Budget on the Lake

3.0 star property

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Room options

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Hamilton

Located in Hamilton, Budget on the Lake is within a 15-minute walk of Ansett Transport Museum and Hamilton Golf Club. .This motel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Hamilton Botanic Gardens and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Hamilton Visitor Information Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Ansett Transport Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hamilton Golf Club - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Hamilton Visitor Information Centre - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Hamilton Botanic Gardens - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Hamilton Community Parklands - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Branxholme Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪King’s Cafe Bakery - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tosca Browns - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Caledonian Hotel - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Budget on the Lake

Motel in Hamilton with free parking
Budget on the Lake offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and DVD players are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Budget on the Lake.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 8:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Budget Lake Motel Hamilton
Budget Lake Motel
Budget Lake Hamilton
Budget Lake
Budget On The Lake Hamilton, Victoria
Budget On The Lake Hamilton Victoria
Budget on the Lake Motel
Budget on the Lake Hamilton
Budget on the Lake Motel Hamilton

Reviews

Budget on the Lake Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 260 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 260 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 260 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 260 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 260 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jason

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place for the price Pretty quiet and only a 15 minute walk into town
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view of the lake from our room was wonderful. The room was spacious and the bathroom was upgraded so was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Wasn't too bad for the money. Basic. Relatively clean, besides the dishes which were definitely dirty. Heater took forever to warm up. Bathroom was freezing cold, with breeze coming through the window. Sink was too small to fit the kettle under. Rotten bits of window sill. Fridge wasn't on when we got there and smelt (distinct lack of power points as you could only plug in microwave OR kettle, not both). One globe missing from an over bed light. Still, you don't expect much for such a low price. Customer service was friendly on arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an absolute gem. At a lower priced hotel, i was delighted with my stay. Fresh smelling room. Clean linen. Shower/hair products supplied. Coffee and tea supplied. Milk in fridge supplied. Some sweet biscuits supplied. Easy booking in. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jordan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable and everything work well, great stay thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Neil and Rebecca

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. Parking was well set out, but a bit of a steep site. The door lock, although new, was a bit loose on the door. The bed was comfortable. The shower was tight, particularly since it was a shower curtain, but the pressure was good and the water hot. The location suited us really well. The price was good. Electric blankets…Terrific! Really good for our one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jade

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for what it is, convenient and inexpensive. Room is comfortable and modern inside. The only thing I would say is we almost died from the fumes of the cleaning products used, it was so strong it gave us all headaches and made us feel unwell. So maybe ease up on or replace the cleaning products used coz wowser!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Amir

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
No wifi
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Used to be a great place. Double charged me. No hot water in the morning. Rooms are nice but completly lacking finer touchs. Kettles missing, cups dirty.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Brigitte

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Budget but clean. Bed was comfortable. Hot and cold labels on the shower taps was the wrong way around .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There when I needed it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Straight to the Spa Room

Circumstantial upgrade to the spa room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This as really well presented and cleaned for the price. It was easy to check in and the staff were helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence G

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

Good stay

A comfortable & clean place to stay in a quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was friendly and helpful. The rooms have had an update recently and our family room was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a great motel for an overnight stay. Bring a bowl for your morning breakfast, if you don’t eat toast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

hannah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and staff were friendly and approachable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Trish

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Clean tidy very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Betty

Traveled with partner
Owner of the property very helpful. We had the king room and it was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024