Name: Ocean Front Motel
Address: 102 Ocean Parade, The Entrance, New South Wales, Australia, The Entrance, New South Wales, AU
Price range: $101–$228 per night
Rating: 8.97

What guests think

At Ocean Front Motel, travellers consistently praise the spectacular ocean views, clean modern rooms, and friendly staff, while noting a quiet, walkable location; recurring drawbacks include tight or unassigned parking, no lift, and occasional restaurant closures.

Many rooms offer balconies with sunrise views, and some include indoor or outdoor spa baths, though a few guests found certain rooms small, dated, or affected by light and corridor noise. Cleanliness feedback is largely positive, with occasional lapses such as dust, sand, stained linen, pests, or lingering odors reported. Overall, expect a relaxing oceanfront stay centered on views and simple comforts.

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Facilities

On-site restaurant is well regarded for seafood and ocean views but is sometimes closed, and breakfast is generally not available. Parking is available yet tight, unassigned, or occasionally blocked; there is no lift, and some rooms feature private balcony spas.

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Michael

Jan 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Love it!! The view was amazing, the room was very tidy, perfect little getaway for the night. The only downside was the parking within the facility, very tight.

8

CHRIS

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property is very clean with fantastic view of Ocean. Great restaurant below and others in walking distance. No lift so book ground floor if you can not manage stairs.

10

John

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great views, restaurant, and access to the beach

8

Roger

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room large and well equipped. Undercover Parking . No Breakfast available and No Restaurants or Cafes nearby .

10

Scarlett

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The balcony view was absolutely stunning! The ammenities were good! The Ocean Restaurant was magnificent

8

Valerian

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great boutique hotel in a perfect ocean front location with stunning views. Only negative is no breakfast onsite and parking spaces are not numbered per room. Was a struggle leaving for breakie or dinner and finding parking.

10

Neil

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay with great views & restaurant food was amazing

10

Tabatha

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice ocean view with lovely relaxing outdoor spa.

8

Kay Hwa

Jul 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice older style motel on the beach. Only complaint car parking is a little awkward.

10

Ian

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent stay, shame the restaurant was closed, it was a 30 minute walk to find somewhere suitable to eat.

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Cleanliness

Many guests report very clean, well-maintained rooms and common areas. A smaller number mention issues like dust, sand, stained linen, pests, or lingering odors.

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Mohammed Sharuq

Dec 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Stunning ocean view from balcony, booked an exterior spa room, an old small room with excellent view, can hear noises from other rooms. Everything went fine until few cockroaches found in the room and balcony.

10

Michelle

Apr 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean hotel in great location with beautiful views of the ocean. Even the balcony was very clean. Great seafood restaurant below Would recommend

10

Sherri

Nov 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was clean and had everything I could want for a few days to myself. Bed was very comfortable and the check in and check out process was seamless. Would definitely stay again

10

Alice

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean and modern hotel. The one bedroom felt spacious with the bathroom that opens up. Balcony room was beautiful!

6

MAMUN

Feb 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

our room was not cleaned. When we checked in - found toilet was not clean properly. After informing this to the staff it was cleaned. Then found dust every where. On the wall, door bed side table, tv cabinet. Floor didn't look like was mopped for awhile. My feet gone black when walked on the floor barefoot. The room had excellent ocean view from the room and balcony and the location was great.

10

Lynne

Feb 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is ideally located across the road from the beach. The views were excellent the room was clean but the bathroom had sand on the floor - location hazard I guess.

6

Dian

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The location was very convenient to the beach and only few minutes drive to the shops, and local restaurants. The only thing after checked in to the room we found the floor was dirty and had lots of sand lots of dead bugs on the outdoor balcony I also left my book behind, im preety sure left on the bed, but the day after i rang the reception for lost property book, he said theres no book has been handed in. Very disappointed.

10

Anne

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I was happy with the overall condition and cleanliness of the building.

10

Jess

Feb 15, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean, staff very friendly and could not get a better view. Within walking distance to shops

10

Daniella

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean Room, friendly staff. Great view!

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Rooms

Ocean-facing rooms with balconies and indoor or outdoor spas are a highlight, and many have been renovated and feel modern and comfortable. Some guests found certain rooms small or dated, beds too firm or soft, and light or corridor noise disruptive.

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Genevieve

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely views in a newly renovated 1st floor room.

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Sal

Dec 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the view from the indoor spa bath and enjoyed relaxing on the balcony with the ocean view. Great place to unwind.

10

Hannah

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Best view ever . The location was amazing . And paying extra for the external tub was worth it .

10

Mathew

Jan 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic View over the ocean. We stayed in a top floor room with a spa bath on the veranda.

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Philip

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good spot, but rooms are dated, 1 single power point in kitchenette, no usb outlets Toaster was dirty, all the vents were blocked with dust, obviously not cleaned since day installed. The "free" bottles of water supplied in the fridge had been partially drank. We were not impressed

8

chris

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk lady was brilliant very helpful and cheerful. Location of accommodation is brilliant, with amazing views, rooms look nice and comfortable. But unfortunately where it lost me was the bed was very hard and I don't mind a firmer mattress. Maybe it is just our room and others are better but I couldn't sleep on that bed for more then 1 night. Get better mattresses and I would definately come again.

10

Chris

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Renovation was was done on point inside the rooms and balcony’s that look over the ocean

10

Tabatha

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice ocean view with lovely relaxing outdoor spa.

8

Richard

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient parking and location. Good value Well appointed room Wonderful view Unfortunately there is a light outside that streamed into my room, disturbing sleep. Noise from corridor.

10

Maree

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The view of the ocean below from the room was spectacular. Being able to watch the ocean from the spa inside the room was a wonderful bonus. It was very clean and all amenities were provided. I would definitely stay at the Ocean Front again.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with smooth late check-ins. A few reviews describe unresponsive or rude interactions.

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Youssef

Feb 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place lovely friendly people and service

10

Warren

Feb 8, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

I loved the lovely lady at the reception Chantelle she was a charm

10

David J

Sep 19, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff are all very friendly and willing to help Great spot only a short 10 minutes walk up into town

8

Darren

Dec 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The spa on the balcony lovely and the view is 5 star. However as it was my wifes birthday the night we were staying, I sent the hotel an email with a small request a few days prior. It's fine if they could not fulfil my request but I didn't even recieve a reply. We were also not informed that the restaurant was unavailable on the night we were staying. We found this out as we went to look at the menu. The young lady on reception at check in was quite distant and not very welcoming. To sum up. Room - adequate, Spa - lovely, View - Superb, Restaurant - unknown and Check staff- poor.

10

brett

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

loved sound of ocean below at night staff were great in helping with late arrival time too

10

Thomas

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great service. We made it in a little late and they left a key for us with easy to follow instructions.

10

John

Oct 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Ocean Front is an old motel in an incredible position with lovely views. It has been creatively refurbished with great care given to design and finishes. Vicky in reception was “perfect”! On arrival, she went out of her way to make us feel welcome, advised on room selection, places to eat on a Sunday night etc, etc.

10

Peter

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were wonderful, a good size clean room and within walking distance to the ocean pool and other amenities.

10

Ellen

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great service will definitely stay here again ☺️

6

Roslyn

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

On our departure reception staff were very rude. We were accused of stealing the microwave from the common area, when infact a staff member gave it to us. Very disappointing as we have always loved staying at this accommodation.

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Location

True oceanfront setting with sweeping views; beaches, ocean baths, and coastal walks are just steps away. Town and dining are a 10–20 minute walk, though some guests prefer to drive due to the slightly removed position.

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Jennifer

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quick overnight stay. Our room was fine for one night. No view at all . More if you wanted that. Bed comfortable and shower good. Lovely ocean view restaurant at front of place which was shut on Sundays. Great walk into town on the ocean front. Only took 15mins.

10

Ali

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had a wonderful stay at this beachfront motel! The location couldn’t be better – just steps away from the sand and with amazing ocean views right from the room. The staff were warm, welcoming, and always ready to help with anything I needed.

10

Ross

Aug 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Location is great easy walk down to cafes and in summer the rock pools that are right out front would be perfect to cool off in.

10

Kenton

Apr 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location right on the water front with uninterrupted views up and down the coastline. Handy to restaurant downstairs and nice walk along the beach to The Entrance village.

10

Steviie

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to everything.

10

sandy

Nov 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

great location right next to the ocean

8

Sarah

Dec 22, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Incredible location with superb outlook onto the ocean, only 15 minutes easy walk into The Entrance township.

8

Perry

Oct 26, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The rooms are nice and staff are friendly and helpful . The only downer is it’s a bit out of the way and you need to drive to everything.

8

Ann

Jan 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a “short break” near the ocean. This motel was ideally located. Easy to walk to eateries, pubs and public transport routes. Sad to see so many empty shops.

10

Robyn

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This property has fabulous views of the ocean and sea facing balconies in all rooms. It is quiet, peaceful and beautifully scenic. There are rocks and a mini beach at the foot of the small hill that the hotel rests upon and a public ocean baths about 50 metres down the road. Its a pleasant walk down to the town where there are lots of eating options. A great location and very comfortable, clean rooms. Hard to beat.

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Dining

The Ocean Restaurant receives strong feedback for tasty seafood and scenic views. Availability is inconsistent (e.g., closed on some nights) and breakfast is generally not provided; a few guests noted limited menu variety or small portions.

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Jennifer

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quick overnight stay. Our room was fine for one night. No view at all . More if you wanted that. Bed comfortable and shower good. Lovely ocean view restaurant at front of place which was shut on Sundays. Great walk into town on the ocean front. Only took 15mins.

8

CHRIS

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property is very clean with fantastic view of Ocean. Great restaurant below and others in walking distance. No lift so book ground floor if you can not manage stairs.

8

Dani

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was great, walked to town center in 15 minutes easy walking. We dined in on-site restaurant. The setting was beautiful, meals were good, but a bit small for the cost. Overall, a great stay, with access to a laundry. Staff very helpful and friendly. Will be coming back.

10

Karen

Nov 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Views were spectacular. Loved the translucent shower and bathroom facilities and the restaurant had delicious food.

8

Roger

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room large and well equipped. Undercover Parking . No Breakfast available and No Restaurants or Cafes nearby .

10

Kenton

Apr 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location right on the water front with uninterrupted views up and down the coastline. Handy to restaurant downstairs and nice walk along the beach to The Entrance village.

10

Scarlett

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The balcony view was absolutely stunning! The ammenities were good! The Ocean Restaurant was magnificent

8

Valerian

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great boutique hotel in a perfect ocean front location with stunning views. Only negative is no breakfast onsite and parking spaces are not numbered per room. Was a struggle leaving for breakie or dinner and finding parking.

10

Margaret

Apr 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved our room which had a wonderful view of the ocean. We also really loved the restaurant. We enjoyed our meal there very much.

10

Neil

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay with great views & restaurant food was amazing

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Month	Average price
January	$192
February	$131
March	$116
April	$115
May	$97
June	$103
July	$95
August	$109
September	$112
October	$120
November	$110
December	$151

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $154	2 $228	3
4 $199	5 $199	6 $114	7 $116	8 $113	9	10
11 $101	12 $102	13 $103	14 $102	15 $104	16	17
18 $103	19 $102	20 $103	21 $105	22 $117	23 $206	24
25 $117	26 $102	27 $104	28 $105	29 $106	30	31

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Internal Spa Bath Queen

Courtyard King

First Level Twin

First Level King

Standard Side Room Queen and Single

External Spa Bath Queen

Top Level King

Top Level

Courtyard Twin Double

Beach Level King

Basic Double Room

Deluxe Room First Level Accessible

Second Level Twin

Second Level King

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