Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site. Parking height restrictions apply.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 until 23:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Late check-out is available for a fee of AUD 20, subject to availability.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in the heart of Lakes Entrance, just steps from Griffith's Sea Shell Museum and Marine Display, and 7 minutes on foot from the Lakes Entrance Visitor Information Centre. It is 0.1 mi from Lake King and the Lakes Entrance-Lake Tyers Coastal Reserve.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available, which is seasonal. Specific operational hours are not provided.

Banjo Paterson Motor Inn in Lakes Entrance

Average nightly price at Banjo Paterson Motor Inn by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$126
February	$89
March	$91
April	$101
May	$89
June	$90
July	$87
August	$81
September	$95
October	$79
November	$87
December	$116

What guests think

At Banjo Paterson Motor Inn, reviews highlight a very convenient, walkable waterfront location and smooth code-based access, alongside mixed feedback about building upkeep, room comfort, and the reliability of certain amenities.

Service is frequently described as friendly and accommodating, though limited reception and code-based arrivals cause issues for some, especially late or international guests. Rooms are often comfortable or spacious, but some feel dated or small, with occasional traffic or plumbing noise and a few uncomfortable beds. Cleanliness and maintenance vary widely, from very clean stays to reports of mould, odours, pests, and worn exterior areas; the on-site restaurant can be handy and tasty when open, but breakfast service has ceased. Expect a no-fuss stopover with uneven upkeep.

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Facilities

On-site restaurant is convenient when operating, and off-street parking is available. Several reviews note the pool and exterior areas need repair or deep cleaning, though others mention enjoying the pool.

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10

Bronwen

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Make sure you visit Cathy's restaurant.

10

Susan

Jan 7, 2023

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Stayed 19,364 nights

Spacious room as advertised, nice pool.

2

Peter

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was very dirty, paid $720 for 2 nights and left on the first morning. Bathroom was very dirty, other people's beard and pubic hair stuck to the tiles, leaking fridge, poor odour and overall poor quality facilities, in room glass wear from the 80's! They had a young boy helping to clean this place, hardly professionals? Considering it was peak season (NYE) the grass and weeds around the pool was very high and appeared not to have been cut for a long, long time. Pool was in a bad state of repair. Carpet stuck to the external stairs was torn, i tripped while carrying a suitcase up the stairs. This place is very bad value for money, we left Lakes Entrance and went to another town. I would not return to this property or recommend it at all

10

Bonnie

Jan 9, 2023

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Stayed 19,350 nights

Really enjoyed our stay after a long drive. Lovely pool, clean and comfortable rooms and accommodating staff.

10

George

May 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Restaurant convenience

10

Phil

Nov 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Checked in early - friendly welcome parked outside room. Restaurant in complex which was convenient. Good comfortable bed.

8

Angela

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had one night stop over on our way North. Great spot easy access and parking. Right across the water for a nice walk and great outlook. Had takeaway from Caths Restaurant located on the premises which was so convenient and very tasty. Definitely stay again

8

Peter

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I enjoy staying at Banjo. Very convenient and comfortable. Off street parking is a plus. It is good value

2

Judith

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There is no reception, you receive a message with the code for the door, That’s all ok… but when you arrive you realise why. The outside of this property is in such bad condition it is dangerous. Some of the balastrades supporting the balcony are rusted through, moss everywhere and the garden is overgrown, pool is in need of repair and the gate is propped open with a rock. Please take this property off Hotels.Com

6

Bill

Jan 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Chose it over other motels because it has restaurant - not operating. Australia Day holiday meant dining options in the town were limited

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: many guests report clean rooms, while others cite mould in bathrooms, odours, pests, dirty carpets/stairs, and dusty or stained furnishings.

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4

Andrew

Jan 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Smelly and run down

4

GREG

Feb 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very old property and not kept clean. The bed was reasonably comfortable but that’s all that I could give a pass. Holes and rips in curtains, tiny kitchen/bath room vanity share, couch stained, doors chipping.

10

Henry

Jul 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, warm and tidy. Furniture and bathroom are in good condition. Very simple.

2

Peter

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was very dirty, paid $720 for 2 nights and left on the first morning. Bathroom was very dirty, other people's beard and pubic hair stuck to the tiles, leaking fridge, poor odour and overall poor quality facilities, in room glass wear from the 80's! They had a young boy helping to clean this place, hardly professionals? Considering it was peak season (NYE) the grass and weeds around the pool was very high and appeared not to have been cut for a long, long time. Pool was in a bad state of repair. Carpet stuck to the external stairs was torn, i tripped while carrying a suitcase up the stairs. This place is very bad value for money, we left Lakes Entrance and went to another town. I would not return to this property or recommend it at all

10

Per

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice, clean room with comfortable bed. My room faced the road and had noticeable traffic noise; I personally didn't mind and had a good night's sleep, but if you're concerned about noise, you should try to get a room not facing the road.

2

Klaire

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Upgrades to premium. Rooms were no different but the price. Toilet, bed, benches walls were absolutely covered in Ants. Photos taken. Ended up sleeping in our car in the car park due to the Ant problem and a newborn… very disappointing for the price we paid. Cleanness wasn’t there, room, corridor smelt like weed, carpets were wet, balcony door didn’t lock. Mould covered through out shower, wall and floor tiles. Want to request refund.

4

Steve

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room wasn't clean enough, the shower had mould in it in several places.Underneath the bedside cabinet and around edges of room was not the cleanest. The smoke detector was open and no battery in it. Mirror was not cleaned properly. Carpet stairs up to first floor to access the room were very dirty. Very dated room. Could hear the restaurant from our room, pots and pans and talking, also there were instructions NOT to prepare food with strong odour, but the room had the odour from the restaurant? Not what I expected from photos and for what we paid. Would NOT recommend this motel.

8

Beve

Jan 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was comfortable and clean and very reasonably priced.

10

Judith

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fourth time we have stayed here and find it excellent in every way. Staff are friendly and helpful and the rooms are spacious and clean. any request such as ground floor or the same room as we had before are always meet.

4

Sarah

Mar 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was definitely overpriced for what we got (blame that on Easter weekend??). Room was small and outdated and the toilet leaked so flushed randomly and dripped. No utensils to stir coffee in the morning (though it was nice that coffee was provided). There was dust on the lights by the bed and one of the glasses were dirty (though nice they were chilled). The twin bed was quite comfortable and queen was ok.

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Rooms

Rooms are often comfortable and sometimes spacious, but some feel dated or small; traffic or plumbing noise and a few uncomfortable beds are reported.

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10

JULIE

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are lovely. Great location rooms very comfortable thank you

8

dave

Dec 9, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

extremely quiet no noise great for sleeping

10

Per

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice, clean room with comfortable bed. My room faced the road and had noticeable traffic noise; I personally didn't mind and had a good night's sleep, but if you're concerned about noise, you should try to get a room not facing the road.

10

Miia

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable one night stay. The room was clean and spacious. Easy walking distance to shops and stroll along the waterfront.

6

Lorna's

Jul 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in room 9 & the bed was so uncomfortable we didn’t get much sleep. Will not stay there again.

10

Shane

Jan 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A great no fuss place to stay. The outdoor verandah was a nice addition. Comfy beds. Opposite the water. Walk to everything. Quiet rooms.

4

Sarah

Mar 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was definitely overpriced for what we got (blame that on Easter weekend??). Room was small and outdated and the toilet leaked so flushed randomly and dripped. No utensils to stir coffee in the morning (though it was nice that coffee was provided). There was dust on the lights by the bed and one of the glasses were dirty (though nice they were chilled). The twin bed was quite comfortable and queen was ok.

8

Alan

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

good quick check in by code- a good set up in room. But could hear too much from other rooms- toilets being flushed etc during the night.

8

Jackie

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was decent, the bathroom clean but the bed was very uncomfortable

6

Russell

Dec 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great old style motor inn with lovely renovated rooms. Friendly staff. Lovely view of river. Easy parking. Easy flat walk to shops.

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Service

Staff are frequently praised as friendly and accommodating, and keyless self check-in usually works. However, limited reception and occasional check-in communication issues caused problems for some guests.

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8

Linda

Feb 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great place for a one night budget stay. Check in staff was very helpful

10

Allyson

Jan 8, 2023

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Stayed 19,363 nights

On arrival there had been a mix up with our booking. The lovely gentleman at reception was so kind & helpful and we were checked in in no time.

4

Edis

Mar 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in was an issue. I arrived around 8.30pm, there was no one at the front desk, no one answers the night bell. No one responds to the online chat function on the website. When I made the booking, I made it with a Canadian phone number, but they do not seem to support international phone numbers, so I did not receive any information about how to check in. I had to walk to McDonalds and use the free wifi to message an Australian friend to call the hotel to let me in. In a tourist destination like Lakes Entrance, I would assume many foreigners do not have access to an Australian phone? On the positive side, it was clean and close to the middle of town on the main street.

10

Judith

Nov 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay at this motel on 21 October at the beginning of our road trip that we returned for our last night and once again it was enjoyable, the staff are so friendly and even remembered that we had stayed there previously. We will return to this motel on our next holiday

10

Paul

Jan 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The freindliness of Ken and the staff

10

Phil

Nov 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Checked in early - friendly welcome parked outside room. Restaurant in complex which was convenient. Good comfortable bed.

8

Lovee

Jan 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Self checkin was good, and overall a good place to stay with the fam!

10

Judith

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fourth time we have stayed here and find it excellent in every way. Staff are friendly and helpful and the rooms are spacious and clean. any request such as ground floor or the same room as we had before are always meet.

8

Sam CJ

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We were made very welcome by Ken, who was very accommodating and always happy to assist. Thank you, Ken, for your excellent hospitality.

8

Michael

Jan 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in a bit disjointed but rectified quickly

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Location

Consistently praised for a walkable, waterfront setting close to shops and eateries.

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JULIE

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are lovely. Great location rooms very comfortable thank you

10

Rod

Jan 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This motel is very conveniently located with easy walking access to the lakes front and short walk to the rear and easy access to shops and dining. The room was clean and well appointed.

10

Miia

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable one night stay. The room was clean and spacious. Easy walking distance to shops and stroll along the waterfront.

8

Trevor

Dec 3, 2022

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Stayed 19,323 nights

Great position

10

Joseph

Jan 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, easy for every things.

10

Phil

Dec 14, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Manager kindly provided a room upgrade free of charge. Conveniently located with an easy walk to shops and restaurants. Good walking path beside the water just across the road. Keyless entry which was hassle free and easy parking.

8

Angela

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had one night stop over on our way North. Great spot easy access and parking. Right across the water for a nice walk and great outlook. Had takeaway from Caths Restaurant located on the premises which was so convenient and very tasty. Definitely stay again

10

Karen

Nov 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient motel close to shops and dining.

10

Ross

Oct 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This motel is ideally situated within walking distance of shops, restaurants and the wharf. The 'touchless' check in and out was seamless and the room was excellent. Some street noise but it's a quiet area and we enjoyed our overnight stay.

10

Raimondo

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Close to eateries. Comfortable room

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Dining

Cathy’s/Cath’s on-site restaurant is highlighted as convenient and tasty, but it has been closed at times, and breakfast service is no longer provided. Plenty of dining options are an easy walk away.

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10

Rod

Jan 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This motel is very conveniently located with easy walking access to the lakes front and short walk to the rear and easy access to shops and dining. The room was clean and well appointed.

10

Bronwen

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Make sure you visit Cathy's restaurant.

10

George

May 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Restaurant convenience

8

Jane

Feb 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Booked to have breakfast delivered. Waited an hour in the morning and no breakfast. Finally got onto reception who said they don't provide breakfasts anymore!!!!! On the plus side bed very comfortable and pillows were sensational.

8

Angela

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had one night stop over on our way North. Great spot easy access and parking. Right across the water for a nice walk and great outlook. Had takeaway from Caths Restaurant located on the premises which was so convenient and very tasty. Definitely stay again

10

Karen

Dec 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good sized room, good facilities, easy walk to dining options

10

Karen

Nov 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient motel close to shops and dining.

10

Ross

Oct 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This motel is ideally situated within walking distance of shops, restaurants and the wharf. The 'touchless' check in and out was seamless and the room was excellent. Some street noise but it's a quiet area and we enjoyed our overnight stay.

6

Bill

Jan 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Chose it over other motels because it has restaurant - not operating. Australia Day holiday meant dining options in the town were limited

10

Raimondo

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Close to eateries. Comfortable room

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Banjo Paterson Motor Inn

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