Sandbar Motel

3.5 star property

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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637 Esplanade, Lakes Entrance, VIC, 3909
  • Place, Main Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakes Entrance-Lake Tyers Coastal Reserve
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakes Entrance Bowls Club
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Large Single Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

1 Bedroom Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Sandbar Motel

This motel features a water park (surcharge), an outdoor pool, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Self parking is free. Other amenities include barbecue grills and a picnic area. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Sandbar Motel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Digital television is provided. Housekeeping is offered weekly and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a water park (surcharge) and an outdoor pool.

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

During your stay at Sandbar Motel, you're just a quick walk from Cunningham Foot Bridge. Features include free self parking, plus an outdoor pool and water park access (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Splash around at the water park or swim in the outdoor pool
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Cunningham Foot Bridge and Lakes Entrance-Lake Tyers Coastal Reserve
Sandbar Motel offers its guests a water park (surcharge) and an outdoor pool. Sandbar Motel also features barbecue grills, a picnic area, and pool umbrellas. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Lakes Entrance motel.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Water park (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.9 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.9 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open October 01 and close May 31.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Sand Bar Motel Lakes Entrance
Sand Bar Motel
Sand Bar Lakes Entrance
Sandbar Motel Motel
Sandbar Motel Lakes Entrance
Sandbar Motel Motel Lakes Entrance

Sandbar Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 378 out of 699 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 699 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 699 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 699 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 699 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The king size bed was so comfy, the staff were excellent, very clean very happy with our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute, clean place to stay. Nice friendly, courteous owners. Great ammenities. Highly recommend staying here!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good stay. Comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ernoul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly welcome to the place ,
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, amazing place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a great stay! From the friendly welcome, well kept grounds and rooms and extra touches that all made our stay comfortable and enjoyable. Will definitely be back. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, spacious and quiet. Check-in was great and the host was absolutely lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

ANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Seyed Ehsan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean. Loved the separate sitting room and kitchenette. Has a great location. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and very good room,close to the ocean and the shops
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice motel - spotlessly clean and close to the shore and all amenities in Lakes Entrance. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mads

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff. Very central in Lakes E
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, partly renovated and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

CHERYL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Older style property - clean well equipped rooms - friendly helpful reception-
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner was a very nice man and very helpful. Cookies and milk on checkin. Had a good visit with others in the common area outside in the evening. Tile, carpet and bathroom in our room is due for a refresh but it was a comfortable nights stay and a great location. Thanks to the owner and staff :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay….everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Naveen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room well appointed and very clean. Excellent service to guests from the owner who goes well beyond what you come to expect. Would recommend the Sandbar to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A warm welcome and with home made biscuits! Clean and comfortable room with parking outside your room. A pleasant stroll alongside the water to main shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Very good facilities and linen and towels excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very spacious and comfortable, thoughtful service, easy to find
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025