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Budget on the Lake

3.0 star property
Motel in Hamilton with free parking

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Deluxe Spa Room | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Family Room, Multiple Beds | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lounge
Garden view
Front of property
Budget on the Lake offers a peaceful setting with garden grounds and lake views. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, continental breakfast, and a snack bar/deli. Free parking and barbecue areas ensure a relaxing stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Deluxe Spa Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Spa Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Jetted bathtub
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Room, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Microwave
Minibar
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
2 Riley Street, Hamilton, VIC, 3300

What's nearby

  • Ansett Transport Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hamilton Golf Club - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Hamilton Visitor Information Centre - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Hamilton Botanic Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Campe's Motor Museum - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Branxholme Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪King’s Cafe Bakery - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Caledonian Hotel - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Thompson's Tavern - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tosca Browns - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Budget on the Lake

Property highlights
A garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a snack bar/deli are just a few of the amenities provided at Budget on the Lake. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Budget on the Lake include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • 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 elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Budget Lake Motel Hamilton
Budget Lake Motel
Budget Lake Hamilton
Budget Lake
Budget On The Lake Hamilton, Victoria
Budget On The Lake Hamilton Victoria
Budget on the Lake Motel
Budget on the Lake Hamilton
Budget on the Lake Motel Hamilton

Frequently asked questions

Is Budget on the Lake pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Budget on the Lake?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Budget on the Lake?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Budget on the Lake?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Budget on the Lake located?

Situated in Hamilton, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Ansett Transport Museum and Hamilton Golf Club. Hamilton Botanic Gardens and Hamilton Visitor Information Centre are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Budget on the Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 249 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 249 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 249 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 249 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 249 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Lindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an absolute gem. At a lower priced hotel, i was delighted with my stay. Fresh smelling room. Clean linen. Shower/hair products supplied. Coffee and tea supplied. Milk in fridge supplied. Some sweet biscuits supplied. Easy booking in. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There when I needed it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

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

6/10 Okay

Brigitte

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Budget but clean. Bed was comfortable. Hot and cold labels on the shower taps was the wrong way around .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

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

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Straight to the Spa Room

Circumstantial upgrade to the spa room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was friendly and helpful. The rooms have had an update recently and our family room was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Used to be a great place. Double charged me. No hot water in the morning. Rooms are nice but completly lacking finer touchs. Kettles missing, cups dirty.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient short drive from the centre of town. Room was spacious, nicely set up - coffee machine and spa bath were great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

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

8/10 Good

Betty

Owner of the property very helpful. We had the king room and it was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The owner was very nice and accomadating
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Clean tidy very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jodie

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

Lovely motel

This is a great motel on the edge of town. Staff are super friendly (and they went out of their way to help us with a flat battery) Super clean, recently renovated, with everything you need (very easy to self cater if you prefer to eat in).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Neat, well maintained
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kingsley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was pleasantly surprise how clean and fresh the rooms look. There was ample size in my room to move around and be comfortable and the bathroom was quite large. We had a trailer with us so it was nice we could park out on the road but park in a spot that I could see it from our room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
By the the lake. Quiet. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely spot next to the lake. The rooms were clean and tidy but the toilets, tap over the basin and electric jug needed repairing. The person managing the property was very cheerful and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

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