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The Esplanade Resort and Spa

4.5 star property
4.5-star beachfront hotel with spa

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Penthouse, 4 Bedrooms | In-room dining
Exterior detail
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Premium Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area
Penthouse, 4 Bedrooms | Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1 The Esplanade, Lakes Entrance, VIC, 3909
  • Lakes Entrance Visitor Information Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Lakes Entrance Bowls Club
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Main Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Three Bedroom Apartment | Living area

Standard Three Bedroom Apartment

  • 110 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area

Premium Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Standard Three Bedroom Apartment

  • 110 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Three Bedroom Apartment | Living area

Deluxe Three Bedroom Apartment

  • 110 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Two Bedroom Apartment

Deluxe Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Penthouse, 4 Bedrooms | Living area

Penthouse, 4 Bedrooms

  • 150 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Three Bedroom Residence | Living area

Three Bedroom Residence

  • 110 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Balcony view

Standard Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Standard One Bedroom Apartment

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Lakes Entrance

Beachfront retreat .With a stay at this Lakes Entrance hotel, you'll be steps from Lakes Entrance Visitor Information Centre and a 5-minute walk from Griffith's Sea Shell Museum and Marine Display. Also, Lake King is within half a mile (1 km) and Bancroft Bay - Kalimna Gippsland Lakes Reserve is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Griffith's Sea Shell Museum and Marine Display - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lakes Entrance Visitor Information Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lakes Entrance Bowls Club - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lakes Entrance Lookout - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Main Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Funkey Monkey Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lakes Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Salty Groms - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fish-A-Fare - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Esplanade Resort and Spa

4.5-star beachfront hotel with spa
The Esplanade Resort and Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury The Esplanade Resort and Spa. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star Lakes Entrance hotel is smoke free.

  • 134 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 2004
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Esplanade Resort and Spa offers 134 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

Illuka Massage and Beauty has 1 treatment room. Services include Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a hot tub.

The spa is open select days. Guests under 17 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pickleball court
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 9:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 9:00 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 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
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
This property is professionally cleaned
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Esplanade Lakes Entrance
Esplanade Resort
Esplanade Resort Lakes Entrance
Esplanade Waterfront Hotel Lakes Entrance
Esplanade Waterfront Resort And Spa
The Esplanade Resort Spa
Esplanade Resort Spa
The Esplanade Resort Spa
The Esplanade Lakes Entrance
The Esplanade Resort and Spa Hotel
The Esplanade Resort and Spa Lakes Entrance
The Esplanade Resort and Spa Hotel Lakes Entrance

The Esplanade Resort and Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 506 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 324 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Myriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Ideal for long-term stay. Suite was well-equipped, clean, and comfortable. Staff was lovely! Very helpful and welcoming. I had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Reception staff were friendly and attentive, the cleaning staff were also friendly 😃👍
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb overall. Highly recommenc
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

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

4/10 Poor

Marlene

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was badly maintained broken stove clothes drier lights not working properly when reported to reception the receptionist was rude and unhelpful the maintenance man was helpful and got new products would not recommend this property
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Did not like the Car parking at all too small
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms was great, would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brendan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property presents as new in the apartment we stayed in, unfortunately though the bed was hard and uncomfortable despite the rest of the apartment being excellent. We didnt sleep.very well and was worse bed we have slept in on 4 weeks on the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dorothy and Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay and enjoy everything that Lakes Entrance has to offer. We have stayed before and will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
modern and clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bev

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
every thing was good
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Domenic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good spot...parking a bit of a headache
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ARTHUR

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ARTHUR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What we mistook for a hot tub was actually a turbulence pool. It was just slightly warmer than the outdoor swimming pool.

10/10 Excellent

Jie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property so close within walking distance to cafes, restaurants and the water front. Great location. Beautiful rooms with everything you needed including a full size fridge, washing machine and kitchen. Had a lovely 3 night stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was great to stay at. Very clean, great facilities and parking. Great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025