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The Lakes Hotel

Property class: 2.5

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An indoor patio area with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and hanging plants.
A row of yellow and blue stools against a white wall with a large potted plant.
A building with a sign reading "THE LAKES" above the entrance. There is a tree in front of the building.
A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, two rolled towels, a black bedside lamp, a pillow with a swirl pattern, and a painting of a rocky beach on the wall.
A modern bar area with a brick wall, a wooden bar counter, and a seating area with wooden tables and chairs.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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201 The Entrance Rd, The Entrance, NSW, 2261
  • Place, Pelican Plaza
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Entrance Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, The Entrance Ocean Baths
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Room, Shared Bathroom

A hotel room with two beds, a painting of a beach scene, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Budget Double Room, Shared Bathroom

A hotel room with a black door marked with the number 12, a bed with a black bedspread and two white towels, a small bedside table with a lamp, and a window with a view of the outside.

Budget Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Budget Single Room, Shared Bathroom

A small, clean room with a bed, a desk, a wardrobe, and a ceiling fan.

Budget Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Apartment, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Lakes Hotel

A restaurant, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include ATM/banking services.
The Lakes Hotel offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at The Lakes Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Tuggerah Lake. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and 2 bars are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the bistro
  • Amenities include a rooftop terrace, a terrace and an ATM
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Tuggerah Lake and Pelican Plaza
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Lakes Hotel also features a rooftop terrace and an ATM. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this The Entrance hotel.

Bistro – This bistro serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

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

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 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is 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

The Lakes Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 350 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 350 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 350 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 350 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 350 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice renavations also meals were exelent, good value for money and handy location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes the two nights we stay there were great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great ,the staff were very helpful .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mateo

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

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 review

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 review

4/10 Poor

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was very very loud music on both Friday and Sat nights, past midnight.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff were difficult to deal with on check in! I booked it for my Niece and they were quite rude to her!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Darren

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

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

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

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 review

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was a great experience From start to finish
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Ted

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

6/10 Okay

Jessica

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

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 review

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