Is parking available at the property?

Complimentary parking is available on-site, but it is limited. No reservation is required.

Does the hotel allow pets?

No pets are allowed, but service animals are permitted.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 20:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms, ensuring comfort for guests with disabilities.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Port Macquarie, near the beach and various attractions such as the Mid North Coast Maritime Museum and Port Macquarie Museum.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, the hotel features both an indoor pool and an outdoor heated pool, available for guests to enjoy.

Are children allowed at the hotel?

Children are welcome at the property, and there is no charge for children under a certain age.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.00 per night. Rollaway or extra beds are not available.

Mantra The Observatory - Port Macquarie Hotel Stay

Average nightly price at Mantra The Observatory by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$242
February	$177
March	$178
April	$179
May	$187
June	$175
July	$188
August	$179
September	$175
October	$231
November	$190
December	$215

What guests think

At Mantra The Observatory, travellers praise the beachfront location opposite Town Beach and easy walk to town, alongside scenic ocean views, handy balconies, and useful amenities like an indoor pool, sauna, spa, and free undercover parking.

Apartments are often spacious and well equipped, though several guests mention dated decor, limited bedroom air conditioning, and noticeable noise between rooms. Feedback on cleanliness is mixed: many describe rooms as clean, but others report worn or stained carpets, occasional dust or ants, and bathrooms needing better upkeep. Staff are frequently friendly and helpful, with some lapses around check-in communication or room allocation. Overall, it suits travellers who value space and convenience, and can accept some aging features.

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Facilities

Indoor pool, sauna and spa are popular, and free underground parking is convenient.

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John

Dec 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Large spacious apartment, plenty of storage if staying for extended period, well equipped kitchenette, great undercover Carpark, indoor heated pool, close to Main beach and local bowling club.

10

Amanda

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great big room. Loved sauna spa area

10

Susan

Feb 19, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location, nice cafe downstairs, opposite town beach, walking distance into town. Our 2 bedroom apartment was set up with a full kitchen, lounge/dining room, bathroom, and bedroom, the other room had tea/coffee making, small fridge and bathroom. And 3 TV's. A balcony went across both apartments. Indoor pool, sauna and spa. We didnt use the BBQ facility.

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Nigel

Jun 23, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The overall stay was good, it suited my purpose which was to chill out. The rooms were clean, the bed comfortable & rooms were quiet. The only small complaint I have is the Spa was out of action for the week I stayed. The pool & Sauna were great & staff friendly & helpful. I would have no problem staying there again.

10

Max

Feb 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location overlooking the beach, easy underground parking, great pool / sauna, easy walk to beach and local amenities.

10

Jardine

Apr 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I booked a 1 bedroom court view apartment for a 2 night weekend stay for my birthday. I was able to get an early check in on the Friday. The rooms were spacious, quiet and clean. I liked that they had all the cleaning products for the washing machine, dishwasher etc in the apartments too and an oven. The pool and spa were lovely. It was great for my little get away. I’ll definitely be back.

10

Margaret

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great apartment with ocean view. Clean and well appointed and equipped. Free undercover parking. Across road from main beach. Short walk drive to resruarants.

10

SAMANTHA

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I live in the area and this is my go to hotel for friends and family to stay comfortably, get the wow factor of the view, and value for money spaciousness. Pool is warm, sauna is my fave, kitchenette is so appreciated. Love ☀️

10

Georgina

Dec 17, 2022

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location, very convenient to both beach and shops. Relaxing place to stay. Staff friendly and jelpful. Indoor Pool, Sauna and spa was great.

10

Max

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great position overlooking ocean. Underground parking easy, great amenities.

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Cleanliness

Many guests find rooms clean, but several report worn or stained carpets, some dust or ants, and bathrooms or showers needing better upkeep. Overall standards feel inconsistent.

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Bindy

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Great view across to the waves and lovely sunsets from our ocean side room. Friendly helpful staff. Very good proximity to everything. Most comfortable and clean.

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amanda

Jun 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing location and spacious apartment with all the facilities required for a great stay. Apartment was very clean and had everything needed.

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Khaled

Mar 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Floor was damp Bed was damp Towels dirty Split rooms feel like someone is breaking in on entry Amenities dirty Overall bad experience

8

Marianne

Mar 28, 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

We enjoyed our stay except having booked for 8 days I would have expected staff to drop in and check our supply of essentials such as toilet paper and replace the towels. The ceiling fan was covered in dust which hadn't been cleaned in a long time and the carpets are well beyond their life expectancy which made it a little unpleasant. Loved the shower and the supply of soap and shampoo. Body lotion was a nice touch! Great king size bed and wonderful clean sheets and pillows! Thanks!

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Stephen

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel looks great from the outside but rooms are a bit dated. Blinds very worn. Bathroom/shower not overly clean. Small old desk only one chair. Great great deck thou and great view

6

Elizabeth

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The moldy shower doors were overwhelming to me. I could not get over my “ocean view” was that of trees and no other rooms were available. Staff members were pleasant. Great location

10

Margaret

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great apartment with ocean view. Clean and well appointed and equipped. Free undercover parking. Across road from main beach. Short walk drive to resruarants.

10

Adrian

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Location is very convenient! Walkable to beach and town square. Property is clean and staff is friendly. Definitely will stay here again when we come back!

10

Geoffrey

Nov 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spotless and just what was required for an overnight stay

4

Giuseppina

Sep 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I didn’t like that I was greeted with ants in the sink. One of the rooms smelt of some animal like a cat or dog. The shower receptacle was not clean. This was in a two bedroom apartment.

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Rooms

Apartments are generally spacious and well equipped with balconies and ocean views, but decor can feel dated. Multiple reviews note limited bedroom air conditioning, some noise between rooms, and patchy Wi-Fi or streaming.

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John

Dec 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Large spacious apartment, plenty of storage if staying for extended period, well equipped kitchenette, great undercover Carpark, indoor heated pool, close to Main beach and local bowling club.

6

Roy

May 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room shown on the picture on the booking website is misleading as the room allocated was different. The bathroom was clean but the amenities appeared diluted and watery. The fridge was small unlike what was shown on your website, which had a refrigerator freezer. We needed to freeze the ice pack for the esky but was unable to. The WiFi bandwidth was pathetic. The ocean view room on the 2nd floor was street view room. Noise from the street was disturbing.

8

Tania

Apr 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in an ocean view room on level 6 the outlook was lovely the room spacious and comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would stay again.

4

Gary

Jan 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

So this property looks fantastic but there are some downsides. Let's start with the positives. It is right across the road from the beach and on the outskirts of the CBD so it is convenient to walk everywhere and the facilities such as the pool are fantastic. It looks modern and refreshed from the outside and the lobby. But that is where it stops. The courtyard view room is more like a view on some empty blocks, run down buildings and graffiti. The rooms are a good size but very dated with paint chips on the walls, doors that are scratched and damaged and the carpet just looks old. But it gets worse, there is an air conditioner but it is in the loungeroom only and wasn't working very well so would not cook the room and there was no hope of getting any cool air to the bedroom due to it's positioning, whilst the bedroom did have a fan it was fighting an loosing battle against the air-conditioning unit that was blowing it's hot air against the glass door to the bedroom, meaning a cool nights sleep is not possible in this room. To top it all off the smell in the hallway outside the lifts where the rubbish shoot was smelt like the demons of hell had escaped and were coming to get you. A nice location but an old and tired hotel that is not worth the premium price

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Melanie

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Issues with the booking- so could not stay in same room. The rooms are not sound proof and had a lot of noise around us.

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Susete

Jan 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Only negative is is there’s no air con in bedroom it’s very hot. Spacious rooms, plenty of space. Love, love the indoor pool great when it’s bad weather. Staff very friendly and helpful, Will definitely come back again.

8

Rosemarie

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great spacious room but lifts are slow and there’s no way to heat the main bedroom

6

Linda

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Rooms noisy. Can hear neighbours

10

Terry

Jan 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A great hotel almost on the waterfront. You can see the ocean from your patio. The patio makes up for the smaller room size. Easy walking to the Jetty, beach and lots of restaurants. The room is a bit smaller but found for a night or two. Safe, secure, parking, great hotel staff.

10

Adlene

Jan 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed in a 3 bedroom oceanview on level 3 and it was perfect. Staff greeted us well and were friendly, the rooms were clean, tidy, comfortable and the view was amazing. Their was a slight unpleasant smell (kind of like a wet dog) when we first entered but could be the age of the building or other factors (maybe carpets could do with a refresh) but once we had the balcony door open and over the next couple of days it didn't bother us at all. There was a wifi connection issue to the TV. In our room it worked for the first day then was buffering alot the next day but in another room of a relatives, it didn't work at all. Otherwise, we had a delightful stay and even wanted to extend our stay by a day but sadly it was all booked out. We will surely return and stay here again.

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Service

Staff are frequently friendly, welcoming and accommodating. However, some guests experienced check-in or communication lapses and difficulty resolving issues.

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Julie

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed many times & always an excellent experience. Room no ready at check-in time which is fine but reception said they would ring when ready. Waited 1 hour still nothing went back yes it is ready. Not even a sorry forgot to ring you. Nothing, nothing at all. All i was expecting was a sorry 😞

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Ann

Mar 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

All staff were pleasant, helpful and you could see they loved their jobs. Provided exceptional customer service.

4

Maurice

Apr 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This property was very disappointing. The staff at check in were rude and not helpful at all. We had a major problem getting a password for the internet. The rooms are getting very tired and someone partied all night above us and when you ring reception there is only an answer phone. No one got back to us. It was very poor value for the price. Having stayed at 4 Ridges hotels, Sage and Bannesters at Mollymook over the last 3 weeks the Mantra wasn’t close to these other hotel standards.

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David

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Don’t checking later if you can help it, key machine didn’t work so had to wait for staff for access

10

Steven

Dec 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent staff, wonderful facilities, very quiet

10

Mark

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Outstanding views, easy check in all staff were great and accommodating to any request.

8

Tania

Apr 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in an ocean view room on level 6 the outlook was lovely the room spacious and comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would stay again.

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Todd

Feb 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location but that is it. Room was not as Hotels.com advertised - images showed kitchenette which was not the case. Room was not as Mantra advertised - certainly not luxury with archaic technology - not the digital services - unable to use smart TV in fact a DVD unit. It is in need of a paint, new carpets blinds and basic provisions. Service terrible - calle reception about the room and told to email manager who would be back Monday (48 hours)

10

Derrick

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful property, perfect location! The view of The beach is incredible and it’s easy walking distance to restaurants and the beach. We ate at the Milkbar and the food was awesome! All of the staff we interacted with were super friendly and helpful. Would recommend this place to everyone!

10

Guy

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great Location and friendly staff.

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Location

Beachfront setting opposite Town Beach with easy walks to town and restaurants, plus many rooms with ocean outlooks. Consistently praised as convenient for coastal walks and local amenities.

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John

Dec 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Large spacious apartment, plenty of storage if staying for extended period, well equipped kitchenette, great undercover Carpark, indoor heated pool, close to Main beach and local bowling club.

10

Susan

Feb 19, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location, nice cafe downstairs, opposite town beach, walking distance into town. Our 2 bedroom apartment was set up with a full kitchen, lounge/dining room, bathroom, and bedroom, the other room had tea/coffee making, small fridge and bathroom. And 3 TV's. A balcony went across both apartments. Indoor pool, sauna and spa. We didnt use the BBQ facility.

10

Suzette

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Great location next to beach. Two bedroom apartment had everything we needed. Nice coffee shop downstairs and at beach. Short walk to town.

8

Jo

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely location on the beach and an easy walk to restaurants

10

Margaret

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great apartment with ocean view. Clean and well appointed and equipped. Free undercover parking. Across road from main beach. Short walk drive to resruarants.

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Terry

Jan 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A great hotel almost on the waterfront. You can see the ocean from your patio. The patio makes up for the smaller room size. Easy walking to the Jetty, beach and lots of restaurants. The room is a bit smaller but found for a night or two. Safe, secure, parking, great hotel staff.

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Adrian

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Location is very convenient! Walkable to beach and town square. Property is clean and staff is friendly. Definitely will stay here again when we come back!

8

Robert

Feb 3, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel. We had a balcony overlooking the ocean. Very convenient for the beach. Easy free parking.

8

Irene

Mar 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location across from the beach and not too far from town or marina

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Mark

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location opposite the beach front with views over the Norfolk pines, out to the ocean. Very relax with your own private balcony which was really like a sunroom, especially on the wet cold day I was there.

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Dining

On-site options are limited; a downstairs cafe is mentioned, and many guests dine at nearby venues. Some found breakfast or coffee options lacking, especially on certain days.

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Susan

Feb 19, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location, nice cafe downstairs, opposite town beach, walking distance into town. Our 2 bedroom apartment was set up with a full kitchen, lounge/dining room, bathroom, and bedroom, the other room had tea/coffee making, small fridge and bathroom. And 3 TV's. A balcony went across both apartments. Indoor pool, sauna and spa. We didnt use the BBQ facility.

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Nat

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was great and the views spectacular, we did find the proximity to the beach amazing, but we struggled with the distance from anywhere to eat.

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Andrew

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room, good balcony, Everything you need except a good coffee shop. I did stay Sunday, and didn’t want to drive for coffee. Other than that, all good.

8

Janet

Nov 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely position with beautiful view. Room was very basic for the price. No microwave which would be handy as there are no food options.

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Tony

May 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Location suited us but breakfast options were very limited.

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Robyn

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great to have reaturant

10

Derrick

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful property, perfect location! The view of The beach is incredible and it’s easy walking distance to restaurants and the beach. We ate at the Milkbar and the food was awesome! All of the staff we interacted with were super friendly and helpful. Would recommend this place to everyone!

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Christine

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, not much opened on a Sunday but Drift restaurant at the Bowling Club around the corner was fabulous

10

Kim

Jun 27, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was lovely with a great view & the hotel staff were amazing. Definitely would stay again. Only flaw there was no restaurant in the hotel but plenty of dining venues to choose close by.

10

Shane

Sep 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Close to the water and park areas to wander around in…. Also excellent bowling club a short walk away for great food…. Cheers all

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