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title: "The Lakes Hotel, Central Coast: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Lakes Hotel in Central Coast: rated 8.4 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-14
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Hotel · ★★★
# The Lakes Hotel

The Entrance, Central Coast, Australia

8.4 ·  Very good 288 reviews ·  #15 #15 of 33 in Central Coast ·  6.6 Location score
## About The Lakes Hotel

The Lakes Hotel is a hotel in The Entrance, Central Coast, Australia. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 288 reviews. Facilities include bar, free parking. It is 12 km from the centre of Central Coast. The nearest beach is 650 m away. The nearest airport, Newcastle Airport (NTL), is 69 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 20

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 2

201 The Entrance Rd

## How The Lakes Hotel scores

Better rated than 45% of hotels in Central Coast

-   Guest rating **8.4**
-   Location **6.6**
-   Beach access **8.1**

Central Coast average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Leisure

-   Nightclub

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Car hire
-   Luggage storage

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.6**/10

- **Walk grade:** **51**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **20**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **2**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">650 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Newcastle Airport (NTL)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">69 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">155 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Central Coast</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">27 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   RSI Sub Branch700 m
-   RSL Library & Museum700 m
-   The Entrance Shell Museum1.3 km

## The Lakes Hotel: in detail

At The Lakes Hotel, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hotel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Amenities at car hire offered by The Lakes Hotel simplify the organization of your excursions, tourist activities, and other adventures in Central Coast. Complimentary parking is available for guests. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as luggage storage. Desire to unwind? Make the most of your visit at The Lakes Hotel with accessible amenities such as daily housekeeping. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hotel. For the health and well-being of all guests and staff, smoking is restricted exclusively to assigned zones. Allow your journey to be free from the pangs of hunger! On-site eateries offer delicious and accessible meal choices. An evening spent within the hotel's karaoke rooms, bar and nightclub may prove to be just as entertaining as venturing out with your fellow adventurers.

### Compare

## Compare The Lakes Hotel with nearby hotels

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## Questions about The Lakes Hotel

### How do guests rate The Lakes Hotel?

The Lakes Hotel has a guest rating of 8.4 out of 10 from 288 reviews, which is better than 45% of rated hotels in Central Coast.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Lakes Hotel?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Is there parking at The Lakes Hotel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is The Lakes Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Newcastle Airport (NTL), is 69 km away in a straight line.

### Is The Lakes Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 650 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does The Lakes Hotel have?

The Lakes Hotel has 20 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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