Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

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

Local cuisine breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately NZD 16.00 to 20.00 for adults and children.

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

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

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

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

The hotel is centrally located in Cambridge, within a 10-minute walk of Cambridge Farmers' Market and Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. It is approximately 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Cambridge Museum and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Cambridge Raceway.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Up to 4 children aged 12 years old and younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of NZD 35.00 per night, and advance request or confirmation is required.

Hidden Lake Hotel & Apartments - Luxury Stay in Cambridge

Average nightly price at Hidden Lake Hotel & Apartments by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$143
February	US$136
March	US$140
April	US$128
May	US$126
June	US$130
July	US$139
August	US$132
September	US$130
October	US$140
November	US$139
December	US$137

What guests think

Across many reviews, Hidden Lake Hotel & Apartments stands out for exceptionally friendly service, a quiet lakeside setting with easy parking and dining nearby, and an overall relaxing atmosphere in a convenient Cambridge location.

Guests frequently highlight the private bookable spa and access to a nearby gym, and the on-site restaurant draws praise for cooked-to-order breakfast, though it is occasionally closed for dinner or private events. Rooms are modern, spacious and quiet with very comfortable beds, but some note being placed in accessible rooms unexpectedly, limited views if not lakeside, minor noise or lighting quirks, and small amenity gaps such as no microwave or slippers. A reliable, relaxing stay for exploring Cambridge and nearby attractions.

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Facilities

Modern facilities include a private bookable spa and guest access to a nearby gym; parking is generally easy and a guest laundry is available. The on-site restaurant and bar operate for breakfast and sometimes dinner, though closures for events and limited communal space are noted.

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Nirdeep

29 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We loved our stay at the Hidden Lake Hotel. We had two double beds which was enough for our family of four. We had breakfast included which was delicious, especially the full breakfast and French toast options. It’s not a busy hotel and liked the quiet. There are lots of dining options for lunch/dinner in the area and grocery nearby (walking distance). They even have a private hot tub which can be booked. Would definitely stay here again in Cambridge.

10

Janette

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great and well worth it - we could not fault from the 2am check in and a late check out. A relax in the private spa topped off our stay!

10

David

4 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a very nice, business-style hotel. Spotlessly clean, it's got good parking and a *beautiful* lake just out back. Best of all, they have a free, private hot tub/spa available upstairs. No kitchenette, but otherwise, this clean, friendly place is a winner.

10

Amy

16 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It is clean, and staff are nice. Only one thing not so satisfied this time, is the booked spa slot has been cancelled in the last minute. Will definitely come back again.

10

Mark

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I spend 200+ nights a year travelling for work and this is by far THE BEST accommodation experience I’ve ever had. First off, incredibly polite staff that clearly have a passion for what they do. We were upgraded to a two bedroom apartment at no extra charge. It had AC, two bathrooms, two showers, fans in each room, a washer/dryer, full kitchen and everything you needed to cook meals. Breakfast was included and you could pick anything off the A La Carte menu with a drink. I’ve never experienced an included breakfast this good. There was also a hot tub we were able to book and use privately and it was wonderful. The hotel has a deal with the Snap Fitness across the street so I was able to get two solid workouts in. I would absolutely recommend this hotel to anyone and will definitely stay here again if I’m able to.

10

heather

26 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, huge room with great amenities. Nice to use the 24 hour gym across the parking lot. Great breakfast options. Friendly staff. Grocery store across the street if you want to cook or pick up snacks. Lovely town.

10

Supardi

28 Jun 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice property at the lake with small town vibe. Lots of good food to choose walking distance, including Countdown supermarket across the street. Raj and the team are very professional. Property are clean overall even with rain outside. Strong wifi connection and coverage. Front desk is not always staffed. They do multitask. You can call 8000 to call manager on Duty any time.

8

Michelle

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We booked this as it had an onsite restaurant and gym facility to use, unfortunately the restaurant was closed for dinner but there were plenty of fast food restaurants within walking distance. The gym which is 5mins away was superb with lots of equipment available. Breakfast was very good. Room had limited view.

10

William

7 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful location with nice walks around a smallish lake. Very close to a range of restaurants or you can walk 15 mins into Cambridge town centre for more shops and restaurants. Lovely clean room with a plush breakfast selection. The gym is in an adjacent building but with a great selection of machines.

6

Paul

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is well located and in good condition. However the hotel facilities were limited with no communal areas except an extremely noisy bar and restaurant. The price for one night was high considering the lack general amenities and staff.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe the hotel and rooms as very clean or spotless. A few isolated comments note minor bathroom marks or maintenance touch-ups.

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George

5 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, spacious, the staff was courteous. We were just passing through the area and the Hidden Lake Hotel met our need.

10

Julie

29 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable, clean, good location, friendly staff. Place appears newish so the room and bathrooms are modern.

10

Bernadette

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Immaculate hotel, extremely comfortable, close to town. Very friendly staff. Highly recommend

10

James

21 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,346 nights

Impossibly clean property. Wish they were all like this

10

Taylor

8 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was incredible. The rooms were spotless and the amenities were great! We loved the tea and coffee in the rooms. Make sure to book breakfast with your stay because they had the best breakfast I’ve ever had at a hotel! We can’t recommend this place enough and cannot wait to come back and stay again!

10

Hui Kheng

19 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, value for money

10

Barbra

13 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean, great bed, love that the window opens. Needs shelves in bathroom to put stuff on. Also, shower floor is slippery.

10

Bidara

1 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room and amazing staff!

8

Simone

7 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great apart from some stains I noticed on the bathroom walls above the shower it was like a brownish orange drips on the wall and black hair on the hand towel

10

Zhan

29 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean and comfortable. The breakfast was healthy and delicious.

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Rooms

Rooms are modern, spacious and quiet with excellent beds; some apartments add kitchens and laundry, and several offer lake views. Drawbacks include occasional assignment of accessible rooms, limited non-lakeside views, small design quirks, and minor noise or amenity gaps.

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Jessica

6 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Was lovely - just make sure you ask for a room with a view of the trees. Not the car park…

10

Elizabeth

8 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed and pillows were the best of my entire trip and perhaps life!

10

Sabine

4 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very comfortable beds. Lovely tea and quiet

8

Sallie

1 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This property is a newer 4 story building in a small shopping plaza area. Parking was fantastic, great elevator, easy in/out. Few places to eat, burgers a pizza shop or McDonalds , in walking distance was handy. Their "back yard" butts up to a small park. Very coinvent location. Could do better on the lighting in the room though, "naked" bulb lamp next to the bed was annoying. But room was very quiet and bed comfortable.

8

Simon

2 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The apartment itself is really nice. It is pretty new with all the stuff you need on the road. The downside for the unit we were in is it only has one AC unit for the entire apartment. one of the bathrooms did not have a trash can.

8

Ilice

28 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,353 nights

Not sure why we were given a handicap room so the washroom does not have a vanity but only a small tiny sink with no room to put our tooth brushes and makeup bags. Also when I booked the rooms, they will supposed to look out to the greenery or toward the lake but the rooms we had were looking at the side of another building building.

10

Miranda

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent 2 bedroom apartment with a kitchen and laundry

8

Diane

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location..Cambridge is a lovely town. Big beds are a plus. Extra bed reading lamps needed. Lakeside room we stayed in has the air conditioning boxes which are noisey.

10

Mark

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I spend 200+ nights a year travelling for work and this is by far THE BEST accommodation experience I’ve ever had. First off, incredibly polite staff that clearly have a passion for what they do. We were upgraded to a two bedroom apartment at no extra charge. It had AC, two bathrooms, two showers, fans in each room, a washer/dryer, full kitchen and everything you needed to cook meals. Breakfast was included and you could pick anything off the A La Carte menu with a drink. I’ve never experienced an included breakfast this good. There was also a hot tub we were able to book and use privately and it was wonderful. The hotel has a deal with the Snap Fitness across the street so I was able to get two solid workouts in. I would absolutely recommend this hotel to anyone and will definitely stay here again if I’m able to.

10

Brent

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a really relaxing stay at Hidden Lake Hotel. The room was spacious, modern, and the bed was incredibly comfortable—one of the most comfortable sleeps we've had in a hotel! We had a lake view room, and the view of the lake and surrounding trees was beautiful. The room was also very quiet, and the blackout curtains were a nice touch to ensure an uninterrupted night’s sleep. My only small suggestion would be to include a second chair in the room—there was just one, so one of us had to sit on the bed when we weren’t out and about. A highlight was being able to book time in the spa and unwind while looking out over the lake. Such a peaceful, scenic spot to relax. Overall, a lovely stay and we’d definitely come back again!

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, helpful and professional, with staff resolving issues and accommodating early or late arrivals. Some guests found the front desk unstaffed at times, requiring a phone call.

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Jennifer

1 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I really enjoyed our stay at hidden lake. The property was clean and modern. There was no one at the front desk when we checked in, but there’s a sign to call a number. When we called, Glenda (or Brenda?) one of the managers came to help us and she was super sweet. We were able to check in early too. Rachel was the main server at breakfast and I liked that the breakfast was made to order. Very tasty and she was also super sweet. Our second day Glenda was helping out for breakfast too. I thought that was nice. The property is in a plaza with a lot of dining options too. I would highly recommend this hotel :)

10

john

6 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Welcoming staff. Great breakfast. Quiet. Easy parking and short walk to shopping/dining. Nice enough room, but unsure why we were given the room meant for handicap access ?

10

Jessica

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Another amazing stay. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly, everyone from the desk staff to the cleaning staff, everyone we interacted with was so amazing. We will be back again and already cant wait

10

Sandra

21 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Willingness to help me when my luggage had been lost by the airline

8

Jaime

3 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was great for a one night stay while travelling through. Bed was nice and comfy and the room was quiet. Close to local shops and eateries. Parking right out front at no charge. Check-in was the only hassle as i specifically booked this hotel as they stated a 24/7 check in but when i arrived the doors were locked and no one was at the dront desk. I rang the intercom several times with no response. Thankfully when i phoned their main line, someone answered and came down to let me in. I received no special instructions from the property about afterhours check in so this was moderately annoying after a long drive. Once checked in, the room was nice and i had a great sleep.

10

Mark

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I spend 200+ nights a year travelling for work and this is by far THE BEST accommodation experience I’ve ever had. First off, incredibly polite staff that clearly have a passion for what they do. We were upgraded to a two bedroom apartment at no extra charge. It had AC, two bathrooms, two showers, fans in each room, a washer/dryer, full kitchen and everything you needed to cook meals. Breakfast was included and you could pick anything off the A La Carte menu with a drink. I’ve never experienced an included breakfast this good. There was also a hot tub we were able to book and use privately and it was wonderful. The hotel has a deal with the Snap Fitness across the street so I was able to get two solid workouts in. I would absolutely recommend this hotel to anyone and will definitely stay here again if I’m able to.

10

Supardi

28 Jun 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice property at the lake with small town vibe. Lots of good food to choose walking distance, including Countdown supermarket across the street. Raj and the team are very professional. Property are clean overall even with rain outside. Strong wifi connection and coverage. Front desk is not always staffed. They do multitask. You can call 8000 to call manager on Duty any time.

10

Harish

7 Mar 2023

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The staff and management were very friendly and made our stay very comfortable. Chris and Linda are a lovely couple who made our stay in Cambridge very special and memorable.

10

Emmeline

27 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

First time staying, recommended by a friend. Great time, great staff. Will definitely be back.

10

Michael

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The team went out of their way to make our stay comfortable. Thank you

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Location

Convenient Cambridge setting beside a small lake with walking paths, and an easy walk to restaurants, shops and a supermarket; a practical base for Hobbiton, Waitomo and Rotorua. A few found it tricky to locate within the plaza.

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Donna

27 May 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location to explore all the main attractions in Waikato region, friendly staff and central for all amenities.

10

Phil

22 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lots of shops including food and pharmacy near by. Quiet and easy parking.

10

Ruth

11 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is located on the edge of a lake by a small shopping plaza which has great dining and shopping options and the opportunity for a quiet walk around the lake in the morning

10

Sally

23 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a lovely hotel in a beautiful location. Lots of restaurants nearby and close to town

10

David

11 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient location in quaint little town of Cambridge.

10

Kaatje

16 May 2024

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The hotel was beautiful! It was located right in town-everything was within walking distance- but it overlooked the lake and felt absolutely peaceful!

10

Rishi

26 Jan 2024

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Excellent hotel with great breakfast menu and very friendly restaurant staff. The dining room has beautiful views over the eponymous Hidden Lake. The location itself is a bit mixed .. the hotel is in a strip mall kind of setting which feels a little industrial, or motel like. However, on the other hand there are very nice dining options right next to the hotel (Koi being a highlight!) and there is a very nice trail right behind the hotel along the lake. But bottomline - if we swing by these parts again, we will most definitely look to stay again at this hotel.

10

David

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel and great location

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William

7 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful location with nice walks around a smallish lake. Very close to a range of restaurants or you can walk 15 mins into Cambridge town centre for more shops and restaurants. Lovely clean room with a plush breakfast selection. The gym is in an adjacent building but with a great selection of machines.

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Charlotte

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hidden Lake Hotel in Cambridge was a perfect spot for exploring nearby attractions like Hobbiton, the Rotorua thermal spas, and the Waitomo Caves. The staff made us feel really special on our honeymoon, and the hotel had a calm, comfortable vibe that was ideal after busy days out exploring.

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Dining

Breakfast is a strong highlight: cooked to order, tasty and often called exceptional; room service and the restaurant are generally well liked. Occasional downsides include dinner closures or mixed dishes and drinks at breakfast sometimes costing extra.

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Fabian

9 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived late and were still warmly greeted. They have a restaurant which serves delicious food. Would recommend!

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Patricia

6 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved the location of this property right on the fringes of the town with everything being within walking distance and it overlooked a lovely park. The only thing to be aware of was that the drinks at breakfast are an extra charge. We didn't see them on the menu so thought the coffees were included with the meal.

10

Andrea

13 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Would definitely return! Fantastic room, beautifully presented and immaculate. Area is convenient, lots of cafes and restaurants within walking distance. Resort Restaurant is convenient however food is a little disappointing. Chargrilled black angus steak at $38 was pan seared and served with mash, seasonal greens (4 beans) and jus (watered down packet gravy)

10

Nirdeep

29 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We loved our stay at the Hidden Lake Hotel. We had two double beds which was enough for our family of four. We had breakfast included which was delicious, especially the full breakfast and French toast options. It’s not a busy hotel and liked the quiet. There are lots of dining options for lunch/dinner in the area and grocery nearby (walking distance). They even have a private hot tub which can be booked. Would definitely stay here again in Cambridge.

10

Vicki

7 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

New hotel, very clean. Quiet location on the lake which is a nice walk. Could also walk easily to dining options. Breakfast was included- the food was excellent. I had the french toast - delicious! Just wish we had dinner there the night before. The service was fantastic. Special shout out to Glenda who greeted us at reception and the next morning was our waitress and barista in the restaurant. She was so friendly and accommodating, nothing was too much trouble.

10

Shu Yan Edmond

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent Breakfast!! Not that traditional buffet breakfast. The food quality is brilliant.

10

Mark

1 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic location, excellent room with everything you need. Really friendly staff, and the breakfast was superb.

10

Taylor

8 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was incredible. The rooms were spotless and the amenities were great! We loved the tea and coffee in the rooms. Make sure to book breakfast with your stay because they had the best breakfast I’ve ever had at a hotel! We can’t recommend this place enough and cannot wait to come back and stay again!

10

Jodi

26 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We loved every minute of our stay here. Originally when I booked it, I thought it was fairly expensive, but our room was huge, breakfast was included, we got use of the private hot tub whenever we wanted to, as long as we booked it in advance. On top of all that, the food was delicious, breakfast and dinner. I’ve never had better hotel food. Wish we could’ve stayed here longer.

8

Michelle

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We booked this as it had an onsite restaurant and gym facility to use, unfortunately the restaurant was closed for dinner but there were plenty of fast food restaurants within walking distance. The gym which is 5mins away was superb with lots of equipment available. Breakfast was very good. Room had limited view.

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