Banjo Paterson Motor Inn

3.0 star property

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with chairs, and a balcony with a view of trees and a building.
A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by potted plants and palm trees. There are lounge chairs and a small table with a chair.
A ferry with a blue and white exterior, featuring a 'Seafood Sales' sign and a 'Ferry Seafood' sign.
A beach with footprints leading into the water, a calm lake, and buildings in the background.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and a wooden wall with wall sconces.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is $83
$75 nightly
$83 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17

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131 The Esplanade, Lakes Entrance, VIC, 3909
  • Place, Griffith's Sea Shell Museum and Marine Display
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakes Entrance Visitor Information Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Main Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Lakes Entrance

A stay at Banjo Paterson Motor Inn places you in the heart of Lakes Entrance, steps from Griffith's Sea Shell Museum and Marine Display and 3 minutes by foot from North Arm. .This beach motel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake King and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lakes Entrance-Lake Tyers Coastal Reserve.

What's nearby

  • Griffith's Sea Shell Museum and Marine Display - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Lakes Entrance Visitor Information Centre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lakes Entrance Bowls Club - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lakes Entrance Lookout - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Main Beach - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile

Restaurants

  • ‪Sodafish - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Timbers Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nicks Thai - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Servo Lakes Entrance - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Banjo Paterson Motor Inn

Banjo Paterson Motor Inn offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. This Lakes Entrance motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and gas grills.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Cathy's Asian Kitchen serving guests of Banjo Paterson Motor Inn.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cathy's Asian Kitchen - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open select days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cathy's Asian Kitchen

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • 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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 20
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: AUD 20 (subject to availability)

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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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Banjo Paterson Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 619 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 619 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 619 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 619 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 619 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Susane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good off road parking and friendly staff. The room was clean and neat.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

COLIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location, dining on site
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience, very accommodating staff (Ken). Ideal location excellent parking close to shops etc.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy. Accommodation out standing. Restaurant on site is a nice touch and prices reasonable 👌. It was good for me ,close to golf course.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Brennan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff great, Cathy’s Restaurant at the hotel a real gem. Had delicious Seafood Curry Laska. One of the best I have had.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation for a weekend stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideally located comfortable bed with good amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleaning was average and decor was old and cheap
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable rooms and convenient location to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JULIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are lovely. Great location rooms very comfortable thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bed was really comfortable Good view close to town
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Lovee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Self checkin was good, and overall a good place to stay with the fam!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MOHAMED

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff , good location and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, spotlessly clean and all staff so friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay after a long drive. Lovely pool, clean and comfortable rooms and accommodating staff.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vivienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean room, Staff accommodating and friendly. Acceptable for a lower budget motel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
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8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet clean comfortable rooms and convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bronwen

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

10/10 Excellent

Raimondo

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

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