El Lago Waters Motel under Gobell Hotel
US$67
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$67
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at El Lago Waters Motel under Gobell Hotel average US$67 in the cheapest month (September) and US$113 in the most expensive month (January), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$113 |
| February | US$85 |
| March | US$87 |
| April | US$89 |
| May | US$85 |
| June | US$77 |
| July | US$69 |
| August | US$87 |
| September | US$67 |
| October | US$78 |
| November | US$76 |
| December | US$101 |
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Most expensive: January (~US$113)
Cheapest: September (~US$67)
About this property
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal 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.
Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal 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.
Business amenities
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.
Rooms
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.
Location
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.
What's nearby
Tuggerah Lake(0.1 Miles)
Pelican Plaza(0.2 Miles)
Wyrrabalong National Park(0.3 Miles)
Entrance Beach(0.3 Miles)
North Entrance Beach(0.7 Miles)
The Entrance Ocean Baths(1.1 Miles)
Blue Bay Beach(1.2 Miles)
Toowoon Bay Beach(1.7 Miles)
Swadling Reserve(1.9 Miles)
Magenta Shores Beach(2.7 Miles)
Peter Clifford Reserve(2.8 Miles)
Shelly Beach Beaches(2.9 Miles)
Magenta Shores Golf Course(2.9 Miles)
Bateau Bay Beach(4.1 Miles)
Ventura Avenue Reserve(4.2 Miles)
The preferred airport for El Lago Waters Motel is Sydney Airport (SYD)(76.9 Miles)
Parking
Swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Safe-deposit box
Garden
Beach (nearby)
Location
41 The Entrance Rd, The Entrance, New South Wales, Australia
Tuggerah Lake (0.1 Miles)
Pelican Plaza (0.2 Miles)
Wyrrabalong National Park (0.3 Miles)
Entrance Beach (0.3 Miles)
North Entrance Beach (0.7 Miles)
The Entrance Ocean Baths (1.1 Miles)
Room options
2
Basic Room
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningHeatingSeparate Living Room
13
Executive Suite Double Room
Room details
1 Double Bed
and 1 Single Bed
Sleeps 3
323 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingSeparate Living Room
4
Family Room
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
and 2 Single Beds
Sleeps 4
377 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingSeparate Living Room
5
Lake View Room
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
323 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningHeatingSeparate Living Room
12
Super Executive Double Room
Room details
1 Double Bed
and 2 Single Beds
Sleeps 4
Air ConditioningHeatingSeparate Living Room
4
Pool View Room
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
269 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningHeatingSeparate Living Room
4
Executive Room
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
and 1 Single Bed
Sleeps 3
323 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningHeatingSeparate Living Room
4
Sundeck Room
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
269 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingSeparate Living Room
Guest reviews of El Lago Waters Motel under Gobell Hotel
5.9
Based on 474 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
2%
Couple
47%
Family
41%
Group
5%
Solo
3%
What guests think
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At El Lago Waters Motel under Gobell Hotel, travellers consistently praise the waterfront, walkable location, but many describe very dated, poorly maintained accommodation with cleanliness issues, broken fixtures, and a generally unsafe feel due to loitering and noise.
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What guests think
At El Lago Waters Motel under Gobell Hotel, travellers consistently praise the waterfront, walkable location, but many describe very dated, poorly maintained accommodation with cleanliness issues, broken fixtures, and a generally unsafe feel due to loitering and noise.
Multiple reviews note the pool being closed or dirty, limited or unmanned reception, and malfunctioning basics like air conditioning and hot water. Some guests found the beds comfortable, rooms spacious enough, or staff helpful, and views of the lake are a highlight. Expect a budget stay in a prime spot with significant trade-offs in upkeep and comfort.
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Facilities
Facilities are run down, with several reports of the pool being closed or dirty and outdoor areas poorly maintained. Parking feels poorly lit or unsafe, and some amenities like the games room or tennis court were locked or unusable.
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Shirani
23 Jan 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The pool was green,everywhere on the property was piled up broken furniture covered with torn tarps.Paint was peeling of the repainted tiles in the bathroom. Stayed 2 nights the beds were not made up the 2nd day,the used cup were not washed , no tea towel to dry the cups, no hand towels. The property was badly run down.The dining room was full of old unused furniture,but as you enter the property there was a big board advertising in house dining!It's a wonder that they are allowed to trade & (false) advertise. Very dissapointed.
The pool was green,everywhere on the property was piled up broken furniture covered with torn tarps.Paint was peeling of the repainted tiles in the bathroom. Stayed 2 nights the beds were not made up the 2nd day,the used cup were not washed , no tea towel to dry the cups, no hand towels. The property was badly run down.The dining room was full of old unused furniture,but as you enter the property there was a big board advertising in house dining!It's a wonder that they are allowed to trade & (false) advertise. Very dissapointed.
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Cathy
5 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The photos of the property in the picture doesn’t look like that in person Staff using blower in car and bellowing up dust Room smells The pool under construction A bad smell coming out of the ac
The photos of the property in the picture doesn’t look like that in person Staff using blower in car and bellowing up dust Room smells The pool under construction A bad smell coming out of the ac
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Christopher
16 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Its close to the water, in a nice convenient spot. Later checkout to most places. However, upon entering heading to our room there was a hole in the roof (looked like bad water damage) in the pool they have a nice shallow end for children, but the pool was dirty, we pulled a half fish body out of the shallow section. Overall just had a real weird vibe.
Its close to the water, in a nice convenient spot. Later checkout to most places. However, upon entering heading to our room there was a hole in the roof (looked like bad water damage) in the pool they have a nice shallow end for children, but the pool was dirty, we pulled a half fish body out of the shallow section. Overall just had a real weird vibe.
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Kim
4 Nov 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Water was out on arrival and again before 7am the next morning. A council truck was parked across the road with their generator going full ball for their water blaster to clean the walkway was quite annoying 😒. Pool could have been cleaner.
Water was out on arrival and again before 7am the next morning. A council truck was parked across the road with their generator going full ball for their water blaster to clean the walkway was quite annoying 😒. Pool could have been cleaner.
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Chloe
15 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Pool is out of service. As soon as we got into the room we had no power, had to go and get someone to reset the power box. Could not use the tv as the 2 remotes were for a complete different brand tv and would not change the Chanel. Supplied with 1 pillow. Went to reception to see if we could please get another pillow and a tv remote, was advised all rooms are full (even though there was hardly anyone there) so no pillow and they had to get maintenance for the tv. Both of which were not rectified. We have been here a few times before and it appears it sadly just keeps going down hill.
Pool is out of service. As soon as we got into the room we had no power, had to go and get someone to reset the power box. Could not use the tv as the 2 remotes were for a complete different brand tv and would not change the Chanel. Supplied with 1 pillow. Went to reception to see if we could please get another pillow and a tv remote, was advised all rooms are full (even though there was hardly anyone there) so no pillow and they had to get maintenance for the tv. Both of which were not rectified. We have been here a few times before and it appears it sadly just keeps going down hill.
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Erika
25 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very old and out dated. We still had beer lids left in our room from previous tenants. Pool was dirty around the edges with scum. Old car left in car park on jacks with wheels missing. In even pavers my 6 year old kept tripping on them. Over charged at check in.
Very old and out dated. We still had beer lids left in our room from previous tenants. Pool was dirty around the edges with scum. Old car left in car park on jacks with wheels missing. In even pavers my 6 year old kept tripping on them. Over charged at check in.
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Theresa
30 Apr 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Daughter found a cockroach in the drawer and the back of the door lock was missing in the 1st room we were put in. The room my mum and sister were put in only had 1 dim light in the main living/ sleeping area as the staff said they had no spare light bulbs for the other light fittings. Fridges all froze all contents. Vending machines were all empty. Lounge chair out by pool was broken. However my mum did have a fall from her wheelchair trying to get into her room and transferring to her walker and one of the staff members were very helpful coming in to help us get her up, so thank you for that.
Daughter found a cockroach in the drawer and the back of the door lock was missing in the 1st room we were put in. The room my mum and sister were put in only had 1 dim light in the main living/ sleeping area as the staff said they had no spare light bulbs for the other light fittings. Fridges all froze all contents. Vending machines were all empty. Lounge chair out by pool was broken. However my mum did have a fall from her wheelchair trying to get into her room and transferring to her walker and one of the staff members were very helpful coming in to help us get her up, so thank you for that.
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DAVID
12 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Air conditioning not functional, pool not operating (due to resealing), rooms not previously cleaned to any standards. "FAMILY ROOM" not safe, no safety screen on a third floor windows. Location is superb however.
Air conditioning not functional, pool not operating (due to resealing), rooms not previously cleaned to any standards. "FAMILY ROOM" not safe, no safety screen on a third floor windows. Location is superb however.
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Mel
3 Mar 2024
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The pictures shown of the property need to be updated as it is very run down and looks like it has been that way for a long time. The main entrance smelt and walking through the corridors we could smell cigarette smoke. The tap in our bathroom fell off whilst showering. There were holes in our ceiling. The remotes to the air conditioning unit and tv didn’t have enough batteries so we had to keep swapping them to use them. Someone knocked on our door at 11.30pm and woke us up. The pool wasn’t clean. The vending machine only had a couple of random items in it. The front desk is not manned 24/7. Would not recommend. Don’t waste your money
The pictures shown of the property need to be updated as it is very run down and looks like it has been that way for a long time. The main entrance smelt and walking through the corridors we could smell cigarette smoke. The tap in our bathroom fell off whilst showering. There were holes in our ceiling. The remotes to the air conditioning unit and tv didn’t have enough batteries so we had to keep swapping them to use them. Someone knocked on our door at 11.30pm and woke us up. The pool wasn’t clean. The vending machine only had a couple of random items in it. The front desk is not manned 24/7. Would not recommend. Don’t waste your money
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Kate
27 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
After our door swipe battery dying and locking us out, management took 45 mins to come back to have the door opened. It was the attitude of the man who had to manually come up and open the door; he was vulgar and rude, and swearing and it made us feel so, so uncomfortable. It was a horrible experience to listen to him while we waited. We got moved to another room while waiting to retrieve our bags from the locked room- even then we had to wait for these new keys. The place was tidy, but so run down. It didn’t feel clean at all. Very visible signs of rust and incomplete repairs around the room, especially in the bathroom. The couch was old and worn. The whole hotel is in need of repair, updating and refurbishing. The microwave was dirty; we had one spoon, no plates to be able to eat any food off. We felt unsafe parking the car behind the motel. The entrance sign is covered with graffiti, which should have been our first red flag. One camera in back car park, no real fencing. Was worried to leave our car there overnight. The tennis court is useless and over grown. If you’re looking for a cheap bed for the night, it will do the trick, but recommend finding anywhere else to stay if you’re looking for anything more than this.
After our door swipe battery dying and locking us out, management took 45 mins to come back to have the door opened. It was the attitude of the man who had to manually come up and open the door; he was vulgar and rude, and swearing and it made us feel so, so uncomfortable. It was a horrible experience to listen to him while we waited. We got moved to another room while waiting to retrieve our bags from the locked room- even then we had to wait for these new keys. The place was tidy, but so run down. It didn’t feel clean at all. Very visible signs of rust and incomplete repairs around the room, especially in the bathroom. The couch was old and worn. The whole hotel is in need of repair, updating and refurbishing. The microwave was dirty; we had one spoon, no plates to be able to eat any food off. We felt unsafe parking the car behind the motel. The entrance sign is covered with graffiti, which should have been our first red flag. One camera in back car park, no real fencing. Was worried to leave our car there overnight. The tennis court is useless and over grown. If you’re looking for a cheap bed for the night, it will do the trick, but recommend finding anywhere else to stay if you’re looking for anything more than this.
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Cleanliness
Frequent complaints about dirty rooms and bathrooms, mould, rubbish and pests, with lingering smells in some areas. A few guests mentioned clean linen or generally tidy rooms.
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Kate
4 Jan 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Really dirty room and really run down. There was no light in the bathroom .The cold water in shower didn't work, reported it, first manager ignored it, after several complaints it was barely repaired, we missed our dinner reservation. There was a kettle but no crockery or cutlery in the room to make tea or coffee, I request it, was given dirty cups & plates with dried food scraps on it. The bedside table had dead bugs on it and dirty yoghurt cups were still in the room from previous guests. The hotel was like a slum , really dirty, everything was broken and we felt unsafe. We slept on top of the beds on top of blankets as they were rock hard and we woke up sore and itchy. The games room was being used as a junk dumping ground, the whole place was disgusting. Unfortunately I paid a lot to stay there. Don't waste your money.
Really dirty room and really run down. There was no light in the bathroom .The cold water in shower didn't work, reported it, first manager ignored it, after several complaints it was barely repaired, we missed our dinner reservation. There was a kettle but no crockery or cutlery in the room to make tea or coffee, I request it, was given dirty cups & plates with dried food scraps on it. The bedside table had dead bugs on it and dirty yoghurt cups were still in the room from previous guests. The hotel was like a slum , really dirty, everything was broken and we felt unsafe. We slept on top of the beds on top of blankets as they were rock hard and we woke up sore and itchy. The games room was being used as a junk dumping ground, the whole place was disgusting. Unfortunately I paid a lot to stay there. Don't waste your money.
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Daniel
30 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Asmita
13 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
worst motel ever...just nice in the photos... and very dirty....
worst motel ever...just nice in the photos... and very dirty....
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Lani
27 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Christopher
29 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Ac worked. View of water. balcony windows and doors construction were really bad. plexiglas was added to fill in the gaps. this wasnt secure. Bed sheet cover was dirty with some sort of fluid stain. Mold in the bathroom. Kitchen looked average (we didnt use it)...during the "renovations" they have painted over the sunken kitchen lights. Floor wasnt vacuumed or if it was they hadnt done a good job. the wardrobes had leftover like hand rails or bathroom towel rack. Looked like some pretty shady people hanging around in the back carpark. Cars driving a couple of meters past the front door doing 50km/h. Staff were nice.
Ac worked. View of water. balcony windows and doors construction were really bad. plexiglas was added to fill in the gaps. this wasnt secure. Bed sheet cover was dirty with some sort of fluid stain. Mold in the bathroom. Kitchen looked average (we didnt use it)...during the "renovations" they have painted over the sunken kitchen lights. Floor wasnt vacuumed or if it was they hadnt done a good job. the wardrobes had leftover like hand rails or bathroom towel rack. Looked like some pretty shady people hanging around in the back carpark. Cars driving a couple of meters past the front door doing 50km/h. Staff were nice.
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Glenn
8 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I walked in to see bugs crawling around on the floor. The couch was the most disgusting thing I have seen in all my time of travelling with work. The whole facility is so run down and dirty. I walked out after 5 minutes of being in the room and found another place to stay. Do yourself a favour and give this terrible place a miss.
I walked in to see bugs crawling around on the floor. The couch was the most disgusting thing I have seen in all my time of travelling with work. The whole facility is so run down and dirty. I walked out after 5 minutes of being in the room and found another place to stay. Do yourself a favour and give this terrible place a miss.
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Margaret
30 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
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Annastaice
2 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
There was piles of rotten rubbish right next to the exit door at the car park. The outside photos on the website are old- the outside is not maintained at all. Our room had dead silverfish in the bath and dead bugs on the floor. The bed was broken and dipped down on the top right hand side. The door chain was missing- which made us feel very unsafe with the domestic violence that carried on until 3am in the morning. There was no tea or coffee in the rooms or spare blankets. Very over priced for the state of the place and its surroundings. I wish I could rate this higher as the staff were lovely on check in.
There was piles of rotten rubbish right next to the exit door at the car park. The outside photos on the website are old- the outside is not maintained at all. Our room had dead silverfish in the bath and dead bugs on the floor. The bed was broken and dipped down on the top right hand side. The door chain was missing- which made us feel very unsafe with the domestic violence that carried on until 3am in the morning. There was no tea or coffee in the rooms or spare blankets. Very over priced for the state of the place and its surroundings. I wish I could rate this higher as the staff were lovely on check in.
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Charlotte
8 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Enjoyed our stay. Clean and comfortable
Enjoyed our stay. Clean and comfortable
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Sarah
5 Jan 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Avoid !!! Filthy, Dirty, Broken. Couldn’t check in until 3pm due to a shortage of house keepers. Initially sent to a room that the toilet literally had poo all over and in it. We were then sent to another room. Great start to our family holiday not ! Windows on Top floor could not be secured - very worrying when you have two small active children. No communication from reception- could not speak English , not told how to turn air conditioning on. Rubbish all over the property. Filthy Pool. Rubbish all near the pool. Over priced for the squalor. Had paid upfront and no other options but to see it out for three nights. Soo many guests complaining-looks like they were having a worse time then us. Some left in disgust - I wish we had that option. Would not return, very disappointed. Left with quite a sick feeling in my stomach. No regulation on other guests who were noisy , rude and running around at 10pm. The only good thing about this property is the location but that simply cannot make up for all of the above. Avoid at all costs. Never again.
Avoid !!! Filthy, Dirty, Broken. Couldn’t check in until 3pm due to a shortage of house keepers. Initially sent to a room that the toilet literally had poo all over and in it. We were then sent to another room. Great start to our family holiday not ! Windows on Top floor could not be secured - very worrying when you have two small active children. No communication from reception- could not speak English , not told how to turn air conditioning on. Rubbish all over the property. Filthy Pool. Rubbish all near the pool. Over priced for the squalor. Had paid upfront and no other options but to see it out for three nights. Soo many guests complaining-looks like they were having a worse time then us. Some left in disgust - I wish we had that option. Would not return, very disappointed. Left with quite a sick feeling in my stomach. No regulation on other guests who were noisy , rude and running around at 10pm. The only good thing about this property is the location but that simply cannot make up for all of the above. Avoid at all costs. Never again.
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Rooms
Rooms are very dated with recurring maintenance issues such as not working air conditioning and hot water, broken fittings, and doors that do not lock; noise can also be a problem. Some reported comfortable beds or spacious rooms, and a few enjoyed water views.
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David
5 Feb 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The air conditioning in my room did not work in the middle of summer. Property needs to be renovated and tidied up.
The air conditioning in my room did not work in the middle of summer. Property needs to be renovated and tidied up.
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Eleni
15 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Room was in good condition, although the sliding door couldn't be locked. On the final night there was no water pressure and the hot water was non existent.
Room was in good condition, although the sliding door couldn't be locked. On the final night there was no water pressure and the hot water was non existent.
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Mark
6 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Was very quiet and beds are comfortable
Was very quiet and beds are comfortable
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Jade
16 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Christopher
29 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Ac worked. View of water. balcony windows and doors construction were really bad. plexiglas was added to fill in the gaps. this wasnt secure. Bed sheet cover was dirty with some sort of fluid stain. Mold in the bathroom. Kitchen looked average (we didnt use it)...during the "renovations" they have painted over the sunken kitchen lights. Floor wasnt vacuumed or if it was they hadnt done a good job. the wardrobes had leftover like hand rails or bathroom towel rack. Looked like some pretty shady people hanging around in the back carpark. Cars driving a couple of meters past the front door doing 50km/h. Staff were nice.
Ac worked. View of water. balcony windows and doors construction were really bad. plexiglas was added to fill in the gaps. this wasnt secure. Bed sheet cover was dirty with some sort of fluid stain. Mold in the bathroom. Kitchen looked average (we didnt use it)...during the "renovations" they have painted over the sunken kitchen lights. Floor wasnt vacuumed or if it was they hadnt done a good job. the wardrobes had leftover like hand rails or bathroom towel rack. Looked like some pretty shady people hanging around in the back carpark. Cars driving a couple of meters past the front door doing 50km/h. Staff were nice.
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DAVID
12 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Air conditioning not functional, pool not operating (due to resealing), rooms not previously cleaned to any standards. "FAMILY ROOM" not safe, no safety screen on a third floor windows. Location is superb however.
Air conditioning not functional, pool not operating (due to resealing), rooms not previously cleaned to any standards. "FAMILY ROOM" not safe, no safety screen on a third floor windows. Location is superb however.
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Lew
24 Apr 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Couldn’t lock the glass sliding door. Black mould in the bath room which has made me very very sick with acute respiratory condition . The bed had completely collapsed . Destroyed my back . Teenage girls running and screaming in the corridors at 10:15 at night . Night manager not interested. I had to vacate the room at 22:30 on the second night of my prepaid stay due to intolerable conditions of the facility. So with that I insist on a full refund .!
Couldn’t lock the glass sliding door. Black mould in the bath room which has made me very very sick with acute respiratory condition . The bed had completely collapsed . Destroyed my back . Teenage girls running and screaming in the corridors at 10:15 at night . Night manager not interested. I had to vacate the room at 22:30 on the second night of my prepaid stay due to intolerable conditions of the facility. So with that I insist on a full refund .!
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Cameron
4 Apr 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Rooms are big and spacious
Rooms are big and spacious
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Matt
24 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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steven
1 Jan 2023
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Stayed 19,356 nights
We paid $181 non refunable the toilet seat was up paper scrunched unlikely cleaned the balcony door didnt lock was one towel on single bed none on double bed went to reception no one there rang them no answer went for a walk came back asked for towels told they didnt have any was given to bath mats this place shouldnt even be on expedia we scoured the internet and found another hotel down the road and left will be emailing expedia about this experience
We paid $181 non refunable the toilet seat was up paper scrunched unlikely cleaned the balcony door didnt lock was one towel on single bed none on double bed went to reception no one there rang them no answer went for a walk came back asked for towels told they didnt have any was given to bath mats this place shouldnt even be on expedia we scoured the internet and found another hotel down the road and left will be emailing expedia about this experience
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Service
Service is mixed: some staff are friendly and helpful, but others report unresponsive or rude interactions, limited reception hours, and unresolved requests.
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Adrian
13 Jan 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The accommodation was just ok. Overnight stay. Older facility, rooms need a lots of work & TLC. The check in experience was extremely poor. No one at Reception & there was a few customers waiting to check in. After waiting for a while & a few phone calls that got no answer. A resident came & told us to hell loud as the person would be at the back of the office & yes there he was (maybe sleeping) no apologies given. The surrounding area has deteriorated in the last few years. The area was not inviting but the views of the lake across the road are beautiful. Such a shame, so much potential.
The accommodation was just ok. Overnight stay. Older facility, rooms need a lots of work & TLC. The check in experience was extremely poor. No one at Reception & there was a few customers waiting to check in. After waiting for a while & a few phone calls that got no answer. A resident came & told us to hell loud as the person would be at the back of the office & yes there he was (maybe sleeping) no apologies given. The surrounding area has deteriorated in the last few years. The area was not inviting but the views of the lake across the road are beautiful. Such a shame, so much potential.
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thea
9 Jan 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very friendly and helpful staff and owner.
Very friendly and helpful staff and owner.
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Judy
27 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Chloe
15 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Pool is out of service. As soon as we got into the room we had no power, had to go and get someone to reset the power box. Could not use the tv as the 2 remotes were for a complete different brand tv and would not change the Chanel. Supplied with 1 pillow. Went to reception to see if we could please get another pillow and a tv remote, was advised all rooms are full (even though there was hardly anyone there) so no pillow and they had to get maintenance for the tv. Both of which were not rectified. We have been here a few times before and it appears it sadly just keeps going down hill.
Pool is out of service. As soon as we got into the room we had no power, had to go and get someone to reset the power box. Could not use the tv as the 2 remotes were for a complete different brand tv and would not change the Chanel. Supplied with 1 pillow. Went to reception to see if we could please get another pillow and a tv remote, was advised all rooms are full (even though there was hardly anyone there) so no pillow and they had to get maintenance for the tv. Both of which were not rectified. We have been here a few times before and it appears it sadly just keeps going down hill.
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Suzie
3 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The Receptionist was warm and friendly and prepared to help make my husband's and my stay as satisfactory as she could.
The Receptionist was warm and friendly and prepared to help make my husband's and my stay as satisfactory as she could.
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Nathan
19 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We didn’t use the pool. The reception staff was a bit rude and didn’t help with finding my room. We got to the room and no towels for the shower. The reception was closed at 5 on a Saturday, so we couldn’t ask them questions or get towels
We didn’t use the pool. The reception staff was a bit rude and didn’t help with finding my room. We got to the room and no towels for the shower. The reception was closed at 5 on a Saturday, so we couldn’t ask them questions or get towels
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Carissa
2 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Crap. Nothing like advertised. Delapidated, unclean, suss activities with staff entering and leaving on electric scooters. Reception closed at 7pm and attendant seemed pissed off to be called to check us in. Even though we called ahead with arrival time. Was noisy, toilet seat broken. Shower far to hot with no water pressure in cold tap to adjust.
Crap. Nothing like advertised. Delapidated, unclean, suss activities with staff entering and leaving on electric scooters. Reception closed at 7pm and attendant seemed pissed off to be called to check us in. Even though we called ahead with arrival time. Was noisy, toilet seat broken. Shower far to hot with no water pressure in cold tap to adjust.
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Stephen
17 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great customer service , Kid lost earring and they gladly looked for it and found and are posting to me very impressed
Great customer service , Kid lost earring and they gladly looked for it and found and are posting to me very impressed
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Kate
27 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
After our door swipe battery dying and locking us out, management took 45 mins to come back to have the door opened. It was the attitude of the man who had to manually come up and open the door; he was vulgar and rude, and swearing and it made us feel so, so uncomfortable. It was a horrible experience to listen to him while we waited. We got moved to another room while waiting to retrieve our bags from the locked room- even then we had to wait for these new keys. The place was tidy, but so run down. It didn’t feel clean at all. Very visible signs of rust and incomplete repairs around the room, especially in the bathroom. The couch was old and worn. The whole hotel is in need of repair, updating and refurbishing. The microwave was dirty; we had one spoon, no plates to be able to eat any food off. We felt unsafe parking the car behind the motel. The entrance sign is covered with graffiti, which should have been our first red flag. One camera in back car park, no real fencing. Was worried to leave our car there overnight. The tennis court is useless and over grown. If you’re looking for a cheap bed for the night, it will do the trick, but recommend finding anywhere else to stay if you’re looking for anything more than this.
After our door swipe battery dying and locking us out, management took 45 mins to come back to have the door opened. It was the attitude of the man who had to manually come up and open the door; he was vulgar and rude, and swearing and it made us feel so, so uncomfortable. It was a horrible experience to listen to him while we waited. We got moved to another room while waiting to retrieve our bags from the locked room- even then we had to wait for these new keys. The place was tidy, but so run down. It didn’t feel clean at all. Very visible signs of rust and incomplete repairs around the room, especially in the bathroom. The couch was old and worn. The whole hotel is in need of repair, updating and refurbishing. The microwave was dirty; we had one spoon, no plates to be able to eat any food off. We felt unsafe parking the car behind the motel. The entrance sign is covered with graffiti, which should have been our first red flag. One camera in back car park, no real fencing. Was worried to leave our car there overnight. The tennis court is useless and over grown. If you’re looking for a cheap bed for the night, it will do the trick, but recommend finding anywhere else to stay if you’re looking for anything more than this.
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Matthew
22 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
On arrival there was no staff a phone number at reception said to call, nobody answered and after 2 hours they called back, the room was dirty , the area was unsafe, the bathroom was filthy
On arrival there was no staff a phone number at reception said to call, nobody answered and after 2 hours they called back, the room was dirty , the area was unsafe, the bathroom was filthy
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Location
Waterfront, walkable location near shops and restaurants is a clear positive. Several reviews mention feeling unsafe at times due to loitering or poor lighting in the car park.
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Robert
19 Nov 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Turned up to find dirty run down building graffiti on signs out front burnt out car on block beside hotel felt was an unsafe place to park our car and hotel vibe was off putting didn’t even go inside had to find alternative accommodation
Turned up to find dirty run down building graffiti on signs out front burnt out car on block beside hotel felt was an unsafe place to park our car and hotel vibe was off putting didn’t even go inside had to find alternative accommodation
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MR BRIAN F
12 Feb 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was very comfortable, the building and surrounds looked quite old and a bit run down with a few questionable people hanging around. Great location but would benefit from renovations to get the place to a standard most people expect these days.
The room was very comfortable, the building and surrounds looked quite old and a bit run down with a few questionable people hanging around. Great location but would benefit from renovations to get the place to a standard most people expect these days.
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Daniel
30 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Christopher
16 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Its close to the water, in a nice convenient spot. Later checkout to most places. However, upon entering heading to our room there was a hole in the roof (looked like bad water damage) in the pool they have a nice shallow end for children, but the pool was dirty, we pulled a half fish body out of the shallow section. Overall just had a real weird vibe.
Its close to the water, in a nice convenient spot. Later checkout to most places. However, upon entering heading to our room there was a hole in the roof (looked like bad water damage) in the pool they have a nice shallow end for children, but the pool was dirty, we pulled a half fish body out of the shallow section. Overall just had a real weird vibe.
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Jekope
17 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The location was good but not very clean , rubbish in the bathroom not taken out , aircon doesn’t work , balcony ver dirty with dust and leaves from trees , stains on carpet, tea mugs not clean and there was no cutlery in the room and parking behind building is very dark at night no lights there for guest coming back late at night.
The location was good but not very clean , rubbish in the bathroom not taken out , aircon doesn’t work , balcony ver dirty with dust and leaves from trees , stains on carpet, tea mugs not clean and there was no cutlery in the room and parking behind building is very dark at night no lights there for guest coming back late at night.
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Janice
2 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The location is fantastic, very walkable to the main shops. Our family room was clean, sps hood, has hot water, fridge, microwave and kettle plus small tv. Value for money
The location is fantastic, very walkable to the main shops. Our family room was clean, sps hood, has hot water, fridge, microwave and kettle plus small tv. Value for money
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Stefan
1 Mar 2024
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Did not feel safe in this hotel. There were police upon arrival and people loitering. Hotel was run down for example shower fittings falling off and taped up
Did not feel safe in this hotel. There were police upon arrival and people loitering. Hotel was run down for example shower fittings falling off and taped up
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Leanne
8 Oct 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Great weekend getaway close to everything we wanted
Great weekend getaway close to everything we wanted
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Simon
11 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely and peaceful motel , close to the water and walking distance to restaurants and cafes.
Lovely and peaceful motel , close to the water and walking distance to restaurants and cafes.
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Jorge
20 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Unfriendly staff, arrived around 10:30. A woman who looked suspicious was hanging around the building. The room was clean for sure, but the bed, you can feel the springs. I don't have high expectations for affordable accommodation, but this place disappointed me! Please do not book it!
Unfriendly staff, arrived around 10:30. A woman who looked suspicious was hanging around the building. The room was clean for sure, but the bed, you can feel the springs. I don't have high expectations for affordable accommodation, but this place disappointed me! Please do not book it!
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Shirani
23 Jan 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The pool was green,everywhere on the property was piled up broken furniture covered with torn tarps.Paint was peeling of the repainted tiles in the bathroom. Stayed 2 nights the beds were not made up the 2nd day,the used cup were not washed , no tea towel to dry the cups, no hand towels. The property was badly run down.The dining room was full of old unused furniture,but as you enter the property there was a big board advertising in house dining!It's a wonder that they are allowed to trade & (false) advertise. Very dissapointed.
The pool was green,everywhere on the property was piled up broken furniture covered with torn tarps.Paint was peeling of the repainted tiles in the bathroom. Stayed 2 nights the beds were not made up the 2nd day,the used cup were not washed , no tea towel to dry the cups, no hand towels. The property was badly run down.The dining room was full of old unused furniture,but as you enter the property there was a big board advertising in house dining!It's a wonder that they are allowed to trade & (false) advertise. Very dissapointed.
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Michael
10 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
I thought it was a good place. The bed was great. It was in a fantastic location. It is at the true heart of the entrance. The parking was easy. The room was spacious and had a nice swimming pool .If and when I return to the entrance, it is highly likely that I will rebook there.
I thought it was a good place. The bed was great. It was in a fantastic location. It is at the true heart of the entrance. The parking was easy. The room was spacious and had a nice swimming pool .If and when I return to the entrance, it is highly likely that I will rebook there.
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Aundre
2 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
First the young guy at front desk
First the young guy at front desk
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Kelly
14 Jun 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Everything was good just
Everything was good just
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Geof
12 Jun 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The staff member was wonderful, but it took half an hour to find him when we were checking in at 4pm. The cleaning lady was great and brought us plates and cutlery. The whole hotel was a bit rough around the edges as renos are taking place. Lots of repairs and painting is still required and cleaning and window washing so that guests can see the lake are needed regularly. There was a bath with no taps, and that was disappointing. There was a restaurant with no tables and chairs and no chef. All the fences were a bit damaged, steps with chipped tiles, footprints on carpets, but as I stated the staff were delightful. The place just needs a manager to walk around and deligate jobs.
The staff member was wonderful, but it took half an hour to find him when we were checking in at 4pm. The cleaning lady was great and brought us plates and cutlery. The whole hotel was a bit rough around the edges as renos are taking place. Lots of repairs and painting is still required and cleaning and window washing so that guests can see the lake are needed regularly. There was a bath with no taps, and that was disappointing. There was a restaurant with no tables and chairs and no chef. All the fences were a bit damaged, steps with chipped tiles, footprints on carpets, but as I stated the staff were delightful. The place just needs a manager to walk around and deligate jobs.
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Kelly
4 Jun 2026
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Stayed 1 night
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Property policies
Check-in
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From 14:00 to 00:00
Before 10:00
FAQs about El Lago Waters Motel under Gobell Hotel
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, the property offers free on-site parking for guests.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is centrally located in The Entrance, just a 4-minute walk from Pelican Plaza and a 3-minute drive from Blue Bay Beach. It is approximately 3.4 miles from Magenta Shores Golf Course and 4.2 miles from Magenta Shores Beach.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available for guests, operational from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, open from October 15 to April 30.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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- 2026-09-27: 77.74813414375306USD
- 2026-09-28: 78.53669366680145USD
- 2026-09-29: 78.55698187828064USD
- 2026-09-30: 78.8410255426407USD
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- 2026-10-08: 83.59590865074158USD
- 2026-10-09: 92.47874215091706USD
- 2026-10-10: 92.76959207069397USD
- 2026-10-11: 93.31553731018067USD
- 2026-10-12: 78.8410255426407USD
- 2026-10-13: 94.29027664093019USD
- 2026-10-14: 78.8410255426407USD
- 2026-10-15: 92.47874215091706USD
- 2026-10-16: 102.98157758777619USD
- 2026-10-17: 78.04499828666688USD
- 2026-10-18: 97.77143258441926USD
- 2026-10-19: 92.47874215091706USD
- 2026-10-20: 93.60551686481476USD
- 2026-10-21: 94.10534145538331USD
- 2026-10-22: 78.8422962757492USD
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- 2026-10-30: 94.33955671531677USD
- 2026-10-31: 97.77143258441926USD
- 2026-11-01: 83.78072198516846USD
- 2026-11-02: 81.91128210220337USD
- 2026-11-03: 78.88934821537018USD
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- 2026-11-17: 78.86645761211396USD
- 2026-11-18: 84.409082100029USD
- 2026-11-19: 83.59590865074158USD
- 2026-11-20: 78.88934821537018USD
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- 2026-11-22: 78.8422962757492USD
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance 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. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
You'll be required to pay the following fully refundable deposit.
Deposit: AUD 25.00 per stay
- 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
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
- 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.
- The seasonal pool will be open from October 15 to April 30.
- Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Alcohol is not served at this property.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- 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.
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Outdoor Furniture
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Terrace
Internet
Free wi-fi
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