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About
Set alongside Cunninghame Arm, The Central Hotel Motel Lakes Entrance features an outdoor swimming pool and an onsite bar and restaurant. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. The Central Motel Lakes Entrance is a 10-minute drive from Lakes Entrance Golf Club. It is a 25-minute drive from Bairnsdale and a 50-minute drive from Buchan Caves. All air-conditioned rooms feature a toaster, a fridge and tea/coffee making facilities. They each include ironing facilities and an private bathroom. Some rooms have a fully equipped kitchen. The Central Hotel Bistro is open daily for lunch and dinner, and serves a selection of pasta, steaks and seafood.
696 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 8.1
- Staff
- 8.5
- Location
- 9.1
What Guests Say
- “Great central location. Rooms comfortable but very dated and a bit noisy”
- “Very nice clean room, with a kitchen. Easily accessible laundry.”
Top Amenities
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4Standard Double Room
- Additional toilet
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
1/4One-Bedroom Apartment
- Additional toilet
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
1/4Queen and Sofa Studio
- Additional toilet
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
1/4Queen and Single Studio
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
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What Guests Loved
Based on 696 reviews
Pros +
- location.
- Location and staff
- Great central location. Rooms comfortable but very dated and a bit noisy
Cons -
- Bugs in the room and bathroom
- The parking — there are only four dedicated car parks for 17 rooms, and the rest of the car park is shared with the hotel/bar, so there’s basically nothing available for guests if the pub is busy. We arrived on cup eve when it was pouring rain with my three-year-old daughter, and the only available spot was at the far end of the car park (probably 100–150 metres away). I had no option but to quickly box someone in, leave our bags unattended at the base of the stairs, then move the car to the other end and walk back through the rain before hauling everything upstairs.Ran into a few other soaked guests doing the same - a few others also commented how bad the parking setup was. Shame, because the location is great, but it really needs proper guest parking and a bit of an update.
- The pillows. They were just horrible. Other hotels I've been to have 2 pillows, One hard and one soft. Just a suggestion.The pool was a little dirty, at the bottom, water looked clean..
location.
Location and staff
Bugs in the room and bathroom
Great central location. Rooms comfortable but very dated and a bit noisy
The parking — there are only four dedicated car parks for 17 rooms, and the rest of the car park is shared with the hotel/bar, so there’s basically nothing available for guests if the pub is busy. We arrived on cup eve when it was pouring rain with my three-year-old daughter, and the only available spot was at the far end of the car park (probably 100–150 metres away). I had no option but to quickly box someone in, leave our bags unattended at the base of the stairs, then move the car to the other end and walk back through the rain before hauling everything upstairs.Ran into a few other soaked guests doing the same - a few others also commented how bad the parking setup was. Shame, because the location is great, but it really needs proper guest parking and a bit of an update.
Very nice clean room, with a kitchen. Easily accessible laundry.
Room was clean and comfortable. The location for us was just perfect. Staff were nice and friendly.
The pillows. They were just horrible. Other hotels I've been to have 2 pillows, One hard and one soft. Just a suggestion.The pool was a little dirty, at the bottom, water looked clean..
The Location was excellent. the place looks beautiful and peaceful. The shower and Bathrooms were excellent.
The rooms were a bit stuffy, had to leave the door open to get some fresh air. We had 2 people using CPAP machine and the outlets were unsuitable for that. We had to go and borrow extention cords to get some sleep.
Perfect location, clean room, comfortable bed, basic kitchen and amenities met.
Nice,clean with kitchenette. Spacious and well located. Quite! Just what we wanted passing through.
Great location, walking distance to everything, meals next door were amazing and very quick, quiet location
Bed could've been a bit more comfortable but was ok to sleep in. They forgot our towels in the room. But was easy to get some delivered to the room by staff
Friendly staff, Central location, close to beach and good car park.
Reception closes at 5:00 PM. Bottle shop handles the Reception duties, I was wondering around trying to find the reception and everyone was directing me to the bottle shop, eventually i found it, and i was amazed (first thing in my life) that a lonely guy at the bottle shop performs the receptionist duties.
Excellent location across the road from the Cruises and in the middle of everything. Huge room with a queen bed and a single, and plenty of room to move around. Spotlessly clean. The office reception staff were very helpful. We arrived too early for the room and after the cruise were too late for the office...but keys are left in the bottle shop where the chap was very helpful and organised.
The only issue I had was when we went to the office as arranged, and it was unattended. We rang the bell several times but no-one appeared, so we left again.
A very solid country motel in the centre of town, attached to the major pub. Large, comfortable rooms, quiet and with easy check-in via the bottle shop. Good value.
Hotel waterfront location is excellent. We had a quiet ground floor room. Excellent restaurant is part of the complex. Coffee shop serving good breakfast was next door.
End of season so the pool needed some more TLC.
The location was perfect as ryt where the band(UNCOVERED) had a gig so not to far to walk when U have had a few too many drinks
The room(3) Floor was sticky n room was stuffy when we checked in at 3pm also 2 shelves in the fridge were cracked so could only use top shelf.
Well situated park the car and walk motel clean tidy staff great helpful
There is nothing to dislike
Good location with great bistro
Not a lot of car parking right at the motel
The room was adequate, not specious but not small either. Kitchenette facilities were basic and mini bar empty.BUT it was clean, staff were extremely welcoming and friendly and the position is excellent for the tourist or the worker.Pool looked very nice, albeit I had no time to try it.
Nothing, really.
Clean and well located
wifi did not work. Staff advised next morning, they often have the same issue in the office. Should be advised to guests at least. Office closed at 4pm. No answer on the hotel phone number. Pretty ordinary service.
Very central the meals in the restaurant were amazing staff there were so friendly and happy.Close to shopping as well.
Just the noise and the bed was very comfortable.When we went in room there was a dirty towel hanging from previous people.
The location
The mattress & dirty shower
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Swimming & Soaking
- Swimming Pool
- Outdoor 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 advise The Central Hotel Motel Lakes Entrance of the number of guests staying in each room. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. After hours check in is through the bar (TAB) area in the hotel. Entry is near the corner of Mechanics Street and The Esplanade. The bar staff will be waiting with your details and room key. Payment can be made at check in.
Location
321 Esplanade, Lakes Entrance
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