Attention to detail. A few reviews have mentioned this but this place is very clean. Staff are attentive and there are some well-thought of little gestures of kindness (i won’t spoil the surprises) which make the long drive worth it. Its a good bang for your buck. Walking distance to the ocean for swims, the lake and town are also well within walking distance (few minutes). The room has all the basic amenities , tv streams and connects to Netflix and Prime (internets a bit slow but its not impossible to stream). Comfortable, clean, wireless charging docks for phones. Perfect stay and well worth the money. We will be staying here for future visits :)

It was a last minute decision for us to book in & no regrets.

The location was good, quite close to the main cafe area which was helpful. Just a few minutes walk to the bridge leading to the beach. The owners were friendly. The supply of kitchen utensils was excellent.

I felt it was expensive for what we got. The settee was not comfortable, and the decor a bit outdated, especially the bathroom. The information says “garden view” but it is really just a strip of grass usually obscured by the parked cars. I found it a bit surprising that we were not allowed a paper receipt when we booked it because they are an eco hotel, but then we’re recommended a cafe 20km away when there are plenty of cafes in Lakes Entrance itself.

The reception was exceptional, very friendly and informative one of the best greetings we've encountered. The bed was very comfortable and the room user friendly, modern kettle and coffee maker, some home made style cookies were a lovely touch. This has been an old motel tricked up to be modern and welcoming also a weather prediction for the next day. Shower was good. The owner recommended the Lake Tyers hotel for dinner and it was great, including the courtesy bus both ways.

Sadly for our room the shower gel container was empty, I'm all for less waste but refillable containers need to be checked. The house keeper asked us to move our car back from the path to get the cart along, it would be good if this was made clear when first parking, maybe a sign, she had to knock on nearly all doors most people came out a little surprised by this.

This property was very clean and spacious. There was a sitting area and facilities to stay longer - a small table with 2 chairs, microwave, sink, etc. The lady at reception was friendly and helpful, and the location was excellent. Lakes Entrance was easy to walk around and this hotel was so close to the shops. There was a lot of finishing touches for the traveller, such as chocolates and snacks in the room which you could purchase via an honour system. There was also a pool and even parking in front of our room.

This room was a little expensive, but I later discovered Victoria had a public holiday on this day (and Lakes Entrance was absolutely packed). I think it is usually around $100 less than we paid - which would have been much better. We would have loved a larger bed, but overall a pleasant stay.

This is a great little motel. When we arrived we were greeted by homemade cookies from the staff (which were delicious). The room itself was very clean, had comfy beds and a really nice look to it. We felt right at home. The little treat basket was very welcome, and so much more affordable than any minibar I have ever come across. It was in walking distance of the beach as well as the shops/restaurants.

Nothing I can think of. I would recommend this motel without hesitation.

Sandbar can only be a 10! That is because the wonderful owners are sparing no efforts to make your stay homely, comfortable, peaceful and indulgent.... Impeccably clean, perfectly equipped and with exquisitely chosen products (the vegan toiletries are second to none) this is a true haven on the water front for a price which cannot be beaten for a hot summer in Lakes Entrance. Now if that wasn't enough, here's the hook: the BESTEST freshly baked cookies -yes, chocolate chip and white chocolate chip cookies- lovingly prepared for guests and welcoming you in your room. Tell you what, next time I'm in Lakes, this is a no brainer, I know where to stay!!! Thanks from the heart

wouldn't mind have stayed longer to be honest ;-)

Sandbar was a lovely motel that had some nice touches to make it feel a bit more special and homey than a standard motel. The room was nicely decorated and very clean, and was made extra special with things like fresh baked cookies for our stay! Check in and check out was easy, and we had no issues during our stay. The bed was very comfortable, with lovely soft sheets.

Some noise could be heard between rooms or from children playing outside - nothing major but just something to note if you are a light sleeper.

Sandbar was absolutely delightful. Everything was about making the guest experience better. Super comfy bed and warm doona, spacious couch and delightful little touches like welcoming cookies and chocolates. The owners clearly know what travellers need and want and they have thought of everything. Even having a hair towel and make up remover face washer was such a nice touch. Would 100 percent recommend and stay again

I hated having to leave.

We loved our stay at Sandbar. We arrived late and were worried about how this would impact check-in but Megan couldn't have been friendly and reassured us that it would be fine. The room had everything we needed and some great little touches that makes it stand out to a normal motel. We loved our stay and were so happy with how helpful Megan was on arrival and during our stay. The location of the hotel is great with many places walking distance.

If I was to nit-pick, the bed was a bit soft for us. But really hard to think of anything!

The owner Fiona was very nice. She took time to tell us a little bit about the location, she gave us info about restaurants around and the food that they serve. The room was clean. My family enjoyed the homemade cookies they have provided on our arrival. It was really a nice treat. My husband was happy with the coffee maker. The kids both enjoyed sleeping in their own double bed. We liked that the smart TV is already signed in on netflix. I personally liked that the bedsheets smelled clean and they are made of good materials.

We had an issue with the wifi disconnecting every 30 mins. And it takes a while for us to connect again. The water of the pool looked so clear that u can see some dirt underneath.