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The Esplanade Motel

3.5 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Lakes Entrance hotel

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Stroll through the serene garden, surrounded by lush greenery and a tranquil gazebo.
Cozy retreat with a kitchenette, featuring a bed, dining table, and microwave.
Cozy living space with a dining area, sofa, and kitchenette.
Stroll through the serene garden, surrounded by lush greenery and a simple building with a red roof.
Efficient kitchen with a gas stove, double oven, and stainless steel sink.

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
251 Esplanade, Lakes Entrance, VIC, 3909
  • Lakes Entrance Bowls Club
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Lakes Entrance Visitor Information Centre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Main Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room 2 people) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room 2 people)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Lakes Entrance

Close to the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of this Lakes Entrance hotel, you'll find Lake King and Griffith's Sea Shell Museum and Marine Display. Lakes Entrance Bowls Club and Lakes Entrance Visitor Information Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Griffith's Sea Shell Museum and Marine Display - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lakes Entrance Bowls Club - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lakes Entrance Visitor Information Centre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Main Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Lakes Entrance Lookout - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Funkey Monkey Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Lakes Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Salty Groms - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Fish-A-Fare - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Esplanade Motel

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Lakes Entrance hotel
As a guest of The Esplanade Motel, you'll find an outdoor pool, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.
  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
The Esplanade Motel offers 34 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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$149 nightly
The price is $164
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Total includes taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

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 (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 16 2024 to October 1 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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-in fee

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 9:30 PM.

Property is also known as

Esplanade Motel Lakes Entrance
Esplanade Motel
Esplanade Lakes Entrance
The Esplanade Motel Hotel
The Esplanade Motel Lakes Entrance
The Esplanade Motel Hotel Lakes Entrance

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Esplanade Motel to the airport?

The Esplanade Motel is 205.7 mi (237-min drive) away from the Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Esplanade Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Esplanade Motel.

How close is The Esplanade Motel to the beach?

This hotel is 0.8 mi (2-min drive) from Eastern Beach and 0.9 mi (2-min drive) from Main Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Esplanade Motel offer free breakfast?

The Esplanade Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Esplanade Motel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

Is there free parking at The Esplanade Motel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Esplanade Motel have a pool?

The Esplanade Motel features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8 AM to 9:30 PM.

Does The Esplanade Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Esplanade Motel to downtown Lakes Entrance?

The Esplanade Motel is 2.2 mi away from Lakes Entrance.

The Esplanade Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 479 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 479 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 479 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 479 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 479 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
relaxing location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Panayiota

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and pleasant stay, just what we needed for 1 night. The location was very convenient to restaurants, cafes and shops. Highly recommend this hotel if you’re staying in Lakes Entrance. We would not hesitate to stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The convenience of being just a walk away from everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Suzi Marshman-Van

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all was good. very pretty place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Gael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The simple but pleasant decor of the room plus daily room service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, friendly staff who did everything they could do to make my stay as enjoyable as possible. Would highly recommend this hotel to others looking to stay in Lakes.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very close to everything, handy camp kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, up to date, well furnished, linen & towels good. I’d stay again definitely.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Greg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated facilities. Good for staying over for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Good place to stay!

Kitchen is well-equipped! Room is clean. The only downside is weak wifi signal in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Friendly helpful convenient

An excellent stay always when I visit lakes
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Overnight stay.

Overnight stay while travelling from nsw to melbourne. Everything was perfect. We will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Anne

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

The sea air

Clean great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Amit, Melbourne

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, reasonably priced. We did receive an upgrade to a larger room so that worked well. Could use a small sink in the kitchen area between the lounge and bedroom to rinse off dishes.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

linda

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

PETER

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with easy access to everything in town. Convenient and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020