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The Lakes Hotel

2.5 star property
Enjoy 2 bars/lounges at this The Entrance hotel

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Lunch and dinner served
Property entrance
Terrace/patio
Interior detail
Room, Shared Bathroom (Queen ) | View from room

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Budget Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Budget Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Budget Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Budget Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Apartment, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

About the area

The Entrance

Close to the beach.Your stay at this The Entrance hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Pelican Plaza and Entrance Beach. The Entrance Ocean Baths and Wyrrabalong National Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

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

About this property

The Lakes Hotel

Enjoy 2 bars/lounges at this The Entrance hotel
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 ceiling fans. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. 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

How close is The Lakes Hotel to the airport?

The Lakes Hotel is 76.4 mi (103-min drive) away from the Sydney Airport (SYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Mar 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lakes Hotel on Apr 12, 2026 start from CA $60, excluding 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.

Does The Lakes Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Lakes Hotel.

How close is The Lakes Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Entrance Beach and 1 mi (2-min drive) from Blue Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Lakes Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Lakes Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Lakes Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Lakes Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at The Lakes Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Lakes Hotel have a pool?

The Lakes Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Lakes Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Lakes Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Lakes Hotel to downtown The Entrance?

The Lakes Hotel is 0.1 mi away from The Entrance.

The Lakes Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 333 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 333 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 333 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 333 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 333 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mateo

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

6/10 Okay

Yolaine

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharney

Stayed 4 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

Joann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was perfect clean spotless linen was crisp and clean the coffee/tea station on top of fridge was so appreciated even in our budget room there was space for everything hangers in the wardrobe there was even milk in the fridge for us the checkin guy was great knew everything even looked up how long it would take us to get to the funeral the next day i needed the help and he was so happy to do so thank you again for everything
coffee tea station was so appreciated having the fridge for cold drinks they even included water and milk
plenty if storage options and the TV
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

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ajaya

Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

mmichael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice placce
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room though small had a good fridge and tea/coffee facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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