The Lakes Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute drive of Terrigal Beach. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Bistro, which serves lunch and dinner.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
22 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
2 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Travelling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Pool table
Beach nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1927
ATM/banking
Rooftop terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
26-inch flat-screen TV
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shared bathroom
Shower only
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Bistro – This bistro serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Policies
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Lakes Hotel The Entrance
Lakes The Entrance
The Lakes Hotel Hotel
The Lakes Hotel The Entrance
The Lakes Hotel Hotel The Entrance
Frequently asked questions
Does The Lakes Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Lakes Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Lakes Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Lakes Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Lakes Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Lakes Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. The Lakes Hotel also has 2 bars.
Are there restaurants at or near The Lakes Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Bistro.
What's the area around The Lakes Hotel like?
The Lakes Hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Pelican Plaza and 9 minutes' walk from Entrance Beach.
The Lakes Hotel Reviews
Reviews
6.6
Good
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
7.2/10
Staff & service
4.0/10
Amenities
6.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
4/10 Fair
25 April 2019
Lack of any person who could provide reliable information. Very dirty
Verified traveller
4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 December 2018
I loved this hotel, friendly staff and large rooms. Bathrooms and toilets are shared though they have separate lockable doors for each. Food downstairs is great. My only criticism was that the check in is located in an area where children are unable to go. Staff did however look after the kids as I checked in. Will definately use again.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 December 2018
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
3 December 2018
Sandy
Sandy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
27 November 2018
good location but floors were violently creaky so we were scared about waking people up. the hotel check in is in the poker room so my my 17 yr old friend was kicked out. fine for the price but could be better
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
17 October 2018
Stayed due to work in the area. Room was comfortable
Location was good for family's, close to the shops and beach.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
8 October 2018
The staff were rude & not helpful. I asked for a special condition as we needed to be at a venue at 2pm & they refused early checkin so we could get ready. I rang early on the day so my room could've been cleaned early on the list.
Cathy
Cathy, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
4/10 Fair
4 October 2018
Sleep deprived
Was not happy with being woken up very early in the morning with work men banging and talking in the roof area, was not impressed at all. I left the night check out. so I didn’t have to deal with them. 2 mornings in a row was enough had to get back to Melbourne for a proper sleep. Oh and the banging of the room doors at night. Friggen all night. BANG. BANG BANG ahhhhh sleep where are you.
Godwin
Godwin, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 September 2018
Excellent budget accommodation. Clean & a big comfy bed. Was worried about the shared bathroom but it was clean with a great shower, although bit hard to get dressed inside cubicle. Meals in bistro were reasonable & good food. Good, reasonably priced breakfast cafes nearby. Room 12 has the sqeakiest floor I have ever walked on, but don't know how you would fix that. Can't hear noise from downstairs so made for a quiet night's sleep. Could do with a little mirror in the room. Overall, excellent & wouldn't hesitate to stay again.
Cassie
Cassie, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
2/10 Poor
1 September 2018
Clean But not suitable
Won’t go there again. You pay extra for the key and may get the money back a week later. I wanted my money back
For the key and was told no!
I had to wait the week. If I didn’t want to do that they were going to give back my money for the room and I have to go stay else where👎 That made me dissapointed. Then when I went up nice but really not for me and not impressed. I would of been stranded if I had left with no where to stay. Parking near the hotel was a fair distance to cart your luggage and you then carry it up a flight of stairs Rooms partly Quiet Tv in room on wall very tiny👎👎👎👎
jt
jt, 1-night trip
Verified CheapTickets guest review
6/10 Good
26 August 2018
Good value
Rather noisy due band downstairs on Friday & Saturday nights. But to be fair very clean room and facilities. For the price can’t expect too much. Will stay again.
Verified traveller
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
2 August 2018
Eddie
Eddie, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
20 July 2018
Nice hotel close to beach
Nice hotel close to beach. Staff was welcoming, friendly and helpful.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
5 July 2018
Small but convenient
Comfortable for a budget stay !
Wouldn’t stay for too long though!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
21 May 2018
Convenient located close to everything
Doors are closing with a lot of bang, doesn’t help with your sleep, noisy on the weekend from pub fun. Overall not bad, clean shower and toilets.
Tom
Tom, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
4/10 Fair
20 May 2018
Looks better than it is
Hotwater in the shower was disappointing. Took close to 5 mins to get some warm water in the morning. Rooms look much better on the pictures than they are
Tom
Tom, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
11 May 2018
Room was small ( but we already knew it would be) it was clean and tidy. With no air conditioning it was a tad hot and stuffy and we actually queried to ourselves how guests would have coped in the summer time with no air conditioning. All in all, it was an ok experience with nothing to complain about.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
4 April 2018
Right on top of the pub :)
You get what you pay for. Hard bed. Happy hour for members only.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
30 March 2018
Place was beautiful!
Place clean , food was good, staff awesome, bit of noise but that’s what you got to expect if you stay at a pub lol 😂
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 March 2018
Great staff, great price, great room, will be staying here again when I travel
Nate
Nate, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
29 March 2018
No WiFi no WiFi from my room
I stayed 6 days of my 1st visit in room 15 but couldn't get WiFi apparently WiFi black spot for my room in that part of hotel so I booked out for few Days to get visit elsewhere when I arrived back and booked in for my second stay I mentioned the issues with no wi fi in room 15 which staff me know about so I asked for a room in different section on to be told hotel dulled book then house cleaner told me he rooms all empty of Sunday I was deceived and ripped off
Dale
Dale , 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
20 March 2018
Poor condition
Budget hotel with no air con. The room was unclean, super hot and suffocating. I ended up cutting short my stay in here. Not recommended.
Elise
Elise, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 March 2018
Friendly staff. Clean and tidy rooms and bathrooms. I had a comfortable stay and will stay again. Affordable too
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
4/10 Fair
7 March 2018
Noisy, basic, cheaper rooms and in town centre
Not good - the noise from the Hotel 'engines' keeping the cooling etc going was 24hrs unbearable. I was also above the Pokies which made my stay awful. Car park too far away from front door, so took long walks and up stairs to my room. Convenient spot right in centre of town and walk to beaches, esplanade, shops etc. Old Hotel, so cheaper rooms available