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Our top choices for Lake Esmond hotels

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

1. Ballarat Premier Apartments

Ballarat Premier Apartments
4.5 star property
Ballarat Central, 2.4 km from Lake Esmond
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (476 reviews)
"Excellent location and property"
Australia
Heather
The price is AU$200
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Ballarat Premier Apartments
A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large TV screen.

2. Quest Ballarat Station

Quest Ballarat Station
4.0 star property
Soldiers Hill, 2.3 km from Lake Esmond
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (615 reviews)
"Great location and clean comfy room for a reasonable price. Had a great stay!"
Australia
Karlie
The price is AU$216
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Quest Ballarat Station
A reception door with a sign indicating reception hours, a key return box, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

3. Victoriana Motor Inn

Victoriana Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Ballarat East, 2.2 km from Lake Esmond
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (736 reviews)
"Room had a smoke smell to it, so we requested a move to another room. That room was ok. Amenities a bit old, but were clean and usable."
Australia
PHILIP
The price is AU$136
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Victoriana Motor Inn
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

4. Ballarat Suites

Ballarat Suites
4.0 star property
Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.5 km from Lake Esmond
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"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."
Australia
Matthew
The price is AU$188
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Ballarat Suites
A kitchen with a brick wall, a potted plant, a laptop, and a display case with pastries.

5. The Provincial Boutique Hotel

The Provincial Boutique Hotel
5.0 star property
Ballarat Central, 2.2 km from Lake Esmond
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,040 reviews)
"Very quiet and clean. Staff were very helpful and the hotel was in close proximity to town."
Australia
Frances
The price is AU$169
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
A large indoor swimming pool with blue tiles, lounge chairs, and a brick wall with a welcome sign.

6. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

Sovereign Park Motor Inn
4.5 star property
Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.7 km from Lake Esmond
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (804 reviews)
"Beautiful place with kind staff, lots of opportunities for kids to enjoy! Will come back again!"
Australia
Alireza
The price is AU$184
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Sovereign Park Motor Inn
A neatly made bed with white bedding and striped pillows, a bedside lamp, and a chair in a hotel room.

7. Central City Motor Inn

Central City Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Bakery Hill, 1.4 km from Lake Esmond
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (507 reviews)
"Very good experience, will book again."
Australia
Annatta
The price is AU$131
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Central City Motor Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a desk with a chair, and a chandelier.

8. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard
4.0 star property
Ballarat Central, 2 km from Lake Esmond
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (299 reviews)
"Fantastic - will stay again."
Australia
Jason
The price is AU$171
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard
A lobby with a leather sofa, a wooden table with fruit, and a chandelier.

9. Craig's Royal Hotel

Craig's Royal Hotel
4.0 star property
Ballarat Central, 1.9 km from Lake Esmond
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (800 reviews)
"Central location walkable to dining zone and next door to City Hall and excellent tourism office. Grand historic building with museum quality decor, and lots of historic wall prints and memorabilia. Rooms comfortable, feel like you are back in the days when Mark Twain and royals came here to stay."
Canada
David
The price is AU$150
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Craig's Royal Hotel
A Victorian-style house with a prominent front porch, a brick facade, and a metal roof.

10. Seymours on Lydiard

Seymours on Lydiard
4.0 star property
Soldiers Hill, 2.5 km from Lake Esmond
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (580 reviews)
"A fantastic room, clean, cozy and warm. Free laundry too. Very much appreciated."
Australia
Simon
The price is AU$120
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Seymours on Lydiard
A two-story building with a gabled roof and a covered porch.

11. Sovereign Hill Hotel

Sovereign Hill Hotel
3.5 star property
Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.9 km from Lake Esmond
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (731 reviews)
"Very clean and staff very helpful , great position for sovereign Hill"
Australia
Craig
The price is AU$178
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Sovereign Hill Hotel
A brick building with a reception area, columns, and a pathway leading to the entrance.

12. Quest Ballarat

Quest Ballarat
4.5 star property
Ballarat Central, 2.4 km from Lake Esmond
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (800 reviews)
"Excellent service and accommodation"
Australia
Patricia
The price is AU$196
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Quest Ballarat
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.

13. City Views Ballarat

City Views Ballarat
2.5 star property
Bakery Hill, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (567 reviews)
"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."
Australia
Sophie
The price is AU$133
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
City Views Ballarat
A modern entrance with a potted tree, a wooden door, and a clear view of the street outside.

14. The Menzies Ballarat

The Menzies Ballarat
4.0 star property
Bakery Hill, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (453 reviews)
"The property was nice however there was rarely any staff at"
Australia
Justin
The price is AU$113
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Menzies Ballarat
Restaurant

15. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
4.0 star property
Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.7 km from Lake Esmond
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Fantastic 😍"
United States
Lynda
The price is AU$169
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
Garden

16. Sovereign Views Apartments

Sovereign Views Apartments
3.5 star property
Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.3 km from Lake Esmond
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (214 reviews)
"It was close to a major tourist attraction and a laundrette and good dinner options a.l within walking distance"
Australia
Sarah
The price is AU$140
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Sovereign Views Apartments
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

17. Bakery Hill Motel

Bakery Hill Motel
3.5 star property
Bakery Hill, 1.5 km from Lake Esmond
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (836 reviews)
"Good reasonably central location and clean well appointed rooms with comfortable beds."
Australia
Lindy
The price is AU$132
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Bakery Hill Motel
A modern cafe with a glass front display case, outdoor seating, and a visible street view.

18. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat
4.0 star property
Ballarat Central, 2.1 km from Lake Esmond
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (362 reviews)
"Love this hotel and the location. Great food around and plenty of drinks!"
Australia
Matthew
The price is AU$192
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat
A room with a large vertical garden wall, a staircase, and a patterned carpet.

19. Mid City Ballarat

Mid City Ballarat
4.0 star property
Ballarat Central, 2.3 km from Lake Esmond
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"The staff and owners really make this a great stay...."
Australia
Stuart
The price is AU$145
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Mid City Ballarat
A hotel entrance with a glass ceiling, steps leading up to the door, and potted plants on either side.

20. Barkly Motorlodge

Barkly Motorlodge
3.0 star property
Bakery Hill, 1.2 km from Lake Esmond
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (736 reviews)
"easy accessibility, clean and well presented. Friendly welcome"
Australia
Suzanne
The price is AU$138
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Barkly Motorlodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Esmond

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and large windows.
Ballarat Premier Apartments
4.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
476 reviews
View
A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large TV screen.
Quest Ballarat Station
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
615 reviews
View
A reception door with a sign indicating reception hours, a key return box, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
Victoriana Motor Inn
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
736 reviews
View
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
Ballarat Suites
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,000 reviews
View
A kitchen with a brick wall, a potted plant, a laptop, and a display case with pastries.
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
5.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,040 reviews
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Top Lake Esmond Hotel Reviews

Craig's Royal Hotel

Craig's Royal Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Central location walkable to dining zone and next door to City Hall and excellent tourism office. Grand historic building with museum quality decor, and lots of historic wall prints and memorabilia. Rooms comfortable, feel like you are back in the days when Mark Twain and royals came here to stay."
David 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Craig's Royal Hotel

Other attractions near Lake Esmond

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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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, take a look at the 47 hotels and other accommodation options 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 traveller data. Other good choices close by include Sovereign Hill Hotel and Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre.
How many hotels should I expect to find near Lake Esmond?
Expedia has 47 hotels and other accommodation options 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, most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Lake Esmond.
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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