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Lake Inn Ballarat

4.5 star property

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Exterior
Executive Double Room | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Electric vehicle charging station
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
The current price is $145
$131 nightly
$145 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 12 - Jun 13

Explore the area

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1317 Mair Street, Ballarat, VIC, 3350
  • Place, Lake Wendouree
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballarat Town Hall
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Her Majesty's Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬

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
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Suite

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

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Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Executive Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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King Spa Room | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Spa Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Executive Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Ballarat

With a stay at Lake Inn Ballarat, you'll be centrally located in Ballarat, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Wendouree and Ballarat Base Hospital. .This motel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from St John of God Hospital Ballarat and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Art Gallery of Ballarat.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Wendouree - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St Patrick's Cathedral - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ballarat Town Hall - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Art Gallery of Ballarat - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Her Majesty's Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Boat Shed - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Steve's Fish Shop - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Midtown Cellars and Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Lake Inn Ballarat

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 28 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Ballarat? This motel has facilities measuring 538 square feet (50 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM.
Lake Inn Ballarat has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 538 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

Best Western Lake Ballarat
Lake Inn Ballarat Victoria
Best Western Lake Inn Ballarat
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Lake Ballarat
Lake Inn Ballarat, Victoria
Lake Inn Ballarat Motel
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Lake Inn Ballarat Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 584 out of 848 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 848 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 848 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 848 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 848 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was excellent, staff also very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brentton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great modern room and great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Sue Chneg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms and great amenities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Glennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was cleaned to a very high standard
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, accommodating staff, spacious and convenient.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good clean room with lots of space.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location and comfortable practical room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Giao

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

Clean comfortable motel.

Nice motel, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The accommodation hotel is separate to the licensed hotel/restaurant next door but there’s a connecting door and the restaurant is a good option.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with the way the room was presented - clean, tidy and comfortable, and very pleased that there were face washers in the bathroom…just something minor to maybe some people but to me it was special…
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy location for short stay, clean tidy and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

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
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10/10 Excellent

Mardi

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
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay, very clean & tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a quality motel in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay, perfect location for our event.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly owners and quick check in. Spacious well maintained room perfectly situated very near to Lake Wendouree. A perfect spot and we definitely would like to come back in future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large clean well equipped room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds, good size room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location great pub attached with great food
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

John

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