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Lake Inn Ballarat

4.5 star property
Motel with restaurant, near Lake Wendouree

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Exterior
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Executive Double Room | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Located near Lake Wendouree, Lake Inn Ballarat offers a warm welcome with laundry facilities, a cozy bar, and a delicious restaurant. Connect to in-room WiFi and enjoy free self parking. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (9)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $125
$138 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28

Room options

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Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Spa Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Twin Room | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Double Room | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Spa Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1317 Mair Street, Ballarat, VIC, 3350

What's nearby

  • Lake Wendouree - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ballarat Base Hospital - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St John of God Hospital Ballarat - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Art Gallery of Ballarat - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Sovereign Hill - 3 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 80 min drive
  • Ballarat Station - 22 min walk
  • Elaine Station - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Porchetta - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Johnny Alloo - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bunch of Grapes Hotel - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Lake Inn Ballarat

Lake Inn Ballarat puts you just a 5-minute drive from Sovereign Hill. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and walkable location.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 28 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 6:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–8:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Working away

  • Conference space (538 square feet)

Services

  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 25 for adults and AUD 25 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Best Western Lake Ballarat
Lake Inn Ballarat Victoria
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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Lake Inn Ballarat?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Lake Inn Ballarat?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Lake Inn Ballarat?

You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Lake Inn Ballarat and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Lake Wendouree (5-min walk) and Ballarat Base Hospital (7-min walk), along with St John of God Hospital Ballarat (8-min walk) and Art Gallery of Ballarat (1.1 mi).

Are there restaurants at or near Lake Inn Ballarat?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Lake Inn Ballarat like?

Lake Inn Ballarat is in the heart of Ballarat, a short 5-minute walk from Lake Wendouree and 7 minutes' walk from Ballarat Base Hospital. Travelers recommend the motel for its walkable location.

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Lake Inn Ballarat Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Luxury
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Reviews

8/10

Lovely super helpful staff at reception. Enjoyable stay would stay again
2-night trip

10/10

This was a super clean comfortable hotel. The rooms were quite big. They had kitchenette sort of set up. Coffee, microwave, plates and the such. The location was great very close to the lake!
3-night trip

10/10

Great location. Friendly staff at check in. Property clean and comfortable.
1-night trip

10/10

Very easy place to stay, really large room, and great to have a set of cutlery, cups, bowls and plates.
1-night trip

8/10

This is a quality motel in a great location.
1-night trip

10/10

Sensational accommodation for the price. Lovely and quiet, extremely clean and very central. This will be my go-to any time I need to stay in Ballarat
2-night trip

10/10

Great place to stay, very clean & tidy.
2-night trip

10/10

Was so lovely quiet very clean and comfortable
3-night trip

10/10

Great place to stay
1-night trip

10/10

A favourite place to stay. Always perfect
1-night trip

10/10

Great location to the hospital
3-night trip

8/10

Good amenities and location, will stay here again.
2-night trip

10/10

It was close to our event venue and staff were very pleasant. This is an Annual event and we have booked for next year.
1-night trip

10/10

The staff and proprietors were friendly, flexible and helpful.
8-night trip

10/10

Very clean and the pub is great
1-night trip

8/10

Good location,close lake,pub next door.
2-night trip

10/10

Room was huge and very comfortable and clean. Many thanks to the staff for allowing us an early check-in!
1-night trip

8/10

Had a great stay, perfect location for our event.
1-night trip

10/10

Great location and warm welcome. Only downside was not having a hair dryer
1-night trip

10/10

Excellent staff, comfortable and lovely rooms in a fantastic central location.
1-night trip

10/10

The property was wonderful and quiet. Its an easy spot to walk around to see different spots.
2-night trip

10/10

Great location great pub attached with great food
3-night trip

10/10

Always a favourite
1-night trip

10/10

Great location.
3-night trip

10/10

The housing area is very unique & close proximity to Lake Wendouree. Awesome meal @ The Lake inn ❤
2-night trip