North Lakes Hotel
Lakefront rooms two minutes from Lake Eden's walking track
About this stay
North Lakes Hotel trades on its position right beside Lake Eden, close enough that the lakefront restaurant genuinely looks out over the water rather than just borrowing the name. Rooms are straightforward and air-conditioned, built for a comfortable one or two-night stop rather than a long resort stay, and the outdoor pool and gym give arriving travellers something to do besides sit in the room after a highway leg. North Lakes station is four minutes away on foot for anyone leaving the car behind for a Brisbane day trip, and free parking out front makes arrival simple for a loaded family wagon. Brisbane Airport sits roughly twenty-three minutes away by taxi, workable as a first or last stop on a longer trip.
- Lakefront restaurant
- Outdoor pool
- Gym
- Free parking
Our take
This suits families and couples wanting a genuinely central North Lakes base without paying resort rates, particularly with Lake Eden's walking loop right outside. It is a comfortable, no-surprises stop rather than a destination in itself, so travellers chasing beach views or a quiet retreat should look toward Redcliffe or Bribie Island instead.
- ✓Walk the Lake Eden loop before checking in if you arrive with energy to burn after a long drive.
- ✓Book a lakefront restaurant table early if dining in, it fills with other highway travellers by early evening.
- ✓Use the four-minute walk to North Lakes station if you want to leave the car parked for a Brisbane day trip.
Why we love it
- Lakefront restaurant right on Lake Eden
- Four minutes' walk from North Lakes station
- Outdoor pool and gym on-site
- Free parking for loaded family cars
Why guests love itNorth Lakes Hotel is a relaxed four-star base two minutes' walk from Lake Eden, which gives children an easy evening stroll by the water. There is a lakefront restaurant for dinner, an outdoor pool and a gym, and rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms. North Lakes station is four minutes away and parking is free. Guests rate it 8.8 across 838 reviews. My editorial advice: book a table at the lakefront restaurant and take the train into Brisbane rather than drive.
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