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The Esplanade Motel

3.5 star property
Travelers find a peaceful getaway at this garden-surrounded motel where they can relax poolside or enjoy connectivity in comfortable rooms

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The Esplanade Motel offers a quiet retreat with its surrounding garden setting. Guests can cool off in the outdoor pool, handle practical needs at the on-site laundry facilities, and use the complimentary WiFi available in every room.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room)

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 neighborhood

Located in Lakes Entrance, The Esplanade Motel is in the city center and near the beach. Cunningham Foot Bridge and Nyerimilang Heritage Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lakes Entrance-Lake Tyers Coastal Reserve and Bancroft Bay - Kalimna Gippsland Lakes Reserve. Visit our Lakes Entrance travel guide
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251 Esplanade, Lakes Entrance, VIC, 3909

What's nearby

  • A large fishing boat on calm ocean waters with gentle waves.
    Main Beach
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • A sandy beach with dunes and grass.
    Lakes Entrance-Lake Tyers Coastal Reserve
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • 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

Restaurants

  • Sodafish
    1 min walk
  • McDonald's
    6 min walk
  • Timbers Cafe
    8 min drive
  • Nicks Thai
    17 min walk
  • The Servo Lakes Entrance
    17 min walk

About this property

The Esplanade Motel

  • Hotel in the city center
  • You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and laundry facilities at The Esplanade Motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • An outdoor pool
    • Free self parking
    • Barbecue grills and outdoor furniture
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Esplanade Motel boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Blackout drapes/curtains, sound-insulated walls, and window screens
    • Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

  • Early check-in fee: AUD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8 AM to 9:30 PM

Frequently asked questions

Does The Esplanade Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8 AM–9:30 PM.

Is The Esplanade Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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 is available for a fee of AUD 20.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Esplanade Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Esplanade Motel located?

Located in the heart of Lakes Entrance, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Lake King and Griffith's Sea Shell Museum and Marine Display. North Arm and Lakes Entrance Bowls Club are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

The Esplanade Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
relaxing location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
-
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
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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
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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