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The Lakes Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel in The Entrance with bars/lounges and rooftop terrace

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Lunch and dinner served
Family Room, Shared Bathroom
Property entrance
Interior detail
Terrace/patio

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$95
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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201 The Entrance Rd, The Entrance, NSW, 2261
  • Place, Pelican Plaza
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Entrance Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, The Entrance Ocean Baths
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Budget Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Economy Double Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Budget)

Budget Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2013
Ceiling fan
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Budget Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Economy Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Budget)

Budget Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Apartment, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

About the area

The Entrance

At The Lakes Hotel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Pelican Plaza and Entrance Beach. Highlights at this hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The bistro, Bistro, is open for lunch and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and luggage storage. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this The Entrance hotel include Terrigal Beach and Lake Macquarie.

What's nearby

  • Pelican Plaza - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Entrance Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Entrance Ocean Baths - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Blue Bay Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Toowoon Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Tuggerah Station - 20 min drive
  • Wyong Station - 24 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco Rice & Noodle Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bateau Bay Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Greens - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Euro Cafe/Espresso Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Lakes Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Lakes Hotel

Hotel in The Entrance with bars/lounges and rooftop terrace
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Lakes Hotel also features a rooftop terrace and an ATM. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this The Entrance hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1927
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
The Lakes Hotel offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1927
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 20 mi (32 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 20 mi (32 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Lakes Hotel The Entrance
Lakes The Entrance
The Lakes Hotel Hotel
The Lakes Hotel The Entrance
The Lakes Hotel Hotel The Entrance

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Lakes Hotel?

The Lakes Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lakes Hotel?

As of 28 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lakes Hotel on 28 Jan 2026 start from NZ$95.39, 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.

Is parking available at The Lakes Hotel?

Yep, The Lakes Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Lakes Hotel?

Yep, The Lakes Hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Entrance Beach. Fun beach activities include fishing.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Lakes Hotel?

No, The Lakes Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Lakes Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Lakes Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Lakes Hotel?

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

Are pets allowed at The Lakes Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Lakes Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 318 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 318 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 318 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 318 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 318 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mateo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, room and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was a great experience From start to finish
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff where so friendly, room was very clean and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Tahra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mattress severely uncomfortable and caused back pain, blood stain on the bedding, no quilt or proper blanets supplied, air conditioning did not work, showers full of mould. Accommodation over all needs upgrading for price. However, staff were incredibly friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Van Ny

Clean and so good work attitude but abit noisy sound like air around 6 to 9 or 10
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Awhina-e-hine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
What the helly is that smelly from the vents/drains!!! Obviously a known issue why there’s soo many auto air freshners near the bathrooms at the end of the corridor! Also heard some poor lady telling someone (trying to get in to her room!) to get away from her door late saturday night..
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were great and the sttandard of cleanliness were really good. Food was great and the waitstaff were competent and attentive. A really good stay, thank you all!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noushig

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this place is immaculate. The venue, location, staff, accommodation, food as well as the local community. So much peace and warmth. You will regret not going here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bistro very busy on a tue nite means good food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, amazing pub, good old style rooms
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent, but the rest of the experience was terrible, the fridge run all night, there was a machine outside my window that was extremely noisy all night. Noise in the corridor was terrible all night. Door closers were faulty and the room doors slammed all day and night. The TV is so small it's useless, and the volume was set way too low. No servicing of the room at all and run out of sugar, coffee and milk. The meals were tasty but mostly cold to warm at best.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tu

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Abbie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have never in my life experience this i was refused by the staff to stay with them after paying for the room the staff said they dont accept local to stay at their hotel meaning people living around the central coast area i was turned down by the staff i even them i am about 30min away from home and i got dropped off have no place else to stay and they said theres other accommodation available around the corner i wana know whats the reason behind this policy after turning down by them i was outside sitting there calling all the accommodations around the area as most were fully booked and finally got an offer from Venus hotel about 15min walk from The lakes hotel does did anyone experience the same thing or not ? i want to know why booked and plan my trip prior two weeks before the event that i went to attend to find out they wont allow me to stay cus im a local so frustrating so i had to pay an extra room while waiting to get a refund after i checked in to Venus resort and they call me about an hour later and check if im still checking in or not are they serious ? i said no your staff were so rude and said they dont accept locals and her answer was oh im really sorry about that yes we dont allow local the answer i get was oh its just our policy so i hang up the phone but thank God lovely staff at Venus resort offer me great service....
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are amazing and friendly but
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good room for price
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

DIMITRIOS

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately i had paid through Wotif and then charged again by the lakes
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room and bathroom Great hotel and bistro staff and The best cleaner's they really take pride in their job
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025