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El Lago Waters Motel

3.0 star property
Beach motel with outdoor pool, near Pelican Plaza

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Lake View Room | View from property
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Lobby sitting area
2 bedrooms, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Reception

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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41 The Entrance Road, The Entrance, NSW, 2261
  • Pelican Plaza
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Blue Bay Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Magenta Shores Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬

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Room options

Super Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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2 bedrooms, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Sundeck Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Suite Double Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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2 bedrooms, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Pool View Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room | Living area | 58-cm TV with digital channels

Executive Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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2 bedrooms, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Lake View Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | 2 bedrooms, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Pool | Outdoor pool

Standard Room with Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Sundeck Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pool | Outdoor pool

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Executive Suite Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

The Entrance

Pelican Plaza is within a 5-minute walk of El Lago Waters Motel while other popular sites like Blue Bay Beach are within a mile (2 km). This 39-room, 3-star motel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like sitting areas, refrigerators, and coffee makers. It's connected to a shopping center in central The Entrance and also close to Magenta Shores Beach and Magenta Shores Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Pelican Plaza - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Entrance Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Blue Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Magenta Shores Beach - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Terrigal Beach - 16 min drive - 8.6 miles

Getting around

  • Tuggerah Station - 23 min drive
  • Wyong Station - 26 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Tuna Fish Co. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Los Dos Hombres - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coco Rice & Noodle Bar the Entrace - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mi Cantina - ‬1 min walk

About this property

El Lago Waters Motel

Beach motel with outdoor pool, near Pelican Plaza
At El Lago Waters Motel, guests enjoy an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a rooftop terrace. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach motel include conference space, an arcade/game room, and express check-out.
Guests can expect free wired internet and 58-cm TVs with digital channels. Other amenities include sitting areas, refrigerators, and coffee makers. Bathrooms are shared; housekeeping is available on request.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Finnish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 58-cm TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 20
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: 10 percent of room rate
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 percent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 25.00 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Early check-in fee: AUD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: 10 percent of room rate (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Alipay and WeChat Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services.

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.
  • 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 depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as 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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash.
  • Mobile payment options include: Alipay and WeChat Pay.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No alcohol is served at El Lago Waters Motel.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

El Lago Resort
El Lago Waters
El Lago Waters Resort
El Lago Waters Resort The Entrance
El Lago Waters The Entrance
El Waters
Lago Waters Resort
El Lago Waters Hotel The Entrance
El Lago Waters Motel The Entrance
El Lago Waters Motel
El Lago Waters Motel Motel
El Lago Waters Motel The Entrance
El Lago Waters Motel Motel The Entrance

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at El Lago Waters Motel?

El Lago Waters Motel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see close to El Lago Waters Motel?

Located steps from Pelican Plaza, this motel is in The Entrance, and within a 10-minute walk of Entrance Beach and Wyrrabalong National Park. You'll also find The Entrance Ocean Baths and Blue Bay Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at El Lago Waters Motel?

Yes, there is accessible parking available.

Does El Lago Waters Motel include a casino at the property?

No, El Lago Waters Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at El Lago Waters Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at El Lago Waters Motel?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside motel include free Internet access as well as an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace.

Does El Lago Waters Motel have a hot tub?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does El Lago Waters Motel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, El Lago Waters Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does El Lago Waters Motel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at El Lago Waters Motel.

Does El Lago Waters Motel have connecting rooms?

Yes, this motel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at El Lago Waters Motel?

Yes, some guestrooms at this motel offer a furnished balcony where guests can enjoy lake or pool views.

El Lago Waters Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 860 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 860 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 860 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 163 out of 860 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 171 out of 860 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very basic. Linen was clean but rooms are very tired and needing a lot of love.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Garry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jade

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioner did not work properly in 35 degree heat and the place smelt like weed. Dodgy people walking in and out at all hours of the night. Not a good place to take kids thats for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Irene

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was a lot of rubbish under the table from previous customers.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location was great. Nice pool, water views, easy walk over to shops and the boardwalk for restaurants. The hotel though? Room wasn’t vacuumed, there was rubbish under the bed, no fresh towels in the room, the bin wasn’t emptied and there was no door to the bathroom. At all. For the price, the location was fine. The room was below average.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joabie

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disgusting place… workers trying hard to help at all opportunities but the place is run down and full of junkies
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty, requires a lot of maintenance work, it totally not worth the money we paid. the property management need serious take action about the quality of the staff & the property Maintenance and renovation, otherwise they will out off the business in not time.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty pool facilities were covered in litter, no chairs available at pool area, tv didn’t work. Aircon hardly worked, no towels provided. No screen on window.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Ramesh

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Patricia

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Apparently this property has a two star rating. That’s two stars too many in my opinion! The property does not even remotely resemble the photos on Wotif. And it wasn’t actually that cheap! The rooms and entire building were poorly presented, beds were uncomfortable although the sheets were clean. The hot tap was stuck on, so it dripped all night and meant that showers were either scalding hot, or just not an option. We laughed it off but NEVER AGAIN!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Bree

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Run down and dirty. Staff couldn’t even bother to clean the mirror that had someone’s medical appointment reminder written on it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lani

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel was dirty, the grounds were covered in rubbish, it had mould on the ceiling in the bathroom. There was exposed cables hanging behind the bed. The railings of the stairs do not meet code! I feel it's unsafe and inhabitable and needs to be deep cleaned, re painted or maybe just demolish It. $300 for the 1 night and it was absolutely disgraceful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Souvanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dianne

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dont even think about staying here and dont let the name fool you. Its filthy, old, and uncomfortable. No hot water tap in the shower, no air conditioning remote, rusty fridge and the stair rails are so loose and dangerous. Room smells of stale smoke and buckets of urine in the car park. If I could give it no stars I would. Staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Matt

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

Mixed Feedback

Air conditioner did not work, cooling function was definitely not working. Air con set on 17 felt like 25 deg. With a pregnant wife and a hot day, this was uncomfortable. After raising this with reception and maintenance - they assured me I was wrong and that the Air con was working fine. Ridiculous. Not handled well by management. Rooms are very old and ours wasn't cleaned sufficiently. Pool was clean and worth swimming in. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is an older motel in need of some upgrade. For a 1 night stay I found this to be quite adequate. Staff was friendly and room was acceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jasper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
needs some love staff friendly place clean maybe needs a makeover
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Fiona

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is very run down and there was mould in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alana

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The upmost disgusting houso place you will ever stay at avoid at all costs!!! The place is used as a halfway house for homeless people. Witnessed people smoking ice on there balcony. Cockroaches everywhere! No staff insight when needed! The staff had a broken nose and told he couldn’t refund! Have since found out that he could of!! The staff is rude! Looks nothing like the photos very rundown and dirty place! No elevator so have to lugg bags up 3 flights of stairs! Just avoid you would feel safer sleeping under the bridge then at this place!! Read all the reviews of this place i with we had!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Nola

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property requires a lot of maintenance work, up grades on rooms and facilities. Location to the venue was great. Price was good. Items for rooms no hairdryer, shower flooded floor in bathroom. Taps require maintenance for bathroom sink and shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Judy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Affordable. Staff friendly and there for you needs. Property would get 10/10 if renovated but then I guess they would put the price up.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Leanne

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is not maintained it is very run down
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Peter

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sheets, pillow slips and towels were clean at least. My wife swapped pillows during the night because her ONE pillow was uncomfortable. It’s very run down, with weeds growing between pavers on the mezzanine area and poolside. The pool, while the water looked clean had lots of debris on the bottom, including a spoon the was still there the day we checked out. It is conveniently located near the waterfront entertainment area. But could be a bit foreboding for a woman, alone at night. There had been a stabbing in The El Lago Caravan Park which is three doors down and owned by the same company.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overpriced for the rundown facility. Poor workmanship for an attempt to refresh the rooms, needs new bathroom, painting, furniture old and battered doors have forced entry damage walls damaged, towel stuffed in bathroom ceiling vent to block the hole! In our friends room. Photo of pool area does not represent the facility condition. Needs a complete revamp. Could not get out of there quick enough.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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