We just called in for lunch on the spur of the moment. The first thing that struck me when we entered the restaurant was the smiling faces of the well groomed wait staff, (not a piercing or tattoo in sight) and fortunately it didn't end there. The service and food was excellent and everyone seemed genuinely happy to see us,... More

Went for lunch with friends from interstate on a cold June day ...The cafe was busy, the food was good,but the service lacked. Three waiters (all males) hovvered around the table, all three asking at different intervals if they could take our order...We were waiting on an extra person to join us so we ended up telling the third that... More

This place is always buzzing when it's good weather in Ballarat. They're doing some renovating but have reopened the restaurant part and were keen to check it out. Being a busy night we phoned ahead to reserve a table; arrived 15 minutes late but still managed a seat with a view of the lake. Dinner/champagne was quickly served. A fish... More

Should have known better as no photos on the net of the rooms. Horrible room, no security at all no windows or balcony doors locked. We stayed in an apartment and only 2 of the 4 cook tops worked. Absolutely freezing - extremely noisy streetwise and other occupants. Not very clean and very poor quality beds, my skin crawled having... More

The Lake View Hotel is a moderately priced hotel set next to Lake Wendouree in Ballarat. Now that the lake has water again, this hotel is jumping on the weekends and holidays with young people coming for drinks on the verandah and an older clientelle inside for meals. We stayed in the hotel's motel style rooms, a 60's brick add... More