Name: Admiralty Inn
Address: 66 McKillop St, Geelong Central, Geelong, Victoria, Australia, Geelong, Greater Geelong City, AU
Price range: $66–$116 per night
Rating: 8.2

What guests think

Across many reviews, Admiralty Inn is praised for its convenient Geelong location near the CBD and GMHBA Stadium, friendly staff, and generally clean, good‑value rooms, while recurring drawbacks include dated fittings, variable cleanliness in bathrooms, and traffic or neighbour noise.

Parking is free but can be tight, and the small outdoor pool often appears unclean compared with photos. On‑site breakfast and the attached restaurant earn praise, though some guests found breakfast basic, pricey, or occasionally unavailable. A practical budget stay suited to short visits.

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Facilities

Free onsite parking is convenient but spaces can be tight; the outdoor pool is small and often reported as unclean or not as pictured. A coin‑operated guest laundry is available.

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Irene

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Greeting on arrival not friendly - felt rushed and disinterested in answering enquiries of the local area. Rooms were of a basic standard. Pool was filthy - wouldn’t dip my toe in it - and we were there in summer during a heatwave. Didn’t look like it had been cleaned for quite a while. A very ordinary stay.

10

Kelvin

Sep 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good, comfortable motel. Staff were very helpful. A little bit outdated, but the staff do their best to keep the standard up. The coin operated laundry was useful.

10

Sue

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient location, friendly staff. Parking was very congested

8

Gary

Nov 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Photo of the swimming pool makes it look like 20 metres but it actually about 3 metres.

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Kim

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was spacious and clean. The room was on the ground floor backing the main road and was noisy in the evening and early morning. The pool was dirty and unusable which was a disappointment as the weather was warm. The location of the hotel was quite good as it was about a ten minute walk to the town centre and a further five minute walk to the water. The price for two nights, including breakfast, was very reasonable. Staff were nice.

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David

Jan 19, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Great, easy location. Free parking. Clean.

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Alison

Jan 4, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Pool isn’t at all what it looks like in the photos, it’s small and the water is a green colour. Rooms are clean enough but very basic. Plenty of tea and coffee supplies. Bed wasn’t overly comfortable but suitable to sleep in. Somewhere very basic to lay your head at night!

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graham

Aug 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I liked that it is very close to GHMBA stadium and had good dining and hotels close by. I also had a puncture, and the Tyre center was only meters away from the motel. The only minor issue is that the parking spaces lacked a bit of room when opening your car doors.

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Lavinia

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed at this property after arriving off the Spirit of Tasmania. Roughly a 10 minute drive from the terminal and fairly central to restaurants and cafes within driving distance. They do have their own restaurant next door but it was closed on the night we were there. Reception closes at 6 p.m. but you can make prior arrangements for a late check in. Access to the key was easy. Our room was a reasonable size, the bed was comfortable, water hot and WiFi good. It was also nice to have a sofa to sit on. Parking is on the premises with no designated spots. If you have mobility issues, make sure you request a ground floor unit. Would recommend.

8

Peter

Mar 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Close to CBD with dedicated off street parking.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: while many guests found rooms very clean, recurring issues include bathroom mould, cobwebs/dust, and worn or stained towels.

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Chris

Nov 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

If it wasn’t for the state of the shower, this would have been acceptable accommodation. Sadly the shower had mould especially on the shower frame where dried out mould had not been removed.

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Rochelle

Jan 12, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms are nice & clean, manager very helpful.

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Liz

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Older motel and exterior needs a clean up. Rooms small and basic but very clean. Great if you just need a quick overnight.

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Amy

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was great. Allowed me to access the room earlier and she was helpful. However, on entry to the room it was filthy. A large hairball in the entry, shower was black with mould and the door to the shower was broken so barely hanging on. The top part of the shampoo holder fell off and missed my toe by centimetres. The towels were threadbare (could literally see through them) and the bed sheets were so hard they were crispy. The curtains were missing most of their hooks so we were awake at sunrise due to the light. We had to dodge a collection of trolleys leading up the stairs and piles of rubbish. And to top off the experience, there was a family of pigeons who spent the entire night doing what pigeons do...loudly.

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Kevin

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean neat and tidy room, comfortable bed & great shower! Would recommend and would stay here again.

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June

Jan 9, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast menu was very basic so we went to a cafe. The room was clean but cobwebs and unclean curtains was not a good look.

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Jodie

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is our go to hotel now when we visit Geelong. Perfect location, spotlessly clean and has everything we need. We did have a glitch with power this visit (there is a sign requesting not to use kettle with toaster etc which we ensured) but the staff were very helpful.

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Danny

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room quick check in

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Gordon

Dec 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The shower floor walls and Ceiling was covered in mould. Paint coming off the ceiling the rest of the room was clean

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oscar

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bathroom needs attention, fan hasn’t been dusted in years. Ceiling is bubbling and peeling because of the moisture, could be a leak.

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Rooms

Rooms are older and vary in size, with generally comfortable beds and functional basics for short stays. Traffic or neighbour noise is common; Wi‑Fi is usually fine but sometimes slow, and TVs can be small or dated.

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Michael

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

If you’re looking for a no frills overnight stay that gets the job done then this place is ok. It’s very much an older style motel that does need a spruce up. The room we stayed in was functional and had comfortable beds, but as for the decor and bathroom well as an eighties child it did bring back memories!

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Janine

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room and bed. Older motel, exterior doesn't look the best and noisy street

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Lisa

Dec 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good sized room. Very comfortable beds. Good shower. Comfortable couch. Convenient parking. Only complaint is the TV which was very small with terrible sound. Great for an overnight stay.

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Fawad

Sep 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It doesn't advertise to have any stars, but I would happily give it 3 stars. Everything was great except: 1. Mattress wasn't comfortable. 2. Lights were Fluoro, so they were quite dim IMHO. The aircon was great, the TV was too small, old (not smart TV) and only 720p. I couldn't get anything to run off my USB stick / HDD, so I was stuck with FTA TV channels.

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Anne

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The first room hadn't been cleaned. Got another one which was ok. The property looks very tired. There was a draught coming through the window. If this was supposed to be an 8 should be more like a 6

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Lisa

Oct 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

An older motel with some street noise, however the bed and pillows were very comfortable.

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melanie

Dec 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great room, comfortable bed with very good amenities. Good shower and lots of towels. Good value for the location, size and price. Highly recommend this place.

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Mayuran

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room is small and the wifi is very slow. Always noisy outside you can’t sleep.

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Emily

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Can hear the noise from your neighbour room. Not sleep well whole night

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Lida

Dec 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Walls very thin, could hear people next door argue. Very outdated.

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Service

Staff are frequently friendly, helpful and accommodating, with smooth check‑in and support for early arrivals or late access. Some guests reported rude interactions, unhelpful responses, or confusion about reception hours.

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Robyn

Jan 15, 2023

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Stayed 19,371 nights

Very friendly receptionist...enjoyed our stay..

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alison

Jun 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable pleasant stay, close to cbd, friendly helpful reception lady. We were able to leave our car on site while we spent the day in town before leaving on the night ferry to Tasmania. Great service.

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John

Jan 30, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was great

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Mike

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We have stayed at a number of properties in NSW, SA and Victoria during our current trip and this rates as the best motel we have stayed in. As a result of this motel we are planning our next trip to Geelong only. The guy at reception was extremely helpful and when we asked if we could change our room to a ground floor room, he obliged but also gave us a room upgrade and at no extra cost. Highly recommend this motel.

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Leong

Dec 20, 2022

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Customer Service on point! I was stuck working late on a video shoot and had not yet checked in. (My fault) James called me to confirm my arrival time and inform me that no-one would be in the office after 6. He organized for the keys to be left in the lockbox for a late check-in. The room was clean and temperate and I had no need for the A/C after it being a reasonably warm day. I had been out in the sun and driving up and down Great Ocean Road doing filming for a video project. The room was a perfect place to collapse and feel safe after a long day. I have just booked to stay again, later this week, for a separate work related trip in Leopold.

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Mitchell

Feb 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We got into Geelong very early off the Spirt of Tasmania (5.30). We rang the reception and asked to get a room earlier. They were very accommodating and had a room ready for us by 10am.

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Anne

Oct 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

On arrival i was slightly early but i was checked in by the friendly and helpful lady on reception. She later willingly helped me with a couple of small issues. The room was really clean and the lovely shower had plenty of hot water. The microwave, fridge etc were very useful. I had everything i needed and more. Breakfast was lovely and the coffee was excellent. The standout feature was the friendliness and helpfulness of the lovely staff. This is a great location when arriving from Melbourne on the bus as the stop is a short walk down the road. Also a reasonable walk from Geelong waterfront.

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Gordon

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Manager has a superior attitude. I'm sure the rest of the staff are fine but in 50 years of staying in motels/hotels for over 30 nights a year iI have never encountered anything like I did at this Motel.

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CHERNG YEW

Aug 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient area, amenities are basic. Good value for money. Reception closes earlier than stated. Was there at 6.30pm and there was a “out for 30mins sign” put out. Came back at 7.30pm and the reception was closed already (weekday official closing timing should be 8pm). Had to call (thankfully I got a SIM card that can call AUS numbers) a number to get my room card.

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Robyn

Apr 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in was friendly and courteous by a female staffer, as I booked online my partner didn’t realise that there was no credit card information available at the motel::: I chose this Motel as I was going into hospital the next morning for surgery, and it was within walking distance for my partner to visit:: as I was in hospital my partner decided to have a meal delivered to his room from the restaurant next to the motel which he just assumed would be charged to our credit card ::: I got the most rudest phone call from I assume from the owner demanding my credit card details be given to him to pay for the meal, I tried to explain to him that I was in hospital & didn’t have my credit card with me, well he just started yelling at me that he needed to be paid straight away, I’m recovering from having surgery and I’ve got this hot head yelling at me over the phone, so I hung up on him rang my partner and told him to ring rude man !!! and sort it out which he did & he also got abused, all for $55 which was a communication error by me to my partner as to booking our accommodation online::: would I stay there again ::: NO :::

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Location

Praised for walkable access to GMHBA Stadium, the CBD and waterfront, and handy proximity to the Spirit of Tasmania and transport. Street and siren noise are common trade‑offs.

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Susan

Nov 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very Central

10

Daryl

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to everything, walking distance to city centre and ghmba stadium

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Richard

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to a great pub for dinner and close to the Spirit of Tasmania for the early start.

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Greg

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to GMHBA for football and walkable into town.

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Gary

Dec 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Well located for acess to CBD and SOT ferry terminal.

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Melissa

Oct 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Close to the police station so alot of sirens

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Hanne

Sep 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Motellet lå perfekt i forhold til forretninger og spisesteder. Man kunne nemt gå til det hele.

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Neil

Feb 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Always a good value for money stay. Well located and can walk to everywhere.

8

Luke

Jul 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good value and close to everything Geelong has to offer.

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Peter

Mar 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Close to CBD with dedicated off street parking.

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Dining

On‑site cooked breakfasts and the attached restaurant receive regular praise, though some guests found breakfast basic, pricey, or unavailable on certain days, and the restaurant was occasionally closed.

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Ken

May 9, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

try the restaurant excellent

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Jason

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Price was very cheap which worried me but the quality was very high. Clean rooms, good wifi, good bed and home cooked eggs and bacon breakfast was perfect. Thank you. We will stay here again.

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Mandy

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean rooms, friendly staff. Great breakfast.

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David

Sep 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly helpful staff and sensational restaurant

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Joanne

Oct 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Accommodation was good, clean, no concerns. Unfortunately breakfast was not available due to staff sickness and reception staff were not helpful, no options were available. I was travelling for work and had no time to find a solution.

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June

Jan 9, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast menu was very basic so we went to a cafe. The room was clean but cobwebs and unclean curtains was not a good look.

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Paul

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fan in bathroom did not work breakfast @27.00 to expensive for what we received

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Alison

Mar 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

the stairs to the upstairs room were closed and it looked like they had been closed for some time. This necessitated dragging suitcases up and along the corridor - not easy for some. Also, the website promised breakfast would be available but was advised when we arrived the dining room was shut. Having this available was the reason we booked Admiralty Inn. The website should be changed to reflect this otherwise it is false advertising.

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Chrystabel

Sep 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Location was excellent.Room Spacious and clean. The breakfast was very costly.

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Vickie

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Reasonably priced with good location to town and an amazing onsite restaurant.

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Month	Average price
January	$87
February	$84
March	$87
April	$83
May	$79
June	$74
July	$73
August	$71
September	$70
October	$71
November	$73
December	$81

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $76	2 $86	3 $111
4 $74	5 $78	6 $81	7 $80	8 $81	9 $87	10 $90
11 $76	12 $76	13 $81	14 $82	15 $82	16 $87	17 $91
18 $81	19 $76	20 $77	21 $75	22 $77	23 $102	24 $112
25 $80	26 $79	27 $81	28 $83	29 $84	30 $110	31 $116

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