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

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

1. Ballarat Premier Apartments

Ballarat Central, 2.4 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

natalka

AED 470

AED 517 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 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.

2. Quest Ballarat Station

Soldiers Hill, 2.3 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Karlie

AED 457

AED 502 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

3. Victoriana Motor Inn

Ballarat East, 2.2 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

PHILIP

AED 278

AED 347 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

4. Ballarat Suites

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

Matthew

AED 441

AED 485 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

5. East 34

Ballarat East, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Susan

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

6. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

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

Alireza

AED 512

AED 563 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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.

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, 2.3 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Frances

AED 406

AED 447 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

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

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a green lawn.

8. Oscar's Hotel

Ballarat Central, 2.2 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Kane

AED 388

AED 426 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

9. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 2.1 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Matthew

AED 413

AED 454 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A swimming pool with a glass enclosure, a patio area with chairs, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor space.

10. Central City Motor Inn

Bakery Hill, 1.5 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Annatta

AED 372

AED 410 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

11. NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

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

Richard

AED 369

AED 406 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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.

12. Quest Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 2.4 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Patricia

AED 471

AED 520 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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 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.

13. Craig's Royal Hotel

Ballarat Central, 2 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Marissa

AED 369

AED 407 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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 Botanical Garden

Craig

AED 375

AED 413 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 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 Botanical Garden

Simon

AED 380

AED 419 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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 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 Botanical Garden

Justin

AED 326

AED 358 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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'.

17. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

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

Lynda

AED 417

AED 459 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

18. Sovereign Views Apartments

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

Sarah

AED 361

AED 397 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

A grand staircase with a chandelier, a wooden floor, and a table with a floral arrangement.

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.

19. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

Ballarat Central, 2.1 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Jason

AED 391

AED 430 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern kitchen with light-colored cabinets, a built-in microwave, a dishwasher, and a stove.

20. Eureka Stockade Holiday Park

Ballarat East, 1.7 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Brendan

AED 530

AED 530 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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Ballarat Premier Apartments	9.8 Exceptional 475 reviews	View
Quest Ballarat Station	9.6 Exceptional 614 reviews	View
Victoriana Motor Inn	9.2 Wonderful 735 reviews	View
Ballarat Suites	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
East 34	9.8 Exceptional 9 reviews	View

Top Lake Esmond Botanical Garden Hotel Reviews

Sovereign Views Apartments

8/10 Good

"Beds weren’t super comfortable."

Sovereign Hill Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and staff very helpful , great position for sovereign Hill"

Quest Ballarat

10/10 Excellent

"We had everything we needed and more at Quest Ballarat. Would plan to stay again."

Ballarat Suites

10/10 Excellent

"I was incredibly surprised how good the room was for such a reasonable price. Plenty of room, comfortable beds, clean and new at the time of our stay. We will be staying here again for our next stay in Ballarat."

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable room. Decor delightful."

Craig's Royal Hotel

8/10 Good

"Lovely old style country hotel. Rooms a little worn but comfortable with nice beds. Bathrooms are excellent and recently renovated. Staff were very helpful and accommodating."

Barkly Motorlodge

8/10 Good

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

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."

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

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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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 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 46 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 46 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.

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

To find more details about updating your stay near Lake Esmond Botanical Garden or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

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 Eureka Hall are must-sees while exploring the area. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve, Ballarat North Bushland Reserve, and Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve.

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Our top choices for Lake Esmond Botanical Garden hotels

1. Ballarat Premier Apartments

2. Quest Ballarat Station

3. Victoriana Motor Inn

4. Ballarat Suites

5. East 34

6. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

7. The Provincial Boutique Hotel

8. Oscar's Hotel

9. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

10. Central City Motor Inn

11. NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

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. Sovereign Views Apartments

19. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

20. Eureka Stockade Holiday Park

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Top Lake Esmond Botanical Garden Hotel Reviews

Sovereign Views Apartments

Sovereign Hill Hotel

Quest Ballarat

Ballarat Suites

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

Craig's Royal Hotel

Barkly Motorlodge

Bakery Hill Motel

City Views Ballarat

Other attractions near Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Sovereign Hill

Ballarat Town Hall

Lake Esmond

Gold Museum

Eureka Centre

Eureka Hall

Ballarat Wildlife Park

Her Majesty's Theatre

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