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Lake Inn Ballarat

4.5 star property
4.5-star motel near Lake Wendouree

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Exterior
Interior entrance
Executive Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board
Bar (on property)
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1317 Mair Street, Ballarat, VIC, 3350
  • Place, Lake Wendouree
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballarat Base Hospital
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, St John of God Hospital Ballarat
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

One Bedroom Apartment

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Suite

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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King Spa Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

King Spa Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Ballarat

Ballarat Central stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Ballarat Central motel, you'll find Lake Wendouree and Ballarat Base Hospital. Also, St John of God Hospital Ballarat is within half a mile (1 km) and Art Gallery of Ballarat is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Wendouree - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ballarat Base Hospital - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • St John of God Hospital Ballarat - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Art Gallery of Ballarat - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Sovereign Hill - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Ballarat Station - 3 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Lake View Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Red Rooster - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Midtown Cellars and Bar - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Lake Inn Ballarat

4.5-star motel near Lake Wendouree
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this motel measures 538 square feet (50 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Lake Inn Ballarat also features laundry facilities, express check-in, and room service (during limited hours). Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Ballarat motel.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 538 sq ft of conference space
  • 50 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Lake Inn Ballarat offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: AUD 25 for adults and AUD 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 25 for adults and AUD 25 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Best Western Lake Ballarat
Lake Inn Ballarat Victoria
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Lake Inn Ballarat to the airport?

Lake Inn Ballarat is 69.1 mi (80-min drive) away from the Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lake Inn Ballarat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lake Inn Ballarat.

Does Lake Inn Ballarat offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Lake Inn Ballarat, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 25 for adults and AUD 25 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Lake Inn Ballarat?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Lake Inn Ballarat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lake Inn Ballarat?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Lake Inn Ballarat have a pool?

Lake Inn Ballarat does not have a pool.

Does Lake Inn Ballarat have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Lake Inn Ballarat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Lake Inn Ballarat to downtown Ballarat?

Lake Inn Ballarat is 1.2 mi away from Ballarat.

Reviews

Lake Inn Ballarat 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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 568 out of 824 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 824 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 824 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 824 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 824 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rosie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good place to stay. Roomy for a one room stay with three people. No sink in kitchen so hard to clean up dishes but overall all good. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent position. Close to the lake. Very walkable to everything. Lovely comfortable rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wavell

Liked: Amenities
I appreciated the lady at the desk recognize my name, even though I did send it which expedient and she put me in the usual room that we usually have because we’re not very good at climbing stairs. The bed was absolute beautiful and it was warm I lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy location for short stay, clean tidy and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania, Armadale

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a beautiful looking hotel accommodation. Quiet & comfortable. Large, clean room. Definitely will be back to stay should ever back in Ballarat
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

GARY

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here a couple of times. Always consistent. Good quality rooms and amenities, with direct access to the City Oval Hotel for dinner or a drink. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, neat, great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Needs light above mirror for make up
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic motel

Fantastic motel in great location, short walk to Lake Wendouree. Very clean room, comfy beds. Parking is a bit tight but there is room out in the road if needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mardi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location very helpful staff. amazing Hotel in the building with lovely food.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay with large rooms which had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking distance to hospital and specialist appointments
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in experience was excellent and received some great advice re dining options in the area. A beautiful part of Ballarat with Lake Wendouree only a block away. We look forward to staying again when next in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrific Room. Great area. Easy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliza

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds, good size room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful accomodation
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon, Mill Park

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything we needed for a one night stay. Room upstairs was a very generous size.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Talwinder

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for family
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place close to the city centre
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025