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Lake Inn Ballarat

4.5 star property
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Lake Wendouree

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Exterior
Interior entrance
Executive Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 396
AED 438 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun

Room options

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King Spa Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

King Spa Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
1317 Mair Street, Ballarat, VIC, 3350

What's nearby

  • Lake Wendouree - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ballarat Base Hospital - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St John of God Hospital Ballarat - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Art Gallery of Ballarat - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Sovereign Hill - 3 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Ballarat Station - 3 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Porchetta - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Johnny Alloo - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bunch of Grapes Hotel - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Lake Inn Ballarat

Motel near Lake Wendouree
Located close to Ballarat Base Hospital and St John of God Hospital Ballarat, Lake Inn Ballarat provides laundry facilities, a bar, and conference space. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a banquet hall, and laundry services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Lake Inn Ballarat have comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and minibars. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • HDTVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English

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AED 590 total
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: AUD 25 for adults and AUD 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 538 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 6:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 25 for adults and AUD 25 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Best Western Lake Ballarat
Lake Inn Ballarat Victoria
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Lake Ballarat
Lake Inn Ballarat, Victoria
Lake Inn Ballarat Motel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Inn Ballarat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lake Inn Ballarat?

As of 22 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Inn Ballarat on 23 June 2025 start from $119.32, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lake Inn Ballarat?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Inn Ballarat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Inn Ballarat?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Inn Ballarat located?

Located in the heart of Ballarat, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Wendouree, Ballarat Base Hospital, and St John of God Hospital Ballarat. Art Gallery of Ballarat is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away. Ballarat Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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Lake Inn Ballarat Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 555 out of 803 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 803 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 803 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 803 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 803 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Lovely place to stay with large rooms which had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Clean, neat, great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Was a beautiful looking hotel accommodation. Quiet & comfortable. Large, clean room. Definitely will be back to stay should ever back in Ballarat
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Stayed here a couple of times. Always consistent. Good quality rooms and amenities, with direct access to the City Oval Hotel for dinner or a drink. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Perfect for family
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Lovely super helpful staff at reception. Enjoyable stay would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Good place close to the city centre
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great location. Friendly staff at check in. Property clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

This is a quality motel in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Everything we needed for a one night stay. Room upstairs was a very generous size.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Very easy place to stay, really large room, and great to have a set of cutlery, cups, bowls and plates.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Sensational accommodation for the price. Lovely and quiet, extremely clean and very central. This will be my go-to any time I need to stay in Ballarat
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Good location, older but well maintained property. Quite around the area and food options within a stone throw.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Was so lovely quiet very clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

A favourite place to stay. Always perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Great location to the hospital
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

Good amenities and location, will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

It was close to our event venue and staff were very pleasant. This is an Annual event and we have booked for next year.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Very clean and the pub is great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Good location,close lake,pub next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10

Had a great stay, perfect location for our event.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Excellent staff, comfortable and lovely rooms in a fantastic central location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Room was huge and very comfortable and clean. Many thanks to the staff for allowing us an early check-in!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Great location great pub attached with great food
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024