Bellingen Belfry Guesthouse

Nice budget accommodation. There is a large communal kitchen, and nice outdoor seating. They keep the kitchen clean, but at any given time, it depends on the hygiene practices of fellow guests. The beds are comfortable. The staff is friendly, but not always present during the day. The shared bathroom is unisex, with multiple showers and toilets. The property is a bit hard to find, as there is only a small sign on the ground next to the building. It's located only one street over from the main street through town.

The property is excellently centrally located. Parking is available off and on street. It’s relatively quiet, shower water is hot and bathrooms are plentiful. We both prefer a more firm mattress than what was on the bed. Downsides? The room is very cramped with almost no hanging or drawer space - but that’s not a problem if you’re there for a couple of days only and you travel lightly. The overhead fan can’t be used if you’re a light sleeper - it makes a high pitched mosquito like sound, in the background! The place is peaceful with pastoral views, cattle grazing and horses strolling in the fields.

I like my own bathroom so this hippie guest house was really not my style! Quaint and very suitable for young backpackers! More of a backpacker lodge than a guest house!

Very confy bed and linnen. Clean shared toilets/bathrooms

Really quirky trendy place in a lovely old building that used to be a backpackers hostel. Lots of decorative stuff to look at inside the guest house and amazing views of the garden and beyond. We had a room for six so it would have been very good value for that number. Communal kitchen very well equipped and organised

a very beautiful situated place with lots of gorgeous decorations

We had a lovely stay at the Belfry guest house! We stayed in a twin room for 3 nights. The room itself was nothing special (justified by the price) however, it was clean and comfortable which is all we needed. The house had nice amenities and shared spaces. Staff were all fantastic. Overall very pleased with our stay. Thanks!

How you qualify this back packers as a four star hotel is beyond me. The only thing that is NOT communal was my bedroom, but even that smelt like the bed linen, pillows and doona had come straight off some sweaty body and put into a doona cover. The toilets, bathroom sinks, showers, kitchen, lounge everything shared. The whole place could do with a good clean, every surface is covered in dust, grime and the communal mixed sex bathroom enjoys the “pleasures” of your fellow guests hair on the shower screen and god knows what else. There is a smell of uncleanliness pervading the entire indoor area. It is the place I have felt the least safe, as a single female traveller, in the last 10 years. This isn’t the backpackers problem, but having some drunk person vomit literally outside your bedroom window and listening and putting up with the local residents lining the recycling bins outside the same window is deeply unpleasant. Let’s not even talk about not a single guest wearing a mask in common indoor areas, whilst Covid restrictions are still in place and absolutely everything is intended to be shared. The receptionist was nice, the views from the communal wrap around balcony are lovely. There’s an area of that balcony though that looks like it’s about to collapse and should probably be taped off as a hazard. I’m trying to find redeeming features but it’s hard going. The mattress were squishy, the pillows lumpy and as mentioned smelt sweaty (I ended up not using them, and sleeping

We loved our stay here, it was only a quick overnight one but we will definitely be back. We arrived later than planned so the night manager checked us in, she was so warm and friendly and made us feel welcome straight away. The facilities are fantastic and everything was cleaned to perfection. The view first thing in the morning is just beautiful! We greatly enjoyed our stay in this lovely place and can't wait to come back!

There really was nothing wrong with my 1 night it’s just that I am passed shared amenities but I couldn’t get in any other accommodation because it was a Saturday night. The young lady on reception was a darling a little Czeck girl so sweet

Clean room in a great location and very courteous staff

Nice budget accommodation. There is a large communal kitchen, and nice outdoor seating. They keep the kitchen clean, but at any given time, it depends on the hygiene practices of fellow guests. The beds are comfortable. The staff is friendly, but not always present during the day. The shared bathroom is unisex, with multiple showers and toilets. The property is a bit hard to find, as there is only a small sign on the ground next to the building. It's located only one street over from the main street through town.

Very confy bed and linnen. Clean shared toilets/bathrooms

Reception was friendly, helpful, welcoming. Bedroom and bathroom were spotless. Location was excellent. Thanks Dale.

We had a lovely stay at the Belfry guest house! We stayed in a twin room for 3 nights. The room itself was nothing special (justified by the price) however, it was clean and comfortable which is all we needed. The house had nice amenities and shared spaces. Staff were all fantastic. Overall very pleased with our stay. Thanks!

How you qualify this back packers as a four star hotel is beyond me. The only thing that is NOT communal was my bedroom, but even that smelt like the bed linen, pillows and doona had come straight off some sweaty body and put into a doona cover. The toilets, bathroom sinks, showers, kitchen, lounge everything shared. The whole place could do with a good clean, every surface is covered in dust, grime and the communal mixed sex bathroom enjoys the “pleasures” of your fellow guests hair on the shower screen and god knows what else. There is a smell of uncleanliness pervading the entire indoor area. It is the place I have felt the least safe, as a single female traveller, in the last 10 years. This isn’t the backpackers problem, but having some drunk person vomit literally outside your bedroom window and listening and putting up with the local residents lining the recycling bins outside the same window is deeply unpleasant. Let’s not even talk about not a single guest wearing a mask in common indoor areas, whilst Covid restrictions are still in place and absolutely everything is intended to be shared. The receptionist was nice, the views from the communal wrap around balcony are lovely. There’s an area of that balcony though that looks like it’s about to collapse and should probably be taped off as a hazard. I’m trying to find redeeming features but it’s hard going. The mattress were squishy, the pillows lumpy and as mentioned smelt sweaty (I ended up not using them, and sleeping

We loved our stay here, it was only a quick overnight one but we will definitely be back. We arrived later than planned so the night manager checked us in, she was so warm and friendly and made us feel welcome straight away. The facilities are fantastic and everything was cleaned to perfection. The view first thing in the morning is just beautiful! We greatly enjoyed our stay in this lovely place and can't wait to come back!

Nice budget accommodation. There is a large communal kitchen, and nice outdoor seating. They keep the kitchen clean, but at any given time, it depends on the hygiene practices of fellow guests. The beds are comfortable. The staff is friendly, but not always present during the day. The shared bathroom is unisex, with multiple showers and toilets. The property is a bit hard to find, as there is only a small sign on the ground next to the building. It's located only one street over from the main street through town.

The property is excellently centrally located. Parking is available off and on street. It’s relatively quiet, shower water is hot and bathrooms are plentiful. We both prefer a more firm mattress than what was on the bed. Downsides? The room is very cramped with almost no hanging or drawer space - but that’s not a problem if you’re there for a couple of days only and you travel lightly. The overhead fan can’t be used if you’re a light sleeper - it makes a high pitched mosquito like sound, in the background! The place is peaceful with pastoral views, cattle grazing and horses strolling in the fields.

Rustic and charming … Room was adequate. The mixed areas are relaxed and comfortable , making it easy for guests to interact . Great stop over !

Very confy bed and linnen. Clean shared toilets/bathrooms

Loved our stay here. Great location and the deluxe room was perfect for us and our baby

More mirrors needed in the rooms.

Really quirky trendy place in a lovely old building that used to be a backpackers hostel. Lots of decorative stuff to look at inside the guest house and amazing views of the garden and beyond. We had a room for six so it would have been very good value for that number. Communal kitchen very well equipped and organised

a very beautiful situated place with lots of gorgeous decorations

We had a lovely stay at the Belfry guest house! We stayed in a twin room for 3 nights. The room itself was nothing special (justified by the price) however, it was clean and comfortable which is all we needed. The house had nice amenities and shared spaces. Staff were all fantastic. Overall very pleased with our stay. Thanks!

How you qualify this back packers as a four star hotel is beyond me. The only thing that is NOT communal was my bedroom, but even that smelt like the bed linen, pillows and doona had come straight off some sweaty body and put into a doona cover. The toilets, bathroom sinks, showers, kitchen, lounge everything shared. The whole place could do with a good clean, every surface is covered in dust, grime and the communal mixed sex bathroom enjoys the “pleasures” of your fellow guests hair on the shower screen and god knows what else. There is a smell of uncleanliness pervading the entire indoor area. It is the place I have felt the least safe, as a single female traveller, in the last 10 years. This isn’t the backpackers problem, but having some drunk person vomit literally outside your bedroom window and listening and putting up with the local residents lining the recycling bins outside the same window is deeply unpleasant. Let’s not even talk about not a single guest wearing a mask in common indoor areas, whilst Covid restrictions are still in place and absolutely everything is intended to be shared. The receptionist was nice, the views from the communal wrap around balcony are lovely. There’s an area of that balcony though that looks like it’s about to collapse and should probably be taped off as a hazard. I’m trying to find redeeming features but it’s hard going. The mattress were squishy, the pillows lumpy and as mentioned smelt sweaty (I ended up not using them, and sleeping

Clean room in a great location and very courteous staff

Nice staff

I’ve given five stars on everything. I simply couldn’t fold anything with my stay. (Not that I’m looking for fold). The people who were, there were absolutely delightful, friendly, and helpful. It’s no wonder such a beautiful guesthouse would attract good people like that. I needed a little timeout, and this was the perfect stopover and gave me the respite I needed. The town itself is lovely, and it’s walking distance from all the restaurants.

Nice budget accommodation. There is a large communal kitchen, and nice outdoor seating. They keep the kitchen clean, but at any given time, it depends on the hygiene practices of fellow guests. The beds are comfortable. The staff is friendly, but not always present during the day. The shared bathroom is unisex, with multiple showers and toilets. The property is a bit hard to find, as there is only a small sign on the ground next to the building. It's located only one street over from the main street through town.

Great location, friendly staff

Reception was friendly, helpful, welcoming. Bedroom and bathroom were spotless. Location was excellent. Thanks Dale.

We had a lovely stay at the Belfry guest house! We stayed in a twin room for 3 nights. The room itself was nothing special (justified by the price) however, it was clean and comfortable which is all we needed. The house had nice amenities and shared spaces. Staff were all fantastic. Overall very pleased with our stay. Thanks!

Great location, close to the pub, walk everywhere, Dale the manager was great

We loved our stay here, it was only a quick overnight one but we will definitely be back. We arrived later than planned so the night manager checked us in, she was so warm and friendly and made us feel welcome straight away. The facilities are fantastic and everything was cleaned to perfection. The view first thing in the morning is just beautiful! We greatly enjoyed our stay in this lovely place and can't wait to come back!

There really was nothing wrong with my 1 night it’s just that I am passed shared amenities but I couldn’t get in any other accommodation because it was a Saturday night. The young lady on reception was a darling a little Czeck girl so sweet

Clean room in a great location and very courteous staff

Great location, friendly staff

The property is excellently centrally located. Parking is available off and on street. It’s relatively quiet, shower water is hot and bathrooms are plentiful. We both prefer a more firm mattress than what was on the bed. Downsides? The room is very cramped with almost no hanging or drawer space - but that’s not a problem if you’re there for a couple of days only and you travel lightly. The overhead fan can’t be used if you’re a light sleeper - it makes a high pitched mosquito like sound, in the background! The place is peaceful with pastoral views, cattle grazing and horses strolling in the fields.

Loved our stay here. Great location and the deluxe room was perfect for us and our baby

The Belfry is ideally located close in Bellingen

Brilliant location

If you are looking for convenience, friendliness value for money location etc. can't ignore this place. Down to earth, unpretentious and located on a very quiet spot in middle of town. It will surely become my stopover place on my way north and back to sydne.

Reception was friendly, helpful, welcoming. Bedroom and bathroom were spotless. Location was excellent. Thanks Dale.

Great location, close to the pub, walk everywhere, Dale the manager was great

As a female solo traveler the Belfry was a great place to stay. I felt completely comfortable being there. It is also a great central location in which to explore Bellingen, without being slap bang in the middle of the main street. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone.