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El Lago Waters Motel

3.0 star property
Beach motel with outdoor pool, near Pelican Plaza
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Lake View Room | View from property
Reception
Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Lobby sitting area
View from property

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The price is AU$158
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

Room options

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Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Sundeck Room

Highlights

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

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Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Pool View Room

Highlights

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

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Executive Room | Living area

Executive Room

Highlights

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

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Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Lake View Room

Highlights

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

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Pool

Standard Room with Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Sundeck Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pool

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
Property amenity

ibis Styles The Entrance

Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (807)
The price is AU$156
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2025
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Pelican Plaza - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Entrance Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Entrance Ocean Baths - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Blue Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Magenta Shores Beach - 34 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ken's Humble Pie Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪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

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/games room. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and conference space, guests can connect to free wired Internet.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Express check-out, luggage storage and a banquet hall
  • Water sports equipment, barbecues and a 24-hour front desk
  • 1 meeting room and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free Internet.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Fridges and irons/ironing boards
  • 58-cm TVs with digital channels
  • Separate sitting areas, electric kettles and heating

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 transport

  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • 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
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: 10 per cent of room rate
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 per cent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 more details, 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 per cent of room rate (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 per cent

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 any lifts
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 to 9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at El Lago Waters Motel?

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Lago Waters Motel on 23 Dec 2024 start from AU$158.25, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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).

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 838 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 838 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 190 out of 838 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 158 out of 838 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 160 out of 838 reviews" "

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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

8/10 Good

Jasper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
needs some love staff friendly place clean maybe needs a makeover
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Leanne

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is not maintained it is very run down
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kallan

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing at all like the pictures. Extremely run down bordering on unsafe. The room was filthy. We were surrounded by drug addicts who kept us up all night and to make things worse the door didnt lock properly. Would NOT have stayed here if there was any other accommodation available at the time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Adrian

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jane

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don’t do it
Amazing location, Absolute dive of a hotel. Needs gutting and revamp in every way. Wish I read reviews. Would have rathered pay double the price to stay somewhere decent and clean and felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Colleen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Morris

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Charlene

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A good place if need a place quickly but the property desperately needs fixing. Half of the Bathroom mirror was cracked, some water marking in ceiling at front door and no door for the toilet/bathroom area which was near the front door. Owner who was at reception for book in was nice. A lot of dubious people staying there though, not good for a female staying alone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Helene

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not what I hoped for - drab accommodation in great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Ken

Disliked: Cleanliness
okay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Warwick

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty and unkept. Dangerous stairs and loose railings. No spare pillows or blankets. No biscuits for coffee..The worst motel I have ever stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandra, Emu Plains

Travelled with partner
Very run down and old, very noisy and uncomfortable. I wouldn’t stay here again even tho it’s in prime location. Bed was old and uncomfortable, tv barely worked, bathroom was old and the bath/ shower looked dirty and had hair in it. When I called to check if we could check in early the last answered the phone with just hello so I was confused and thought I’d random the wrong number.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Danielle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room to improve and good staff and owner
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 Good

Stephen

It was neat and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toilet sprayed water across the room. Cold tap in the shower did not work. People smoking outside room and smoke just came straight in even though door was fully closed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very quiet and beds are comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location is fantastic, very walkable to the main shops. Our family room was clean, sps hood, has hot water, fridge, microwave and kettle plus small tv. Value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Leanne

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property very run down room had sticky tape holding the shower taps together bed linen old bathroom light not working flouro light was exposed cover off night manager was rude good location with some tlc to each room would be a great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lew

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t lock the glass sliding door. Black mould in the bath room which has made me very very sick with acute respiratory condition . The bed had completely collapsed . Destroyed my back . Teenage girls running and screaming in the corridors at 10:15 at night . Night manager not interested. I had to vacate the room at 22:30 on the second night of my prepaid stay due to intolerable conditions of the facility. So with that I insist on a full refund .!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was over charged for my room which had a broken door, broken cupboards, leaking water. Staff at front desk wouldn't answer my phone call to rectify this. Would never stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen

Quick cheap stop over
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joshua

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very unhygienic had dirty unwear in my room on arrival and drug paraphernalia all over the resorts. Super unsafe its a disgrace and should be closed down
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Comfortable Beds & Nice Bathroom
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
3.0