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Lake Inn - Ballarat

★★★★ 1317 Mair Street, Ballarat, AU

9 guest rating· 1178 reviews

About this hotel

Prime Location near Lake Wendouree

Located just 200 meters from the picturesque Lake Wendouree, Ballarat Lake Inn offers comfortable accommodation with modern amenities.

Luxurious Features for Relaxation

Indulge in spacious rooms equipped with a work desk, refrigerator, and tea/coffee facilities. Some units even boast a relaxing spa bath for ultimate comfort.

Dining Excellence and Nearby Attractions

Enjoy delectable Australian cuisine and a wide selection of local wines at the City Oval Restaurant & Bar. Explore nearby attractions like Eureka Stockade and Sovereign Hill Historical Park, all just a short drive away.

Book your stay at Ballarat Lake Inn for a memorable experience!

Rooms & rates

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One Bedroom Apartment

Sleeps 3 · 60 m² · King bed, Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed</strong></p><p>646 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom, living room, and dining area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LCD television with satellite channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), microwave, and coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, desk, and window screens; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Executive Room

Sleeps 3 · 40 m² · Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>431 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LCD television with satellite channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), microwave, and coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, desk, and window screens; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Executive Suite

Sleeps 3 · 60 m² · King bed, Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed</strong></p><p>646 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom, living room, and sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LCD television with satellite channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), microwave, and coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, desk, and window screens; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Deluxe Spa Suite

Sleeps 2 · 40 m² · King bed, Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed</strong></p><p>431 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom, living room, and sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LCD television with satellite channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), microwave, and coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub </p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, desk, and window screens; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

One-Bedroom Apartment

Sleeps 3 · 57 m² · Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette

This apartment is consisted of of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The well-fitted kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The air-conditioned apartment offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a dining area as well as an inner courtyard view. The unit offers 2 beds.

King Spa Room

Sleeps 2 · 40 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>431 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LCD television with satellite channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), microwave, and coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub </p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, desk, and window screens; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

One-Bedroom Suite

Sleeps 3 · 60 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

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.

Deluxe Double Room with Spa Bath

Sleeps 2 · 40 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

This spacious room features a mini-bar and an private bathroom with a corner spa bath.

Deluxe King Room with Spa Bath

Sleeps 3 · 60 m² · Twin bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

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.

Executive Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 40 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

This spacious room includes a seating area, a work desk, a mini-bar and an private bathroom.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Snack bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Golf course
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Access to health care professionals
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  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Invoice provided
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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1317 Mair Street, Ballarat, AU

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say91178 reviews

+ Clean and spacious rooms+ Friendly and helpful staff− No aircon in bedroom− WiFi was slow
Cleanliness8.5
Service9.4
Location9.5
Room Quality8.9
Amenities8.9
Value for Money8.9

We stayed in the corner spa suite. Perfect for our family. Lots of space. The reception staff were very helpful and prov

10.0

Very clean and tidy and spacious.

− If I had to pick one thing, it would be that you have to climb into the spa to have a shower. It’s quite a big step when climbing out which would be an issue for some people.

Kim · AU · 2026-07-25

Guest review

6.0

We called a few hours b4 and got 3 rooms which we greatly appreciated as we had a medical emergency and I was in hospital there. But my partner and kids stayed.

− The shower didn't drain properly in bathrooms

Robert · AU · 2026-07-21

Very good.

9.0

The location was great with access to the lake and the eateries close by.

Peter · AU · 2026-07-20

We will definitely be staying there again - terrific spot

10.0

The room was fresh, spacious, with everything you could possibly need, including Foxtel!. Walking distance to cafes, the lake, and an IGA. Plenty of parking. Having the City Oval hotel basically on site, also made walking to dinner easy.

− There was nothing not to like.

(Sandra) Claire · AU · 2026-07-15

Cosy location for visiting family on a wintery weekend. Would be happy to return.

9.0

Our room was very spacious, the shower had great water pressure and plenty of hot water. The split air conditioning system made the room very cosy despite Ballarat’s frigid winter weather. The provisioning of the room was generous and exceptional - dark chocolate for hot chocolate drinks, a coffee machine and Kookas biscuits. Plates, toaster, microwave and kettle plus a facecloth specifically for make up removal - very smart move. Off street parking was available. ‘Quiet’ rooms have windows onto the courtyard and walkway to other rooms. It was not very noisy on the street at night but it was winter and miserable weather. Glad we booked for the associated City Oval Hotel for dinner on Friday night. Good standard pub food with some nice seasonal offerings of a hot crumble and a steamed pudding for dessert. Easy walk to Lake Wendouree. An EV charger is available but we didn’t use it. More than happy to stay here again.

− No power points adjacent to either side of the bed so charging devices was across the room. For those with mobility issues there are no lifts to the first floor. Be aware that rooms are not serviced on Sundays or public holidays.

Wilga · AU · 2026-07-14

Good to know

Please note that housekeeping services are not available on Sundays and Public Holidays.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A deposit may be required at the property.

›Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

›Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

›Pets

Pets are not allowed.

›Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 1 year old stay for AUD 20 per person per night when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for AUD 20 per person per night when using an existing bed.

People no matter the age stay for AUD 20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.