The Esplanade Resort and Spa

4.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Penthouse, 4 Bedrooms | In-room dining
Penthouse, 4 Bedrooms | Living area
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Exterior detail
Penthouse, 4 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
1 The Esplanade, Lakes Entrance, VIC, 3909
  • Griffith's Sea Shell Museum and Marine Display
    3 min walk
  • Lakes Boatshed Cafe
    5 min walk
  • Bairnsdale Station
    28 min drive
  • Bairnsdale, VIC (BSJ)
    37 min drive

Room options

Standard Three Bedroom Apartment

  • 110 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Three Bedroom Apartment

  • 110 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Deluxe Three Bedroom Apartment

  • 110 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Penthouse, 4 Bedrooms

  • 150 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Three Bedroom Residence

  • 110 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard One Bedroom Apartment

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Lakes Entrance

A stay at The Esplanade Resort and Spa places you in the heart of Lakes Entrance, within a 5-minute walk of Griffith's Sea Shell Museum and Marine Display and Lakes Entrance Visitor Information Centre. .This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake King and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Lakes Entrance-Lake Tyers Coastal Reserve.

What's nearby

  • Griffith's Sea Shell Museum and Marine Display - 3 min walk
  • Lakes Entrance Visitor Information Centre - 4 min walk
  • Lakes Entrance Lookout - 18 min walk
  • Eastern Beach - 3 min drive
  • Main Beach - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Funkey Monkey Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lakes Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Salty Groms - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fish-A-Fare - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Esplanade Resort and Spa

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
The Esplanade Resort and Spa offers 134 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Illuka Massage and Beauty has 1 treatment room. Services include Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a spa tub.

The spa is open select days. Guests under 17 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Stay in one of 134 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Espy Bar + Eatery serving guests of The Esplanade Resort and Spa. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Espy Bar + Eatery - Onsite bistro. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Espy Bar + Eatery

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Lift

Guest services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Spa open selected days
  • Hot tub
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 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 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 9:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 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; cash is not accepted
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 17 years old are not allowed in the spa
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Esplanade Lakes Entrance
Esplanade Resort
Esplanade Resort Lakes Entrance
Esplanade Waterfront Hotel Lakes Entrance
Esplanade Waterfront Resort And Spa
The Esplanade Resort Spa
Esplanade Resort Spa
The Esplanade Resort Spa
The Esplanade Lakes Entrance
The Esplanade Resort and Spa Hotel
The Esplanade Resort and Spa Lakes Entrance
The Esplanade Resort and Spa Hotel Lakes Entrance

The Esplanade Resort and Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 500 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1001 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities, indoor & outdoor pool, apartment very well appointed with laundry facilities. A good walk into town
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Vy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very convenient FOR SHOPPING, walking, fishing, crabbing the only issue is the awreness of self providing the toilet tissues and shampoo if staying more than 2 days
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From start to finish, our little getaway was wonderful. The staff were so friendly and helpful. Our room was beautiful and very comfortable. The amenities were fabulous. The pool and spa were amazing. Overall, this place is fantastic, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ARCHITECTURAL

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Could do better.
The pre online book in is frustrating and makes the front of house service non existent. It's nice to do this at reception and meet the front of house staff. Pillows were very poor, I woke with a very sore neck.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we had a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall another amazing experience here 3rd time back here and always happy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again at this place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dash

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would have preferred a better view of the sea.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

APRIL, Nuevo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable for a long stay and staff were really friendly and accommodating
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was amazing the only thing is not good that the internet is very slow.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Boris

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay it was clean tidy and the amenities were great for cooking if needed. It would be great to come back for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best accomodation in Lakes Entrance
Really nice hotel in great location. 4 1/2 out of five.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a very comfortable 2 nights away!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malita

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and great location, loved the spa and indoor pool. Kitchen has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicole

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Five star stay
Wonderful place to stay. Would definitely stay again. Great location. And the facilities were perfect
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Faren H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Bernard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel style room. Restaurant was not operating due to staff shortage.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Leon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024