The Central Hotel Motel Lakes Entrance
321 Esplanade
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Why people book this hotel
“Location was excellent”
“Location is great”
“Have stayed here a few times, close to everything, the bistro has amazing staff …”
“Staff were great, attended to request quickly”
“Comfort of the room”
“Room was comfortable”
“Was easy to locate, close to shops, bed was very comfy and bathroom neat and cle…”
“The room was comfy for the two of as clean”
“Pool nice after long journey”
“Swimming pool”
“Easy parking”
Overview
Set alongside Cunninghame Arm, The Central Hotel Motel Lakes Entrance boasts 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 en suite 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.
Traveller reviews
Jeff
couple
June 20, 2026
“Convenient”
Comfort of the room. Located in the centre of town.
Stuart
solo_traveller
June 8, 2026
“Central Hotel”
Have stayed here a few times, close to everything, the bistro has amazing staff and food along with a great atmosphere.
Trevor
solo_traveller
June 2, 2026
“It was everything I needed”
Location was excellent
.Heather
couple
June 2, 2026
Was easy to locate, close to shops, bed was very comfy and bathroom neat and clean
Rebecca
solo_traveller
May 30, 2026
The room was comfy for the two of as clean
Jo
solo_traveller
May 24, 2026
Location is great. Room was comfortable. Great for an overnight stop.
Nicole
family_with_children
May 21, 2026
Staff were great, attended to request quickly. Great location
Patricia
couple
May 21, 2026
“Would recommend and stay again.”
Friendly reception staff. Great restaurant for dinner. Close to walks along esplanade and shops.
Terran-jaye
family_with_children
May 12, 2026
staff excellent and fantastic location
Douglas
solo_traveller
May 11, 2026
Nothing
Pam
solo_traveller
May 4, 2026
Service, Facilities, convenient position, helpful staff.
Skelhorne
family_with_children
April 27, 2026
“Staff extremely helpful. Great location, self-cat option with children very convenient.”
Great location. Pool nice after long journey. Good amenities. Fabulous beach nearby.
Margaret
couple
April 13, 2026
“It was convenient for us at that time”
It was close to the pub, we had a lovely meal there
Sinu
family_with_children
April 12, 2026
“Great location..Highly recommended..”
Central location Friendly and flexible staff
Graeme
family_with_children
April 10, 2026
Location, easy walk to the water & eateries.
Adrianne
solo_traveller
April 8, 2026
“Comfortable place, friendly staff”
Graeme
family_with_children
April 7, 2026
Close to all eating places
Sally
couple
April 6, 2026
“Great place to stay quiet comfortable room loved having the kitchen Staff were lovely Will be staying again”
Central to everything My room was perfect for my stay
Mark
couple
April 5, 2026
“Great from stop travelling through”
Great spot and close walk to everything
WANTAO
family_with_children
April 2, 2026
“Good location with swimming pool, comfortable family room with kitchen and dining table”
Centrally located, near the sea, supermarket just across the street. Easy parking. Swimming pool. Spacious room with table and kitchen.
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Billiards, Mini golf, Evening entertainment, Happy hour, Live music/performance, Live sport events (broadcast)
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Restaurant, Bar
General
Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Air conditioning, Heating, Paid WiFi
Internet
WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Outdoor pool (all year), BBQ facilities, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Pool and wellness
Swimming pool, Swimming Pool
Safety & security
Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property
Services
Laundry, Fax/photocopying, ATM/cash machine on site
One-Bedroom Apartment
This air-conditioned apartment features a fully equipped kitchen, a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. It has a toaster, fridge and tea and coffee making facilities. It offers ironing facilities and an en suite bathroom. Please note that the price is based on 4 guests. Maximum occupancy is 6 (see Hotel Policies).
Standard Double Room
This air-conditioned room features a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. It has a toaster, fridge and tea and coffee making facilities. It offers ironing facilities and an en suite bathroom. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 (see Hotel Policies).
Queen and Single Studio
This air-conditioned studio features a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. It has a fully equipped kitchen, a lounge, ironing facilities and an en suite bathroom. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 (see Hotel Policies).
Queen and Sofa Studio
This air-conditioned room features a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. It has a toaster, fridge and tea and coffee making facilities. It offers a sofa, ironing facilities and an en suite bathroom. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 (see Hotel Policies).
Hotel Policies
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