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Banjo Paterson Motor Inn

3.0 star property
Oceanfront views complement the Asian cuisine at this motor inn where travelers can split their time between the pool and garden relaxation

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Banjo Paterson Motor Inn, by the ocean, offers a peaceful retreat with a garden and refreshing pool. Enjoy Asian dishes at Cathy's Asian Kitchen, relax on the terrace, or use in-room WiFi to stay connected.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$129
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan

Room options

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Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Double or Twin Room

Premium Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Lakes Entrance, Banjo Paterson Motor Inn is in the city centre and by the ocean. Lakes Entrance Bowls Club and Lakes View Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lakes Entrance-Lake Tyers Coastal Reserve and Bancroft Bay - Kalimna Gippsland Lakes Reserve.
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Map
131 The Esplanade, Lakes Entrance, VIC, 3909

What's nearby

  • Griffith's Sea Shell Museum and Marine Display - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lakes Entrance Visitor Information Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lakes Entrance Bowls Club - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lakes Entrance Lookout - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Main Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sodafish - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Central Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fish-a-Fare - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Lakes Entrance RSL Glenara Motel - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Banjo Paterson Motor Inn

Motel by the ocean
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities at Banjo Paterson Motor Inn. The on-site Asian cuisine restaurant, Cathy's Asian Kitchen, offers lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and luggage storage
  • Barbecues, multilingual staff and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the first-rate property condition
Room features
All guest rooms at Banjo Paterson Motor Inn offer perks, such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Separate dining areas, fridges and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cathy's Asian Kitchen

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours), private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Banjo Paterson Motor Inn Lakes Entrance
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Frequently asked questions

Does Banjo Paterson Motor Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Banjo Paterson Motor Inn?

As of 15 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Banjo Paterson Motor Inn on 21 Jan 2026 start from AU$128.53, 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 Banjo Paterson Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Banjo Paterson Motor Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Banjo Paterson Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Banjo Paterson Motor Inn?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Banjo Paterson Motor Inn located?

Located in the heart of Lakes Entrance, this beach motel is within a 10-minute walk of Griffith's Sea Shell Museum and Marine Display, Lakes Entrance Visitor Information Centre, and Lake King. Bullock Island and Lakes Entrance Bowls Club are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Banjo Paterson Motor Inn Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 249 out of 595 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 595 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 595 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 595 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 595 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fourth time we have stayed here and find it excellent in every way. Staff are friendly and helpful and the rooms are spacious and clean. any request such as ground floor or the same room as we had before are always meet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raimondo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Close to eateries. Comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bed was really comfortable Good view close to town
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well kept , clean , comfortable bed friendly staff. Great views
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bronwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Make sure you visit Cathy's restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had one night stop over on our way North. Great spot easy access and parking. Right across the water for a nice walk and great outlook. Had takeaway from Caths Restaurant located on the premises which was so convenient and very tasty. Definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good sized room, good facilities, easy walk to dining options
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Anna

Nice motel. Good location & value for money
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Happy traveller

Position of Motel is excellent. Room was excellent value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely place and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient motel close to shops and dining.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant convenience
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcome, nice place to stay, clean. Good for a night. Only thing is the missing net- curtains that gives more privicy 7/10
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Budget Motel

Average motel close to shops
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Clean and extremely comfortable. good layout and everything in top working order
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

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

Trish Melbourne

Good value for money. Great location. Only problem, toaster was broken.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were good,it's close to restaurants etc.Rooms were clean and tidy, thanks for the upgrade
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Russell

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

Great stay in lakes entrance

Great old style motor inn with lovely renovated rooms. Friendly staff. Lovely view of river. Easy parking. Easy flat walk to shops.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Salima

Clean and comfortable

The hotel is located very close to shops and restaurants and is a traditional Motel. The room was clean and comfortable, which we stayed in with the family on our road trip from Sydney to Mekbourne
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at this motel on 21 October at the beginning of our road trip that we returned for our last night and once again it was enjoyable, the staff are so friendly and even remembered that we had stayed there previously. We will return to this motel on our next holiday
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Well located spot for a stop over. Basic but has everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Di

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean with a comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with modern features. very comfortable bed and great staff. highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a ground floor room and staff were friendly and helpful and greeted us on arrival even though w had self check in message earlier in the day. Room was clean and was in quiet area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024