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Lake Inn Ballarat

4.5 star property
4.5-star motel near Lake Wendouree

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Interior entrance
Executive Double Room
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

Room options

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King Spa Room

King Spa Room

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Twin Room

Executive Twin Room

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Room

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

One Bedroom Apartment

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Spa Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

About the area

Ballarat

Central Ballarat getaway .Your stay at this Ballarat motel places you within a 10-minute walk of Lake Wendouree and Ballarat Base Hospital. Also, St John of God Hospital Ballarat is within half a mile (1 km) and Art Gallery of Ballarat is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Wendouree - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ballarat Base Hospital - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St John of God Hospital Ballarat - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Art Gallery of Ballarat - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Sovereign Hill - 3 min drive - 3.1 km

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

4.5-star motel near Lake Wendouree
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this motel measures 538 square feet (50 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Lake Inn Ballarat also features laundry facilities, express check-in, and room service (during limited hours). Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Ballarat motel.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 538 sq ft of conference space
  • 50 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

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

  • 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 may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Lake Inn Ballarat Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 554 out of 802 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 802 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 802 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 802 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 802 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

10/10 Excellent

Timur

Business traveller
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

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was wonderful and quiet. Its an easy spot to walk around to see different spots.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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