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Budget on the Lake

3.0 star property

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Standard Twin Room | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Spa Room | In-room dining
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Garden view

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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2 Riley Street, Hamilton, VIC, 3300
  • Place, Ansett Transport Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Hamilton Golf Club
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Hamilton Visitor Information Centre
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin Room | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Budget on the Lake

Along with a snack bar/deli, this smoke-free motel has dry cleaning and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, barbecues and a picnic area are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Budget on the Lake offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

During your stay at Budget on the Lake, you're just a quick walk from Ansett Transport Museum. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a snack bar/deli.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Ansett Transport Museum and Hamilton Golf Club
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Budget on the Lake also features barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Hamilton motel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 8:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 7:00 PM)

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

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Budget on the Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 280 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 280 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 280 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 280 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 280 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Donna

Easy to check in, clean room and good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Serge

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed 3 night and was very happy with the room. It was clean, well maintained and supplied - even had USB ports to recharge phone or tablet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very clean, comfortable, with modern facilities and easy access, loved the idea of door code access didn't have to worry about loosing keys I highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay We"ll be back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our second time staying here; it’s easy, super clean gas everything we need and very affordable. The lake across the road is a lovely walk. A bit out of town but we were self catering (and this was easy to do)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Yalin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good amenities and easy self check in. Nice view by the lake. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Akhtar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable and everything work well, great stay thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place for the price Pretty quiet and only a 15 minute walk into town
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our stay there was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rakesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view of the lake from our room was wonderful. The room was spacious and the bathroom was upgraded so was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was ok. Photos show we would have a kitchenette - we didn’t have one. Beds were ok. Cutlery and bowls in drawer were dirty. Stay was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Silva

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean - waterpipes terribly noisy when neighbours were taking a shower. Basin in bathroom very small - struggled to fill kettle and waterbottles Location 100% - walked around lake and was quiet at night after everybody had a shower. Good value for budget accomodation
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice accommodations for a quick stopover.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lawrence G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay

A comfortable & clean place to stay in a quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and staff were friendly and approachable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very clean and have recently been refurbished (the one i stayed in was)...very good for the price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This as really well presented and cleaned for the price. It was easy to check in and the staff were helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic motel that was quiet as off the main highway yet still convenient to shops
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean and well maintained. Great spot near the lake
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean. Lake was close and good to walk around.
Verified

8/10 Good

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location close to the lake and walking track
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

John and Joy

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, but curtains hanging off the rail, couldn't close them blind wouldn't go up , room dark ,besides that was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026