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The Esplanade Motel

3.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade motel with an outdoor pool and a restaurant

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
View from room
Deluxe Triple Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Superior Lake View Balcony Queen | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Point of interest
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

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Triple Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Quadruple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Superior Lake View Balcony Queen | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Lake View Balcony Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Queen | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Large Twin Beds

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Superior Lake View Balcony Twin | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Lake View Balcony Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
  • 29 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Three Bedroom Apartment | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Three Bedroom Apartment

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
3 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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Deluxe King Twin | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe King Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Deluxe Studio | Living area | 45-inch Smart TV with digital channels, streaming services

Deluxe Studio

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
568 The Esplanade, Warners Bay, NSW, 2282

What's nearby

  • Charlestown Square - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • John Hunter Hospital - 12 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Merewether Beach - 15 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Newcastle Civic Theater - 18 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Blacksmiths Beach - 18 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Warners at the Bay - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Con's Takeaway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Warners Bay Hotel - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Lilly Thai Takeaway - ‬13 min walk

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, luggage storage, and barbecue grills
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • 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 Smart TVs with streaming services and 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
  • 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 smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

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 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 11:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 11:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk, 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
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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Esplanade formerly Eco-Inn
Esplanade Motel Warners Bay
Esplanade Warners Bay
The Esplanade Motel formerly Eco Inn Warners Bay
The Esplanade Motel Motel
The Esplanade Motel Warners Bay
The Esplanade Motel Motel Warners Bay

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 at The Esplanade Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Esplanade Motel?

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

What time is check-out at The Esplanade Motel?

Check-out is at 10 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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