About
Located in the heart of Lakes Entrance, Banjo Paterson Motor Inn is located next to Griffiths’ Sea Shell Museum and Marine Display on the main Esplanade road. The motel is named after Andrew Barton “Banjo” Paterson, the great Australian bush poet. It features an onsite restaurant and outdoor pool. The two-story motel and onsite are decorated with comfort in mind, with warm natural colors and minimal details with country-themed settings, reminiscent of life back in the 1880’s. All air-conditioned rooms feature a lounge area with a flat-screen LCD TV with cable channels. They offer a fridge, a mini-bar and tea and coffee making facilities. They supply an private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Most rooms are equipped with 5-star hotel mattresses, providing guests with a luxurious sleeping experience. The property also offers a state of the art keyless entry system to provide express check-in and checkout possible. Guests can check themselves in with a pre-issued pin code or mobile app. You can enjoy the views of the Cunninghame Arm and Ninety Mile Beach. BBQ facilities are offered.
468 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 8.1
- Staff
- 8.3
- Location
- 8.7
What Guests Say
- “Location, easy walking distance to everything and a view of the lake from our window!”
- “Basic facilities . Location was great. Facing the lake. Near all the restaurants in the main strip and good walking tracks. Clean and…”
Top Amenities
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Beachfront
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4King Room with Balcony
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- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
1/4Premium Double/ Twin Room
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- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/1Quadruple Room with Balcony
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
1/4Superior Queen Room
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4Standard Queen Room
- Accessible bath/shower
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
1/4Premium Queen Room
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
1/4Family Room
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
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What Guests Loved
Based on 468 reviews
Pros +
- Location, easy walking distance to everything and a view of the lake from our window!
- Basic facilities . Location was great. Facing the lake. Near all the restaurants in the main strip and good walking tracks. Clean and comfortable for a short stay,
- Reasonable price. Walking distance to shops and the water. Place is clean and spacious.
Cons -
- No elevator. Our bags were heavy to get upstairs. But it is a motor lodge, so not unexpected.
- Adequate for a short stay
- A bit run down. Bathroom needs an uplift. No breakfast here - need to go out to look for breakfast although it mentioned they have a restaurant on the website. Easy check in.
Location, easy walking distance to everything and a view of the lake from our window!
No elevator. Our bags were heavy to get upstairs. But it is a motor lodge, so not unexpected.
Basic facilities . Location was great. Facing the lake. Near all the restaurants in the main strip and good walking tracks. Clean and comfortable for a short stay,
Adequate for a short stay
Reasonable price. Walking distance to shops and the water. Place is clean and spacious.
A bit run down. Bathroom needs an uplift. No breakfast here - need to go out to look for breakfast although it mentioned they have a restaurant on the website. Easy check in.
Great location right on the waterfront
We loved it close to everything Great restaurants and the waterfront ?
The location was excellent, friendly reception and room changed from upstairs to ground floor with no problem.The mattress was wonderful however a doona or extra blanket would be handy ON the bed not in the cupboard, TV very good.
The motel is certainly NOT 3 1/2 stars more like just nudging 3, very very disappointing. It is tired, needs a lot of care and attention to bring up to standard of other motels in the vicinity. Bathroom cold and uninviting, towel rail fell off when I hung towel on it. I am not a fan of one sink for bathroom and kitchen, no bathroom privacy.
Clean, easy parking
Bed was uncomfortable
The property is well located, easy to find and most importantly clean and tidy. The room was spacious and adequate. The bed was comfy and all amenities required, were provided. A very pleasant stay which we would certainly do again if we were travelling in the area. Cathy’s Malaysian restaurant is an excellent bonus with delicious Malaysian cuisine. I would definitely recommend this motel to my family friends ??
The property was clean and good room size, although slightly outdated and simple. The bed was comfortable.
The room was quite noisy being at the front of the property and close to the road. It wasn't very sound proof likely due to being older building and there was very noisy people staying in rooms next to us that partied all night long. The hotel manager however was approachable and facilitated my request for a part refund due to getting no sleep at this property.
No contact check in and check out made arrival and departure incredibly easy. Room was clean, tidy, had USB charging ports on one side of the bed, and a lovely view of the water with the fishing boats going out in the morning.
Noise from neighbouring rooms carried a bit.
Comfortable bed great water pressure in the shower nice view
This property was in a great location it was quiet and the best was Cathy’s Asian Kitchen is onsite and has wonderful food
Convenient location on The Esplanade. Easy check in and good communication before arrival. Comfortable beds and good hot shower. Simple yet comfy accomodation, good for an overnight stop. Enough room for a family.
Could not turn light off outside bedroom window which made it a bit bright overnight.
While the location and some of the reviews lead us to believe that this place was a little bit more up-to-date than it was. The facilities are more than a little outdated now and in need of a refresh. While the room was comfortable it was advertised with a kitchenette, but in reality it was just a microwave, toaster and a sink which was shared with the bathroom. Our unit also adjoined that of someone who seems to be a permanent resident and spent a large portion of the night ranting and raving both outside and inside his apartment. This made the evening sleep a little broken. The motel is a 10 minute walk down to what you would call the main street of Lakes Entrance but on a nice day this is a good stroll along the waters edge. Pool is in need of a refresh.
The location. Quiet.
The shower was not clean and there was mould throughout the tiling. I couldn’t bear to have a shower so I didn’t. Dust behind the furniture. Bar fridge noisey hard to sleep.
Although the room was clean and the staff were polite and nice, the motel is very dated and tired. We stayed in April, and most places were closed by mid afternoon, so be prepared with food (there is a Woollies down the road).
Great location, Staff excellent and friendly. Definitely stay again. Talking to another visitor and he has been coming to this motel for sixteen years, I can understand why.
The bathroom needs updating mildew heavy in shower and around toilet In general bathroom could do with huge makeover
Very clean and loved the view of the water from balcony
could of done with some washing up detergent to clean the dishes with
The room was clean and the staff were friendly and it was located at the edge of town. The only reason i gave the location a lower score as it was a fair walk from the footbridge to the beach but apart from this great value for money and very clean
Easy access and close to the beach.Good value.Clean.Close to Cafe and restaurants.
Shower over the jacuzzi.Very hard to get in and out of.Shower head wasn't long enough or high enough to get under the shower head.
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Swimming & Soaking
- Beachfront
- Swimming Pool
- Fence around pool
- Kids' pool
- Outdoor pool
- Plunge pool
- Salt-water pool
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 10:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 can stay with cot, subject to additional charges. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card. Please note that cooking crabs, storing smelly food and cooking in electric kettle is prohibited in guest rooms, penalties apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Location
131 Esplanade, Lakes Entrance
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