The Best Hotels Closest to Lake Wendouree in Ballarat for 2026

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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.

1. Quest Ballarat Station

Soldiers Hill, 2.4 km from Lake Wendouree

Anthony

￥21,761

￥23,937 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A restaurant with brick walls, wooden tables, and bar stools.

A narrow kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a picture on the wall.

A reception desk with a sign indicating reception hours from 7 AM to 9 PM.

2. Lake Inn Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 1 km from Lake Wendouree

Donna

￥20,146

￥22,183 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

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.

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

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

3. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

Ballarat Central, 2.5 km from Lake Wendouree

Tess

￥16,906

￥18,597 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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.

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

4. Craig's Royal Hotel

Ballarat Central, 2.5 km from Lake Wendouree

Marissa

￥16,220

￥17,875 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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

5. The Menzies Ballarat

Bakery Hill, 3.1 km from Lake Wendouree

Gabriel

￥12,106

￥13,317 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

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

6. City Views Ballarat

Bakery Hill, 3.1 km from Lake Wendouree

Rebecca

￥12,106

￥13,317 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

An outdoor café with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a brick building in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a microwave, a kettle, a coffee maker, a telephone, and a table with chairs.

A building with a red roof and large windows, a fountain, and various flowers in the foreground.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a small table with a lamp.

7. Ambassador Motor Inn Ballarat

Alfredton, 2.4 km from Lake Wendouree

Kay

￥13,558

￥14,914 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A room with a large vertical garden wall, a staircase, and a patterned carpet.

A table set for dining with wine glasses, bottles, and a candle.

A building with a large sign reading "MID-CITY".

A reception area with a staircase, a reception desk, and a view of a green wall with plants.

8. Mid City Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 2.2 km from Lake Wendouree

cleudeny Diek

￥13,347

￥15,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a small table, and a mirror. There is a door leading to another room and a window with curtains.

A swimming pool with a fenced area, a covered seating area, and a building in the background.

A reception desk with a framed artwork, a bulletin board, and a welcome sign.

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

9. Alfred Motor Inn

Alfredton, 3.2 km from Lake Wendouree

Ra'ed

￥12,260

￥13,486 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, towel rack, toilet, and a trash can.

A brick building with a covered patio area featuring outdoor seating and air conditioning units.

A brick building with a sign reading "BAKERY HILL MOTEL".

10. Bakery Hill Motel

Bakery Hill, 3.2 km from Lake Wendouree

Lindy

￥15,529

￥17,082 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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.

11. Quest Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 2.1 km from Lake Wendouree

Catherine

￥20,759

￥22,921 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted light.

A motel with a parking lot and a row of purple flowers in the foreground.

A kitchen with storage shelves holding various food items, a microwave, and a sink area.

A small kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator, and a white cabinet.

12. Avenue Motel

Alfredton, 2.9 km from Lake Wendouree

Susan

￥11,899

￥13,088 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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

13. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 2.4 km from Lake Wendouree

Matthew

￥16,500

￥18,150 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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, stainless steel appliances, and wooden flooring.

14. Ballarat Suites

Golden Point (Ballarat), 4.3 km from Lake Wendouree

Robert

￥19,165

￥21,082 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A dining area with a large window, a chandelier, and a wooden cabinet with a picture.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a large island with stools.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a variety of food items and kitchenware.

A living room with a brick fireplace, a leather sofa, a coffee table with decorative items, and a television displaying a news program.

15. Helen's Homestead

20.6 km from Lake Wendouree

Gijsbert Karel

￥8,557

￥11,928 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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.

16. Victoriana Motor Inn

Ballarat East, 4.9 km from Lake Wendouree

Matthew

￥11,999

￥15,063 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

17. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

Golden Point (Ballarat), 3.8 km from Lake Wendouree

Alireza

￥22,921

￥26,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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

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.

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

18. Central City Motor Inn

Bakery Hill, 3.2 km from Lake Wendouree

Darren

￥12,005

￥13,282 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with two pillows, two bedside tables with lamps, and a small rug.

A patio area with a barbecue, outdoor seating, and a brick house.

A reception area with a counter, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.

A swimming pool with a brick patio, a covered seating area, and a fenced garden.

19. Begonia City Motor Inn

Sebastopol, 5.8 km from Lake Wendouree

Warwick

￥13,103

￥14,413 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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

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.

20. Sovereign Hill Hotel

Golden Point (Ballarat), 4.1 km from Lake Wendouree

Simone

￥16,374

￥18,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Wendouree

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Quest Ballarat Station	9.6 Exceptional 603 reviews	View
Lake Inn Ballarat	9.4 Exceptional 852 reviews	View
Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard	9.2 Wonderful 295 reviews	View
Craig's Royal Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 785 reviews	View
The Menzies Ballarat	8.6 Excellent 447 reviews	View

Top Lake Wendouree Hotel Reviews

Quest Ballarat

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely staff, very accommodating and friendly. Room was great and perfect location."

Craig's Royal Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very unique building and rooms, rooms with character. Beautiful building and very convenient location"

Central City Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Location"

NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"Great budget cabin in a well equipped park Friendly staff and a good location - definitely would return"

Oscar's Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, staff helpful and food delicious. Would happily stay again."

Mid City Ballarat

10/10 Excellent

"I lost my swipe card that opens my door and it was easily replaced at reception i just had to show my photo id"

Quest Ballarat Station

10/10 Excellent

"A very nice new hotel in a good location. Rooms are spacious & clean. A big balcony for sitting outside. Individual split system in every room."

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

8/10 Good

"Nice quiet spot, room and furnishings ready for a refurb "

Lake Inn Ballarat

8/10 Good

"Bring milk if you need milk and water too for drinking. Fridge is completely empty."

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St Patrick's Cathedral

You can find out about the history of Ballarat with a trip to St Patrick's Cathedral. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's art scene.

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Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial

Find out about the history of Ballarat with a stop at Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's museums.

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Ballarat Botanical Gardens

9.4/10 (591 reviews)

Find out about the history of Ballarat when you spend time at Ballarat Botanical Gardens. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

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Ballarat Tramway Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Ballarat Tramway Museum in Ballarat. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

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Ballarat Aquatic and Leisure Centre

Enjoy an outing to Ballarat Aquatic and Leisure Centre during your stay in Ballarat.

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Ballarat Golf Club

8.6/10 (91 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Ballarat at Ballarat Golf Club. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

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Eureka Stadium

9.2/10 (16 reviews)

Catch an event at Eureka Stadium during your trip to Ballarat. Wander the gardens and lakeside in the area.

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Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve, a lovely green space in Ballarat.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Wendouree?

Lake Wendouree is located in Ballarat. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 10 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Lake Wendouree?

Located a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Lake Wendouree, Lake Inn Ballarat is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good choices within 5 miles include Mid City Ballarat and Quest Ballarat Station.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Lake Wendouree?

Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Lake Wendouree.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Wendouree, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Lake Wendouree.

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

To access more information about updating your stay near Lake Wendouree or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Lake Wendouree?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Sovereign Hill, Eureka Centre, or Ballarat Tramway Museum. Explore landmarks like Her Majesty's Theatre, St Patrick's Cathedral, and Eureka Hall. Enjoy the outdoors at Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve, Lake Esmond Botanical Garden, or Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve.

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Our top choices for Lake Wendouree hotels

1. Quest Ballarat Station

2. Lake Inn Ballarat

3. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

4. Craig's Royal Hotel

5. The Menzies Ballarat

6. City Views Ballarat

7. Ambassador Motor Inn Ballarat

8. Mid City Ballarat

9. Alfred Motor Inn

10. Bakery Hill Motel

11. Quest Ballarat

12. Avenue Motel

13. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

14. Ballarat Suites

15. Helen's Homestead

16. Victoriana Motor Inn

17. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

18. Central City Motor Inn

19. Begonia City Motor Inn

20. Sovereign Hill Hotel

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Top Lake Wendouree Hotel Reviews

Quest Ballarat

Craig's Royal Hotel

Central City Motor Inn

NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

Oscar's Hotel

Mid City Ballarat

Quest Ballarat Station

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

Lake Inn Ballarat

Other attractions near Lake Wendouree

St Patrick's Cathedral

Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial

Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Ballarat Tramway Museum

Ballarat Aquatic and Leisure Centre

Ballarat Golf Club

Eureka Stadium

Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve

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