Lake Haven Motor Inn & Palms Restaurant

3.5 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Gorokan motel

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Studio Double
Restaurant
Interior entrance
Exterior
2 Bedroom Apartment with Kitchen

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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155 - 157 Wallarah Road, Gorokan, NSW, 2263
  • Place, Renee Close Reserve
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Macquarie
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Terrigal Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

Easy Access Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

2 Bedroom Apartment with Kitchen

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

Studio Double

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Studio Twin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Gorokan

In Gorokan .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Gorokan motel, you'll find Renee Close Reserve and Skydive the Beach and Beyond Central Coast. Hargraves Beach and Jenny Dixon Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Renee Close Reserve - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lake Macquarie - 15 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Terrigal Beach - 32 min drive - 33.0 km
  • Copacabana Beach - 45 min drive - 46.3 km
  • Turo Reserve - 51 min drive - 57.2 km

Getting around

  • Warnervale Station - 9 min drive
  • Wyong Station - 13 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bakehouse Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wyong Leagues Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Lake Haven Motor Inn & Palms Restaurant

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Gorokan motel
Lake Haven Motor Inn & Palms Restaurant offers its guests an outdoor pool and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Gorokan motel.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Smoking in designated areas
Lake Haven Motor Inn & Palms Restaurant offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Cable television is provided. This Gorokan motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday to Thursday (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM), Friday to Saturday (9:00 AM – 8:00 PM), and Sunday to Sunday (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Guests will receive key retrieval information
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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, 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Lake Haven Motor Inn & Palms Restaurant to the airport?

Lake Haven Motor Inn & Palms Restaurant is 69.5 mi (92-min drive) away from the Sydney Airport (SYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lake Haven Motor Inn & Palms Restaurant have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lake Haven Motor Inn & Palms Restaurant.

How close is Lake Haven Motor Inn & Palms Restaurant to the beach?

This motel is 4 mi (9-min drive) from Hargraves Beach and 4.1 mi (10-min drive) from Jenny Dixon Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Lake Haven Motor Inn & Palms Restaurant offer free breakfast?

Lake Haven Motor Inn & Palms Restaurant does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lake Haven Motor Inn & Palms Restaurant?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Lake Haven Motor Inn & Palms Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at Lake Haven Motor Inn & Palms Restaurant?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Lake Haven Motor Inn & Palms Restaurant have a pool?

Lake Haven Motor Inn & Palms Restaurant features an outdoor pool.

Does Lake Haven Motor Inn & Palms Restaurant have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Lake Haven Motor Inn & Palms Restaurant to downtown Gorokan?

Lake Haven Motor Inn & Palms Restaurant is 0.7 mi away from Gorokan.

Lake Haven Motor Inn & Palms Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 196 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Leanne

Liked: Staff & service
Clean room, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice. Location was excellent and people helpful .
Double plus single bed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was super clean, and very friendly staff dried my clothes for me :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jekope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean , friendly staff and nice and quite
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very clean room, helpful friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable stay perfect for stopping halfway to Canberra
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and lovely rooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed 2 nights, and had a superb sleep both nights (bed was very comfortable and no outside noise). Room and bathroom was nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

JANE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, restaurant has lovely meals.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had everything we needed and our meal from the restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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6/10 Okay

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness
Room clean and comfortable. Restaurant closed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Markus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
clean room, dated and older facilities (but everything was in working fine)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Grahame

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were courteous but the room badly needed minor cosmetic repairs. Also not very clean, spider webs, dirt around tap handles and worst of all was a dog barking day and night (room 6).
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big room balcony
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
convenient for overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Short stay

Well equipped room with comfy bed
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very welcoming and helpful with all our questions
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff and nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Would stay again.

Good location. Room was good however close to main road.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly greeting and as I’m elderly they offered me a downstairs room if preferred to my allocated upstairs one. I love place with a bath.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful, courteous and flexible.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024