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El Lago Waters Motel

3.0 star property

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A pool area with umbrellas, palm trees, and a view of the sea.
Basic Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
A room with a dark blue sofa, a wicker chair, and a glass-top coffee table with magazines.
A pool area with a clear blue sky, surrounded by palm trees and a brick patio.
A hotel room with three single beds, each with white linens and decorative headboards. There are bedside tables with lamps and a telephone on one of the tables. The room has a carpeted floor and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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41 The Entrance Road, The Entrance, NSW, 2261
  • Place, Pelican Plaza
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Entrance Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, The Entrance Ocean Baths
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with chairs.

Executive Room

  • Partial lake view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a chair.

Lake View Room

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

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free wired internet

Executive Suite Double Room

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

Super Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Pool | Seasonal outdoor pool

Standard Room with Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Pool View Room

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Sundeck Room

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with three single beds, each with white linens and decorative headboards. There are bedside tables with lamps and a telephone on one of the tables. The room has a carpeted floor and a framed picture on the wall.

Family Room

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

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About this property

El Lago Waters Motel

Guests at this beach motel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a children's pool and barbecue grills. Housekeeping is available on request.
El Lago Waters Motel offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations, with an iron/ironing board. This individually furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks. Digital televisions are provided. This The Entrance motel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site.

Children aged under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at El Lago Waters Motel. During your stay, you'll be connected to a shopping centre and just a quick walk from Pelican Plaza. Enjoy features like free wired Internet, plus a rooftop terrace and dry cleaning service.
  • Free wired Internet
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a meeting room, conference space and laundry facilities
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Pelican Plaza and a 3-minute drive from Blue Bay Beach
El Lago Waters Motel offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Wired Internet is free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the family-friendly El Lago Waters Motel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star The Entrance motel.

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
  • 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 lift
  • 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
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 per cent 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 25.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Guests arriving after 6 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
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

  • The seasonal pool will open on 15 October and close on 30 April.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at El Lago Waters Motel.

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

El Lago Waters Motel Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 96 reviews

5.2/10

Cleanliness

5.8/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

4.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

DONNA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and comfortable room. A pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness
Good clean nice spot
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alaa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Muni

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff are good. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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4/10 Poor

Rodney

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel needs a facelift urgently
Stayed 2 nights 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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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

Irene

Needs a little bit of cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was up to standard. Staff were accommodating . It was the first appearance that made you think I hope it’s okay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

chris

Clean room. Adequate amenities
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
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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
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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
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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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6/10 Okay

Anil

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room, amenities, clearness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is filthy rotten dirty. The walls had dirty Marks all over them and holes in them. Around The pool was not maintained it had grass and weeds growing out of every line in the paving it was putrid the dirtiest motel i have ever seen. It was a joke i don't know how people stay there. I wouldn't stay there if it cost nothing
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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4/10 Poor

Wally

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very dirty The whole building needs a makeover There was only 1 lady who was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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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

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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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

Brett

Staff were great, only issue was the state of the hotel itself. Pictures
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Nathan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was ok, the place was ok, nothing special or modern. We needed a place to stay for the night and it served its purpose, I wouldn't spend any longer there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was comfortable and clean. We could not operate the tv and the light switch in the bathroom was very difficult to turn on/ otherwise OK
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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4/10 Poor

Estelle

There were a lot of renovations happening and they what had been done want dinner very well. The shower drained very slowly so had to keep turning the shower off so it could drain and not flood the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025