Lake Inn Ballarat

Motel with restaurant, near Lake Wendouree

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Mon 17 Nov
Thu 20 Nov
November 2025
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December 2025
Exterior
Interior entrance
Bar (on property)
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Executive Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board
Located near Lake Wendouree, Lake Inn Ballarat offers a warm welcome with laundry facilities, a cozy bar, and a delicious restaurant. Connect to in-room WiFi and enjoy free self parking. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Laundry facilities
£101
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Room options

Showing 7 of 7 rooms
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board
1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board
1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Executive Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board
1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Executive Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Executive Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board
1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Executive Twin Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board
1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Deluxe Spa Suite

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bed
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
King Spa Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board
1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

King Spa Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Executive Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board
Executive Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board
Executive Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
1317 Mair Street, Ballarat, VIC, 3350

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
  • Ballarat Town Hall - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Art Gallery of Ballarat - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 80 min drive
  • Ballarat Station - 22 min walk
  • Elaine Station - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Lake View Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Red Rooster - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Eclectic Tastes - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Lake Inn Ballarat

Lake Inn Ballarat puts you a short five-minute drive from Sovereign Hill. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Fellow travellers like the helpful staff and walkability.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 28 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–8:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Working away

  • Conference space (538 square feet)

Services

  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 25 for adults and AUD 25 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Best Western Lake Ballarat
Lake Inn Ballarat Victoria
Best Western Lake Inn Ballarat
Lake Inn Ballarat
Lake Ballarat
Lake Inn Ballarat, Victoria
Lake Inn Ballarat Motel
Lake Inn Ballarat Ballarat
Lake Inn Ballarat Motel Ballarat

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Lake Inn Ballarat?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Lake Inn Ballarat?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Lake Inn Ballarat?

You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Lake Inn Ballarat and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Lake Wendouree (5-min walk) and Ballarat Base Hospital (7-min walk), along with St John of God Hospital Ballarat (8-min walk) and Art Gallery of Ballarat (1.1 mi).

Are there restaurants at or near Lake Inn Ballarat?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Lake Inn Ballarat like?

Lake Inn Ballarat is in Ballarat Central, a short 5-minute walk from Lake Wendouree and 7 minutes' walk from Ballarat Base Hospital. Travellers recommend the motel for its walkable location.

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Lake Inn Ballarat Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

RoomLocationTownsPubService staffAccomodation TypeBedSupermarketsSpacious roomParking

8/10 Very good

Clean rooms and great amenities
Sue Chneg, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place to stay with large rooms which had everything we needed.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
Robert, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

This is a quality motel in a great location.
Craig, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent position. Close to the lake. Very walkable to everything. Lovely comfortable rooms.
Marilyn, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good amenities and location, will stay here again.
Sandra, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location great pub attached with great food
David, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was so lovely quiet very clean and comfortable
ACDC Welding, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very easy place to stay, really large room, and great to have a set of cutlery, cups, bowls and plates.
Narelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel

This was a super clean comfortable hotel. The rooms were quite big. They had kitchenette sort of set up. Coffee, microwave, plates and the such. The location was great very close to the lake!
Susan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was close to our event venue and staff were very pleasant. This is an Annual event and we have booked for next year.
Joy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My family and I had a wonderful two night stay at the Lake Inn Ballarat. We were very happy with our clean and spacious room, which included a convenient microwave we didn't even know we needed till we did. They also provided a cot for our entire stay for just $20. A major highlight was the attached City Oval Hotel, the food and drinks were excellent, making it incredibly convenient for dinner. The only minor drawback was that the hot water in the shower wasn't as hot as we would have liked. Overall, we had a very positive experience and highly recommend it for families.
Oliver, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean rooms, amazing meals at the adjoining hotel, friendly staff
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great option for a short stay, good after hours check in process. Close to good dining options and to the lake for nice view and walk
Narelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property was wonderful and quiet. Its an easy spot to walk around to see different spots.
Marcus, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, quiet and comfortable - excellent value
Brendan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great location
Bernard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay. The room was spacious clean and was in the most perfect location. A short walk to the stunning Lake Wendouree. Would definitely stay again.
Lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to areas we had to access.
Timothy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and warm welcome. Only downside was not having a hair dryer
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice rooms
Scott, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The lady was very helpful with directions and recommended places to eat and shop in the area.we were very pleased with service and location.
Brian, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great accommodation. Room was lovely, clean, spacious. Staff very friendly and helpful. Will stay there again
Samantha, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lake Inn is a lovely motel. Impeccably clean, quality furnishings, very comfortable bed and huge rooms. We had a good meal at the City Oval Hotel which adjoins Lake Inn. Perfect on a cold Ballarat night !
Kate, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice motel close to the lake. Bar restaurant next door with other dining options within walking distance. Great staff very friendly and helpful. Nice clean quiet room.
Gillian, 2-night trip