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Hamilton Lakeside Motel
22-24 Ballarat Rd, Hamilton, Victoria 3300 Australia
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#4 of 6 motels in Hamilton
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Freshly updated rooms with all the comforts you look for. Free WiFi and parking. Award winning 14 room Motel in the beautiful Southern Grampians. Rooms to suit everyone from compact standard rooms to deluxe and family Apartments. Everything you need is right here including BBQ and guest laundry. Centrally located, close to shops, restaurants, museum, art gallery and Lake Hamilton. Free Wifi and guest parking. Mixture of walk in shower and shower over the bath. Deluxe rooms and apartments all feature coffee machines.
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Property amenities
Parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Breakfast available
Boating
Hiking
Books, DVDs, music for children
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Wifi
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Snack bar
Wine / champagne
Canoeing offsite
Fishing
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Express check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Self-serve laundry
Room features
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Safe
Seating area
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Electric blanket
Complimentary toiletries
Sofa
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Bottled water
Iron
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Microwave
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Quaint
Modern
Languages Spoken
English
Location
22-24 Ballarat Rd, Hamilton, Victoria 3300 Australia
Getting there
Car recommended
Places to stay are graded on a 0-100 scale. The higher the grade, the easier it is for travellers to find restaurants and things to do within walking distance.
Grade: 46 out of 100
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45 Restaurants
within 10 kilometers
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This motel is a treasure. It has been modernised and the room looks out onto a garden. The bed is very comfortable, the bed linen is high quality, the bath towels are huge and soft, the shower is really hot and powerful and it is spotlessly clean.
We highly recommend this fabulous motel in Hamilton
We highly recommend this fabulous motel in Hamilton
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This motel, which we had booked on the net sight unseen, was surprisingly large when we arrived, probably abt 35/40 m2. A large queen bed, sofa and a single bed,plus a table and chairs.
Admittedly, the toilet, shower was on the small side but it was adequate. Shower itself was very good, hot and strong.
The place was warm and clean And was probably renovated in the not too distant past
Check-in was painless, and parking was available on site.
Wifi was very “iffy” continually dropping in and out
Admittedly, the toilet, shower was on the small side but it was adequate. Shower itself was very good, hot and strong.
The place was warm and clean And was probably renovated in the not too distant past
Check-in was painless, and parking was available on site.
Wifi was very “iffy” continually dropping in and out
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I stayed here as a solo traveler and can highly recommend it. My room was very clean and nicely decorated with a super-comfortable bed and lots of little touches to make travelers feel at home. The little jug of fresh milk for tea & coffee was a welcome treat. My room had an accessible bathroom suitable for the disabled (with a flat shower floor) so it felt spacious and safe. The owner, Lyn, told me that some guests are quite insulted when they are given one of the rooms with an accessible bathroom which I thought was quite sad as any of us could become disabled and need such a facility. Lyn and her husband John are super-friendly and very suited to working in hospitality. They can offer you lots of tips on where to eat and what to see in Hamilton and its surrounds. Overall, Hamilton Lakeside is great value for money in a quiet setting yet very close to all the action in town.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Room Tip: Don't complain if you're offered an accessible bathroom - they're spacious and safe!
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Response from Lyn L, Owner at Hamilton Lakeside Motel
Responded 19 Feb 2020
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and thrilled that you noticed the little extras we provide. For me there is nothing worse than trying to make a nice cup of tea of coffee with long life milk, there is just no happy ending there which is why we only use fresh milk. Our philosophy is to provide what we would be happy with as travellers. We really look forward to your next visit.
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Had work in Hamilton and had to arrive early for which we were charged an extra night for access to the room at 9am, which we were ok with (many places wont charge for this though in my experience). What did disappoint us was even though we had made it clear that we were there to conduct work from the room and booked the most expensive room to ensure wi-fi connection, the power was off all day. If it was an unforeseen blackout, I'd not complain, but on looking at the Powercor site, it was a scheduled blackout that lasted all day for just 36 properties in the area, so we assume they had been notified in advance? The room itself was fine, although a bit mildewy in smell. The beds, etc... were all fine, but in the end, I didn't feel the service was great considering it was clearly articulated what we hoped to do when booking over the phone.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Lyn Lewis, Owner at Hamilton Lakeside Motel
Responded 30 Nov 2022
Where do I start.... All motels charge for check early check in when it's for 8.30 in the morning. We simply could not use the room the night before with check out at 10 and cleaning requirements. 80% of our guests are in town on business. Hamilton is a service town. This does not mean they are planning on working from the room, apologies that our crystal ball was on the fritz, maybe because of the power outage over which we had no control. Also, although not important, this was not our most expensive room, it was however, one of the bigger rooms. You have indeed gone to a great deal of trouble to justify your complaint so well done to you.
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My husband accidently booked the incorrect hotel, he meant to book one closer to his disabled fathers house. he had the booking for no longer than two hours.
Lyn the owner would not even consider refunding him his money because 'thats their policy' .
yes, I get it, policies are policies, but 'rules are there for the guidance of the wise and the obvservance of fools'. Lyns uncharitable behaviour means we would never stay at this hotel or recommend it. mean mean mean.
Lyn the owner would not even consider refunding him his money because 'thats their policy' .
yes, I get it, policies are policies, but 'rules are there for the guidance of the wise and the obvservance of fools'. Lyns uncharitable behaviour means we would never stay at this hotel or recommend it. mean mean mean.
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Response from Lyn Lewis, General Manager at Hamilton Lakeside Motel
Responded 21 Jun 2022
Your husband booked the room at approximately 10 am, the cancellation came through at 9.35 am the following morning. I spoke with your husband who told me he had booked the room but when he arrived to visit his "friends" he found that someone had gone away for the night and there was plenty of room for him to stay at the house. Very happy for you never to stay at our property ever again as we prefer to deal with more honest people. Liar, liar, pants on fire.
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Been staying here for years when I’m in the area. Owners are friendly and helpful and knowledgeable on where to eat in Hamilton. Rooms are excellent.
Room I stayed in I down the back so nice and quiet for a good night‘s sleep on a comfy bed.
Room I stayed in I down the back so nice and quiet for a good night‘s sleep on a comfy bed.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Room Tip: Ask the owners for advice as
To where to dine while you’re in Hamilton.
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Great welcoming staff as soon as you arrive. Room was so clean and spacious! I travel a bit for work and have had to stay in some not nice rooms so this was a breath of fresh air and would stay again. Clean and good water pressure are the things I like. Even had a microwave which made life easier. Thanks Kim!
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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place was being renovated.....tradesman started early. noisy dusty & the highway noise is shocking. packing is a nightmare.
rooms at back are tiny. not very impressive.
rooms at back are tiny. not very impressive.
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Date of stay: March 2012Trip type: Travelled on business
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Room Tip: go further into the township as there are other options
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My mother brother and I stayed overnight at the Hamilton Lakeside Motel. The motel is conveniently located on the Glenelg Highway and easy to find as you drive into Hamilton. We shared a family room which was quite spacious and very clean. There was two bedrooms with a kitchenette in between them. Our room was very quiet. There is a nice grassed area with tables and chairs and a BBQ outside the units. I was able to use the free wifi to check on emails and it worked very well.
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Date of stay: March 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Lyn L, Owner at Hamilton Lakeside Motel
Responded 19 Mar 2019
Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. Glad you enjoyed your time with us. The garden is beautiful at this time of year, it's lovely just to sit outside with coffee and a book. Hope you visit us again on your next trip to Hamilton.
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We stayed at this best western recently and enjoyed our stay. I've just made a booking via Wotif to stay again and needed to change the dates of the booking. I cannot understand the response given by the motel owners. They blamed Wotif and flatly refused to honour the pre paid booking. They believe that I chose to do business via an overseas company so they would not help. I fail to see the logic. I actually chose to do business with them but via a website provider. Do they not realise that this still makes me their customer??? Never again will you get our business when we come to Hamilton, and we do every couple of weeks. Let's see which Hamilton business values our dollars more. Good luck running your business with this attitude
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Date of stay: May 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Lyn L, Owner at Hamilton Lakeside Motel
Responded 13 Jul 2017
Hi, As simply as I can explain it. When you book via a third party, I am physically unable to make amendments to that booking if it has been prepaid to that third party. If you are going to book a reduced prepaid rate which is non refundable of accommodation via any channel please check both the Motel you are booking and the date. If you don't make any mistakes with this you will not have any issues. If you are not certain don't book a prepaid rate.
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PRICE RANGE
$148 - $166 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
AustraliaVictoriaGrampiansHamilton
NUMBER OF ROOMS
14
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hamilton Lakeside Motel
Which popular attractions are close to Hamilton Lakeside Motel?
Nearby attractions include Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum (0.09 km), Hamilton Gallery (1.0 km), and Lake Hamilton (0.8 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Hamilton Lakeside Motel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, dry cleaning, and reduced mobility rooms.
Which room amenities are available at Hamilton Lakeside Motel?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Hamilton Lakeside Motel?
Guests can enjoy breakfast, barbeque facilities, and complimentary tea during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Hamilton Lakeside Motel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Tosca Browns, Racha Thai, and Botanical Motel.
Are any cleaning services offered at Hamilton Lakeside Motel?
Yes, dry cleaning and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Is Hamilton Lakeside Motel accessible?
Yes, it offers reduced mobility rooms and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.