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4.7 out of 5

"Clean, comfortable and very spacious " More

By a verified traveller on Mon 11 Mar 2024

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Hotel Description

Lake Inn Ballarat puts you in the heart of Ballarat, within just a 10-minute stroll of Lake Wendouree and Ballarat Base Hospital. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant, free self parking, and a bar/lounge.

This motel offers free WiFi in public areas. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM.

Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4.5-star Ballarat motel include St John of God Hospital Ballarat and Art Gallery of Ballarat is within 30 minutes.

Executive Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
NZ$234* Per night/room 7 Apr. - 8 Apr.

Executive Double Room

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Executive Twin Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

One Bedroom Apartment

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Deluxe Spa Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

King Spa Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Lake Inn Ballarat ratings based on 458 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.7 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Lake Inn Ballarat

Everyone (231) Couples (161) Business (1) Family (64)
5 out of 5
Clean, comfortable and very spacious

Posted by on 11 Mar. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

20 Mar. 2024 by Manager

Thanks for your review. Our spacious rooms are a huge bonus. We look forward to seeing you again in the future.

4 out of 5
Great Location, close to Lake which was great to walking and Dining Out

Posted by on 4 Mar. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

4 Mar. 2024 by Manager

Thanks for your review. Our location is a huge bonus. We look forward to seeing you again in the future.

5 out of 5
Loved the easy communication with Shelley and very accomadting to assistat us with being able to check in early. She was extremely friendly and helpful in all aspects of staying there and with advising us on dining around the area.

Posted by on 25 Feb. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

1 Mar. 2024 by Shellie

Thank you for your review. We look forward to seeing you back in the future.

5 out of 5

Posted by on 28 Jan. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

22 Mar. 2024 by Manager

Thanks for your review. We look forward to seeing you again in the future.

5 out of 5
A great place to stay. The room was very clean, quiet and spacious . A short 4 min drive to the restaurants in the city centre and a 5 min walk to Lake Wendouree. We would definitely choose here to stay again, when in Ballarat

Posted by on 31 Dec. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

15 Jan. 2024 by Manager

Thanks for your review. We look forward to seeing you again in the future.

4 out of 5
Could not get the air con to run for heating. We had only cold air unless we just turned it off completely to warm up. Pity as all was going well

Posted by on 26 Nov. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

1 Dec. 2023 by Manager

Thanks for your review. We encourage all guests who have any issues to please see reception or call as owners live on the premises.

5 out of 5
Clean large

Posted by on 26 Nov. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

1 Dec. 2023 by Manager

Thanks for your review. We look forward to seeing you again in the future.

5 out of 5
Close to the lake

Posted by on 19 Nov. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

1 Dec. 2023 by Manager

Thanks for your review. Our location is a huge bonus.

4 out of 5
Clean & spacious rooms. Friendly staff. Fairly standard motel. A noisy air conditioner on the property disturbed my sleep.

Posted by on 6 Nov. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

6 Nov. 2023 by Manager

Thanks for your review. We encourage guests to let us know if there are any concerns. We have since had the air conditioner looked at.

4 out of 5
Room was great but very disappointed there is no cooked breakfast on the weekend.

Posted by on 3 Nov. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

3 Nov. 2023 by Manager

Thanks for your review. We offer a continental breakfast but we have so many amazing cafes within walking distance we encourage our guests to support them on weekends.

Property Features

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

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Ballarat Station (1.8 km / 1.1 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Sitting area
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • HD television
  • Satellite channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Hair dryer
  • Designer toiletries
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy 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.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 6:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open during the following times:

  • Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

This property's front desk is open during the following times:

  • Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday - Sunday: 8:00 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.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10:00 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are available
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

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

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.