Is parking available at the property?

Self-parking is available on-site for a fee of AUD 15 per night. The parking is uncovered and does not require a reservation.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee, approximately AUD 28 to 32 for adults and AUD 17 for children.

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

Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific features may vary, and guests are encouraged to contact the property for detailed information.

What is the location like in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located on the waterfront, just a 5-minute walk from Woregore Nature Reserve and a 2-minute drive from St Thomas Anglican Church. It is approximately 1 mile from the Mid North Coast Maritime Museum Pilot Boat Shed and Port Macquarie Courthouse.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor heated pool available for guests. The pool is seasonal and operational hours may vary.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified, so guests are encouraged to inquire directly for details.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property does not specify the availability of extra beds or cribs. Guests are advised to contact the property directly to inquire about any additional bedding options and associated costs.

Sails Port Macquarie Resort

Average nightly price at Sails Port Macquarie by Rydges by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$266
February	$179
March	$181
April	$190
May	$160
June	$149
July	$162
August	$178
September	$158
October	$193
November	$172
December	$250

What guests think

At Sails Port Macquarie by Rydges, travellers highlight the scenic waterfront setting, standout pool and spa, and generally friendly service, creating a relaxed, family‑friendly vibe that suits short stopovers and longer breaks along the coast.

Many rooms are spacious with water views and comfortable beds, but others feel dated or suffer from noisy or ineffective air‑conditioning and event or poolside noise. Cleanliness and upkeep vary, with several reports of stains, dust, pests, or damp smells alongside many mentions of tidy spaces. The restaurant is popular for dinner, yet breakfast value and limited bar or room‑service hours draw criticism, and paid parking is a recurring gripe. Best suited to guests who prioritise outlook and facilities over flawless rooms and fees.

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Facilities

Resort-style facilities are a highlight, especially the pool and spa, with appealing waterfront areas; EV chargers are available. Paid parking is a common complaint, and there are occasional maintenance issues around the spa or hot tub.

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Tim

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

It's a great spot to stay, lots of onsite activities, Tennis, SUP, kayaking outdoor pool with a spa, all included in the cost of you room. Our room unfortunately had the squeakest door, and one of the loudest and ineffective air conditioners. A 10 min walk along the river gets you to the centre of town, and directly over the road is a large shopping centre.

10

Samantha

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great service, lovely restaurant. Gardens and the highlight is the heated pool & spa

8

Steve

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Hotel lives up to its “upmarket” billing and is very well maintained. Room allocated wasn’t the best…above the restaurant, below a function room so a bit noisy. Decent view but could only been seen while standing not while seated. Charging guests $15/day for parking is not really playing fair when paying $500/night for the room !

10

Shannon

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful corner room with view of the lake and garden. We loved the water dragons on nearby lawn, very neat to see them hanging out. Staff were lovely. Walking distance to amenities across the street (eg McDs, chemist). Restaurant was great- shared a steak and bottle of wine. Pool and hot tub were great. No concerns.

10

Danielle

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

A great location for a relaxing few days away. Fabulous swimming pool and spa with a great view. Lots of places for a relaxing afternoon drink.

8

Anh Tuyet

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a wonderful stay and would definitely consider coming back! Check-in was quick and efficient — Georgia at reception was lovely, welcoming us warmly and getting us settled in straight away. Our Waterview room was on the ground floor, with direct access to the pool and spa, and beautiful views. We even had a few friendly lizard visitors on our back porch! The room itself was spacious and perfect for our family of four, with a comfortable queen/king bed and two singles for the children. A lovely touch was the personalised birthday note and complimentary bottle of wine waiting for us when we arrived — such a thoughtful gesture. The hotel overall was very clean, the staff friendly, and the facilities great. One small point of confusion — the listing mentioned access to a gym, but there wasn’t one on the premises (only nearby access, which could be clearer in the description). Breakfast was simple but sufficient — your typical basics and not too busy, which made it a relaxed start to the morning. The biggest downside for us was the EV charging situation. We specifically chose this hotel because it advertised EV chargers, but unfortunately, neither charger worked with our car, and the spots were often occupied by non-electric vehicles. It meant we had to seek out other charging stations during our stay, which was inconvenient after driving up from Sydney. The location is fantastic — walking distance to port, restaurants, shopping centre across the road.

8

Toni

Mar 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel but charged for parking - when already paying premium price for a room

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Kirsty

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Two pairs of swimmers were discoloured from having a spa Sunday early evening and the smell of chlorine stuck on the skin even after a shower. We saw the pool being tested in this morning but not the hot tub / spa.

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Pippa

Dec 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We were very much looking forward to our stay here and treated ourselves to a waterfront room thinking it would be really special. I have to say we were left with very mixed feelings about this hotel and I will provide I hope an unbiased fair review. The staff were without exception very friendly and welcoming. Our room on first impression was a lovely room recently refurbished and spacious. Unfortunately it smelt very badly of damp and upon inspection we noticed the carpet by the bed was soaking wet and the aircon was dripping. We reported it and someone came to fix it but they didn’t fix it! We reported it again and were told we could be moved but not until we returned from a night out for dinner. The hassle of moving everything late at night just for 2 nights didn’t seem worth it so we stayed where we were. Nobody returned to fix it and we were offered no compensation whatsoever. The hot tub by the pool was broken and didn’t work. Neither did the card machine whilst trying to pay for a coffee. The hotel itself is in a great location and on first impression it looks lovely - but it’s the attention to detail in maintenance that will leave customers disappointed with their experience of staying here.

8

Rick

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

All good Staff very polite and happy to help in general Did not like $15 a day parking

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is mixed: many guests found rooms very clean, while others reported dust, stains, pests, damp smells, or areas needing a deeper clean.

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Cecilia

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were clean and spacious. Tesla charger onsite is a bonus. Staff were friendly.

6

Lisa

Jul 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room had a terrible smell upon entering. The kids beds head area were very dusty caused allergy issues for both. Shower head was leaking and sprayed water onto toilet paperwork roll and toilet. Facilites outside of the room was fantastic. It was a great location, nice views, very relaxing feel. Staff were very welcoming and lovely.

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Andrew

Feb 22, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Pretty average. Aircon had leaky water marks under it , bathroom had at least 10 gnats or drain flies on the roof. Sofa was very dirty (beige colour originally ) Amenities look good, felt similar to a resort style hotel . Definitely not 4.5 star .

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Susan

Nov 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was fine. It really could use a good cleaning. It is surfaced cleaned, but could use a good scrubbing in the bathroom and cleaned not just in the traffics areas of the room.

10

Rodney

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cleaners need help. We found a salami stick in the lounge

10

Hanna

Oct 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, large and clean room, kids loved swimming pool and tennis court. Overall, highly recommend.

10

helen

May 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic property Stayed one night on a road trip from Brisbane to NSW South Coast. * Very clean, well appointed and spacious rooms * Bed very comfortable which was very welcome after a long drive *Food available Only complaint wish we could have stayed longer.

8

Bodil Rebecca

Feb 14, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Rigtig fint ophold. Meget pænt og rent. Dejligt med pool og udsigt til vand.

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Stephanie

Jan 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed here for one night as a stop over option! The kids loved the pool and the room service option. The rooms are very clean and tidy. It’s very conveniently located across from shops and has a playground nearby.

6

Rebecca

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Unfortunately this stay didn’t live up to our expectations from the pictures and cost for the stay. First room we were in the air conditioning didn’t work it was facing west so really hot, the duty manager at reception was lovely and moved us to a different room. Unfortunately second room wasn’t much better but didn’t want to seem difficult so didn’t say anything. The king bed was well used with large body dips in the mattress making it very uncomfortable and causing a very sore back over the 4 nights we stayed. The bathroom had no window and exhaust fan was broken causing mould on the ceiling and in the grout. A hole that looked like it had been punched in the door had been badly patched, the handle barely worked to open and close the door. There were stains in the carpet in the room that looked ‘interesting’. And on door frame into the room red stains like blood. Overall stay was average it’s definitely not worth the price tag. The pool area looked tired with some of the plastic seating broken but not removed. A heavier person could have hurt themself on it.

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Rooms

Many rooms are spacious with water views and comfortable beds. Others feel dated or experience noise from weddings or pool areas, plus maintenance issues such as weak or noisy air‑conditioning and split‑king beds.

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Colin

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice spacious room.

6

Tara

Sep 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Paid $450 a night for a water view in which the balcony I couldn’t use due to the ridiculously loud air conditioning unit underneath it. Made it unbearable to be outside.

6

Graeme

Mar 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Room very small, quite noisy due to wedding, definitely not good value for money due cost of room, parking and credit card charges!

8

Matt

Mar 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms are a little bit dated, avoid a room around the pool area if you don't like kids screaming all day

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Shannon

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful corner room with view of the lake and garden. We loved the water dragons on nearby lawn, very neat to see them hanging out. Staff were lovely. Walking distance to amenities across the street (eg McDs, chemist). Restaurant was great- shared a steak and bottle of wine. Pool and hot tub were great. No concerns.

8

Donna

May 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice property. Room was lovely overlooking the water. Good dining at hotel plus good options in walking distance. Only negative was loud dance music blaring through speakers by the pool until at 10pm at night when no one was in the area - this made it hard to hear ourselves speak or watch TV inside or even enjoy the balcony before bed - maybe revise this music to 9pm max for non daylight saving periods.

10

Amanda

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful and spacious room with a great view (water view king room). Will definitely stay again.

8

Sarah

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms are updated and nice. Comfortable beds and pillows are ok. Very relaxed hotel. Our heater in the room didn’t work so it was a pretty cold 2 nights. Breakfast is ok but not that great. Have to pay extra for barista coffee- wasn’t aware until we went to check out and had to pay. I don’t mind paying but full disclosure would be nice.

6

Rebecca

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Unfortunately this stay didn’t live up to our expectations from the pictures and cost for the stay. First room we were in the air conditioning didn’t work it was facing west so really hot, the duty manager at reception was lovely and moved us to a different room. Unfortunately second room wasn’t much better but didn’t want to seem difficult so didn’t say anything. The king bed was well used with large body dips in the mattress making it very uncomfortable and causing a very sore back over the 4 nights we stayed. The bathroom had no window and exhaust fan was broken causing mould on the ceiling and in the grout. A hole that looked like it had been punched in the door had been badly patched, the handle barely worked to open and close the door. There were stains in the carpet in the room that looked ‘interesting’. And on door frame into the room red stains like blood. Overall stay was average it’s definitely not worth the price tag. The pool area looked tired with some of the plastic seating broken but not removed. A heavier person could have hurt themself on it.

8

Neal

Dec 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room spotless and staff were great but the bed was supposed to be a king it was 2 singles together and they were so soft felt like they were yearsvold

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Service

Service is generally friendly and helpful, with smooth check-ins, upgrades, and thoughtful assistance. Some guests noted lapses in bar or restaurant attentiveness and during early checkout.

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Robyn

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff at reception and particularly breakfast service were fantastic.

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Sharon

Jan 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The things we liked were, lovely greeting at reception, we were in the executive suite which was lovely and the outlook was very beautiful, nice pool area and great location to be able to walk to shops and restaurants. Things we did not like were one evening we decided to dine etc at your restaurant. Before dinner we ordered some drinks from the bar area which they said they would deliver to us in the lounge area, after waiting 20 mins and watching other people receive their drinks that ordered after us, we enquired at the bar, and were told sorry we are just about to make it, obviously understaffed. Then after enjoying our lovely entree and main meal in the your restaurant we decided we would order dessert and a coffee but sadly we waited a very long time for the waitress to come and ask us but this did not happen as the 2 waitresses were busy doing other jobs, perhaps under staffed again and so we sadly decided to leave it and left. We were very disappointed in these 2 incidents which lacked attentive service, especially in a bar and restaurant at a highly rated resort. We dined elsewhere the following evening and were waited upon by very attentive staff, meeting all our needs in a timely manner. This may seem a small thing but to us, staying in a beautiful highly rated resort, in a beautiful suite it certainly tainted our overall view of your venue.

10

Paul

Nov 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely hotel with excellent staff. We had a health issue while staying and the staff could not have been better - organised a doctors appointment and were extremely attentive.

6

Natalie

Dec 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Reception staff were hit and miss, either very personable or uninterested and transactional. Paying to park in any outdoor carpark in front of the hotel was disappointing - why are you charged for this? Room was run down and not clean - stained lounge and cobwebs in curtains. Very overpriced for what it is.

8

Neal

Jan 2, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were great room was great

10

Cliff

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The team at Sails consistently exceeded expectations and delivered a great family experience for our weekend. From booking through arrival, dinner and our check-out they did everything they could to ensure our stay was exceptional. Well done, congratulations and thank you to the Sails Port Macquarie team.

10

Sarah

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Customer service was Amazing!! Good Location

10

Victoria

Dec 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful setting. Friendly staff

6

Michelle

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our checkin was lovely. The manager explained there was a wedding and to allow for noise. However she failed to let us know that the room we had made it feel like daytime with the lights off the car park. Further, the check out process was horrid. We checked out early (5.40am) and there was nothing to say how to check out early in place at the counter. I saw a lady in the office, I quietly knocked on the door and was met with quite a rude response. She was rude speaking with me and thereafter. I did point out that there was nothing to suggest what I should do in case of early check out. Such a bad way to end a nice evening.

8

Michael

Nov 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in was easy and smooth. Both bar service and restaurant service was sadly lacking. Thought it was mercenary to charge guests for parking in the open.

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Location

Scenic waterfront location within walking distance of shops, clubs and town. Some rooms are affected by noise from nearby venues or poolside music.

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Tim

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

It's a great spot to stay, lots of onsite activities, Tennis, SUP, kayaking outdoor pool with a spa, all included in the cost of you room. Our room unfortunately had the squeakest door, and one of the loudest and ineffective air conditioners. A 10 min walk along the river gets you to the centre of town, and directly over the road is a large shopping centre.

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Lee

Aug 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent central location. Lovely and clean. Professional staff.

10

Stanley

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Exceptional location and awesome views

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Nathan

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Stayed here for a long weekend get away and catching a show. Sails is good hotel in a great location, close to bars, restaurants and the local club. Ate at the restaurant one night and we were pleasantly surprised with the quality of the meals. They do stiff you with car parking fees, which I think is a little rich. However we got a good deal on room rates, so not too bothered. Overall a great place for a getaway in Port Macquarie.

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Richard

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

we stayed in a lovely suite overlooking the water. The suite has a lawn area around it and other hotel guests do walk around hotel and suite. So we kept the soft curtains closed for privacy which detracted from the views Can also be a bit noisy when there is music playing in venues opposite the hotel

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Ranjit

Dec 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great view. particularly great for people who are looking for peace and quiet away from traffic and busy life

8

Anh Tuyet

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a wonderful stay and would definitely consider coming back! Check-in was quick and efficient — Georgia at reception was lovely, welcoming us warmly and getting us settled in straight away. Our Waterview room was on the ground floor, with direct access to the pool and spa, and beautiful views. We even had a few friendly lizard visitors on our back porch! The room itself was spacious and perfect for our family of four, with a comfortable queen/king bed and two singles for the children. A lovely touch was the personalised birthday note and complimentary bottle of wine waiting for us when we arrived — such a thoughtful gesture. The hotel overall was very clean, the staff friendly, and the facilities great. One small point of confusion — the listing mentioned access to a gym, but there wasn’t one on the premises (only nearby access, which could be clearer in the description). Breakfast was simple but sufficient — your typical basics and not too busy, which made it a relaxed start to the morning. The biggest downside for us was the EV charging situation. We specifically chose this hotel because it advertised EV chargers, but unfortunately, neither charger worked with our car, and the spots were often occupied by non-electric vehicles. It meant we had to seek out other charging stations during our stay, which was inconvenient after driving up from Sydney. The location is fantastic — walking distance to port, restaurants, shopping centre across the road.

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Agus

Jul 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Sails Port Macquarie is situated outside of the main town centre but to our family's delight it is within walking distance to dining and retail establishments. Selecting the marina view rooms is very much worthwhile and even better to have rooms directly connected to the pool. We wished we stayed longer, but will definitely prefer to stay at Sails for our next trip.

8

Donna

May 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice property. Room was lovely overlooking the water. Good dining at hotel plus good options in walking distance. Only negative was loud dance music blaring through speakers by the pool until at 10pm at night when no one was in the area - this made it hard to hear ourselves speak or watch TV inside or even enjoy the balcony before bed - maybe revise this music to 9pm max for non daylight saving periods.

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PETER

Mar 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location close to marina shops and to 2 clubs one walking distance rooms with walkthrough to pool great

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Dining

The restaurant draws praise for dinners, but breakfast value or quality and barista coffee surcharges were criticized. Bar and room service hours can be limited, and poolside ordering via the app was unreliable.

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Karen

Apr 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

the property was lovely, and clean and quiet. However, room service stated it was available for Lunch on their website and app, and when attempting to order room service for lunch, it was told it room service was only available from 6pm.

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Alyse

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great stay at the resort in Port Macquarie. The facilities were excellent, staff are great and our room with a water view was lovely. The only downside was breakfast – a bit expensive for what was offered, and only feels reasonable value if it’s included in the room price. Will definitely be back to stay again.

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Corey

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Amazing location and room. We had a beautiful water view and could access and see the pool from our room. Very quiet location. Restaurant was also great with delicious food. Would definitely stay here again.

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Loren

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved the Water Dragons, visited us having our morning coffee and lounging around the spa this morning. The restaurant was excellent for both an evening dinner and buffet Breakfast. Great sized room and space for families also.

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peter

Aug 20, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

dont agree with a car parking charge. breakfast buffet was ordinary. Don't like that there was no area for smokers.

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Shannon

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful corner room with view of the lake and garden. We loved the water dragons on nearby lawn, very neat to see them hanging out. Staff were lovely. Walking distance to amenities across the street (eg McDs, chemist). Restaurant was great- shared a steak and bottle of wine. Pool and hot tub were great. No concerns.

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Jon

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were very friendly. Meals were great. Room was spacious. Can’t fault.

8

Sarah

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms are updated and nice. Comfortable beds and pillows are ok. Very relaxed hotel. Our heater in the room didn’t work so it was a pretty cold 2 nights. Breakfast is ok but not that great. Have to pay extra for barista coffee- wasn’t aware until we went to check out and had to pay. I don’t mind paying but full disclosure would be nice.

8

Kelly

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good room, great pool, awesome location. Breakfast wasn't great, room service cuts off at 8:45, lacking on the mini bar in terms of food, only choclate bars (Woolworths a short walk) Basic bar, nothing great and extremely pricey. Pool area tables a little untidy and not cleaned regularly. Would stay there again without paying for breakfast.

6

Louise

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived just before 9pm and booked last minute. Check in was quick and the room was large and beds were very comfortable. We wanted some food after travelling all day but room service had finished and the bar closed. As it hotel it’s underwhelming and overpriced.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2 $281	3 $471
4 $261	5 $193	6 $179	7 $204	8 $194	9 $246	10 $293
11 $172	12 $182	13 $183	14 $211	15 $251	16 $454	17 $454
18 $454	19 $239	20 $208	21 $208	22 $284	23	24 $299
25 $157	26 $167	27 $177	28 $167	29 $167	30 $181	31 $191

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $173	2 $161	3 $167	4 $150	5 $130	6 $208	7 $281
8 $150	9 $152	10 $200	11 $147	12 $150	13 $172	14 $181
15 $152	16 $160	17 $159	18 $167	19 $248	20 $177	21 $188
22 $147	23 $152	24 $236	25	26 $136	27 $162	28
29 $136	30 $136

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