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The Lakes Hotel

2.5 star property
Travelers relax on the rooftop terrace with spectacular lake views, enjoy a game of billiards, or choose between two welcoming bars for evening drinks

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Lunch and dinner served - The Lakes Hotel (The Entrance)
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Queen Room, Shared Bathroom | View from room - The Lakes Hotel (The Entrance)
The Lakes Hotel overlooks the water, with a rooftop terrace perfect for the scenery. It features two bars, a restaurant, and in-room WiFi. The pool table offers fun after a day of exploration.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Budget Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Double Room, Shared Bathroom

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

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Budget Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Apartment, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in The Entrance, The Lakes Hotel is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Macquarie and Wyrrabalong National Park, while Ken Duncan Gallery and Alison Homestead are cultural highlights. Pelican Plaza and Amazement are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our The Entrance travel guide
Map
201 The Entrance Rd, The Entrance, NSW, 2261

What's nearby

  • Entrance Beach
    Entrance Beach
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Blue Bay Beach
    Blue Bay Beach
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Pelican Plaza
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Entrance Ocean Baths
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Toowoon Bay Beach
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Tuggerah Station
    20 min drive
  • Wyong Station
    24 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD)
    103 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Greens
    5 min walk
  • The Lakes Hotel
    1 min walk
  • Bateau Bay Hotel
    1 min walk
  • Coco Rice & Noodle Bar
    2 min walk
  • Chang Thai @ The Entrance
    2 min walk

About this property

The Lakes Hotel

Property highlights
At The Lakes Hotel, you can look forward to a rooftop terrace, 2 bars, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • ATM/banking services, luggage storage, and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guestrooms at The Lakes Hotel feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1927
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Cashless transactions are available
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 20 mi (32 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lakes Hotel 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 Lakes Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lakes Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Lakes Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Pelican Plaza and Entrance Beach. The Entrance Ocean Baths and Wyrrabalong National Park are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Lakes Hotel Reviews

6.8

7.8

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 335 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 335 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 335 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 335 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 335 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Mateo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, room and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel very cheap its a share bathroom excellent food staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anh Khanh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of Lakes hotel is perfect; the room is clean and the staff id so friendly. We will come back to book this hotel next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Staff friendly and helpful. Room, public space and toiletts were always clean. Ate in the pub for two nights and that was a great experience. Parmi and cheeseburger. The cheeseburger in particular was amazing. Tasted great and wasn't sloppy. Overall, this one's a winner value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were great and the sttandard of cleanliness were really good. Food was great and the waitstaff were competent and attentive. A really good stay, thank you all!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was perfect clean spotless linen was crisp and clean the coffee/tea station on top of fridge was so appreciated even in our budget room there was space for everything hangers in the wardrobe there was even milk in the fridge for us the checkin guy was great knew everything even looked up how long it would take us to get to the funeral the next day i needed the help and he was so happy to do so thank you again for everything
coffee tea station was so appreciated having the fridge for cold drinks they even included water and milk
plenty if storage options and the TV
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room and bathroom Great hotel and bistro staff and The best cleaner's they really take pride in their job
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bistro very busy on a tue nite means good food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noushig

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this place is immaculate. The venue, location, staff, accommodation, food as well as the local community. So much peace and warmth. You will regret not going here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Esteban

The staying at the Hotel was reasonable good, that is, room very clean, good quality linen bed sheets, and room in good order. My predicament now is how I recover the $50.00 dollar key room deposit that I payed at the Lakes Hotel. Who is responsible to refund that money, The Lakes Hotel or the LastMinute? Because I have contacted Lola three times over the phone, apparently the Lakes Hotel Manager, but it has been impossible to recover the $50.00 dollars key room deposit. Is there any specific protocol to follow to recover that money? Please let me know. My email: loncenp.el@gmail.com
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are amazing and friendly but
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tahra

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mattress severely uncomfortable and caused back pain, blood stain on the bedding, no quilt or proper blanets supplied, air conditioning did not work, showers full of mould. Accommodation over all needs upgrading for price. However, staff were incredibly friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff where so friendly, room was very clean and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Easy access. Effortless exit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kaela

Disliked: Amenities
There is nothing good i could say about this place, and to top it off Rooms are on top of a night club with no sound proofing. Save your money, stay anywhere else..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, amazing pub, good old style rooms
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room though small had a good fridge and tea/coffee facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good room for price
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Van Ny

Clean and so good work attitude but abit noisy sound like air around 6 to 9 or 10
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

DIMITRIOS

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately i had paid through Wotif and then charged again by the lakes
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Awhina-e-hine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
What the helly is that smelly from the vents/drains!!! Obviously a known issue why there’s soo many auto air freshners near the bathrooms at the end of the corridor! Also heard some poor lady telling someone (trying to get in to her room!) to get away from her door late saturday night..
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025