--- title: "The Best Hotels Closest to Backwater Morass Gippsland Lakes Reserve in - 2026 Updated Prices | Expedia" description: "Stay close to Backwater Morass Gippsland Lakes Reserve. Search 0 hotels near Backwater Morass Gippsland Lakes Reserve in from £170. Compare room rates, hotel reviews and availability. 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Large windows offer a view of the outdoors.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110870000/110863700/110863648/edc0191a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Address: Forge Creek, Victoria, AU - Location: Forge Creek - Guest rating: 10/10 (Exceptional, 1 review) - Price: £236, includes taxes & fees, 14 Dec - 15 Dec, for Hotels recommended for families near Backwater Morass Gippsland Lakes Reserve ### [Tanjil - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Forge-Creek-Hotels-Tanjil-Waterfront-Retreat-Secluded-Lodges-Perfect-For-Nature-Lovers.h110863672.Hotel-Information) ![A small, single-story building with a gabled roof, surrounded by trees and a gravel driveway.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110870000/110863700/110863672/7772fad7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Address: Forge Creek, Victoria, AU - Location: Forge Creek - Guest rating: 10/10 (Exceptional, 1 review) - Price: £245, includes taxes & fees, 20 Nov - 21 Nov, for Hotels recommended for families near Backwater Morass Gippsland Lakes Reserve ### [Omeo - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Forge-Creek-Hotels-Omeo-Waterfront-Retreat-Secluded-Lodges-Perfect-For-Nature-Lovers.h110863644.Hotel-Information) ![A small, single-story building with a metal roof, surrounded by dense vegetation and a gravel path leading to it.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110870000/110863700/110863644/910c9fe8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Address: Forge Creek, Victoria, AU - Location: Forge Creek - Guest rating: 8/10 (Very good, 1 review) - Price: £225, includes taxes & fees, 14 Dec - 15 Dec, for Hotels recommended for families near Backwater Morass Gippsland Lakes Reserve ### [Escape to Paradise - Beach views 5bedrooms, 2 Kitchens, 2 Living, 2 Bathrooms](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paradise-Beach-Hotels-Escape-To-Paradise-Beach-Views-5bedrooms.h102723477.Hotel-Information) ![A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and stainless steel appliances.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102730000/102723500/102723477/3b89724d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Address: Paradise Beach, VIC, AU - Location: Paradise Beach - Guest rating: 9.4/10 (Exceptional, 10 reviews) - Price: £551, includes taxes & fees, 8 Dec - 9 Dec, for Hotels recommended for families near Backwater Morass Gippsland Lakes Reserve ### [Wheeler’s Paradise](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paradise-Beach-Hotels-Wheelers-Paradise.h101874298.Hotel-Information) ![A wooden deck with green chairs, a view of a road, and greenery in the background.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101880000/101874300/101874298/e00c625f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Address: Paradise Beach, VIC, AU - Location: Paradise Beach - Guest rating: 10/10 (Exceptional, 2 reviews) - Price: £569, includes taxes & fees, 1 Dec - 2 Dec, for Hotels recommended for families near Backwater Morass Gippsland Lakes Reserve ### [Retreat @ Golden Beach, just metres from the sea](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Golden-Beach-Hotels-Retreat-Golden-Beach.h33575018.Hotel-Information) ![A single-story house with a porch, a fenced yard, and a clear sky.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33575100/33575018/0cb60557.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Address: Golden Beach, VIC, AU - Location: Golden Beach - Guest rating: 9.6/10 (Exceptional, 28 reviews) - Price: £208, includes taxes & fees, 7 Dec - 8 Dec, for Hotels recommended for families near Backwater Morass Gippsland Lakes Reserve ## Other attractions near Backwater Morass Gippsland Lakes Reserve ### Red Morass Gippsland Lakes Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Red Morass Gippsland Lakes Reserve, a lovely green space in Meerlieu. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=623455860912099328) ### Blond Bay Gippsland Lakes Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Blond Bay Gippsland Lakes Reserve, a lovely green space in Goon Nure. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=624510997138452480) ### Hollands Landing Gippsland Lakes Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Hollands Landing Gippsland Lakes Reserve, a lovely green space in Hollands Landing. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=624510118399291392) ### Bengworden Nature Conservation Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Bengworden Nature Conservation Reserve, a lovely green space in Bengworden. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=624514257593896960) ### Morley Swamp Gippsland Lakes Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Morley Swamp Gippsland Lakes Reserve, a lovely green space in Meerlieu. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=624510522561990656) ### Salt Lake - Backwater Morass Gippsland Lakes Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Salt Lake - Backwater Morass Gippsland Lakes Reserve, a lovely green space in Meerlieu. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=624511817960198144) ## Top Backwater Morass Gippsland Lakes Reserve Hotel Reviews ### [Bairnsdale Main Motel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bairnsdale-Hotels-Bairnsdale-Main-Motel.h9627411.Hotel-Information) ![A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a black office chair, a white door, and wall-mounted pictures of landscapes.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627500/9627411/db0258a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Bairnsdale - Review: Stayed for 2 nights so could spend time on Raymond Island. Didn't disappoint as Koala's were a Dream so easy to find Mums/Dads/Baby's/Kangaroo's/Kookaburras/Parrots/Echidna and more. take you car to the Island for $12., by Roger, 17 February 2017, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Colonial Motor Inn Bairnsdale](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bairnsdale-Hotels-Colonial-Motor-Inn-Bairnsdale.h27492.Hotel-Information) ![A two-story building with a red roof, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a parking area.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/27500/27492/6932b1e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Bairnsdale - Review: Exceptional motel, the team do everything possible to make tthe stay perfect. Great breakfast, by Michael, 1 May 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Quest Bairnsdale](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bairnsdale-Hotels-Quest-Bairnsdale.h115178651.Hotel-Information) ![A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a bench, and a large window with sheer curtains.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115180000/115178700/115178651/be84c934.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Bairnsdale - Review: Very modern and new. Comfortable bed, and good kitchen to make meals. Check in process easy and friendly staff. Only stayed one night but Bairnsdale seemed a very nice town, cafes and restaurants around. Only disappointment was the lack of a coffee machine which we usually get in a Quest hotel., by Trevor, 4 April 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Bairnsdale International](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bairnsdale-Hotels-Bairnsdale-International.h4333560.Hotel-Information) ![A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4340000/4333600/4333560/2f6a0e46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Bairnsdale - Review: Excellent, by Lisa, 18 January 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [The Abbey Raymond Island](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Raymond-Island-Hotels-The-Abbey-Raymond-Island.h18650062.Hotel-Information) ![A triangular-shaped building with large glass windows and a central entrance.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18660000/18650100/18650062/f5682fad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Raymond Island - Review: A very high standard room in a lovely setting. We had problems communicating and received no check in instructions but this was rectified by a member of staff coming in to sort out. Kangaroos walked past the window and koalas, echidnas and exotic birds were nearby. There was also no wifi near the rooms, just by reception. However it was a very pleasant stay and deserves 5 stars., by philip, 13 February 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Bairnsdale Motel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bairnsdale-Hotels-Bairnsdale-Motel.h7250088.Hotel-Information) ![A hotel room with two beds, a large abstract painting, and a bathroom visible through an open door.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7260000/7250100/7250088/123a81c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Lucknow - Review: Amazing for the price was a great cooked breakfast., by Jon, 1 January 2016, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [The Riversleigh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bairnsdale-Hotels-The-Riversleigh.h196424.Hotel-Information) ![A bar area with high stools, a patterned floor, and a chandelier.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/200000/196500/196424/4080a093.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Bairnsdale - Review: This hotel has recently had a soft refurbishment and everything is in very good condition., by Anonymous traveller, 2 October 2015, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Bairnsdale Tanjil Motor Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bairnsdale-Hotels-Bairnsdale-Tanjil-Motor-Inn.h7275623.Hotel-Information) ![A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with a headboard, a desk with a chair, a television, and a bathroom visible through an open door.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7280000/7275700/7275623/1ea40b9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Bairnsdale - Review: Practical place to stopover for the night, comfortable, clean, quiet and a short walk into town for restaurants. Great value., by Jeff, 12 January 2023, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Mitchell on Main Motel & Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bairnsdale-Hotels-Mitchell-On-Main-Motel-Apartments.h27098.Hotel-Information) ![A neatly made bed with a grey blanket, pillows, and a folded towel.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/27100/27098/c426e2de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Bairnsdale - Review: One of the best. Modern and clean, very comfy bed. Very helpful staff and great location in town, by Simon, 5 November 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Captains Cove Waterfront Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paynesville-Hotels-Captains-Cove-Resort.h9629378.Hotel-Information) ![A waterfront property with multiple houses, each featuring balconies and large windows.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629400/9629378/5cdcf98f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Paynesville - Review: Had as problem with gaining access to the property as the reception was not open in spite of check-in supposedly by open from 2-10pm. A message had been sent to my phone but I was unable to access it. Eventually, we found out that the reception at Mariner's Cove was dealing with Captain's Cove: not ideal and very frustrating. A simple note on the reception door sayi8ng go to Mariners Cove would have made the experience much more eniybale., by Anonymous traveller, 28 March 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Captains Edge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paynesville-Hotels-Captains-Edge.h101128425.Hotel-Information) ![A wooden dining table with black chairs, a potted plant, and a remote control on it.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101130000/101128500/101128425/bec5bbbc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Paynesville - Review: The property was larger than we expected. The facilities were really good . Location was excellent, by Anonymous traveller, 22 January 2025, rated 8/10 Good ### [Bon Accord](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sale-Hotels-Bon-Accord.h91074635.Hotel-Information) ![A bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, a sofa, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91080000/91074700/91074635/dfd00ab5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Sale - Review: This is the third time we have stayed at Bon Accord and we find the attention to detail means that everything is taken care of and we can enjoy our stay without worrying about anything. The room was spotless, the bed comfortable and everything we needed to enjoy our stay was provided. Tim is an excellent host. We plan to be back next time we’re in Australia., by Christopher, 24 March 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Peppertree Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sale-Hotels-Peppertree-Apartments.h92708247.Hotel-Information) ![A modern living room with a green sofa, wooden dining table, and a kitchen in the background.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92710000/92708300/92708247/56def367.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Sale - Review: Compact apartment with every facility and good quality appliances, superb bed and bed linen., by Andrew, 30 December 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What's the area like around Backwater Morass Gippsland Lakes Reserve? If you're planning to come to the area to visit Backwater Morass Gippsland Lakes Reserve, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options and sporting events. ### What's the best hotel to stay close to Backwater Morass Gippsland Lakes Reserve? [Bairnsdale International](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bairnsdale-Hotels-Bairnsdale-International.h4333560.Hotel-Information) is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness centre. You'll find it 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from Backwater Morass Gippsland Lakes Reserve. Other good options around the area include [Quest Bairnsdale](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bairnsdale-Hotels-Quest-Bairnsdale.h115178651.Hotel-Information) and [Mariners Cove at Paynesville Motel & Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paynesville-Hotels-Mariners-Cove-At-Paynesville-Motel-Apartments.h9624565.Hotel-Information). ### If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Backwater Morass Gippsland Lakes Reserve, will I receive a refund? Yes, most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Backwater Morass Gippsland Lakes Reserve. ### What can I see and do near Backwater Morass Gippsland Lakes Reserve? Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Hollands Landing Gippsland Lakes Reserve, Salt Lake - Backwater Morass Gippsland Lakes Reserve or Red Morass Gippsland Lakes Reserve. Explore nature at Victoria Lagoon Gippsland Lakes Reserve and Blond Bay Gippsland Lakes Reserve. You might also stop by Meerlieu I15 Bushland Reserve, located 6.5 mi from Backwater Morass Gippsland Lakes Reserve, or Loch Sport Golf Club which is 7.3 mi away.