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Lake Inn Ballarat

4.5 star property

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Bar (on property)
Executive Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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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

  • 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

  • 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
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single 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 | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

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 Single 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 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.

Languages

English

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.

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 Victoria
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Lake Inn Ballarat Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 552 out of 800 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 800 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 800 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 800 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 800 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

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

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