at Eureka Hall. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

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Eureka Aquatic Center

9.4/10 (6 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Eureka Aquatic Center, a lovely green space in Ballarat. 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 show at Her Majesty's Theatre, a theater 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 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, check out the 48 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is 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 traveler data. Other good options close by include Sovereign Hill Hotel and Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Lake Esmond Botanical Garden?

Expedia has 48 hotels and other accommodations 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! The majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Lake Esmond Botanical Garden.

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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 St Patrick's Cathedral are must-sees while exploring the area. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Eureka Aquatic Center, Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve, and Union Jack Education Area.

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Our top choices for Lake Esmond Botanical Garden hotels

1. Quest Ballarat Station

2. Ballarat Suites

3. Victoriana Motor Inn

4. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

5. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

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. Eureka Stockade Holiday Park

13. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

14. Sovereign Views Apartments

15. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

16. Eureka Lodge Motel

17. Bakery Hill Motel

18. Mid City Ballarat

19. Barkly Motorlodge

20. Miner's Retreat Motel

Compare popular hotels close to Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Top Lake Esmond Botanical Garden Hotel Reviews

Craig's Royal Hotel

Mid City Ballarat

Quest Ballarat

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

Sovereign Park Motor Inn

Seymours on Lydiard

Eureka Stockade Holiday Park

NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

Other attractions near Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Sovereign Hill

Lake Esmond

Eureka Centre

Eureka Hall

Eureka Aquatic Center

Ballarat Wildlife Park

Her Majesty's Theatre

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