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El Lago Waters Motel

3.0 star property
Get ready for fun in the sun! Take a dip in one of two pools or get your game on at the arcade.

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El Lago Waters Motel is a haven for families near Blue Bay Beach. Unwind with the kids at the rooftop terrace, children's pool, or arcade/game room while taking advantage of dry cleaning services and water sports equipment. With a 24-hour front desk and express check-out, this motel makes traveling easy - previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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

Executive Room

  • Partial lake view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Lake View Room

  • Lake view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Suite Double Room

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Super Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Basic Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pool | Seasonal outdoor pool

Standard Room with Pool View

  • Sleeps 2

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Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Pool View Room

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Sundeck Room

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Family Room

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Executive Suite Double Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Sundeck Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Located in The Entrance, El Lago Waters Motel is connected to a shopping center. Magenta Shores Golf Course and Kooindah Waters Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Blue Bay Beach and Magenta Shores Beach. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Pelican Plaza. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our The Entrance travel guide
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41 The Entrance Road, The Entrance, NSW, 2261

What's nearby

  • A nice little find from the hoards of people who walk along the shoreline from The Entrance. Easy parking also with a very short walk around the pools.
    Entrance Beach
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Wyrrabalong National Park which includes a sandy beach, surf and a bay or harbor
    Wyrrabalong National Park
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Blue Bay showing a bay or harbor and surf
    Blue Bay Beach
    4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Pelican Plaza
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Entrance Ocean Baths
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Coco Rice & Noodle Bar
    7 min walk
  • The Lakes Hotel
    9 min walk
  • Bateau Bay Hotel
    9 min walk
  • Euro Cafe/Espresso Bar
    4 min walk
  • Chang Thai @ The Entrance
    6 min walk

About this property

El Lago Waters Motel

Family-friendly motel near Pelican Plaza
Located close to Blue Bay Beach 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:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Express check-out, 1 meeting room, and a vending machine
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and barbecue grills
  • Water sports equipment and a banquet hall
  • 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:
  • Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards
  • 58-cm TVs with digital channels
  • Separate sitting areas, electric kettles, and heating

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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
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

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

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 58-cm TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • 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
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
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
The seasonal pool will be open from October 15 to April 30
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
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Frequently asked questions

Does El Lago Waters Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal 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: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

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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Reviews

El Lago Waters Motel Reviews

4.8

4.8

Cleanliness

4.4

Amenities

5.4

Staff & service

3.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 75 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Muni

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff are good. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motel is run down. Broken tiles, TV didn’t work. It’s a good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Laila

Disliked: Amenities
Pool wasn’t working. Great location. The room does the job but don’t expect much.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

chris

Clean room. Adequate amenities
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
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4/10 Poor

Brett

Staff were great, only issue was the state of the hotel itself. Pictures
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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4/10 Poor

Juan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property needs a proper urgent renovation. The location is fantastic but the maintenance of the building needs a lot of work, thank you very much
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

amanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was extremely poor - stained carpet squares, poor drainage in shower, no deadlock on door, door frames exposed, someone working downstairs outside our balcony until 10:30pm (grinding bricks), no smoking yet we could smell smoke from the lady smoking openly and continuously for hours. Outside the hotel was also in disrepair! There were renovations happening - too little loot late I believe! The pool was clean and did look inviting. Certainly not worth the money!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Eleni

Room was in good condition, although the sliding door couldn't be locked. On the final night there was no water pressure and the hot water was non existent.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Anthony

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It's a quiet location but the property needs upgrading lots! There was work happening machinery going after 9pm however!!?
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

DAVID

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Air conditioning not functional, pool not operating (due to resealing), rooms not previously cleaned to any standards. "FAMILY ROOM" not safe, no safety screen on a third floor windows. Location is superb however.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karbela Fathul

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

No Remote control

The bed just soo comfort, firm and soft. However, AC is not working, no TV remote cannot control channel or even volume.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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4/10 Poor

Annastaice

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was piles of rotten rubbish right next to the exit door at the car park. The outside photos on the website are old- the outside is not maintained at all. Our room had dead silverfish in the bath and dead bugs on the floor. The bed was broken and dipped down on the top right hand side. The door chain was missing- which made us feel very unsafe with the domestic violence that carried on until 3am in the morning. There was no tea or coffee in the rooms or spare blankets. Very over priced for the state of the place and its surroundings. I wish I could rate this higher as the staff were lovely on check in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Irene

Needs a little bit of cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Makayla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a beautiful night away.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Ray

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old and run down with mould throughout the room. Couldnt access the outside area - no key!! Surroundings looked like a junk yard. Tolerable for night only - definitely no linger than that
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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4/10 Poor

janelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and room are in need of much maintenance. The ceiling had water damage with a hole, the bed was unbelievably old and damaged, the kettles were dirty. Its a shame as the position is very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Glyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice cheap place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Anil

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room, amenities, clearness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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4/10 Poor

Dan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
fairly run down motel, not hot water, pretty rough place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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4/10 Poor

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Very basic. Under renovations.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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4/10 Poor

Eduardo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Try to avoid if possible, really run down and dirty hotel in an otherwise nice area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

emel

You get what u pay for as the saying goes.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Door didn't lock. Bed was broken, pool fence was broken. Very run down. Was woken early by house keeping. Would not recommend to anyone. Staff did the best they could. But place needs demolishing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Monica

Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025