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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
1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Reception
Pool View Room | Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Super Executive Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Sundeck Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Suite Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Pool View Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Executive Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
  • Partial lake view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Lake View Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
  • Lake view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • 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

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About the neighborhood

Map
41 The Entrance Road, The Entrance, NSW, 2261

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

Family-friendly motel near Blue Bay Beach
Located close to Pelican Plaza and Magenta Shores Beach, El Lago Waters Motel provides a rooftop terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and conference space, guests can connect to free wired internet.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and barbecue grills
  • A banquet hall, 1 meeting room, and luggage storage
  • A vending machine and water sports equipment
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to thoughtful touches like free internet.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with hair dryers
  • 58-cm TVs with digital channels
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and electric kettles

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Finnish

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 25.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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
This property may place an authorization for 1 night's rate for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking using the credit card submitted during the reservation process.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

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

Does El Lago Waters Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is El Lago Waters Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at El Lago Waters Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of AUD 20 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at El Lago Waters Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a 10% fee (subject to availability).

Where is El Lago Waters Motel located?

This family-friendly The Entrance motel is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Pelican Plaza and Blue Bay Beach. Magenta Shores Beach and Magenta Shores Golf Course are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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El Lago Waters Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 859 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 859 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 859 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 163 out of 859 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 170 out of 859 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

4/10

It wasn’t a bad place at all
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10

I walked in to see bugs crawling around on the floor. The couch was the most disgusting thing I have seen in all my time of travelling with work. The whole facility is so run down and dirty. I walked out after 5 minutes of being in the room and found another place to stay. Do yourself a favour and give this terrible place a miss.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10

I never write bad reviews for accomodation as like to think that all business’ are operating at their best. The facilities and cleanliness were poor, to the point we considered moving to a new accomodation. Linen was clean, so opted to stay instead of forfeit our payment. I am only writing this review as families should know this before bringing their children to stay. The rates do not
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

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

6/10

There was a lot of rubbish under the table from previous customers.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Was very quiet and beds are comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10

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

4/10

The property is very run down, only good thing about this place is the location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

needs some love staff friendly place clean maybe needs a makeover
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

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

2/10

worst motel ever...just nice in the photos... and very dirty....
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Great weekend getaway close to everything we wanted
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Very friendly and helpful staff and owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10

Quick cheap stop over
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10

Very noisy on Saturday and very average room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10

Not what I hoped for - drab accommodation in great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10

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

6/10

I enjoyed staff and owner friendly service and good location, But it needs to complete renovation while some still half done. I will go again next time to see it completely renovated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

It was neat and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10

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

6/10

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

6/10

Good location and nice staff. The property is a bit run down but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10

The building is very run down and there was mould in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10

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

6/10

This property is not maintained it is very run down
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024