500 metres from Warners Bay, the Esplanade Motel is a short walk to several cafes and restaurants and the perfect place for endless local activities from super boats to hunter valley tours, joy flights, walking tracks and water sports. The Esplanade Motel has been fully renovated recently and features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and BBQ facilities. Fukusui Restaurant specialises in Japanese Teppanyaki for dinner. The property also offers a guest laundry and free onsite parking. There is also parking available for trailers and boats. Continental breakfast is available at Mateys Cafe Van located onsite. At The Esplanade we also now have 2 Complimentary Type 2 11kw EV Chargers for your Electric Vehicle. Suits Australian EV's - Book with reception to reserve. All rooms are air-conditioned with free Wi-Fi, they have a microwave, refrigerator, toaster and tea/coffee making facilities. Each room has a TV and a bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. At The Esplanade we have also just installed brand new smart TV's with SmartCast allowing free guest streaming to the in-room television. SMTV has developed a safe and secure application for allowing our guests to use their own devices to stream their own content to the in-room guest television for a far better personalised viewing experience. Every guest room has unique login details to for connection creating an isolated network - guests can not cast content to other rooms. For things to do there are endless national parks to enjoy spectacular lake edge walking and cycling tracks. Lake Mac is the home to world class playgrounds for the kids, sporting facilities, cinemas, golf, bowling, ice skating and laser tag. The Esplanade Motel is 5 minutes’ drive from the Hunter Ice Skating Stadium. Cockle Creek and Blackbutt Reserve are each a 10-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
3 single beds
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1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Warners Bay
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room and facilities are good, team are friendly and helpful- it’s well located about a kilometre from the town, we walked in and out along the lakeside. It’s a good location as a base to explore the area, has a coffee shop at the entrance that we...
  • Danny
    Australia Australia
    Comfortable nice location EV charger is very convenient and brings us back
  • T
    Takehiko
    Australia Australia
    Room was tastefully renovated and spacious enough for two adults. Excellent standard of cleanliness. Great motel location across the road from the lake shore and within walking distance to shops and restaurants. The motel also has a restaurant on...
  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    Nice clean spacious suite. Excellent location near the lake and cafes.
  • Pamela
    Australia Australia
    Very clean, restaurant on site if needed, free car parking.Water view from balcony. Staff very friendly and helpful. Good spot for families for water sports etc.
  • Leigh
    Australia Australia
    The beds are very comfortable and the bathrooms are very clean and nice
  • Wall
    Australia Australia
    The coffee/breaky place was great being next door. We were able to grab breaky before we went to the marina at Marmong Point. The 3bedroom apartment we stayed in was lovely. It was clean, well equipped and toiletries were supplied.
  • Maricar
    Australia Australia
    Great location, friendly and accommodating staff. The room was as described and very clean. We will definitely stay again when we are around the area.
  • John
    Australia Australia
    Finally found a motel that cannot be faulted in any way, beautifully finished rooms
  • Jeff
    Australia Australia
    Location and room size. Good bed too. Bonus was the coffee van outside.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Fukusui Japanese Teppanyaki Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Japanese
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
  • Mateys Cafe
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch

Facilities of The Esplanade Motel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Salt-water pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
The Esplanade Motel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. That's about £50. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 40 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 40 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubEftpos Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card.

Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card.

Please note that the restaurant is closed on Sundays.

All guests must sign the property's Terms of Stay.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Esplanade Motel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Esplanade Motel

  • The prices at The Esplanade Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The Esplanade Motel has 2 restaurants:

    • Mateys Cafe
    • Fukusui Japanese Teppanyaki Restaurant

  • Check-in at The Esplanade Motel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Room options at The Esplanade Motel include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Family
    • Apartment
    • Twin/Double
    • Studio

  • The Esplanade Motel is 0.7 miles from the centre of Warners Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, The Esplanade Motel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Esplanade Motel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming Pool
    • Bicycle rental