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The Esplanade

4.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Batemans Bay Marina

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Property entrance
Deluxe Suite, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Deluxe Suite, Ocean View | View from room
Executive Suite, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property grounds
Located near Batemans Bay Marina and Surfside Beach, The Esplanade offers a relaxing getaway with laundry facilities, an elevator, luggage storage and free in-room WiFi. Unwind at the restaurant or explore nearby attractions like Catalina Golf Course – previous guests rave about the helpful staff and prime location.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Sep 10 - Sep 11
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Tomorrow

Sep 11 - Sep 12
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Waterside King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 55 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Waterside King Suite | View from room

Waterside King Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 110 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Suite, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Suite, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 160 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Clubside King Room | View from room

Clubside King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 55 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Clubside King Suite | View from room

Clubside King Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
23 Beach Road, Batemans Bay, NSW, 2536

What's nearby

  • Batemans Bay Mini Golf - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Batemans Bay Marina - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Catalina Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Surfside Beach - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Caseys Beach - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 125 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Catalina Country Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Batemans Bay Soldiers Club - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Stingrays Ocean and Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪JJ's @ The Marina - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Esplanade

Upscale motel near Batemans Bay Marina
Located close to Catalina Golf Course and Surfside Beach, The Esplanade provides laundry facilities and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a vending machine, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Esplanade have thoughtful touches such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 24-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: AUD 4 to 100 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Ebb & Flow

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 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 Monday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 4 to 100 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Esplanade Motor Inn Batemans Bay
Esplanade Motor Inn
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The Esplanade Motel Batemans Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is The Esplanade pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Esplanade?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Esplanade?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Esplanade?

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

Where is The Esplanade located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Batemans Bay Marina and Catalina Golf Course. Corrigans Beach and Surfside Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Esplanade Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 435 out of 688 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 688 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 688 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 688 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 688 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and great location. Staff were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarabjeet

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bedding was quite comfortable and the access to the town center was very exquisite. The Medina family much enjoyed their stay at this residence.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brett

Good accommodation, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice stay here, the room is very clean and spacious, good location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything excellent 👌
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Helen and Michael

Liked: Amenities
We enjoyed staying in our room with a view
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sheril

Liked: Amenities
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great accomadation , fantastic water views
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the water and across road from great club. Short walk to shops. Great views and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well situated and very comfortable accomodation
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Excellent location, nice room, and a lovely outlook over the water.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Amenities
Very clean, great views and location, and extremely friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great location Would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

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

Great place, amazing view.

Great place to stay. Beautiful view, nice restaurants downstairs and around.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location Can walk to whole town centre
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Very comfortable; great views
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reinier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quality accommodation for a reasonable price in an excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff very friendly and helpful. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

BARRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
CLOSE TO SHOPS & CLUB
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Just a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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