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Lakeside Hotel and Conference Centre

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Macquarie University

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MGSM Executive Hotel & Conference Centre offers a modern retreat minutes from Sydney attractions. Guests can enjoy meals at Lachlans Restaurant, relax in the garden, or use a nearby pool and gym. Visitors consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Club Lounge
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Club Lounge
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Interior

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
99 Talavera Road, Macquarie Park, NSW, 2113

What's nearby

  • Macquarie University - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Macquarie Shopping Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sydney Opera House - 14 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Circular Quay - 15 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Qudos Bank Arena - 15 min drive - 9.3 miles

Getting around

  • Macquarie Park Station - 2 min drive
  • Macquarie University Station - 6 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boost Juice - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪TGI Fridays - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bondi Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Japan City - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Lakeside Hotel and Conference Centre

Upscale hotel near Macquarie University
Located close to Sydney Showground and Qudos Bank Arena, Lakeside Hotel and Conference Centre provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant, Lachlans Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and kids' meals. In addition to a gym and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • Free self parking
  • A free area shuttle, access to a nearby indoor pool, and free newspapers
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Lakeside Hotel and Conference Centre include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 43-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Lachlans Restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 18 2025 to November 18 2025 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 7 2025 to November 11 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Business center

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

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 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

Property is also known as

MGSM Executive Hotel
MGSM Executive Hotel Macquarie Park
MGSM Executive Macquarie Park
Lakeside And Conference Centre
MGSM Executive Hotel Conference Centre
Lakeside Hotel and Conference Centre Hotel
Lakeside Hotel and Conference Centre Macquarie Park
Lakeside Hotel and Conference Centre Hotel Macquarie Park

Frequently asked questions

Does Lakeside Hotel and Conference Centre have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is Lakeside Hotel and Conference Centre pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Hotel and Conference Centre?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Hotel and Conference Centre?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Lakeside Hotel and Conference Centre located?

Located in Macquarie Park, this hotel is steps from Macquarie University, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Sydney Showground and Qudos Bank Arena. Taronga Zoo and Star Casino are also within 12 mi (20 km). Macquarie Park Station is 21 minutes by foot and Macquarie University Station is 6 minutes.

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Lakeside Hotel and Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 441 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 396 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was a bit awkward, having to leave the car a fair distance away, apart from when arriving, & when packing up to leave. Otherwise all was fine. Loved the cockatoos on the balcony railing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
pEOPLE WERE GREAT
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefano

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

Excellent

Great service Easy access Quiet Dinner / room service a real standout and pleasant surprise
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Braden

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a top spot to stay, and value for money
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Margaret J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very clean bathroom. Warm room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Young

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff served Ices off time
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Over all this was a pleasant stay the staff were very friendly set in the beautiful area of Macquarie university
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice quiet spot
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Pradip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent with plenty of room and comfy bed. The staff were excellent. The location was convenient to the Metro and The shopping centre.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice & quiet place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, and close to clinic for my appointment Was lovely and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked this accomodation last minute and enjoyed my experience. Would definitely book this place in the future when I come back to Sydney.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gai

Very nice position
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were charming and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and surrounds over looking lake. Small restaurant but menu is lovely with both traditional and a street food selection
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for one night as we had a Christmas function to attend nearby in Epping. It's quiet, comfortable, and has a lovely lake right outside where you can see and hear many birds and frogs. A peaceful oasis. Walking distance to railway station and shopping centre if required.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was simple yet nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Therese

There were no usb ports I couldn’t open windows Air con could not be easily changed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room but there is a fair bit of maintenance that needs to be undertaken
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The showers were very mouldy need a good scrub Doors hanging off the unit holding tea and coffee I have stayed a few times found the cleanliness was not as good as in the past
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night and were pleasantly surprised by the size of the room and the decor. The bathroom was well equipped and the lights over the basin wonderful for putting on makeup which is rare these days. Bed was very comfortable. We had room service dinner and the food was great. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

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