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

A grey building with a black front door, a balcony, and a sign reading "Ballarat Premier Apartments."

1. Ballarat Premier Apartments

Ballarat Central, 2.4 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

natalka

￥22,074

￥24,281 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a desk with a laptop, a chair, and a small table with a lamp.

2. Quest Ballarat Station

Soldiers Hill, 2.3 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Karlie

￥21,673

￥23,840 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

3. Ballarat Suites

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

Matthew

￥18,822

￥20,704 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A residential area with a house, a driveway, and a garden with blooming flowers.

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

4. Victoriana Motor Inn

Ballarat East, 2.2 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

PHILIP

￥11,940

￥15,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A large indoor swimming pool with blue tiles, lounge chairs, and a brick wall with a welcome sign.

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

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

A dining area with a fireplace, wooden panel walls, a table set with plates, cutlery, and glasses, and a chair with a leather seat.

5. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

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

Alireza

￥24,063

￥26,469 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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.

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

A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a small table with a vase, a cabinet, and a window with curtains.

6. The Provincial Boutique Hotel

Ballarat Central, 2.3 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Frances

￥17,323

￥19,075 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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.

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

7. Oscar's Hotel

Ballarat Central, 2.2 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Kane

￥16,556

￥18,212 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in stove, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

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

8. NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

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

Richard

￥15,761

￥17,337 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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

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

9. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 2.1 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Matthew

￥20,970

￥23,067 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

10. Central City Motor Inn

Bakery Hill, 1.5 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Annatta

￥15,412

￥17,017 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 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.

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

11. Craig's Royal Hotel

Ballarat Central, 2 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Marissa

￥15,605

￥17,230 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

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

12. Quest Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 2.4 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Patricia

￥19,921

￥22,018 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a desk, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

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

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

13. Sovereign Hill Hotel

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

Tania

￥16,037

￥17,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

14. The Menzies Ballarat

Bakery Hill, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Justin

￥14,950

￥16,445 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A compact living space with a sofa, a desk, a television, and an air conditioning unit.

A brick building with a sign for Comfort Inn & Suites, featuring a blue awning and a clear blue sky.

15. City Views Ballarat

Bakery Hill, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

"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."

Sophie

￥13,892

￥15,281 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A reception desk with a marble top, two vases with flowers, a small globe, and a sign reading 'AURA'.

16. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

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

Lynda

￥17,824

￥19,606 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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.

17. Eureka Stockade Holiday Park

Ballarat East, 1.7 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Brendan

￥22,390

￥22,390 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A playground with slides and a wooden fence.

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

A flat-screen TV displaying a Netflix interface with 'Frankenstein's Monster, Frankenstein' and 'Stranger Things' visible. A remote control is on a stand in front of the TV.

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

18. Eureka Lodge Motel

Ballarat East, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Rhonda

￥12,733

￥15,743 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

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

￥16,681

￥18,349 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

20. Sovereign Views Apartments

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

Sarah

￥15,396

￥16,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Ballarat Premier Apartments	9.8 Exceptional 475 reviews	View
Quest Ballarat Station	9.6 Exceptional 614 reviews	View
Ballarat Suites	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Victoriana Motor Inn	9.2 Wonderful 735 reviews	View
Sovereign Park Motor Inn	9.4 Exceptional 804 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)."

Other attractions near Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

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, 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.

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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. Ballarat Suites

4. Victoriana Motor Inn

5. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

6. The Provincial Boutique Hotel

7. Oscar's Hotel

8. NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

9. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

10. Central City Motor Inn

11. Craig's Royal Hotel

12. Quest Ballarat

13. Sovereign Hill Hotel

14. The Menzies Ballarat

15. City Views Ballarat

16. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

17. Eureka Stockade Holiday Park

18. Eureka Lodge Motel

19. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

20. Sovereign Views Apartments

Compare popular hotels close to Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

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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