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A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large TV screen.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a desk with a laptop, a chair, and a small table with a lamp.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel with a spacious entrance, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.

1. Quest Ballarat Station

Soldiers Hill, 2.3 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Anthony

₹11,922

₹13,114 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and large windows.

A wooden staircase with a handrail, a framed picture on the wall, and a stained glass window.

A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a chandelier.

A grey building with a black front door, a balcony, and a sign reading "Ballarat Premier Apartments."

2. Ballarat Premier Apartments

Ballarat Central, 2.4 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

natalka

₹13,682

₹15,050 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A reception door with a sign indicating reception hours, a key return box, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A hotel room with a dining area, a television, and a desk.

A two-story building with a brick exterior and a covered porch.

A residential area with a house, a driveway, and a garden with blooming flowers.

3. Victoriana Motor Inn

Ballarat East, 2.2 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Matthew

₹6,896

₹8,706 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, stainless steel appliances, and wooden flooring.

A modern living room with a large L-shaped sofa, a flat-screen TV on a stand, wooden flooring, and a ceiling fan.

A brick building with a sign for 'Ballerat Suites' and 'Motor Inn.'

4. Ballarat Suites

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.6 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Robert

₹11,667

₹12,833 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A large indoor swimming pool with blue tiles, lounge chairs, and a brick wall with a welcome sign.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a wine display.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, toaster, sink, and a small refrigerator.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a kitchenette.

5. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.7 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Alireza

₹14,035

₹15,438 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A neatly made bed with white bedding and striped pillows, a bedside lamp, and a chair in a hotel room.

A Motor Inn building with a balcony, a sign indicating a vacancy, and a pool area.

A swimming pool with a glass enclosure, a patio area with chairs, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor space.

A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a mirror above the sink.

6. Central City Motor Inn

Bakery Hill, 1.5 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Annatta

₹7,681

₹8,489 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A kitchen with a brick wall, a potted plant, a laptop, and a display case with pastries.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a blue herringbone backsplash, and a wooden countertop. There is a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a hallway leading to another room.

A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a small table with a vase, a cabinet, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a blue patterned backsplash, and a round wooden dining table with chairs.

7. The Provincial Boutique Hotel

Ballarat Central, 2.3 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Renee

₹10,523

₹11,575 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern cafe with a glass front display case, outdoor seating, and a visible street view.

A lobby with a checkered floor, wooden doors, and a seating area with potted plants.

A grand hallway with a tiled floor, a chandelier, and a staircase with a wooden railing.

A bar area with stools, a counter, and a brick wall.

8. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 2.1 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Matthew

₹10,044

₹11,048 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by a white fence and large windows.

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a green lawn.

A neatly made bed with a white and light blue quilt, a grey upholstered headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a counter with flowers, and a view of the outside through a window.

9. Oscar's Hotel

Ballarat Central, 2.2 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Kane

₹11,133

₹12,246 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A single-story building with a covered porch and a patio area.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a brick pathway.

A room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a window with blinds.

A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop and bar stools, a dining table, and a large window overlooking a forested area.

10. NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.4 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Richard

₹10,023

₹11,025 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A brick building with a reception area, columns, and a pathway leading to the entrance.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a TV, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and an oven. There is a dining table with two chairs and a vase with flowers.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a kitchen in the background.

11. Quest Ballarat

Ballarat Central, 2.4 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Leanne

₹12,738

₹14,038 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A lobby with a leather sofa, a wooden table with fruit, and a chandelier.

A grand staircase with ornate wooden balusters, a stained glass window above, and a red curtain at the bottom.

A bar area with a wooden bar counter, bar stools, and a large mirror. There are bottles and glasses on the counter, and a potted plant is visible.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings and skylights, featuring checkered flooring and multiple dining tables and chairs.

12. Craig's Royal Hotel

Ballarat Central, 2 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Marissa

₹9,672

₹10,680 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A two-story building with a gabled roof and a covered porch.

A brick barbecue grill, picnic table, and a house in the background.

A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, a comfortable sofa, a patterned rug, and a large window with blinds.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a desk, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

13. Sovereign Hill Hotel

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.9 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Catherine

₹9,403

₹10,344 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A modern entrance with a potted tree, a wooden door, and a clear view of the street outside.

A wooden staircase with a handrail leading to a second floor. There is a small table and a blue sofa on the lower level.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, two framed pictures on the wall, a door with a sign, and a window with curtains.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and dishwasher. There is a small stool and a window with a view of the outside.

14. The Menzies Ballarat

Bakery Hill, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Gabriel

₹6,605

₹7,265 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area, and a bench outside.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A brick building with a sign for Comfort Inn & Suites, featuring a blue awning and a clear blue sky.

A Comfort Inn & Suites sign, a street with cars, and a clear blue sky.

15. City Views Ballarat

Bakery Hill, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Kate

₹6,829

₹7,512 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern outdoor dining area with a wooden deck, a table with chairs, and a view of the kitchen and living space through a glass door.

A modern interior with a dining area, sofa, and a balcony with a view.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a small table, a remote control, and a window with a view of trees.

A modern interior with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, a dining table with chairs, wooden beams on the ceiling, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

16. Eureka Stockade Holiday Park

Ballarat East, 1.7 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Brendan

₹14,019

₹14,019 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A wooden deck with a patio umbrella, a white fence, and a view of greenery through large windows.

A reception desk with a marble top, two vases with flowers, a small globe, and a sign reading 'AURA'.

A building with a brick facade, a sign for 'Billy's Distilled Bar', and a 'Mercure' sign.

A woman walking on a curved pathway surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

17. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

Golden Point (Ballarat), 0.7 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Patricia

₹11,859

₹13,045 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A long corridor with large windows and a view of the rooftop.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a chandelier.

A reception area with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of the street.

A grand staircase with a chandelier, a wooden floor, and a table with a floral arrangement.

18. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

Ballarat Central, 2.1 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Jason

₹11,521

₹12,673 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A playground with slides and a wooden fence.

A park with a pavilion, picnic tables, a playground, and a body of water in the background.

A park with a playground, a pool, and covered seating areas.

A flat-screen TV displaying a Netflix interface with 'Frankenstein's Monster, Frankenstein' and 'Stranger Things' visible. A remote control is on a stand in front of the TV.

19. Eureka Lodge Motel

Ballarat East, 1.6 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Rhonda

₹8,212

₹10,103 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

A brick building with a covered patio area featuring outdoor seating and air conditioning units.

A brick building with a sign reading "BAKERY HILL MOTEL".

A compact room with a wooden partition, a small kitchenette with a microwave, a TV mounted on a brick wall, a wooden chair, and a small table with snacks.

20. Bakery Hill Motel

Bakery Hill, 1.5 km from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Lindy

₹7,463

₹8,209 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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Top Lake Esmond Botanical Garden Hotel Reviews

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly, helpful staff. Comfortable room, conveniently located. Our favourite place to stay in Ballarat."

The Menzies Ballarat

8/10 Good

"Lots of space, good facilities, essentials are there. Very good."

Victoriana Motor Inn

8/10 Good

"Good location, clean property and met all of my requirements. Front door bell broken and there is a weird system where the front door has to open for the reception to be notified. Better signage needed on that. Also wifi password not included in check-in materials but wsa told that it had been provided, where it hadn't. Apart from that, everything worked as needed!"

Sovereign Hill Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were amazing and very helpful"

Barkly Motorlodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great weekend stay perfect location"

Craig's Royal Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great service. Check in and check out was very smooth and the staff were lovely. The facilities were clean and beautiful and well maintained. Love the charm of the hotel and the central location was very convenient"

Quest Ballarat

10/10 Excellent

"👍"

NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"Nice to stay where the property actually lived up to the description. Clean, comfortable and spacious. A little dated but well priced for its age."

Seymours on Lydiard

8/10 Good

"Parking available, room was clean and close to sovereign hill and wildlife park. Pub next door was excellent"

Other attractions near Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

A historical town with wooden buildings, a fenced mining area, and a clear blue sky.

Sovereign Hill

9.2/10 (820 reviews)

Strike gold at this open-air museum, which tells the story of Ballarat’s first decade as a gold rush town with recreated buildings, goldmine tours and workshops.

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A historic building with a clock tower and ornate architecture at twilight.

Ballarat Town Hall

8.6/10 (79 reviews)

Ballarat Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Ballarat, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the gardens or experience the area's art scene.

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Lake Esmond

10.0/10 (1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Esmond during your travels in Ballarat. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Gold Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Gold Museum in Ballarat. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Eureka Centre

8.8/10 (125 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Eureka Centre, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Ballarat. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

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Eureka Hall

6.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Ballarat when you take a trip to Eureka Hall. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

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Ballarat Wildlife Park

9.2/10 (117 reviews)

Explore the campus of Ballarat Wildlife Park during your travels in Ballarat. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

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Her Majesty's Theatre

9.0/10 (50 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Her Majesty's Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Ballarat. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's art scene.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Esmond Botanical Garden?

Lake Esmond Botanical Garden is located in an area of Ballarat known for its interesting historical sites. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 46 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Lake Esmond Botanical Garden?

Adjacent to Lake Esmond Botanical Garden, NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. Other good options close by include Sovereign Hill Hotel and Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre.

How many hotels will I find near Lake Esmond Botanical Garden?

Expedia has 46 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Esmond Botanical Garden, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Lake Esmond Botanical Garden.

What can I see and do near Lake Esmond Botanical Garden?

Sovereign Hill, Eureka Centre and Ballarat Tramway Museum feature captivating exhibits. Sights like Her Majesty's Theatre, Kryal Castle and Eureka Hall are must-sees while exploring the area. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve, Ballarat North Bushland Reserve and Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve.

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Our top choices for Lake Esmond Botanical Garden hotels

1. Quest Ballarat Station

2. Ballarat Premier Apartments

3. Victoriana Motor Inn

4. Ballarat Suites

5. Sovereign Park Motor Inn

6. Central City Motor Inn

7. The Provincial Boutique Hotel

8. Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

9. Oscar's Hotel

10. NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

11. Quest Ballarat

12. Craig's Royal Hotel

13. Sovereign Hill Hotel

14. The Menzies Ballarat

15. City Views Ballarat

16. Eureka Stockade Holiday Park

17. Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

18. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

19. Eureka Lodge Motel

20. Bakery Hill Motel

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Top Lake Esmond Botanical Garden Hotel Reviews

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

The Menzies Ballarat

Victoriana Motor Inn

Sovereign Hill Hotel

Barkly Motorlodge

Craig's Royal Hotel

Quest Ballarat

NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

Seymours on Lydiard

Other attractions near Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Sovereign Hill

Ballarat Town Hall

Lake Esmond

Gold Museum

Eureka Centre

Eureka Hall

Ballarat Wildlife Park

Her Majesty's Theatre

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