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

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."

A hallway with a table featuring a lamp, a vase with flowers, and a fruit bowl.

1. Ballarat Premier Apartments

Ballarat Central, 2.4 km from Lake Esmond

natalka

AED 490

AED 539 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

2. Quest Ballarat Station

Soldiers Hill, 2.3 km from Lake Esmond

Anthony

AED 453

AED 499 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

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

Ballarat East, 2.2 km from Lake Esmond

Matthew

AED 264

AED 332 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A hallway with a metal radiator, a bed with white bedding, and a carpeted floor.

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

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

4. East 34

Ballarat East, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond

Susan

AED 1,153

AED 1,388 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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 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.

5. Ballarat Suites

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.5 km from Lake Esmond

Robert

AED 437

AED 481 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a kitchenette.

6. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.7 km from Lake Esmond

Alireza

AED 526

AED 579 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A historic building with a prominent dome and arched windows, labeled as the Provincial Hotel.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a blue patterned backsplash, and a round wooden dining table with chairs.

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

AED 403

AED 443 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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.

8. Oscar's Hotel

Ballarat Central, 2.1 km from Lake Esmond

Kane

AED 385

AED 423 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A neatly made bed with white bedding and striped pillows, a bedside lamp, and a chair in a hotel room.

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.

A waterfront property with a dock, a boat, and a building with a white roof.

9. Central City Motor Inn

Bakery Hill, 1.4 km from Lake Esmond

Annatta

AED 300

AED 333 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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.

A room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a window with blinds.

10. NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.3 km from Lake Esmond

Richard

AED 369

AED 406 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

11. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 2.1 km from Lake Esmond

Matthew

AED 498

AED 548 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 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.

12. Quest Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 2.4 km from Lake Esmond

Leanne

AED 482

AED 531 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

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

13. Craig's Royal Hotel

Ballarat Central, 1.9 km from Lake Esmond

Marissa

AED 351

AED 389 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

14. Sovereign Hill Hotel

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.9 km from Lake Esmond

Tania

AED 373

AED 410 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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.

15. Seymours on Lydiard

Soldiers Hill, 2.5 km from Lake Esmond

Simon

AED 360

AED 400 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

16. The Menzies Ballarat

Bakery Hill, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond

Justin

AED 322

AED 354 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A bathroom with a wooden vanity, a potted plant, and a mirror with a light.

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

A building with a brick facade, a sign for 'Billy's Distilled Bar', and a 'Mercure' sign.

17. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.7 km from Lake Esmond

Patricia

AED 487

AED 536 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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 hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a small table, a remote control, and a window with a view of trees.

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.

18. Eureka Stockade Holiday Park

Ballarat East, 1.7 km from Lake Esmond

Brendan

AED 520

AED 520 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A playground with slides and a wooden fence.

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, and a chair.

19. Eureka Lodge Motel

Ballarat East, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond

Rhonda

AED 311

AED 382 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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.

20. Bakery Hill Motel

Bakery Hill, 1.5 km from Lake Esmond

Lindy

AED 291

AED 321 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Top Lake Esmond Hotel Reviews

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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Barkly Motorlodge

8/10 Good

"easy accessibility, clean and well presented. Friendly welcome"

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic 😍"

Craig's Royal Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay with friendy staff in a great location."

Bakery Hill Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Manager was super helpful with our two bikes. He took them to the storeroom every night and brought them out each morning. Really polite and helpful."

The Menzies Ballarat

8/10 Good

"The staff were great to deal with and able to extend our stay the day before we arrived. The location was good with easy access and safe parking The room was spacious with a comfortable clean bed and large fridge freezer. The bathroom was also spacious with a roomy shower with abundant hot water and pressure. The fittings in the bathroom were shonky with the roll holder falling off along with a towel rail, these could be easily fixed. We would stay again."

Sovereign Hill Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Basic room but fun for all families"

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)."

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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 trip 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, 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. Ballarat Premier Apartments

2. Quest Ballarat Station

3. Victoriana Motor Inn

4. East 34

5. Ballarat Suites

6. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

7. The Provincial Boutique Hotel

8. Oscar's Hotel

9. Central City Motor Inn

10. NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

11. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

12. Quest Ballarat

13. Craig's Royal Hotel

14. Sovereign Hill Hotel

15. Seymours on Lydiard

16. The Menzies Ballarat

17. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

18. Eureka Stockade Holiday Park

19. Eureka Lodge Motel

20. Bakery Hill Motel

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Top Lake Esmond Hotel Reviews

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

Barkly Motorlodge

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

Craig's Royal Hotel

Bakery Hill Motel

The Menzies Ballarat

Sovereign Hill Hotel

Mid City Ballarat

City Views Ballarat

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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