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Budget on the Lake

3.0 star property

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Standard Twin Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Spa Room | In-room dining
Street view
Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is $85
$77 nightly
$85 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 10 - Jun 11

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2 Riley Street, Hamilton, VIC, 3300
  • Place, Ansett Transport Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Hamilton Golf Club
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Hamilton Visitor Information Centre
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

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

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

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • Water view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 (1.6 km) from Hamilton Botanic Gardens and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Hamilton Community Parklands.
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What's nearby

  • Ansett Transport Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hamilton Golf Club - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Hamilton Visitor Information Centre - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Hamilton Botanic Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Hamilton Indoor Leisure & Aquatic Centre - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Branxholme Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪King’s Cafe Bakery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Grand Central Hotel - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Caledonian Hotel - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Budget on the Lake

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

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

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 281 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 281 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 281 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 281 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 281 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Donna

Easy to check in, clean room and good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Serge

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed 3 night and was very happy with the room. It was clean, well maintained and supplied - even had USB ports to recharge phone or tablet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay We"ll be back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very clean, comfortable, with modern facilities and easy access, loved the idea of door code access didn't have to worry about loosing keys I highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our second time staying here; it’s easy, super clean gas everything we need and very affordable. The lake across the road is a lovely walk. A bit out of town but we were self catering (and this was easy to do)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Yalin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good amenities and easy self check in. Nice view by the lake. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Akhtar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jordan

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our stay there was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Rakesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was ok. Photos show we would have a kitchenette - we didn’t have one. Beds were ok. Cutlery and bowls in drawer were dirty. Stay was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Silva

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean - waterpipes terribly noisy when neighbours were taking a shower. Basin in bathroom very small - struggled to fill kettle and waterbottles Location 100% - walked around lake and was quiet at night after everybody had a shower. Good value for budget accomodation
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice accommodations for a quick stopover.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lawrence G

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

hannah

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very clean and have recently been refurbished (the one i stayed in was)...very good for the price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathryn

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic motel that was quiet as off the main highway yet still convenient to shops
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean and well maintained. Great spot near the lake
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean. Lake was close and good to walk around.
Verified

8/10 Good

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location close to the lake and walking track
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023