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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 with a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel with a spacious entrance, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.

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

Anthony

₩164,771

₩181,248 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and large windows.

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

A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a chandelier.

A wooden staircase with a handrail, a framed picture on the wall, and a stained glass window.

2. Ballarat Premier Apartments

Ballarat Central, 2.4 km from Lake Esmond

natalka

₩194,944

₩214,439 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A room with a desk, chair, television, and a door leading outside.

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

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

3. Victoriana Motor Inn

Ballarat East, 2.2 km from Lake Esmond

Matthew

₩106,796

₩131,461 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern shower enclosure with a glass door and a chrome showerhead.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a white countertop, and a sleek faucet.

A modern building with a grey facade, a glass door, and a pathway leading to the entrance.

A dining table set with plates, cutlery, and wine glasses, with a fruit basket and a staircase in the background.

4. East 34

Ballarat East, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond

Susan

₩450,808

₩536,090 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 compact kitchenette with a microwave, toaster, sink, and a small refrigerator.

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

5. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.7 km from Lake Esmond

Alireza

₩191,271

₩210,398 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

A modern living room with a large L-shaped sofa, a flat-screen TV on a stand, wooden flooring, and a ceiling fan.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, stainless steel appliances, and wooden flooring.

6. Ballarat Suites

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.5 km from Lake Esmond

Robert

₩158,999

₩174,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A kitchen with a brick wall, a potted plant, a laptop, and a display case with pastries.

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.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a blue herringbone backsplash, and a wooden countertop. There is a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a hallway leading to another room.

7. The Provincial Boutique Hotel

Ballarat Central, 2.2 km from Lake Esmond

Frances

₩147,982

₩162,778 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A single-story building with a covered porch and a patio area.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in stove, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop and bar stools, a dining table, and a large window overlooking a forested area.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a brick pathway.

8. NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.3 km from Lake Esmond

Richard

₩144,815

₩159,297 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by a white fence and large windows.

A neatly made bed with a white and light blue quilt, a grey upholstered headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A building with a sign reading "OSCAR'S" on the front.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a counter with flowers, and a view of the outside through a window.

9. Oscar's Hotel

Ballarat Central, 2.1 km from Lake Esmond

Kane

₩151,721

₩166,890 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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

10. Craig's Royal Hotel

Ballarat Central, 1.9 km from Lake Esmond

Marissa

₩137,309

₩151,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A brick building with a reception area, columns, and a pathway leading to the entrance.

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.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a kitchen in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a TV, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

11. Quest Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 2.4 km from Lake Esmond

Leanne

₩177,146

₩194,861 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a mirror above the sink.

12. Central City Motor Inn

Bakery Hill, 1.4 km from Lake Esmond

Annatta

₩118,662

₩130,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A lobby with a reception desk, a potted plant, a patterned rug, and a staircase.

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

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

13. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 2.1 km from Lake Esmond

Matthew

₩177,146

₩194,861 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

14. Sovereign Hill Hotel

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.9 km from Lake Esmond

Tania

₩135,843

₩149,427 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A Victorian-style house with a prominent front porch, a brick facade, and a metal roof.

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

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.

15. Seymours on Lydiard

Soldiers Hill, 2.5 km from Lake Esmond

Julie

₩139,852

₩153,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

16. The Menzies Ballarat

Bakery Hill, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond

Pauline

₩112,729

₩124,002 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 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.

17. City Views Ballarat

Bakery Hill, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond

"TV, microwave and kettle/toaster nice. Lights for some reason had no covers on them, too bright to leave on without the covers. Ended up finding them in the cupboard, carpet was a little sticky. Room wasnt available until a little after 2. Parking was limited car park was all filled up when we arrived back to hotel no where to park. We ended up leaving at 1130 pm to go back home. Would be suitable for couples or singles only staying a little while. Didnt suit us a family."

Sophie

₩100,015

₩110,017 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A wooden deck with a patio umbrella, a white fence, and a view of greenery through large windows.

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.

A woman walking on a curved pathway surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

18. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.7 km from Lake Esmond

Patricia

₩157,779

₩173,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 interior with a dining area, sofa, and a balcony with a view.

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.

19. Eureka Stockade Holiday Park

Ballarat East, 1.7 km from Lake Esmond

Brendan

₩192,996

₩192,996 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

20. Sovereign Views Apartments

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.3 km from Lake Esmond

Anonymous traveler

₩130,063

₩143,069 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Esmond

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Quest Ballarat Station	9.6 Exceptional 606 reviews	View
Ballarat Premier Apartments	9.8 Exceptional 474 reviews	View
Victoriana Motor Inn	9.4 Exceptional 731 reviews	View
East 34	9.8 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
Sovereign Park Motor Inn	9.4 Exceptional 802 reviews	View

Top Lake Esmond Hotel Reviews

Sovereign Hill Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Basic room but fun for all families"

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were fantastic, the room was great for our needs and it was close to everything."

Mid City Ballarat

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and a nice big size. Staff were very nice and helpful. Not many choices at the buffet breakfast. Plenty of on site parking. Nice central location for Ballarat CBD"

City Views Ballarat

10/10 Excellent

"Spacious. Easy with a family. Very close to everything (most is walking distance)."

Seymours on Lydiard

8/10 Good

"Great location close to the city. The room layout is very good, although some of the appliances in the kitchen area are getting a bit old. Overall, a good room and a good stay."

Quest Ballarat

10/10 Excellent

"Great apartment and great location!"

Ballarat Suites

8/10 Good

"Good hotel, comfy beds, quiet, well placed"

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."

Bakery Hill Motel

8/10 Good

"Clean room, comfortable and nice staff."

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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, a statue in front, and a flagpole with flags.

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 browsing the exhibits at Gold Museum in Ballarat. While in this walkable area, you can savor 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 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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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?

Lake Esmond is located in Ballarat. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 47 hotels and other accommodations 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 traveler data. Other good choices close by include Sovereign Hill Hotel and Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre.

How many hotels are there near Lake Esmond?

Expedia has 47 hotels and other accommodations 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! The majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Lake Esmond.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lake Esmond?

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

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Our top choices for Lake Esmond hotels

1. Quest Ballarat Station

2. Ballarat Premier Apartments

3. Victoriana Motor Inn

4. East 34

5. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

6. Ballarat Suites

7. The Provincial Boutique Hotel

8. NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

9. Oscar's Hotel

10. Craig's Royal Hotel

11. Quest Ballarat

12. Central City Motor Inn

13. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

14. Sovereign Hill Hotel

15. Seymours on Lydiard

16. The Menzies Ballarat

17. City Views Ballarat

18. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

19. Eureka Stockade Holiday Park

20. Sovereign Views Apartments

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Top Lake Esmond Hotel Reviews

Sovereign Hill Hotel

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

Mid City Ballarat

City Views Ballarat

Seymours on Lydiard

Quest Ballarat

Ballarat Suites

The Menzies Ballarat

Bakery Hill Motel

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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