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A patio with metal chairs and a table, surrounded by a potted plant with white flowers and a neatly trimmed hedge.

1. Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments

Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments
4.0 star property
Lake Wendouree
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (52 reviews)
"I want to live in this apartment! Situated in a fully renovated art deco-era apartment block, only a few houses back from Lake Wendouree, this place was perfect for our overnight stay. Clean, comfy, reasonably priced, great communication with the host. The artworks were impressive too. We'll definitely be back."
United States
Lisa
$156 nightly
The price is $186
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments
A historic building with a central atrium and a street in front.

2. Lake Inn Ballarat

Lake Inn Ballarat
4.5 star property
Ballarat Central, 0.3 mi from Lake Wendouree
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (865 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable room in a nice location.Close to lake with restaurants and pubs within an easy walk.Would stay again."
Australia
michelle
$120 nightly
The price is $133
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Lake Inn Ballarat
A neatly made bed with a white and light blue quilt, a grey upholstered headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

3. Oscar's Hotel

Oscar's Hotel
4.0 star property
Ballarat Central, 1.2 mi from Lake Wendouree
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (581 reviews)
"Great location, staff helpful and food delicious. Would happily stay again."
Australia
Kane
$105 nightly
The price is $116
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Oscar's Hotel
A Victorian-style house with a prominent front porch, a brick facade, and a metal roof.

4. Seymours on Lydiard

Seymours on Lydiard
4.0 star property
Soldiers Hill, 1.3 mi from Lake Wendouree
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (580 reviews)
"A fantastic room, clean, cozy and warm. Free laundry too. Very much appreciated."
Australia
Simon
$80 nightly
The price is $88
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Seymours on Lydiard
A brick building with a reception area, columns, and a pathway leading to the entrance.

5. Quest Ballarat

Quest Ballarat
4.5 star property
Ballarat Central, 1.1 mi from Lake Wendouree
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (799 reviews)
"Excellent service and accommodation"
Australia
Patricia
$123 nightly
The price is $136
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Quest Ballarat
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and large windows.

6. Ballarat Premier Apartments

Ballarat Premier Apartments
4.5 star property
Ballarat Central, 1 mi from Lake Wendouree
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (475 reviews)
"Fabulous 2 bedroom apartment in a central position, close to the city centre. Easy check in, very clean apartment with super comfy.beds. Was perfect for our one night stay."
Australia
natalka
$128 nightly
The price is $141
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Ballarat Premier Apartments
A lobby with a leather sofa, a wooden table with fruit, and a chandelier.

7. Craig's Royal Hotel

Craig's Royal Hotel
4.0 star property
Ballarat Central, 1.3 mi from Lake Wendouree
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (800 reviews)
"Central location walkable to dining zone and next door to City Hall and excellent tourism office. Grand historic building with museum quality decor, and lots of historic wall prints and memorabilia. Rooms comfortable, feel like you are back in the days when Mark Twain and royals came here to stay."
Canada
David
$95 nightly
The price is $106
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Craig's Royal Hotel
A brick building with a red roof, surrounded by a garden with various flowering plants and shrubs.

8. Ambassador Motor Inn Ballarat

Ambassador Motor Inn Ballarat
3.5 star property
Alfredton, 1.6 mi from Lake Wendouree
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (540 reviews)
"The staff were very helpful and hospitable being a cold and wet day apon arrival staff already had the heating on in our room. The room was very clean and comfortable"
Australia
Kay
$81 nightly
The price is $89
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Ambassador Motor Inn Ballarat
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area, and a bench outside.

9. City Views Ballarat

City Views Ballarat
2.5 star property
Bakery Hill, 1.7 mi from Lake Wendouree
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (567 reviews)
"TV, microwave and kettle/toaster nice. Lights for some reason had no covers on them, too bright to leave on without the covers. Ended up finding them in the cupboard, carpet was a little sticky. Room wasnt available until a little after 2. Parking was limited car park was all filled up when we arrived back to hotel no where to park. We ended up leaving at 1130 pm to go back home. Would be suitable for couples or singles only staying a little while. Didnt suit us a family."
Australia
Sophie
$86 nightly
The price is $94
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
City Views Ballarat
A reception area with a staircase, a reception desk, and a view of a green wall with plants.

10. Mid City Ballarat

Mid City Ballarat
4.0 star property
Ballarat Central, 1.1 mi from Lake Wendouree
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"The staff and owners really make this a great stay...."
Australia
Stuart
$86 nightly
The price is $95
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Mid City Ballarat
A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a small table with a vase, a cabinet, and a window with curtains.

11. The Provincial Boutique Hotel

The Provincial Boutique Hotel
5.0 star property
Ballarat Central, 1.3 mi from Lake Wendouree
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,040 reviews)
"Very quiet and clean. Staff were very helpful and the hotel was in close proximity to town."
Australia
Frances
$110 nightly
The price is $121
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a desk with a chair, and a chandelier.

12. Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard

Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard
4.0 star property
Ballarat Central, 1.3 mi from Lake Wendouree
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (299 reviews)
"Fantastic - will stay again."
Australia
Jason
$106 nightly
The price is $117
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Quality Inn Heritage On Lydiard
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

13. Avenue Motel

Avenue Motel
2.5 star property
Alfredton, 1.9 mi from Lake Wendouree
7.4 out of 10, Good, (640 reviews)
"Clean room, courteous staff, parking OK, quiet surrounds, convenient location"
Australia
Susan
$75 nightly
The price is $83
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
Avenue Motel
A neatly made bed with white bedding and striped pillows, a bedside lamp, and a chair in a hotel room.

14. Central City Motor Inn

Central City Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Bakery Hill, 1.8 mi from Lake Wendouree
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (507 reviews)
"Very good experience, will book again."
Australia
Annatta
$83 nightly
The price is $92
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Central City Motor Inn
A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large TV screen.

15. Quest Ballarat Station

Quest Ballarat Station
4.0 star property
Soldiers Hill, 1.4 mi from Lake Wendouree
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (615 reviews)
"Great location and clean comfy room for a reasonable price. Had a great stay!"
Australia
Karlie
$124 nightly
The price is $136
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees
Quest Ballarat Station
A two-story building with a gabled roof and a covered porch.

16. Sovereign Hill Hotel

Sovereign Hill Hotel
3.5 star property
Golden Point (Ballarat), 2.2 mi from Lake Wendouree
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (731 reviews)
"Very clean and staff very helpful , great position for sovereign Hill"
Australia
Craig
$102 nightly
The price is $112
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Sovereign Hill Hotel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a glass shower, and a view of the outdoors.

17. Ballarat Motel

Ballarat Motel
2.0 star property
Canadian, 2.6 mi from Lake Wendouree
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Lovely new motel. Stayed the day it opened. The staff couldnt help enough. Walk across the road to Zagamies. Soverign Hill is just down the road."
Australia
Donna
$83 nightly
The price is $91
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
Ballarat Motel
A modern entrance with a potted tree, a wooden door, and a clear view of the street outside.

18. The Menzies Ballarat

The Menzies Ballarat
4.0 star property
Bakery Hill, 1.7 mi from Lake Wendouree
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (453 reviews)
"The property was nice however there was rarely any staff at"
Australia
Justin
$86 nightly
The price is $94
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
The Menzies Ballarat
A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a small table, and a mirror. There is a door leading to another room and a window with curtains.

19. Alfred Motor Inn

Alfred Motor Inn
3.0 star property
Alfredton, 2.1 mi from Lake Wendouree
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (440 reviews)
"Very good , clean and quite place"
Australia
Ra'ed
$76 nightly
The price is $84
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
Alfred Motor Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

20. Bakery Hill Motel

Bakery Hill Motel
3.5 star property
Bakery Hill, 1.7 mi from Lake Wendouree
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (836 reviews)
"Good reasonably central location and clean well appointed rooms with comfortable beds."
Australia
Lindy
$80 nightly
The price is $88
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Bakery Hill Motel
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Compare popular hotels in Lake Wendouree

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A patio with metal chairs and a table, surrounded by a potted plant with white flowers and a neatly trimmed hedge.
Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
52 reviews
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A historic building with a central atrium and a street in front.
Lake Inn Ballarat
4.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
865 reviews
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A brick building with a reception area, columns, and a pathway leading to the entrance.
Quest Ballarat
4.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
799 reviews
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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and large windows.
Ballarat Premier Apartments
4.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
475 reviews
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A neatly made bed with a white and light blue quilt, a grey upholstered headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.
Oscar's Hotel
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
581 reviews
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Where to stay in Lake Wendouree

Find the best Lake Wendouree areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Lake Wendouree
Learn more about Lake Wendouree
A historic building with ornate architecture, a clock tower, and a street with illuminated signs.

Ballarat Central

If you're spending some time in Ballarat Central, Ballarat Town Hall and Her Majesty's Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

A historic street with wooden buildings, a horse-drawn carriage, and a sign for the Victoria Theatre.

Golden Point (Ballarat)

Golden Point (Ballarat) is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum while you're in town.

A small wooden boathouse with a dark blue door, a white trim, and a tall antenna on a pier extending into calm water.

Wendouree

While visiting Wendouree, you might make a stop by sights like Eureka Stadium and Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve.

A historical town with wooden buildings and a prominent church steeple.

Ballarat East

Visitors to Ballarat East enjoy its spas, and if you want to do some exploring, Eureka Hall is worth a stop.

A rural landscape with rolling hills, scattered trees, and a few buildings.
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Buninyong

If you're spending some time in Buninyong, Buninyong H21 Bushland Reserve and Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Top Lake Wendouree Hotel Reviews

Craig's Royal Hotel

Craig's Royal Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Central location walkable to dining zone and next door to City Hall and excellent tourism office. Grand historic building with museum quality decor, and lots of historic wall prints and memorabilia. Rooms comfortable, feel like you are back in the days when Mark Twain and royals came here to stay."
David 2-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Craig's Royal Hotel

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to go to Lake Wendouree?
The best time to visit Lake Wendouree is during the spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) months.

These seasons offer pleasant weather, with moderate temperatures and less rainfall, making them ideal for outdoor activities like walking, cycling, or boating on the lake. Spring brings blooming gardens, especially around the Botanic Gardens, and autumn showcases beautiful foliage as the leaves change color.

Couples looking for a relaxing getaway will appreciate the mild conditions for strolling around the lake or enjoying a picnic. The cooler temperatures in autumn are particularly nice for exploring the area's cafes and restaurants without the summer crowds.

For those interested in events, spring often coincides with various local festivals and rowing regattas on the lake, adding an extra dimension to your visit.
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