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

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

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

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 Botanical Garden

natalka

￥20,083

￥22,091 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large TV screen.

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.

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

2. Quest Ballarat Station

Soldiers Hill, 2.3 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Anthony

￥21,087

￥23,196 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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

3. Victoriana Motor Inn

Ballarat East, 2.2 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Matthew

￥12,230

￥15,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A modern building with large sliding glass doors, a concrete patio, and a tree in the background.

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.

4. East 34

Ballarat East, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Susan

￥50,204

￥60,308 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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

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.

5. Ballarat Suites

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

Robert

￥18,837

￥20,721 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 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.

6. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

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

Alireza

￥25,177

￥27,695 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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 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

￥17,143

￥18,896 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A long corridor with large windows and a view of the rooftop.

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.

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

8. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

Ballarat Central, 2.1 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Jason

￥17,168

￥18,964 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 Motor Inn building with a balcony, a sign indicating a vacancy, and a pool area.

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

9. Central City Motor Inn

Bakery Hill, 1.5 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Annatta

￥14,941

￥16,548 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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.

10. Oscar's Hotel

Ballarat Central, 2.2 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Kane

￥16,568

￥18,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

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.

11. Craig's Royal Hotel

Ballarat Central, 2 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Marissa

￥15,128

￥16,755 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

Leanne

￥20,357

￥22,456 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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.

13. NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

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

Richard

￥18,041

￥19,845 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A two-story building with a gabled roof and a covered porch.

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

A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, a comfortable sofa, a patterned rug, and a large window with blinds.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large window, and a view of the outdoor area.

14. Sovereign Hill Hotel

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.9 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Catherine

￥16,358

￥17,994 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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 modern hotel room with two single beds, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

A two-story house with a covered porch, large windows, and a visible chimney.

15. Seymours on Lydiard

Soldiers Hill, 2.5 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Julie

￥12,959

￥14,255 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and dishwasher. There is a small stool and a window with a view of the 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.

16. The Menzies Ballarat

Bakery Hill, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Pauline

￥11,849

￥13,034 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 compact living space with a sofa, a desk, a television, and an air conditioning unit.

A Comfort Inn & Suites sign, a street with cars, and a clear blue sky.

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 Botanical Garden

Kate

￥12,251

￥13,476 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

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

18. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 2.1 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Matthew

￥16,217

￥17,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

19. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

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

Patricia

￥19,546

￥21,501 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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 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.

20. Eureka Stockade Holiday Park

Ballarat East, 1.7 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Brendan

￥21,949

￥21,949 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Top Lake Esmond Botanical Garden Hotel Reviews

Mid City Ballarat

8/10 Good

"Being 11pm at Night, the Receptionist could have been a LOT more ENTHUSIASTIC about HELPING a TIRED L8T night traveler. The ROOM was GREAT, WARM & ROOMY. Did NOT require Breakfast, for the PRICE of the ROOM was Breakfast, INCLUDED ??? 7.5/10"

Victoriana Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay.... Very clean, great location, room was quite big and the staff were very helpful and friendly... Highly recommended"

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."

Craig's Royal Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"A surprising find. Fabulous period accommodation and excellent service. The breakfast was simple but very tasty. Great convenient location."

Bakery Hill Motel

8/10 Good

"Clean room, comfortable and nice staff."

NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"It was clean and tidy. The staff were good."

Quest Ballarat Station

10/10 Excellent

"Exceptionally friendly & helpful staff; new facilities & super clean. Great position to shops, restaurants & attractions."

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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 and ornate architecture at twilight.

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 45 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 45 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.

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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. East 34

5. Ballarat Suites

6. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

7. The Provincial Boutique Hotel

8. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

9. Central City Motor Inn

10. Oscar's Hotel

11. Craig's Royal Hotel

12. Quest Ballarat

13. NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

14. Sovereign Hill Hotel

15. Seymours on Lydiard

16. The Menzies Ballarat

17. City Views Ballarat

18. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

19. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

20. Eureka Stockade Holiday Park

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Top Lake Esmond Botanical Garden Hotel Reviews

Mid City Ballarat

Victoriana Motor Inn

Quest Ballarat

Ballarat Suites

The Menzies Ballarat

Craig's Royal Hotel

Bakery Hill Motel

NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

Quest Ballarat Station

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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