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El Lago Waters Motel

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
41 The Entrance Road, The Entrance, NSW, 2261
  • Pelican Plaza
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Blue Bay Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Magenta Shores Beach
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Sundeck Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Pool View Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room | Living area

Executive Room

  • Partial lake view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Lake View Room

  • Lake view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

The Entrance

With a stay at El Lago Waters Motel, you'll be centrally located in The Entrance, a 4-minute walk from Pelican Plaza and a 3-minute drive from Blue Bay Beach. .This beach motel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Magenta Shores Golf Course and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Magenta Shores Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Pelican Plaza - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Blue Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Magenta Shores Golf Course - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Terrigal Beach - 16 min drive - 10.6 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

  • ‪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
  • ‪Mi Cantina - ‬1 min walk

About this property

El Lago Waters Motel

Beach motel with outdoor pool, near Pelican Plaza
El Lago Waters Motel offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Digital television is provided. This The Entrance motel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

Children 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 39 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a rooftop terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this motel include an arcade/game room, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this motel consist of conference space and a meeting room.

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

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 available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: 10 percent of room rate
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 percent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; 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
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (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 percent of room rate (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 percent

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-authorize 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 elevators
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

El Lago Waters Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 854 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 854 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 854 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 162 out of 854 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 166 out of 854 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

4/10 Poor

Melinda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I never write bad reviews for accomodation as like to think that all business’ are operating at their best. The facilities and cleanliness were poor, to the point we considered moving to a new accomodation. Linen was clean, so opted to stay instead of forfeit our payment. I am only writing this review as families should know this before bringing their children to stay. The rates do not
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Candice

Liked: Staff & service
This place is in a great location an staff i meet amazing a little run down but clean an very well priced
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and peaceful motel , close to the water and walking distance to restaurants and cafes.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very basic. Linen was clean but rooms are very tired and needing a lot of love.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Garry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jade

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioner did not work properly in 35 degree heat and the place smelt like weed. Dodgy people walking in and out at all hours of the night. Not a good place to take kids thats for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Irene

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was a lot of rubbish under the table from previous customers.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location was great. Nice pool, water views, easy walk over to shops and the boardwalk for restaurants. The hotel though? Room wasn’t vacuumed, there was rubbish under the bed, no fresh towels in the room, the bin wasn’t emptied and there was no door to the bathroom. At all. For the price, the location was fine. The room was below average.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joabie

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disgusting place… workers trying hard to help at all opportunities but the place is run down and full of junkies
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty, requires a lot of maintenance work, it totally not worth the money we paid. the property management need serious take action about the quality of the staff & the property Maintenance and renovation, otherwise they will out off the business in not time.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty pool facilities were covered in litter, no chairs available at pool area, tv didn’t work. Aircon hardly worked, no towels provided. No screen on window.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Ramesh

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

2/10 Terrible

Patricia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Apparently this property has a two star rating. That’s two stars too many in my opinion! The property does not even remotely resemble the photos on Wotif. And it wasn’t actually that cheap! The rooms and entire building were poorly presented, beds were uncomfortable although the sheets were clean. The hot tap was stuck on, so it dripped all night and meant that showers were either scalding hot, or just not an option. We laughed it off but NEVER AGAIN!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Bree

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Run down and dirty. Staff couldn’t even bother to clean the mirror that had someone’s medical appointment reminder written on it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lani

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel was dirty, the grounds were covered in rubbish, it had mould on the ceiling in the bathroom. There was exposed cables hanging behind the bed. The railings of the stairs do not meet code! I feel it's unsafe and inhabitable and needs to be deep cleaned, re painted or maybe just demolish It. $300 for the 1 night and it was absolutely disgraceful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Souvanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dianne

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dont even think about staying here and dont let the name fool you. Its filthy, old, and uncomfortable. No hot water tap in the shower, no air conditioning remote, rusty fridge and the stair rails are so loose and dangerous. Room smells of stale smoke and buckets of urine in the car park. If I could give it no stars I would. Staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Matt

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mixed Feedback

Air conditioner did not work, cooling function was definitely not working. Air con set on 17 felt like 25 deg. With a pregnant wife and a hot day, this was uncomfortable. After raising this with reception and maintenance - they assured me I was wrong and that the Air con was working fine. Ridiculous. Not handled well by management. Rooms are very old and ours wasn't cleaned sufficiently. Pool was clean and worth swimming in. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Richmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

4/10 Poor

Fiona

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is very run down and there was mould in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alana

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The upmost disgusting houso place you will ever stay at avoid at all costs!!! The place is used as a halfway house for homeless people. Witnessed people smoking ice on there balcony. Cockroaches everywhere! No staff insight when needed! The staff had a broken nose and told he couldn’t refund! Have since found out that he could of!! The staff is rude! Looks nothing like the photos very rundown and dirty place! No elevator so have to lugg bags up 3 flights of stairs! Just avoid you would feel safer sleeping under the bridge then at this place!! Read all the reviews of this place i with we had!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Nola

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property requires a lot of maintenance work, up grades on rooms and facilities. Location to the venue was great. Price was good. Items for rooms no hairdryer, shower flooded floor in bathroom. Taps require maintenance for bathroom sink and shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Judy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Affordable. Staff friendly and there for you needs. Property would get 10/10 if renovated but then I guess they would put the price up.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024