The Esplanade Motel

Property class: 3
Lakefront motel with outdoor pool, near Lake Macquarie

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The Esplanade Motel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Lake Macquarie and The Lake Macquarie Variety Playground. Guests can splash around at the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
$117
The current price is $129 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11

Room options

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View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room

A modern hotel room with a glass dining table, two beds, and a decorative wall piece.

Deluxe Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room

A hotel room with two beds, a glass table with chairs, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a decorative wall piece.

Deluxe Quadruple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Lake View Balcony Queen

A neatly made bed with a white duvet, multiple pillows, a small round table with a lamp, a chair, and a potted plant.

Superior Lake View Balcony Queen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Queen

A round wooden table with a bottle of wine, two wine glasses, a potted plant, and two small white containers.

Deluxe Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a glass table, and a small side table.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Lake View Balcony Twin

A double bed with white linens, a grey throw blanket, and multiple pillows in a modern bedroom with a grey headboard, bedside tables with lamps, and a white wardrobe.

Superior Lake View Balcony Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Three Bedroom Apartment

A neatly made bed with white linens, two patterned throw pillows, and a beige blanket. There are two bedside lamps on wooden stands, and two framed abstract paintings on the wall above the bed.

Three Bedroom Apartment

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

View all photos for Deluxe King Twin

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small round table, two armchairs, a potted plant, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Deluxe King Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Studio

A room with a dark blue sofa, two white pillows, a small round wooden table with a plant, and a glass side table with a plant.

Deluxe Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
568 The Esplanade, Warners Bay, NSW, 2282

What's nearby

  • Lake Macquarie - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Charlestown Square - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Merewether Beach - 20 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Newcastle Civic Theater - 24 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 24 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 41 min drive
  • Cockle Creek Station - 8 min drive
  • Kotara Station - 9 min drive
  • Cardiff Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Warners at the Bay - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brown Sugar at Bay Views - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mama Ally Espresso - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Emilio’s - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Swordfish Co - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Esplanade Motel

  • The Esplanade Motel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Lake Macquarie and The Lake Macquarie Variety Playground. Guests can splash around at the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
2:00pm
CHECK-OUT
10:00am

Hotel size

    • 24 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

The Esplanade Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The pool was a highlight, being beautifully maintained, popular with kids, and a great place to relax. (9 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurant was highly praised for its great food, entertainment, and convenient location. (13 reviews)
  • Easy parking was a convenient feature at this property. (4 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location, easy check in and comfy bed. We’ve stayed here a couple of times & would stay again
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10/10 Exceptional

Really friendly check in staff, great room
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and comfortable in a great location as we were attending Lake Macquarie Football Facility.
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10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location, great parking, seamless arrival and departure process.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Lovely clean and comfortable room and helpful staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Check in easy, really clean newly updated rooms. Really enjoyed our stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, helpful staff, beautiful location across from the lake, great coffee!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great spot opposite lake. Balcony room is lovely with a nice view Clean & comfortable stay
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and friendly staff
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8/10 Very good

Clean room / friendly staff / handy to lovely lake walk
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8/10 Very good

Fantastic location…. easy walk into the village and cafes/ restaurants
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8/10 Very good

Great room and space for the family.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very family friendly lovley staff very helpful coffee shop at the fount pool area is amazing foe everyone to enjoy rooms are clean and Fresh would strongly recommended anyone in the area to stay here and also the water you can walk along the path and see the swans and the fish my children had a ball this is our second time staying here and don’t have a bad thing to say at all
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8/10 Very good

Staff was great and the room was okay
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was lovely and appointed well, there was great facilities for us to enjoy such as a lovely pool.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, Quiet and Comfy Beds.
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8/10 Very good

Clean, quiet, friendly.
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8/10 Very good

1 night family stay. Convenient, comfortable room. Good wifi/TV/beds. Especially impressed with the kitchenette and equipment. Unfortunately my sleep was disturbed by plumbing noises from around 3am. I would stay again, but would ask for another room.
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8/10 Very good

Location and friendly staff
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8/10 Very good

Room was comfortable and a good size for our family. Pool was lovely! There were a few marks on the walls but it was clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great room
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were fantastic and the rooms were lovely and clean.
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8/10 Very good

Clean room, great for a few nights to chill out.
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff good location, the rooms have recently been renovated and were very clean.
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8/10 Very good

Very friendly staff , clean and had a great Japanese restaurant there !