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The Esplanade Motel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Lakes Entrance with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool

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BBQ/picnic Area
Garden
Family Room, Non Smoking
Family Room, Non Smoking
Garden

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$135
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room)

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Non Smoking

Family Room, Non Smoking

Family Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room 2 people)

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room 2 people)

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room 2 people)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Lakes Entrance

The Esplanade Motel places you in the centre of Lakes Entrance, steps from Lake King and within a short 5-minute stroll of Griffith's Sea Shell Museum and Marine Display. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This hotel offers a garden and gas grills. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Lakes Entrance hotel include Lakes Entrance Bowls Club and Lakes Entrance Visitor Information Centre.

What's nearby

  • Griffith's Sea Shell Museum and Marine Display - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lakes Entrance Bowls Club - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lakes Entrance Visitor Information Centre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Main Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Lakes Entrance Lookout - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Funkey Monkey Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Salty Groms - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sodafish - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bloody Good Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Esplanade Motel

Hotel in Lakes Entrance with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at The Esplanade Motel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Lakes Entrance hotel.

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Esplanade Motel offers 34 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

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 (single-level property)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 20.00
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in fee: AUD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all 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

Is parking available at The Esplanade Motel?

Yep, The Esplanade Motel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Esplanade Motel?

As of 30 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Esplanade Motel on 30 Oct 2025 start from NZ$135.24, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Esplanade Motel?

Yep, The Esplanade Motel is a short 17-minute walk from Main Beach.

Does The Esplanade Motel have a pool?

The Esplanade Motel has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 8 AM to 9:30 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Esplanade Motel?

No, The Esplanade Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Esplanade Motel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Esplanade Motel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Esplanade Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Esplanade Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Esplanade Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 480 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 480 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 480 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 480 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 480 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Amit, Melbourne

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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 traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled 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