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The Lakes Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel in The Entrance with bars and a rooftop terrace

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Lunch and dinner served
Property entrance
Terrace/patio
Family Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior detail

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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 | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Budget Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Budget Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

The Entrance

The Lakes Hotel places you within a 10-minute stroll of Pelican Plaza and Entrance Beach. This 22-room hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant and conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Pelican Plaza - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Entrance Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Entrance Ocean Baths - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Blue Bay Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Toowoon Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Tuggerah Station - 20 min drive
  • Wyong Station - 24 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lakes Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Coco Rice & Noodle Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bateau Bay Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Euro Cafe/Espresso Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Lakes Hotel

Hotel in The Entrance with bars and a rooftop terrace
At The Lakes Hotel, guests have access to a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Friendly staff can provide luggage storage, and also offer advice about sightseeing. This hotel also has an ATM.
26-inch flat-screen TVs are available for entertainment, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and ceiling fans are other standard amenities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1927
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. 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.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Is free cancellation available at The Lakes Hotel?

The Lakes Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see around The Lakes Hotel?

This hotel in The Entrance is within a 10-minute walk of Pelican Plaza and Entrance Beach. You'll also find The Entrance Ocean Baths and Blue Bay Beach less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Lakes Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Lakes Hotel feature a casino?

No, The Lakes Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Lakes Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Lakes Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities like 2 bars, a restaurant, and a rooftop terrace at this hotel.

Are there hot tubs at The Lakes Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Lakes Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, The Lakes Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Lakes Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Lakes Hotel.

Does The Lakes Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Lakes Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Lakes Hotel.

The Lakes Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 315 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 315 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 315 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 315 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 315 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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 traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good room for price
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

DIMITRIOS

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately i had paid through Wotif and then charged again by the lakes
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room and bathroom Great hotel and bistro staff and The best cleaner's they really take pride in their job
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilson

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lack of any person who could provide reliable information. Very dirty
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved this hotel, friendly staff and large rooms. Bathrooms and toilets are shared though they have separate lockable doors for each. Food downstairs is great. My only criticism was that the check in is located in an area where children are unable to go. Staff did however look after the kids as I checked in. Will definately use again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
good location but floors were violently creaky so we were scared about waking people up. the hotel check in is in the poker room so my my 17 yr old friend was kicked out. fine for the price but could be better
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed due to work in the area. Room was comfortable Location was good for family's, close to the shops and beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

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