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El Lago Waters Motel

3.0 star property
3-star beach motel near Pelican Plaza, connected to a shopping center

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Lake View Room | View from property
Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Reception
Interior entrance
View from property

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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41 The Entrance Road, The Entrance, NSW, 2261
  • Place, Pelican Plaza
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Entrance Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Bay Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Executive Room | Living area | 58-cm TV with digital channels

Executive Room

  • Partial lake view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Lake View Room

  • Lake view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Suite Double Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Super Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Basic Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pool | Seasonal outdoor pool

Standard Room with Pool View

  • Sleeps 2

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Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Pool View Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Sundeck Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Family Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Executive Suite Double Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Sundeck Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

The Entrance

Oceanside stay.Stay at this The Entrance motel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Pelican Plaza and 2 miles (3 km) of Blue Bay Beach. Magenta Shores Beach and Magenta Shores Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Pelican Plaza - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Entrance Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Wyrrabalong National Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Entrance Ocean Baths - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Blue Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Tuggerah Station - 23 min drive
  • Wyong Station - 26 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco Rice & Noodle Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Lakes Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bateau Bay Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Euro Cafe/Espresso Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chang Thai @ The Entrance - ‬6 min walk

About this property

El Lago Waters Motel

3-star beach motel near Pelican Plaza, connected to a shopping center
El Lago Waters Motel offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Wired Internet is free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the family-friendly El Lago Waters Motel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star The Entrance motel.

  • 1 building
  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Game room or arcade
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
El Lago Waters Motel offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Digital television is provided. This The Entrance motel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Water sports equipment

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 58-cm TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property 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

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 25.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 percent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Alipay and WeChat Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Alipay, and WeChat Pay. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

This property may place an authorization for 1 night's rate for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking using the credit card submitted during the reservation process.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open October 15 and close April 30.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at El Lago Waters Motel.

Property is also known as

El Lago Resort
El Lago Waters
El Lago Waters Resort
El Lago Waters Resort The Entrance
El Lago Waters The Entrance
El Waters
Lago Waters Resort
El Lago Waters Hotel The Entrance
El Lago Waters Motel The Entrance
El Lago Waters Motel
El Lago Waters Motel Motel
El Lago Waters Motel The Entrance
El Lago Waters Motel Motel The Entrance

Frequently asked questions

How close is El Lago Waters Motel to the airport?

El Lago Waters Motel is 76.9 mi (105-min drive) away from the Sydney Airport (SYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does El Lago Waters Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at El Lago Waters Motel.

How close is El Lago Waters Motel to the beach?

This motel is a short 6-minute walk from Entrance Beach and 13-minute walk from North Entrance Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does El Lago Waters Motel offer free breakfast?

El Lago Waters Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at El Lago Waters Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at El Lago Waters Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at El Lago Waters Motel?

Free parking is not available at this motel.

Does El Lago Waters Motel have a pool?

El Lago Waters Motel features a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does El Lago Waters Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is El Lago Waters Motel to downtown The Entrance?

El Lago Waters Motel is 0.4 mi away from The Entrance.

El Lago Waters Motel Reviews

Reviews

4.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 70 reviews

5.0/10

Cleanliness

5.4/10

Staff & service

4.4/10

Amenities

3.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Wajih

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leanne

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jorge

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfriendly staff, arrived around 10:30. A woman who looked suspicious was hanging around the building. The room was clean for sure, but the bed, you can feel the springs. I don't have high expectations for affordable accommodation, but this place disappointed me! Please do not book it!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible bathroom. Hairs and bits of toilet paper on floor and in bath, no toilet paper holder at all, small pokey balcony and ac smelt very bad. We refused to stay here, and received a full refund. I think they are used to doing this. They are renovating, maybe should consider closing while doing so!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Eleni

Business traveler
Room was in good condition, although the sliding door couldn't be locked. On the final night there was no water pressure and the hot water was non existent.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Yianni

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Osman

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms very old they need to upgrade
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jamie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
there was drug deals happening outside of the rooms, rowdy people staying there, the rooms weren’t clean properly the bed was uncomfortable and i wouldn’t let my dog stay there
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Nathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was ok, the place was ok, nothing special or modern. We needed a place to stay for the night and it served its purpose, I wouldn't spend any longer there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Eduardo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Try to avoid if possible, really run down and dirty hotel in an otherwise nice area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Annastaice

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was piles of rotten rubbish right next to the exit door at the car park. The outside photos on the website are old- the outside is not maintained at all. Our room had dead silverfish in the bath and dead bugs on the floor. The bed was broken and dipped down on the top right hand side. The door chain was missing- which made us feel very unsafe with the domestic violence that carried on until 3am in the morning. There was no tea or coffee in the rooms or spare blankets. Very over priced for the state of the place and its surroundings. I wish I could rate this higher as the staff were lovely on check in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Marinela

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Juan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property needs a proper urgent renovation. The location is fantastic but the maintenance of the building needs a lot of work, thank you very much
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great location but is extremely run down. The TV didn’t pick up any channels. The receptionist delivered an aerial for us to instal ourselves! The cable tv did not work at all. The aircon leaked a stream of water & flooded the floor. The piping wasn’t connected. Reported this at 3pm & took until 9:30pm to be fixed several times. The reception ended up giving us the maintenance mobile number to deal with directly as she didn’t want to know about it. The maintenance guy was very nice but it was an inconvenience at that time of night to have someone in our room! No apology from reception offered at all. The room is very run down, holes in doors, needs painting and way too expensive for what it offered at over $300 per night! Overall very disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nathan

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t use the pool. The reception staff was a bit rude and didn’t help with finding my room. We got to the room and no towels for the shower. The reception was closed at 5 on a Saturday, so we couldn’t ask them questions or get towels
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Adam

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

chantell

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

DAVID

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Air conditioning not functional, pool not operating (due to resealing), rooms not previously cleaned to any standards. "FAMILY ROOM" not safe, no safety screen on a third floor windows. Location is superb however.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Joel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, this is the worst property in the best spot. Personally, I wouldn't stay here unless you have to. Fortunately, it was an overnight stay on our way further south and nothing else was available. Not somewhere I would take my family but ok for a boys trip.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It's a quiet location but the property needs upgrading lots! There was work happening machinery going after 9pm however!!?
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cathy

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The photos of the property in the picture doesn’t look like that in person Staff using blower in car and bellowing up dust Room smells The pool under construction A bad smell coming out of the ac
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carissa

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Crap. Nothing like advertised. Delapidated, unclean, suss activities with staff entering and leaving on electric scooters. Reception closed at 7pm and attendant seemed pissed off to be called to check us in. Even though we called ahead with arrival time. Was noisy, toilet seat broken. Shower far to hot with no water pressure in cold tap to adjust.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Chloe

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool is out of service. As soon as we got into the room we had no power, had to go and get someone to reset the power box. Could not use the tv as the 2 remotes were for a complete different brand tv and would not change the Chanel. Supplied with 1 pillow. Went to reception to see if we could please get another pillow and a tv remote, was advised all rooms are full (even though there was hardly anyone there) so no pillow and they had to get maintenance for the tv. Both of which were not rectified. We have been here a few times before and it appears it sadly just keeps going down hill.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karbela Fathul

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

No Remote control

The bed just soo comfort, firm and soft. However, AC is not working, no TV remote cannot control channel or even volume.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025