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Lake Inn Ballarat

4.5 star property

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Interior entrance
Executive Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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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 | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

King Spa Room

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

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

Executive Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Executive Double Room

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

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

One Bedroom Apartment

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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About this property

Lake Inn Ballarat

Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Lake Wendouree
This motel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, laundry facilities and express check-in. Housekeeping is available on request.
Lake Inn Ballarat offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Lake Inn Ballarat. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Wendouree. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include conference space, laundry facilities and a car charging station
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Lake Wendouree and Ballarat Base Hospital
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 metres) 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM.
Lake Inn Ballarat has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately AUD 25 for adults and from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 564 out of 818 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 818 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 818 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 818 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 818 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

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, neat, great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Needs light above mirror for make up
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic motel

Fantastic motel in great location, short walk to Lake Wendouree. Very clean room, comfy beds. Parking is a bit tight but there is room out in the road if needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mardi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location very helpful staff. amazing Hotel in the building with lovely food.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay with large rooms which had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking distance to hospital and specialist appointments
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in experience was excellent and received some great advice re dining options in the area. A beautiful part of Ballarat with Lake Wendouree only a block away. We look forward to staying again when next in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrific Room. Great area. Easy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliza

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds, good size room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful accomodation
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon, Mill Park

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything we needed for a one night stay. Room upstairs was a very generous size.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Talwinder

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for family
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place close to the city centre
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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 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

8/10 Good

Ole

Travelled 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