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Lake Inn Ballarat

4.5 star property
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Lake Wendouree

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Exterior
Executive Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
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

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

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Room options

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

King Spa Room

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

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

Executive Twin Room

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Suite

  • 646 sq ft
  • 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
(24 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Executive Double Room

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

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

One Bedroom Apartment

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King 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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Ballarat

Lake Inn Ballarat places you within a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions such as Lake Wendouree and Ballarat Base Hospital. This 4.5-star motel has 28 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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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
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Porchetta - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Johnny Alloo - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bunch of Grapes Hotel - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Lake Inn Ballarat

Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Lake Wendouree
Guests of Lake Inn Ballarat enjoy free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and express check-in. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Additional amenities include express check-out, laundry facilities, and a banquet hall.
LCD TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Sitting areas, refrigerators, and microwaves are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.

Languages

English

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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

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • 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

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

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 smoke detector and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of Lake Inn Ballarat?

Guests enjoy the motel's walkable location in Ballarat based on their ratings, and it's a short 5-minute walk from Lake Wendouree and also 18 minutes on foot from St Patrick's Cathedral. You'll also find Sovereign Hill and Art Gallery of Ballarat within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Lake Inn Ballarat?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel. Electric car charging is also available for guests.

Does Lake Inn Ballarat feature a casino?

No, Lake Inn Ballarat doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Lake Inn Ballarat?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Is Lake Inn Ballarat a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this motel, including a bar, a restaurant, and a nature reserve.

Does Lake Inn Ballarat have a hot tub?

No, but this motel offers jetted bathtubs in some guestrooms.

Does Lake Inn Ballarat have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Lake Inn Ballarat serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Lake Inn Ballarat allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Lake Inn Ballarat though service animals are welcome.

Does Lake Inn Ballarat have connecting rooms?

Yes, this motel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Lake Inn Ballarat?

No, at Lake Inn Ballarat, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Lake Inn Ballarat Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 555 out of 803 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 803 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 803 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 803 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 803 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely super helpful staff at reception. Enjoyable stay would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Friendly staff at check in. Property clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timur

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, older but well maintained property. Quite around the area and food options within a stone throw.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No breakfast restuarant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

J M

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to areas we had to access.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Narelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy place to stay, really large room, and great to have a set of cutlery, cups, bowls and plates.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and warm welcome. Only downside was not having a hair dryer
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sensational accommodation for the price. Lovely and quiet, extremely clean and very central. This will be my go-to any time I need to stay in Ballarat
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a favourite
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A favourite place to stay. Always perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was close to our event venue and staff were very pleasant. This is an Annual event and we have booked for next year.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kwai ping

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wray

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and proprietors were friendly, flexible and helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was huge and very comfortable and clean. Many thanks to the staff for allowing us an early check-in!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All but the office chair was of the highest standard. We have already booked another stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Coleman

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

10/10 Excellent

ACDC Welding

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was so lovely quiet very clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to the hospital
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024