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2.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 30 Sept 2023
Medieval level lighting
Bathroom like a rainforest
Decor of a retro adult movie set.
Had a pretty good sleep though, so that was nice.
Probably suit a last minute booking like we did for some where to sleep, just bring some reef shoes for the bathroom.
Date of stay: September 2023
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Reviewed 29 June 2023

Thought being part of the Distinction Group this would be a nice hotel, it was exactly the opposite.
the heater comes on for a minute and then turns off for 10 so doesn’t warm the room, and when it does come on it sounds like a small plane. You have to have it on over night as the room is so cold but every time it comes on it wakes you up.
The bedding is so thin you cant warm your bed, so you have to get up after an hour of trying to put an additional blanket on.
The lighting is inadequate and with both them on still looks dark.
The chairs in the room are uncomfortable with the desk chair having a bar that cut into he bottom of your thighs.
In short a very uncomfortable outdated hotel that I won’t be returning to and will be telling all my fellow travellers to avoid

Room tip: Don’t stay here
Date of stay: June 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled on business
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Reviewed 15 June 2023

I did stay at this Hotel over 30 years ago and it is indeed showing it's age. We understand that the owners are progressively updating their properties.
However the room was clean and comfortable and the restaurant/dining room well serviced by dedicated staff. Thanks Chef for one of the best lamb shanks I've had and my wife's salmon was spot on.

Date of stay: June 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Thank Robin S
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Reviewed 27 May 2023 via mobile

This is a tired old place which needs serious attention. It has retained its old worlds vibe but it needs a serious spruce up.
The only good thing I can say is the shower had great pressure. Otherwise the motel room was grubby. Carpet was filthy, curtains ripped and I wouldn’t sit on the couch it was grimy. The bed needs replacing as does the bed covers. Sheets seemed clean.
It has a restaurant which is handy but food was disappointing. Ordered pork belly. A very small piece arrived (nicely cooked) on some shredded red cabbage and three small pieces of Broccoli with a bit of jus. $36. No carb at all. I was left wanting after spending less than 5 mins eating that morsel. Ordered peach cobbler which was a lazy crumb over a small bowl of believe it or not ‘tinned peaches’ and a small scoop of supermarket ice cream. $16
All in all dissapointing. Will not return.

Date of stay: May 2023
Trip type: Travelled on business
Thank DrCMT
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Reviewed 15 May 2023

Good parking, free parking, decent hearty breakfast, good value for money, old style hotel rooms ok, comfortable bed, good bathroom facility and shower pressure, no frills but all a weary traveler needs

Date of stay: May 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled on business
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Reviewed 3 May 2023

I make a point when I can to make positive reviews on my travels. I'm really struggling with this place. There's nothing terrible about it. I wouldn't be reviewing it at all but for one incident. My first day, my room was not serviced at all. I returned back after work around 5pm on the 2nd day (today) to find my room's door wide open, the lights on, the room had been serviced but there were no staff around at all. Rooms get serviced soon after 10am. That's why they make us check out. So, my room could have been open all day. No one was servicing rooms at or slightly before 5pm.

I informed reception. They said "sorry" and "I'll let the cleaners know". That's it. I've yet to go back and check if anything has been stolen. If not, it's certainly more good luck than good management.

The place smells musty and has worn carpet to the concrete base with torn curtains. This place is not 4 stars. It is not cheap. I'm usually not fussed about small things like worn carpet and torn curtains but it's not like I'm getting a word carpet discount. The smell is just sad.

And, I wouldn't be saying any of this privately or publicly if it wasn't for the door thing and the poor response to it.

Also, FYI, there are 2 Distinction Hotels in this town. Choose wisely.

Room tip: This might be the Distinction Hotel you're after. There are 2 in this town. Try the other one.
Date of stay: May 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled solo
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