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The Esplanade Motel

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star hotel perfect for exploring Lakes Entrance

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A hotel room with a large bed, two nightstands, a desk, and a trash bin.
A residential area with a house, a patio with a red bench and white chair, palm trees, and a gravel driveway.
A compact living space with a dark brown sofa, a small kitchenette with a sink, and a bed in the background.
A kitchen with a stove, sink, and wooden cabinets. There is a pool visible through the glass doors.
A compact kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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251 Esplanade, Lakes Entrance, VIC, 3909
  • Place, Griffith's Sea Shell Museum and Marine Display
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakes Entrance Bowls Club
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakes Entrance Visitor Information Centre
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a small kitchenette, a dining table with chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Lakes Entrance

City center stay.Within a 5-minute walk of this Lakes Entrance hotel, you'll find Lake King and Griffith's Sea Shell Museum and Marine Display. North Arm and Lakes Entrance Bowls Club are also within half a mile (1 km).

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
  • Cunningham Foot Bridge - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Main Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Funkey Monkey Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Salty Groms Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Servo Lakes Entrance - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Timbers Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bloody Good Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Esplanade Motel

3.5-star hotel perfect for exploring Lakes Entrance
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 hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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  • Pool
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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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The price is CA $225
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includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

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.
  • No elevator (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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 of 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • 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 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 each 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

How close is The Esplanade Motel to the airport?

The Esplanade Motel is 205.9 mi (238-min drive) away from the Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Esplanade Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Esplanade Motel.

How close is The Esplanade Motel to the beach?

This hotel is 0.8 mi (3-min drive) from Eastern Beach and 0.9 mi (3-min drive) from Main Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Esplanade Motel offer free breakfast?

The Esplanade Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Esplanade Motel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Esplanade Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Early check-in costs AUD 20.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Esplanade Motel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Esplanade Motel have a pool?

The Esplanade Motel features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8 AM to 9:30 PM.

Does The Esplanade Motel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Esplanade Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Esplanade Motel to downtown Lakes Entrance?

The Esplanade Motel is 2.2 mi away from Lakes Entrance.

The Esplanade Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 223 out of 486 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 486 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 486 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 486 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 486 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, great location and very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pawida

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean easy check in and out close to the main facility
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
relaxing location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Peter

No hot water 7.30am for shower. Room and bathroom very small
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Yue Long

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No pet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Panayiota

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The convenience of being just a walk away from everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Suzi Marshman-Van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all was good. very pretty place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gael

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Warren

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very close to everything, handy camp kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated facilities. Good for staying over for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amit

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotlessly clean room and friendly staff, great location. Room was a bit small and parts of it were a little old and tired. Tiny, awkwardly shaped bathroom with a huge shower that had a weirdly positioned shower head. Not a fan of the toilet roll holder either. All in all clean, reasonably priced in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The man at the front desk was lovely. The airconditioner didn't work The shower only got to luke warm.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

you get what you pay for ok for 1 or two nights needs airconditioner updated to this century
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019