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The Esplanade Motel

3.0 star property
Lakeside relaxation awaits with an outdoor pool and barbecue grills, where attentive staff members create memorable experiences for every guest

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The Esplanade Motel sits overlooking Lake Macquarie, offering a peaceful getaway complete with restaurant dining and complimentary in-room WiFi. Guests can relax by the outdoor pool, wander through the garden grounds, or use the convenient dry cleaning and laundry services.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Deluxe Triple Room | Pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | Pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Quadruple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Superior Lake View Balcony Queen | Pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Lake View Balcony Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Queen | Pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Large Twin Beds

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Superior Lake View Balcony Twin | Pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Lake View Balcony Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Three Bedroom Apartment | Pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Three Bedroom Apartment

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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Deluxe King Twin | Pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe King Twin

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Deluxe Studio | Living area | 45-inch TV with digital channels

Deluxe Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located on a lake, The Esplanade Motel is in Warners Bay, a neighborhood in Newcastle. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Macquarie and The Lake Macquarie Variety Playground, while Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery and Newcastle Civic Theater are cultural highlights. Don't miss out on a visit to Merewether Ocean Baths. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and skydiving. Visit our Newcastle travel guide
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568 The Esplanade, Warners Bay, NSW, 2282

What's nearby

  • D MB Lakeshore 2 sea pan
    Lake Macquarie
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Merewether Ocean Baths in Newcastle is one of the largest ocean pool in Australia and a recognisable landmark in the coastal city.
    Merewether Beach
    15 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Extreme Go karts
    3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Tingira Heights Nature Reserve
    4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Newcastle Civic Theater
    19 min drive - 11.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cockle Creek Station
    8 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Brown Sugar at Bay Views
    13 min walk
  • Warners at the Bay
    4 min drive
  • Hippo Espresso
    14 min walk
  • Con's Takeaway
    3 min drive
  • Lake Macquarie Tavern
    4 min drive

About this property

The Esplanade Motel

Motel near Lake Macquarie
Located close to Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery and The Lake Macquarie Variety Playground, The Esplanade Motel provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Esplanade Motel offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 45-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Transfer shower
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Built in 1959
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 45-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox 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
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 40.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 40.0 per night

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Lakeside Motor Inn Warners Bay
Lakeside Motor Warners Bay
Esplanade Motel formerly Eco-Inn Warners Bay
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Esplanade Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Esplanade Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this 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: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Esplanade Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Esplanade Motel located?

Located in Warners Bay, this motel is steps from Lake Macquarie and 3 mi (4.9 km) from The Lake Macquarie Variety Playground. Charlestown Square and Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Esplanade Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 306 out of 615 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 615 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 615 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 615 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 615 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely and appointed well, there was great facilities for us to enjoy such as a lovely pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in easy, really clean newly updated rooms. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful staff, beautiful location across from the lake, great coffee!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable and a good size for our family. Pool was lovely! There were a few marks on the walls but it was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and space for the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room / friendly staff / handy to lovely lake walk
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, quiet, friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenetta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great for a few nights to chill out.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was spotless and very comfortable. The manager and staff were all very polite and helpful. The lake is across the road and a short walk along the lakefront to shops, cafes etc. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly. Room was nice. Bed comfortable. Screen on glass door on balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious king room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Amenities
Lovely room and opposite park with a beautiful view. Nice walk into town with Coles, shops and restaurants. Easy checkin with lovely staff Thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was refreshingly comfortable & friendly. Couldnt fault the staff who were helpful & really great when I had to change to a ground floor unit as I couldnt manage the stairs. Top little restaurant on-site too.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed 2 nights and would definitely stay here again. Really friendly receptionist who was extremely helpful. Room was really nice and the bed really comfortable. Love how close the shops are to walk to and of course walk along Lake Macquarie!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Umeshwara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are clean, it has everything you need in a normal hotel, the reception service is great, excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, helpful and friendly staff. Great coffee on site. Clean and spacious room, recently renovated and clean bathroom. Late arrival was smoothly handled. We have stayed at this property on multiple occasions and will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were fantastic and the rooms were lovely and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room for a night. Having the restaurant onsite was an unexpected bonus, and the balcony overlooking the lake was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff good location, the rooms have recently been renovated and were very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property with the renovations it’s stunning. In an amazing spot
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Prem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service? Friendly staff, quiet n clean. Recommended for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist was lovely Room was just like the photos and very clean Lake was just across the road Coffee van right next to motel Will definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was super friendly and informative
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025