Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

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

Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee, approximately AUD 35 for adults and AUD 19 for children.

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

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Late check-out is 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 details about room accessibility should be confirmed with the property prior to arrival.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in the historical district of Pokolbin, within a 5-minute drive of Hunter Valley Gardens and PepperTree Wines. It is approximately 0.6 miles from Tower Estate and 1.4 miles from Hope Estate.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available for guests.

Are children allowed at the property?

Yes, children are allowed at the property. Guests should check with the property for specific policies regarding children's stays.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers cribs for infants at a fee of AUD 50 per night and rollaway beds at a fee of AUD 100 per day. Advance request or confirmation is required for both.

The Convent Hunter Valley Hotel in Pokolbin

Average nightly price at The Convent Hunter Valley Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$179
February	US$178
March	US$190
April	US$178
May	US$220
June	US$229
July	US$224
August	US$242
September	US$242
October	US$180
November	US$189
December	US$204

What guests think

At The Convent Hunter Valley Hotel, guests consistently praise the charming heritage building, serene gardens, and peaceful setting near wineries, along with notably friendly, helpful staff who create a warm, welcoming stay across romantic getaways, weddings, and short breaks.

Rooms have character, but several reviews cite dated bathrooms with shower over bath, maintenance niggles, and occasional noise or patchy Wi‑Fi. Cleanliness feedback is mixed, with some guests satisfied while others report dust, mould, or tired finishes. Dining experiences range from excellent meals and enjoyable breakfasts to cold or limited options and occasional closures, and a few guests mention potholes in the car park. Expect a tranquil heritage stay with beautiful grounds and some trade‑offs in modernity.

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Facilities

Heritage building and landscaped grounds are widely praised for their charm and serenity. Multiple reviews note the car park needs attention due to potholes.

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John

14 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Unique building with a history and presented in old world charm and style.

6

Alan

26 Oct 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Building getting a little tired. Parking not under cover in an area full of puddles and potholes. Not value for money.

10

iain

30 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We just spent a night here and the Convent is beautiful. Lovely surroundings, nice pool and a lovely comfy room opening out onto a lovely shared balcony with comfy seats. Breakfast was good and our waitress was super nice and attentive. Getting a local taxi in the evening was tricky so just be aware that the well known online ride share company does have taxis in the Hunter Valley!

10

Waylon

8 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Charming hotel with a very expansive ground

10

LYNDA

27 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful heritage hotel with lovely high-ceilings and verandahs to the rooms.

10

Nina

31 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A beautiful serene property. Highly recommend - with Pepper Tree winery and CIRCA just a walk down the tree lined driveway - truly magical!

8

Andris

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful old building in an excellent location. Needs a bit of TLC as shower in the bath is outdated and difficult

10

jacqueline

30 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Absolute class act as always, immaculate property/grounds, beautifully presented rooms and engaging and kind staff. This place is a dream to stay in. If you are looking to splurge or enjoy a romantic getaway this is the place to stay in the Hunter.

10

Manal

22 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stunning property, comfortable beds, and friendly staff. The car park needs to be fixed though, there are pot holes everywhere!

8

Helen

13 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful old building & surrounds. It is staring to look a bit tired. Staff were awesome!

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: several guests mention dust, mould, or generally tired areas, while others describe the property as well kept or immaculate.

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Racheal

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Think Faulty Towers, we actually started to laugh at the check in. Run down and old, needs complete reno, the deck was filthy, the garden and grounds are beautiful. Breakfast was stone cold and the promised homemade bread, still imagining this fantasy. Feel like they are trying hard and failing.

4

Chris

24 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Old and tired, in drastic need of some TLC and maintenance. It may be old but chipped paint, missing tile grout, loose taps, general grubbiness is no excuse. This property is grossly overpriced.

8

Michael

18 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was a beautiful boutique hotel with lovely gardens and great staff. With it being a boutique hotel however, some of the amenities like the bathroom were showing their age and not up to date with certain facilities. Overall a lovely place to stay

8

Debra

27 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The Convent is a lovely place to stay in Pokolbin, with delightfully pleasant and helpful staff. The ambience is quite in keeping with the style of the building as is the decor and the artwork. Our room had a queen size bed and private bathroom and it opened on to a large veranda with nice comfortable cane furniture. The bed was however not the most comfortable one we have slept on with the mattress being quite hard. The shower was over a high bathtub which was awkward to negotiate. Thankfully there was a grab rail. For a property being marketed as a Luxury Hotel the bed linen and towels were not up to standard. Our vanity didn’t have hot running water, which made shaving uncomfortable. Apart from those comments we enjoyed our stay thank w

10

jacqueline

30 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Absolute class act as always, immaculate property/grounds, beautifully presented rooms and engaging and kind staff. This place is a dream to stay in. If you are looking to splurge or enjoy a romantic getaway this is the place to stay in the Hunter.

6

Maree

2 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very disappointing stay, mould on the ceiling in bathroom bath was not connected to plumbing. Service was appalling, we booked high tea at cafe 88 inside the convent the food was atrocious. Very much gone down hill won’t be back. Very overpriced!

6

Helen

19 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The history is something that we can all be proud of and the decor is so awesome..... what I didn't like was the room is too dusty as my husband kept sneezing and I could see the dust and hair on the bed frame the shower is too inconvenient and too difficult to get the right water temperature upon checking in, the receptionist kept telling me things that i wasn't aware of - maybe got mized up with another group who were checking in on the same day most of all - it was my husband and I's 35th wedding anniversary and there was no acknowledgment whatsoever! If I've made a booking at The Shangri-la, the celebration would have been acknowledged with a nice greeting and a tasteful cake!!!!!

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Claire

15 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It’s lovely accommodation but not for the price tag- hotel is a little run down and rooms are very small.

8

Helen

13 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful old building & surrounds. It is staring to look a bit tired. Staff were awesome!

8

Antonio

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful location Rooms are Getting a bit rundown

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Rooms

Characterful rooms, with several reports of dated bathrooms (often shower over bath), minor maintenance issues, and occasional noise or patchy Wi‑Fi. Some rooms are spacious and beds comfortable.

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Suzanne

26 Jun 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff were very pleasant & mostly accommodating. The room requires updating, for both bathroom & curtains. Wifi was quite patchy at times, whilst there is nothing but free to air television available. We found The Convent not good value for money, well over priced for $500 a night including a limited breakfast.

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Brendon

7 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property has beautiful land and exterior. However within the property it was very noisy. We staying on the ground flour and you could hear every moment upstairs. You could also hear every time someone used water through the pipes in the wall. It’s was extremely hard to sleep though.

10

Simon

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The accommodation was perfect for a midwinter getaway. The grounds were perfect. Staff were lovely and rooms were spacious.

10

Marshall

8 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We retraced our steps from 26 years ago to return to The Convent. it was as special today as not was then. The staff were friendly and would go out of their way to assist us. The atmosphere is relaxed and enjoyable and comfortable. The windows in our room (815) rattled all night in the wind and the air code was tricky to get working. Water pressure was fantastic and hot water was In abundance so the showers were great (though the bath tub (shower over bath) is a little narrow when standing in). Circa restaurant was as enlightening today as it had been all those years ago (then 'Roberts').

8

Debra

27 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The Convent is a lovely place to stay in Pokolbin, with delightfully pleasant and helpful staff. The ambience is quite in keeping with the style of the building as is the decor and the artwork. Our room had a queen size bed and private bathroom and it opened on to a large veranda with nice comfortable cane furniture. The bed was however not the most comfortable one we have slept on with the mattress being quite hard. The shower was over a high bathtub which was awkward to negotiate. Thankfully there was a grab rail. For a property being marketed as a Luxury Hotel the bed linen and towels were not up to standard. Our vanity didn’t have hot running water, which made shaving uncomfortable. Apart from those comments we enjoyed our stay thank w

8

Andris

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful old building in an excellent location. Needs a bit of TLC as shower in the bath is outdated and difficult

8

Susan

4 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff were really welcoming and able to accommodate requests. The room had some issues with lighting (main lights flickered incessantly so we used the table lights only), the bathroom didn't have any storage or shelf for shower products or hooks near the shower for towels a day wash cloths,and the toilet didn't have a lid. The bed was one of the best we experienced along with the pillows. Breakfast was a waste of money, $39pp for hard cold poached eggs, tough bacon and a decent coffee. Save the money and go elsewhere (like the visitor centre).

6

Claire

15 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It’s lovely accommodation but not for the price tag- hotel is a little run down and rooms are very small.

10

Margaret

12 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely hotel. We were upgraded to an upstairs, corner, Premier room, which was very special. Large, very comfortable room, with options to access two balconies. Very comfortable King Bed and large bathroom. Shower over the bath. Did not utilise breakfast there, which would have been $39/person per day. Made pod coffee provided in the room. Very quiet stay. There is no lift, so if you dont manage stairs, request a downstairs room. Staff were very pleasant.

8

Antonio

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful location Rooms are Getting a bit rundown

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, welcoming, and accommodating across reception and housekeeping. A few guests experienced lapses such as unhelpful front desk or poor service during high tea.

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Rebecca

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were absolutely gorgeous, place was amazing. Highly recommend

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Debra

27 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The Convent is a lovely place to stay in Pokolbin, with delightfully pleasant and helpful staff. The ambience is quite in keeping with the style of the building as is the decor and the artwork. Our room had a queen size bed and private bathroom and it opened on to a large veranda with nice comfortable cane furniture. The bed was however not the most comfortable one we have slept on with the mattress being quite hard. The shower was over a high bathtub which was awkward to negotiate. Thankfully there was a grab rail. For a property being marketed as a Luxury Hotel the bed linen and towels were not up to standard. Our vanity didn’t have hot running water, which made shaving uncomfortable. Apart from those comments we enjoyed our stay thank w

10

Candice

2 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The convent was lovely Vicki was an absolute star she even booked me private dining for dinner at a restaurant near by which was amazing cause I need a quiet condition cause of my bi polar . She also organised a lovely private room for breakfast . Their service was above and beyond. I thank them very much for there excellent service

10

Francois

15 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay Lovely staff

10

Paul

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful premises; nestled in a unique location. What's not to love!

6

Maree

2 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very disappointing stay, mould on the ceiling in bathroom bath was not connected to plumbing. Service was appalling, we booked high tea at cafe 88 inside the convent the food was atrocious. Very much gone down hill won’t be back. Very overpriced!

10

Susan

13 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The main stand out for us in addition to the beautiful building and gardens was the helpful friendly staff. From Reception, to the breakfast waier to housekeeping.

10

JANET

18 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,344 nights

Everything was perfect! The service was amazing, breakfast was delicious and nothing was a bother! Highly recommend and definitely visit again

8

Susan

4 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff were really welcoming and able to accommodate requests. The room had some issues with lighting (main lights flickered incessantly so we used the table lights only), the bathroom didn't have any storage or shelf for shower products or hooks near the shower for towels a day wash cloths,and the toilet didn't have a lid. The bed was one of the best we experienced along with the pillows. Breakfast was a waste of money, $39pp for hard cold poached eggs, tough bacon and a decent coffee. Save the money and go elsewhere (like the visitor centre).

10

Denise

3 Feb 2025

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Staff are absolutely amazing. We loved our stay despite a power cut the first night.

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Location

Scenic, tranquil setting in the Hunter Valley close to wineries and venues like Circa and Pepper Tree; some walks to events are manageable. A couple of reviews also highlight convenient access, though transport can require planning.

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Cindy

30 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stunning property which is very peaceful and quiet. Loved our stay.

8

Vanessa

2 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stunning view as you drive in and

10

iain

30 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We just spent a night here and the Convent is beautiful. Lovely surroundings, nice pool and a lovely comfy room opening out onto a lovely shared balcony with comfy seats. Breakfast was good and our waitress was super nice and attentive. Getting a local taxi in the evening was tricky so just be aware that the well known online ride share company does have taxis in the Hunter Valley!

10

Nina

31 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A beautiful serene property. Highly recommend - with Pepper Tree winery and CIRCA just a walk down the tree lined driveway - truly magical!

10

Karen Ann

8 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check was quick and easy which was great as we were going to a concert at Roche Estate which was only 1/2 walk.

8

Andris

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful old building in an excellent location. Needs a bit of TLC as shower in the bath is outdated and difficult

10

Paul

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful premises; nestled in a unique location. What's not to love!

10

Khyle

1 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I like the cottage / country feel. Very close to everything. Staff were fantasic

10

Alain

14 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Un endroit superbe de calme au cœur d une nature magnifique

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Lars

16 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Tranquility! Beutiful place.

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Dining

Inconsistent: some guests enjoyed delicious breakfasts and excellent meals at Circa, while others found breakfast cold or limited, high tea disappointing, or the restaurant closed at times.

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Suzanne

26 Jun 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff were very pleasant & mostly accommodating. The room requires updating, for both bathroom & curtains. Wifi was quite patchy at times, whilst there is nothing but free to air television available. We found The Convent not good value for money, well over priced for $500 a night including a limited breakfast.

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iain

30 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We just spent a night here and the Convent is beautiful. Lovely surroundings, nice pool and a lovely comfy room opening out onto a lovely shared balcony with comfy seats. Breakfast was good and our waitress was super nice and attentive. Getting a local taxi in the evening was tricky so just be aware that the well known online ride share company does have taxis in the Hunter Valley!

4

Racheal

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Think Faulty Towers, we actually started to laugh at the check in. Run down and old, needs complete reno, the deck was filthy, the garden and grounds are beautiful. Breakfast was stone cold and the promised homemade bread, still imagining this fantasy. Feel like they are trying hard and failing.

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Reto

28 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Wir waren 3 Nächte in diesem Hotel und haben es geliebt. Das Haus ist sehr historisch und mit sehr viel Liebe eingerichtet. Das zugehörige Restaurant Circa ist ebenfalls sehr speziell und das Essen ausgezeichnet. Die Angestellten waren sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Wir würden jederzeit wieder in dieses exzellente Hotel gehen. PS.: Man sieht regelmässig Kängurus, Hasen und jede Menge schöne Vögel.

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Korey

2 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property and staff are fantastic. Our room smelt nice when opening the door and it was lovely and cool inside thanks to the air conditioning. The place has so much history which we appreciated. On the negative side we were very disappointed after a big day that the restaurant was not operating, plus there was nothing else available to eat or drink. I would have expected coffee and cakes etc at least, but absolutely nothing, so we had to drive elsewhere for dinner. It was a public holiday over the Easter weekend, but really, that’s when people are on holidays to relax and unwind. Sorry for the negative comment and I hope that doesn’t detract others from staying there, but I guess one shouldn’t assume the restaurant will open every day/night so it might pay to check first.

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Maree

2 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very disappointing stay, mould on the ceiling in bathroom bath was not connected to plumbing. Service was appalling, we booked high tea at cafe 88 inside the convent the food was atrocious. Very much gone down hill won’t be back. Very overpriced!

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JANET

18 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,344 nights

Everything was perfect! The service was amazing, breakfast was delicious and nothing was a bother! Highly recommend and definitely visit again

8

Susan

4 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff were really welcoming and able to accommodate requests. The room had some issues with lighting (main lights flickered incessantly so we used the table lights only), the bathroom didn't have any storage or shelf for shower products or hooks near the shower for towels a day wash cloths,and the toilet didn't have a lid. The bed was one of the best we experienced along with the pillows. Breakfast was a waste of money, $39pp for hard cold poached eggs, tough bacon and a decent coffee. Save the money and go elsewhere (like the visitor centre).

10

Caroline

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Delightful place, loved the breakfast and dinner!!!!

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Jeff

29 Jan 2022

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Stayed 1 night

We had a fabulous time. The garden cabin we stayed was beautiful and quiet. The breakfast was delicious and served on the verandah in scenic surrounds.

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