Name: Lake Inn - Ballarat
Address: 1317 Mair Street, 3350 Ballarat, Australia, 1317 Mair Street, Victoria, 3350, Australia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $121 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.1

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Motel Lake Inn - Ballarat

1317 Mair Street, 3350 Ballarat, Australia –

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The bed was very comfortable, and the shower excellent. Suitable for wheelchair access.

Alisa, Australia

staff were lovely place was clean our stay was great

Wayne, Australia

Location was lovely. Staff were friendly and accommodating.

Anonymous, Australia

A king size bed that was not twins pushed together, very hard to find that was fantastic! Had a huge spa bath that fit us both, great soundproofing so we never heard other guests and no traffic. Also room service from their restaurant was fantastic.

Anonymous, Australia

Family live in Ripon St, so closeby to walk there or for drinks at the pub prior to meeting up❤️

Debbie, Australia

Breakfast was excellent. Very nice location - vicinity of lake a bonus.

Kaylene, Australia

very good location，1min walk to the lake，4min drive to the town centre. very clean.

Judy, Australia

Full set of kitchen facilities and equipments. Generous bathroom materials like shampoo and towels. Free parking and excellent location in Ballarat.

Peng, China

The hotel is right next the Wendouree Lake and only 1.8 kms from the city center. Cafes, supermarket and cake shops only a little walk away. Staff was great and there was enough car parking available.

Inderbir, Australia

The rooms were very large and surprised how warm they were (without heating on). Very clean also

Therese, Australia

9.3

Excellent location!
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What guests loved the most:
“The bed was very comfortable, and the shower excellent. Suitable for wheelchair access.”

Alisa Australia
“staff were lovely place was clean our stay was great”

Wayne Australia
“Location was lovely. Staff were friendly and accommodating.”

Australia
“A king size bed that was not twins pushed together, very hard to find that was fantastic! Had a huge spa bath that fit us both, great soundproofing so we never heard other guests and no traffic. ”

Australia
“Family live in Ripon St, so closeby to walk there or for drinks at the pub prior to meeting up❤️”

Debbie Australia
“Breakfast was excellent. Very nice location - vicinity of lake a bonus.”

Kaylene Australia
“very good location，1min walk to the lake，4min drive to the town centre. very clean.”

Judy Australia
“Full set of kitchen facilities and equipments. Generous bathroom materials like shampoo and towels. Free parking and excellent location in Ballarat.”

Peng China
“The hotel is right next the Wendouree Lake and only 1.8 kms from the city center. Cafes, supermarket and cake shops only a little walk away. Staff was great and there was enough car parking available.”

Inderbir Australia
“The rooms were very large and surprised how warm they were (without heating on). Very clean also”

Therese Australia

Just 650 feet from Lake Wendouree, Ballarat Lake Inn offers air-conditioned accommodations with flat-screen satellite TV. The property features Wi-Fi internet access, a bar and a restaurant.

All spacious units have a work desk, a refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities. Some units feature a spa bath.

Ballarat Lake Inn is located opposite the City Oval, 20 minutes’ walk from Ballarat Train Station. Eureka Stockade and Sovereign Hill Historical Park are each a 10-minute drive away. The property is a 10-minute walk to the Ballarat Base Hospital and St John of God Hospital Ballarat.

City Oval Restaurant & Bar serves contemporary Australian cuisine and offers an extensive range of local wines. Alternatively, there are a number of restaurants within a 5-minute walk.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 2 (up to years of age)	One-Bedroom Suite 1 king bed and 1 sofa bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Located upstairs, this spacious suite has a basic kitchenette, a work desk, a seating/dining area, mini-bar, a separate bedroom and a private bathroom. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Shower • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Microwave • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Wardrobe or closet • Toaster • Cleaning products • Electric blankets • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Deluxe Double Room with Spa Bath 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This spacious room has a minibar and a private bathroom with a corner whirlpool bathtub. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Spa tub • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Wardrobe or closet • Toaster • Cleaning products • Electric blankets • Towels • Linens • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Deluxe King Room with Spa Bath 1 king bed and 1 sofa bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Located downstairs, this spacious room features a premium bed with luxurious triple sheet bedding. It includes a separate lounge area, a basic kitchenette with a mini-bar, and a private bathroom with a corner spa bath. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Spa tub • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Microwave • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Wardrobe or closet • Toaster • Cleaning products • Electric blankets • Towels • Linens • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Executive Double Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This spacious room has a sitting area, a work desk, a minibar and a private bathroom. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Shower • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Wardrobe or closet • Toaster • Cleaning products • Electric blankets • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 4 Max children: 2 (up to years of age)	Two-Bedroom Apartment Bedroom 1: 2 twin beds Bedroom 2: 2 twin beds and 1 sofa bed and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Located upstairs, this self-contained apartment features a separate lounge, a full kitchen and an private bathroom. Apartment Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Shower • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Microwave • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Kitchen • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Wardrobe or closet • Stovetop • Toaster • Cleaning products • Electric blankets • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 3 Max children: 2 (up to years of age)	Executive Twin Room 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This triple room features air conditioning, toaster and mini-bar. Theses rooms are available both upstairs and downstairs. You can request your preference in the Special Requests Box at the time of booking. Please note that this is not guaranteed and will be confirmed upon arrival, subject to availability. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Shower • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Wardrobe or closet • Toaster • Cleaning products • Electric blankets • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Entire unit wheelchair accessible • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Her Majesty's Ballarat
1 miles
Regent Cinemas Ballarat
1.1 miles
Ballarat Train Station
1.1 miles
Mars Stadium
1.4 miles
Morshead Park
1.6 miles
Ballarat Golf Club
2.1 miles
Kryal Castle
6.4 miles

Restaurants & Markets

City Oval Hotel Restaurant
0 miles
IGA Supermarket
0.3 miles
Racers Cafe Cafe/Bar
0.4 miles
Lake View Hotel Restaurant
0.4 miles

Closest Airports

Avalon Airport
47.7 miles
Tullamarine Airport
55.8 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“very good location，1min walk to the lake，4min drive to the town centre. very clean.”

Judy

Australia

9.5

“Friendly welcome , great location , real milk and spotlessly clean - would recommend ”

Lisa

Australia

“This is one of the best places for lighting and power points. Staff went the extra mile the meal in the restaurant were very good value for money and the wait ...”

Dee

Australia

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1 Restaurant On Site

The City Oval Hotel

Food: Australian

Open for: Dinner

Menu: À la carte

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2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Children are welcome

0 - 1 year	Can use an existing bed	FREE
0 - 1 year	Can use a crib or extra bed when requested	AUD 15 per child, per night
2 - 17 years	Can use an existing bed	FREE
2 - 17 years	Can use an extra bed when requested	AUD 15 per child, per night
18+ years	Can use an extra bed when requested	AUD 15 per person, per night

The maximum number of extra beds, cribs, and children allowed in existing beds depends on the room you pick. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Lake Inn - Ballarat accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Please note that a 1.98% surcharge applies for payments made with American Express credit cards.

Please note that reception hours are as follows:
Monday-Saturday 07:00 until 21:00.
Sunday and public holidays 08:00 until 20:00.

Staff9.2
Facilities9.0
Cleanliness9.4
Comfort9.1

Value for money8.6
Location9.3
Free WiFi8.0

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“A king size bed that was not twins pushed together, very hard to find that was fantastic! Had a huge spa bath that fit us both, great soundproofing so we never heard other guests and no traffic. Also room service from their restaurant was fantastic.”

Anonymous

“The hotel is right next the Wendouree Lake and only 1.8 kms from the city center. Cafes, supermarket and cake shops only a little walk away. Staff was great and there was enough car parking available.”

Inderbir

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Newest Reviews for Lake Inn - Ballarat

Reviewed: May 22, 2019

Debbie
Australia
10

“Wonderful, friendly and luxurious❤️”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Executive Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
everything was great😃
Family live in Ripon St, so closeby to walk there or for drinks at the pub prior to meeting up❤️

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 19, 2019

Peter
Australia
9.2

Awesome
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Executive Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nil
Clean tidy and well fitted. Good staff

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 8, 2019

Nicole
Australia
10

“Lovely quiet hotel”
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Quiet room. Nice and clean and comfy

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 6, 2019

Kaylene
Australia

2 helpful votes
9.2

“All in all, very nice stay.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • One-Bedroom Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
Sofa bed mattress was not good enough and needs replacement to a 'thicker' mattress.
Breakfast was excellent. Very nice location - vicinity of lake a bonus.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 1, 2019

Anonymous
Australia
9.6

Exceptional
- • Solo traveler
- • Executive Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Location was lovely. Staff were friendly and accommodating.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 23, 2019

Judy
Australia
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
very good location，1min walk to the lake，4min drive to the town centre. very clean.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 22, 2019

Peng
China

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We only stayed one night, nothing that I disliked in particular.
Full set of kitchen facilities and equipments. Generous bathroom materials like shampoo and towels. Free parking and excellent location in Ballarat.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 13, 2019

Inderbir
Australia
10

“Absolutely Amazing place”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Executive Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The hotel is right next the Wendouree Lake and only 1.8 kms from the city center. Cafes, supermarket and cake shops only a little walk away. Staff was great and there was enough car parking available.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 9, 2019

Therese
Australia
9.6

“Excellent”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Executive Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The rooms were very large and surprised how warm they were (without heating on). Very clean also

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 2, 2019

Anonymous
Australia
9.6

Exceptional
- • With a pet
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Executive Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
I have stayed their previously and will continue staying again in the future.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: March 20, 2019

Alison
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing.
It was only an overnight stay but the room was extremely comfortable. Very clean and the location was perfect.

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: March 18, 2019

Carleen
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
😍🤙

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 12, 2019

David
Australia
10

“magic”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Executive Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
great

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 11, 2019

Leah
Australia
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Coffee machine with COMPLIMENTARY COFFEE PODS!!!!

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 6, 2019

Debra
Australia
9.6

Exceptional
- • Group of friends
- • Executive Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing. It was all perfect
Didn't stay for breakfast

Stayed in March 2019

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