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Du får tillgång till bland annat inomhuspool, bubbelpool och fitnesscenter.

Hiss
Golfbana (i närheten)
Fitnessutrustning
Barbecue Grill (s)
Parking (Self) (free)
Outdoor Entertainment Area

Läge

Torquay, Victoria

Front Beach (0.2 miles)

Point Danger Marine Sanctuary (0.4 miles)

Torquay Central Farmers Market (0.5 miles)

Torquay Golf Club (0.7 miles)

Torquay Beach (0.7 miles)

Jan Juc Beach (0.9 miles)

Mer platsinformation

Rumsalternativ

4

Penthouse Standard - 3 sovrum (Apt 11)

Information om rummet

1 Stor Dubbelsäng

,

1 Dubbelsäng

och

3× Enkelsängar

Sovplats 7

108 ft²

Balkong

Luftkonditionering

Uppvärmning

Kök

Privat pool

7

Penthouse Standard - 2 sovrum (Apt 10 )

Information om rummet

1 Stor Dubbelsäng

,

1 Dubbelsäng

och

1 Enkelsäng

Sovplats 5

108 ft²

Balkong

Luftkonditionering

Uppvärmning

Kök

Privat pool

Gästrecensioner för Bell Street Apartments Torquay

8.8

Fantastiskt

Baserat på 55 verifierade recensioner

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Par

23%

Familj

76%

Vad gäster tycker

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Baserat på de senaste omdömena hyllas Bell Street Apartments för sitt läge vid stranden, med promenadavstånd till det mesta, samt för sina rymliga och välutrustade lägenheter. Många gäster uppskattade den inomhuspoolen och spaanläggningen, medan några noterade brister i städningen samt mindre underhålls- eller apparatproblem.

Faciliteter

Renlighet

Rum

Service

Läge

Promenadvänligt

Måltider

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Vad gäster tycker

Baserat på de senaste omdömena hyllas Bell Street Apartments för sitt läge vid stranden, med promenadavstånd till det mesta, samt för sina rymliga och välutrustade lägenheter. Många gäster uppskattade den inomhuspoolen och spaanläggningen, medan några noterade brister i städningen samt mindre underhålls- eller apparatproblem.

Servicen är till stor del självbetjäning; vissa gäster tyckte att teamet var responsivt och incheckningen enkel, medan andra hade svårt att få kontakt med någon eller önskade tydligare kontaktuppgifter för nödsituationer. Köken är generellt sett välutrustade för självhushållning och parkering finns tillgänglig. Sammantaget kan man förvänta sig ett bekvämt och praktiskt boende nära stranden.

Faciliteter

Renlighet

Rum

Service

Läge

Promenadvänligt

Måltider

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Faciliteter

Inomhuspoolen och spaanläggningen är populära, med några omnämnanden av ett gym; parkering finns tillgänglig och är generellt sett praktisk.

Relaterade gästrecensioner

10

Michelle

5 juli 2023

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Stannade 5 nätter

Unit 9, 7 Bell Street was clean and welcoming. The indoor swimming pool, spa and gym was well used. The location was fantastic. Short walk to beach, shops, restaurants etc. We had a fantastic holiday and look forward to staying here again.

Unit 9, 7 Bell Street was clean and welcoming. The indoor swimming pool, spa and gym was well used. The location was fantastic. Short walk to beach, shops, restaurants etc. We had a fantastic holiday and look forward to staying here again.

10

Cassandra

29 nov. 2024

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Stannade 2 nätter

Very close to the beach. Clean and lovely stay with a pool

Very close to the beach. Clean and lovely stay with a pool

10

Karen

1 dec. 2024

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Stannade 2 nätter

Great location, near the beach and restaurants. Apartment was spacious and had ample kitchen utensils, appliances and crockery. The carpet probably good have done with a steam clean. There was an odour that occurred at times that appeared to be coming from possibly upstairs sewerage. It was not there all the time only on a few occasions. Pool and spa area was great. Sliding door onto balcony was broken and wouldn’t lock. Overall we had a lovely getaway for the weekend and we would book this apartment again.

Great location, near the beach and restaurants. Apartment was spacious and had ample kitchen utensils, appliances and crockery. The carpet probably good have done with a steam clean. There was an odour that occurred at times that appeared to be coming from possibly upstairs sewerage. It was not there all the time only on a few occasions. Pool and spa area was great. Sliding door onto balcony was broken and wouldn’t lock. Overall we had a lovely getaway for the weekend and we would book this apartment again.

10

Anna

19 dec. 2023

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Stannade 2 nätter

This was a fantastic location. We absolutely loved being so close to everything, especially the beach. The apartment had plenty of room and everything we needed. The pool was enjoyed by the kids.

This was a fantastic location. We absolutely loved being so close to everything, especially the beach. The apartment had plenty of room and everything we needed. The pool was enjoyed by the kids.

8

Gareth

4 nov. 2024

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Stannade 3 nätter

Amazing location. Clean and comfortable. Excellent parking. The pool was great for the kids on colder days. Apt 8 washer/dryer still not working - stayed at same apt last year as well (no drying function & washed clothes smell musty).

Amazing location. Clean and comfortable. Excellent parking. The pool was great for the kids on colder days. Apt 8 washer/dryer still not working - stayed at same apt last year as well (no drying function & washed clothes smell musty).

8

John

24 mars 2024

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Stannade 2 nätter

We were unable to contact any body. This caused us some concern should there be an emergency. Good carpaking.

We were unable to contact any body. This caused us some concern should there be an emergency. Good carpaking.

10

Raelene

26 nov. 2023

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Stannade 2 nätter

Fantastic place to stay, close to beach and pub. Indoor pool with spa lovely and heated. Apartment was comfortable and clean, will c definitely be back!

Fantastic place to stay, close to beach and pub. Indoor pool with spa lovely and heated. Apartment was comfortable and clean, will c definitely be back!

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Renlighet

Många gäster tyckte att lägenheterna var mycket rena, även om några rapporterade brister som dammiga ytor, smutsiga köksartiklar eller mattor som behövde en grundligare rengöring.

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10

Judy

29 apr. 2024

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Stannade 2 nätter

The property was very clean, comfortable and spacious

The property was very clean, comfortable and spacious

6

Chantelle

13 juni 2023

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Stannade 3 nätter

Cleaning needs to be improved. The kitchen was terrible!

Cleaning needs to be improved. The kitchen was terrible!

10

Byron

5 dec. 2023

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Stannade 2 nätter

Excellent location, apartment was very clean, spacious and modern. Easy walk to restaurants and beach.

Excellent location, apartment was very clean, spacious and modern. Easy walk to restaurants and beach.

8

Rich

6 juli 2023

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Stannade 2 nätter

Very spacious and in a great location. Probably needed a dust before we arrived but otherwise was very clean and tidy.

Very spacious and in a great location. Probably needed a dust before we arrived but otherwise was very clean and tidy.

10

Cassandra

29 nov. 2024

·

Stannade 2 nätter

Very close to the beach. Clean and lovely stay with a pool

Very close to the beach. Clean and lovely stay with a pool

10

Tony

17 feb. 2023

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Stannade 3 nätter

This property exceeded our expectations. It was clean and a lot of thought had gone into making our stay a good one. A few minor maintenance issues (a sticking door in a bedroom etc but we have paid more in Torquay for a poorer venue, so we hope to stay again in future.

This property exceeded our expectations. It was clean and a lot of thought had gone into making our stay a good one. A few minor maintenance issues (a sticking door in a bedroom etc but we have paid more in Torquay for a poorer venue, so we hope to stay again in future.

10

Karen

1 dec. 2024

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Stannade 2 nätter

Great location, near the beach and restaurants. Apartment was spacious and had ample kitchen utensils, appliances and crockery. The carpet probably good have done with a steam clean. There was an odour that occurred at times that appeared to be coming from possibly upstairs sewerage. It was not there all the time only on a few occasions. Pool and spa area was great. Sliding door onto balcony was broken and wouldn’t lock. Overall we had a lovely getaway for the weekend and we would book this apartment again.

Great location, near the beach and restaurants. Apartment was spacious and had ample kitchen utensils, appliances and crockery. The carpet probably good have done with a steam clean. There was an odour that occurred at times that appeared to be coming from possibly upstairs sewerage. It was not there all the time only on a few occasions. Pool and spa area was great. Sliding door onto balcony was broken and wouldn’t lock. Overall we had a lovely getaway for the weekend and we would book this apartment again.

10

Nathalie

5 nov. 2024

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Stannade 3 nätter

The apartment was very roomy, very clean, well stocked for self-catering and an excellent location for a beach holiday. There are no staff around- would be helpful to have emergency numbers in case you lock yourself out. I will definitely come back.

The apartment was very roomy, very clean, well stocked for self-catering and an excellent location for a beach holiday. There are no staff around- would be helpful to have emergency numbers in case you lock yourself out. I will definitely come back.

8

Tanya

19 jan. 2023

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Stannade 2 nätter

Was not the cleanest, muesli wrappers in draws. Pots/ glasses dirty. But nice and convenient place to stay.

Was not the cleanest, muesli wrappers in draws. Pots/ glasses dirty. But nice and convenient place to stay.

10

Andrew

23 sep. 2024

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Stannade 2 nätter

Very clean and quiet, restaurants within walking distance and a 5 min drive away from The Esplanade that has plenty of food options and shopping

Very clean and quiet, restaurants within walking distance and a 5 min drive away from The Esplanade that has plenty of food options and shopping

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Rum

Lägenheterna är rymliga, bekväma och välutrustade för längre vistelser, även om vissa noterade mindre underhållsproblem (tätningar eller lås på balkongdörrar, problem med tvättmaskin/torktumlare), enstaka lukter samt en mindre eller obekväm säng i en av lägenheterna.

Relaterade gästrecensioner

10

Melanie

27 sep. 2024

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Stannade 2 nätter

I think this is my favourite place I have ever stayed in Torquay. The apartment was fully functional, has everything you need in an awesome spot.

I think this is my favourite place I have ever stayed in Torquay. The apartment was fully functional, has everything you need in an awesome spot.

8

Tracy

2 juli 2023

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Stannade 2 nätter

Very central to a good variety of restaurants and the beach. Very clean and comfortable with plenty of extra bedding for cold nights. Kitchen very well stocked with utensils. Lounge room very spacious and comfortable.

Very central to a good variety of restaurants and the beach. Very clean and comfortable with plenty of extra bedding for cold nights. Kitchen very well stocked with utensils. Lounge room very spacious and comfortable.

8

Laura

19 jan. 2023

·

Stannade 19 373 nätter

Good 2 bedroom property in a great location. Easy stroll to Cosy Corner and Surf Beach with restaurants on same street. Extra restaurants within walking distance. Apartment was neat and nice to have dish/clothes washing products available to use. Staff were very helpful and responsive with any issues. Apartment 7

Good 2 bedroom property in a great location. Easy stroll to Cosy Corner and Surf Beach with restaurants on same street. Extra restaurants within walking distance. Apartment was neat and nice to have dish/clothes washing products available to use. Staff were very helpful and responsive with any issues. Apartment 7

10

Sharon

13 apr. 2024

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Stannade 2 nätter

The apartment was amazing , big enough for teens and parents . Walkable to dine and enjoy. Perfect

The apartment was amazing , big enough for teens and parents . Walkable to dine and enjoy. Perfect

10

Karen

1 dec. 2024

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Stannade 2 nätter

Great location, near the beach and restaurants. Apartment was spacious and had ample kitchen utensils, appliances and crockery. The carpet probably good have done with a steam clean. There was an odour that occurred at times that appeared to be coming from possibly upstairs sewerage. It was not there all the time only on a few occasions. Pool and spa area was great. Sliding door onto balcony was broken and wouldn’t lock. Overall we had a lovely getaway for the weekend and we would book this apartment again.

Great location, near the beach and restaurants. Apartment was spacious and had ample kitchen utensils, appliances and crockery. The carpet probably good have done with a steam clean. There was an odour that occurred at times that appeared to be coming from possibly upstairs sewerage. It was not there all the time only on a few occasions. Pool and spa area was great. Sliding door onto balcony was broken and wouldn’t lock. Overall we had a lovely getaway for the weekend and we would book this apartment again.

10

Nathalie

5 nov. 2024

·

Stannade 3 nätter

The apartment was very roomy, very clean, well stocked for self-catering and an excellent location for a beach holiday. There are no staff around- would be helpful to have emergency numbers in case you lock yourself out. I will definitely come back.

The apartment was very roomy, very clean, well stocked for self-catering and an excellent location for a beach holiday. There are no staff around- would be helpful to have emergency numbers in case you lock yourself out. I will definitely come back.

10

Katrina

18 nov. 2024

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Stannade 3 nätter

Great apartment in a really handy location. A couple of minor issues - seal on the balcony door has come off so windy comes in, laundry has a very odd smell coming from it BUT everything else was great. Would definitely stay again. Major kudos to the Regional Escapes team who were amazingly helpful and quick in their response each time we needed to reach out.

Great apartment in a really handy location. A couple of minor issues - seal on the balcony door has come off so windy comes in, laundry has a very odd smell coming from it BUT everything else was great. Would definitely stay again. Major kudos to the Regional Escapes team who were amazingly helpful and quick in their response each time we needed to reach out.

8

Gareth

4 nov. 2024

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Stannade 3 nätter

Amazing location. Clean and comfortable. Excellent parking. The pool was great for the kids on colder days. Apt 8 washer/dryer still not working - stayed at same apt last year as well (no drying function & washed clothes smell musty).

Amazing location. Clean and comfortable. Excellent parking. The pool was great for the kids on colder days. Apt 8 washer/dryer still not working - stayed at same apt last year as well (no drying function & washed clothes smell musty).

10

Thales

5 feb. 2024

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Stannade 3 nätter

Great location, spacious apartment and well organized. I would just sugest one more key to acces the apartment for other members of the family.

Great location, spacious apartment and well organized. I would just sugest one more key to acces the apartment for other members of the family.

6

Joshua

3 mars 2024

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Stannade 2 nätter

Good location and our room was clean and spacious, however the bed was small and uncomfortable (double, not a queen size) so my wife and I slept in separate rooms. No instant coffee or machine, just 2x cappuccino sachets. Fixtures and fittings need a refresh. We won't be back.

Good location and our room was clean and spacious, however the bed was small and uncomfortable (double, not a queen size) so my wife and I slept in separate rooms. No instant coffee or machine, just 2x cappuccino sachets. Fixtures and fittings need a refresh. We won't be back.

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Service

Verksamheten är till största delen självbetjäning med begränsad personal på plats; flera gäster berömde responsiv hjälp och smidig incheckning, medan några hade svårt att få kontakt med någon eller önskade tydligare kontaktuppgifter för nödsituationer.

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8

Laura

19 jan. 2023

·

Stannade 19 373 nätter

Good 2 bedroom property in a great location. Easy stroll to Cosy Corner and Surf Beach with restaurants on same street. Extra restaurants within walking distance. Apartment was neat and nice to have dish/clothes washing products available to use. Staff were very helpful and responsive with any issues. Apartment 7

Good 2 bedroom property in a great location. Easy stroll to Cosy Corner and Surf Beach with restaurants on same street. Extra restaurants within walking distance. Apartment was neat and nice to have dish/clothes washing products available to use. Staff were very helpful and responsive with any issues. Apartment 7

10

Misty

25 juli 2023

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Stannade 2 nätter

Wonderful location. Easy check-in.

Wonderful location. Easy check-in.

10

Nathalie

5 nov. 2024

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Stannade 3 nätter

The apartment was very roomy, very clean, well stocked for self-catering and an excellent location for a beach holiday. There are no staff around- would be helpful to have emergency numbers in case you lock yourself out. I will definitely come back.

The apartment was very roomy, very clean, well stocked for self-catering and an excellent location for a beach holiday. There are no staff around- would be helpful to have emergency numbers in case you lock yourself out. I will definitely come back.

10

Katrina

18 nov. 2024

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Stannade 3 nätter

Great apartment in a really handy location. A couple of minor issues - seal on the balcony door has come off so windy comes in, laundry has a very odd smell coming from it BUT everything else was great. Would definitely stay again. Major kudos to the Regional Escapes team who were amazingly helpful and quick in their response each time we needed to reach out.

Great apartment in a really handy location. A couple of minor issues - seal on the balcony door has come off so windy comes in, laundry has a very odd smell coming from it BUT everything else was great. Would definitely stay again. Major kudos to the Regional Escapes team who were amazingly helpful and quick in their response each time we needed to reach out.

8

John

24 mars 2024

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Stannade 2 nätter

We were unable to contact any body. This caused us some concern should there be an emergency. Good carpaking.

We were unable to contact any body. This caused us some concern should there be an emergency. Good carpaking.

10

Thales

5 feb. 2024

·

Stannade 3 nätter

Great location, spacious apartment and well organized. I would just sugest one more key to acces the apartment for other members of the family.

Great location, spacious apartment and well organized. I would just sugest one more key to acces the apartment for other members of the family.

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Läge

Utmärkt läge med promenadavstånd till stranden, huvudgatan och många restauranger.

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10

Byron

5 dec. 2023

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Stannade 2 nätter

Excellent location, apartment was very clean, spacious and modern. Easy walk to restaurants and beach.

Excellent location, apartment was very clean, spacious and modern. Easy walk to restaurants and beach.

10

Michelle

5 juli 2023

·

Stannade 5 nätter

Unit 9, 7 Bell Street was clean and welcoming. The indoor swimming pool, spa and gym was well used. The location was fantastic. Short walk to beach, shops, restaurants etc. We had a fantastic holiday and look forward to staying here again.

Unit 9, 7 Bell Street was clean and welcoming. The indoor swimming pool, spa and gym was well used. The location was fantastic. Short walk to beach, shops, restaurants etc. We had a fantastic holiday and look forward to staying here again.

10

Robert

19 mars 2024

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Stannade 2 nätter

Great location walking distance to the beach and main street. Clean and big areas. Very comfortable.

Great location walking distance to the beach and main street. Clean and big areas. Very comfortable.

8

Laura

19 jan. 2023

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Stannade 19 373 nätter

Good 2 bedroom property in a great location. Easy stroll to Cosy Corner and Surf Beach with restaurants on same street. Extra restaurants within walking distance. Apartment was neat and nice to have dish/clothes washing products available to use. Staff were very helpful and responsive with any issues. Apartment 7

Good 2 bedroom property in a great location. Easy stroll to Cosy Corner and Surf Beach with restaurants on same street. Extra restaurants within walking distance. Apartment was neat and nice to have dish/clothes washing products available to use. Staff were very helpful and responsive with any issues. Apartment 7

10

Cassandra

29 nov. 2024

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Stannade 2 nätter

Very close to the beach. Clean and lovely stay with a pool

Very close to the beach. Clean and lovely stay with a pool

8

Merrilyn

13 nov. 2024

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Stannade 2 nätter

Great place to stay. We had a girls trip and it was convenient enough to walk all around Torquay, quiet and had a shaded balcony. Highly recommend PEARL restaurant too.

Great place to stay. We had a girls trip and it was convenient enough to walk all around Torquay, quiet and had a shaded balcony. Highly recommend PEARL restaurant too.

10

Karen

1 dec. 2024

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Stannade 2 nätter

Great location, near the beach and restaurants. Apartment was spacious and had ample kitchen utensils, appliances and crockery. The carpet probably good have done with a steam clean. There was an odour that occurred at times that appeared to be coming from possibly upstairs sewerage. It was not there all the time only on a few occasions. Pool and spa area was great. Sliding door onto balcony was broken and wouldn’t lock. Overall we had a lovely getaway for the weekend and we would book this apartment again.

Great location, near the beach and restaurants. Apartment was spacious and had ample kitchen utensils, appliances and crockery. The carpet probably good have done with a steam clean. There was an odour that occurred at times that appeared to be coming from possibly upstairs sewerage. It was not there all the time only on a few occasions. Pool and spa area was great. Sliding door onto balcony was broken and wouldn’t lock. Overall we had a lovely getaway for the weekend and we would book this apartment again.

10

Nathalie

5 nov. 2024

·

Stannade 3 nätter

The apartment was very roomy, very clean, well stocked for self-catering and an excellent location for a beach holiday. There are no staff around- would be helpful to have emergency numbers in case you lock yourself out. I will definitely come back.

The apartment was very roomy, very clean, well stocked for self-catering and an excellent location for a beach holiday. There are no staff around- would be helpful to have emergency numbers in case you lock yourself out. I will definitely come back.

10

Raelene

26 nov. 2023

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Stannade 2 nätter

Fantastic place to stay, close to beach and pub. Indoor pool with spa lovely and heated. Apartment was comfortable and clean, will c definitely be back!

Fantastic place to stay, close to beach and pub. Indoor pool with spa lovely and heated. Apartment was comfortable and clean, will c definitely be back!

8

Samantha

1 okt. 2023

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Stannade 2 nätter

Good location. Just a short walk down to the beach. Spacious enough for the family. Would stay again

Good location. Just a short walk down to the beach. Spacious enough for the family. Would stay again

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10

Lisa

31 dec. 2024

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Stannade 2 nätter

Convenient location! Super pleased!

Convenient location! Super pleased!

10

Karen

1 dec. 2024

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Stannade 2 nätter

Great location, near the beach and restaurants. Apartment was spacious and had ample kitchen utensils, appliances and crockery. The carpet probably good have done with a steam clean. There was an odour that occurred at times that appeared to be coming from possibly upstairs sewerage. It was not there all the time only on a few occasions. Pool and spa area was great. Sliding door onto balcony was broken and wouldn’t lock. Overall we had a lovely getaway for the weekend and we would book this apartment again.

Great location, near the beach and restaurants. Apartment was spacious and had ample kitchen utensils, appliances and crockery. The carpet probably good have done with a steam clean. There was an odour that occurred at times that appeared to be coming from possibly upstairs sewerage. It was not there all the time only on a few occasions. Pool and spa area was great. Sliding door onto balcony was broken and wouldn’t lock. Overall we had a lovely getaway for the weekend and we would book this apartment again.

10

Cassandra

29 nov. 2024

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Stannade 2 nätter

Very close to the beach. Clean and lovely stay with a pool

Very close to the beach. Clean and lovely stay with a pool

10

Katrina

18 nov. 2024

·

Stannade 3 nätter

Great apartment in a really handy location. A couple of minor issues - seal on the balcony door has come off so windy comes in, laundry has a very odd smell coming from it BUT everything else was great. Would definitely stay again. Major kudos to the Regional Escapes team who were amazingly helpful and quick in their response each time we needed to reach out.

Great apartment in a really handy location. A couple of minor issues - seal on the balcony door has come off so windy comes in, laundry has a very odd smell coming from it BUT everything else was great. Would definitely stay again. Major kudos to the Regional Escapes team who were amazingly helpful and quick in their response each time we needed to reach out.

8

Merrilyn

13 nov. 2024

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Stannade 2 nätter

Great place to stay. We had a girls trip and it was convenient enough to walk all around Torquay, quiet and had a shaded balcony. Highly recommend PEARL restaurant too.

Great place to stay. We had a girls trip and it was convenient enough to walk all around Torquay, quiet and had a shaded balcony. Highly recommend PEARL restaurant too.

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