Abel Tasman Waterfront Motel

4.0 star property
Lakefront motel in Lakes Entrance with free parking

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Abel Tasman Waterfront Motel is an upscale oceanfront retreat that offers a serene atmosphere with its garden and sun-kissed terrace. Relax by the outdoor pool, take advantage of tour/ticket assistance, or connect to in-room WiFi - guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$122
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov

Room options

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Spa Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View, Sea Facing

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Resort View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
643-645 Esplanade, Lakes Entrance, VIC, 3909

What's nearby

  • Main Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Eastern Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lakes Entrance Bowls Club - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lakes Entrance Visitor Information Centre - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Lakes Entrance Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Funkey Monkey Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Salty Groms Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sodafish - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bloody Good Coffee - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Abel Tasman Waterfront Motel

Upscale motel by the ocean
Abel Tasman Waterfront Motel provides amenities, such as a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Tour/ticket information, multilingual staff and luggage storage
  • A front desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Abel Tasman Waterfront Motel offer thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1985
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mediterranean architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 30 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 30 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Abel Tasman Motor Lodge Lakes Entrance
Abel Tasman Waterfront Motel Lakes Entrance
Abel Tasman Motor Lakes Entrance
Abel Tasman Motor
Abel Tasman Motel Lakes Entrance
Abel Tasman Lakes Entrance
Abel Tasman Waterfront Lakes Entrance
Abel Tasman Waterfront

Frequently asked questions

Does Abel Tasman Waterfront Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Abel Tasman Waterfront Motel?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Abel Tasman Waterfront Motel on 17 Nov 2025 start from NZ$122.05, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Abel Tasman Waterfront Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Abel Tasman Waterfront Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Abel Tasman Waterfront Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Abel Tasman Waterfront Motel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Abel Tasman Waterfront Motel located?

Located in the heart of Lakes Entrance, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Cunningham Foot Bridge, Lakes Entrance-Lake Tyers Coastal Reserve and Lake King. Main Beach and Eastern Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Abel Tasman Waterfront Motel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 480 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 480 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 480 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 480 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 480 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Janene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff at check in. Firm bed and very firm pillows
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in a great position and the person running the hotel was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and views
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
If you are on a budget, this property is fine. It was clean, had a balcony looking out to see amd a pool for summer. At $119 it was good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Nice little spot across the road from water.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very accessible motel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will most likely stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

IAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very friendly and easy going. The location is excellent. Not in the busy centre but only a few minutes walk away. The view from our room was lovely. The only noise was a pair of Kookaburras!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious and clean property with plenty of seating and a good sized, clean pool.

10/10 Excellent

joris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay for overnight stop. Ground floor unit requested and provided. Comfortable bed, table and chairs a bonus. Shower water temperature extremely difficult to manage.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Daniella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were so welcoming on arrival and informed of the facility and where everything was. The pool didn’t seem heated which was disappointing. The room was very clean and we felt very comfortable to stay. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely spot with views of the Lake. Fabulous bed, really comfy. Clean and beautifully presented for its age. Towards the end of the main thoroughfare but within east walking distance to main shopping area. A really pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needed a door on the shower area but all else was ok
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice

We were very impressed as the manager rang us to ask when we would be arriving and gave us the choice of an upstairs or down stairs room. I said we would be there in 5 minutes and he said we could book in early and that the rooms were ready and we had a look at the rooms and we picked the one we liked best. We had the upstairs room and had a nice view.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

ALAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good

Very good Motel with excellent service. Large Room that had a balcony with a view of the sea. Shower pressure was low and the water veried from hot to cold. Other from that no problems.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Trish

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Once I got hold of the owner I was unable to fault the friendly service, advice and knowledge of the area. Unfortunately the place was very run down and I had to keep the sliding doors open to freshen the room. However I loved the balcony view of the lake and the bed was fresh and very comfortable..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older style motel. Needs a little more attention. Bathroom tap loose and leaking, very stained dining table, air conditioner noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Karen

The motel was very old and a bit run down and we unfortunately didn’t get the water views that we thought we would
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very old and smelt. Slept on a slat bed (usually motels have ensembles) mattress not too bad. Kitchenette and bathroom still in the 70’s. It looks like the owners DIY so they don’t spend any $$$ to modernize and bring it into nowadays. Showerscreen door hard to open and nearly came off the hinges
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Not eco-friendly.

This is the third time I've stayed at this hotel, not in great condition but the people are friendly. This time they serviced my room even thought I did not put out the sign to have it serviced, very frustruting as I try to be as kind to the environment as possible and don't need clean towels and sheets every day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You need more blankets. Only 1 blanket in winter for a Q and S bed. You have to put a curtin or blind in the shower or to pull acroos the kitchen area to stop the outside light in room 1 if you need to keep it on for security. It lights up the whole room and i think i got about 3 hrs sleep. The management where friendly, but unconttactable at 9 am the next day when leaving. We put the key in the key box to go, and realising we left something in the room but called several times with no answer so will have to sort it when at our next stop. The rooms where spacious, well cleaned and lovely for a overnight stop. Only took off 1 star for the lighting and no blankets.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023