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Reviews of Mantra The Observatory This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

40 William Street , 2444 Port Macquarie, Australia

#23 of 34 hotels in Port Macquarie

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Review Score

Based on 1934 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free Wifi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: June 20, 2022

    10
    Happy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Courtyard View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No heat in bedroom.no instruction for tele especially when u r elderly Happy

    Lovely place nr beach club Cafe underneath not far to town but for elderly to far to walk but u can't have everthing ,also it's a pity Cafe dies not stay open later

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 20, 2022

    6.0
    Nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Came back to the room after dinner to watch a movie, but there is no smart tv or Foxtel. You only have the option of watching normal TV channels. The apartment was so large that even though we left the heater on all night in the lounge room, the heat didn't reach the bedrooms so we were quite cold all night.

    The 3 bedroom unit was huge and clean. The indoor pool was nice and warm in winter. The outdoor spa was very enjoyable. There is a good RSL just one minute walk.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 19, 2022

    10
    Could not fault this hotel. The staff are impeccable and when assistance was required, they went above and beyond.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Size of the rooms were great. Indoor heated pool, spa and sauna were brilliant. View was spectacular. Most importantly, staff were absolutely amazing.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 18, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location and comfy bed.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 17, 2022

    10
    Overall we absolutely loved our stay staff magnificent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    In room continental breakfast would be nice

    Location ideal for walking no need for car once we were checked in our view was postcard perfect

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 17, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the room is really spaciousocean and has ocean view

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 13, 2022

    2.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    First up, as we couldn't find street parking I initially walked in and asked if we could drive into the parking area, and then come up and register. Even though I showed ID, in the booking name, the staff member on duty advised she couldn't allow that without seeing my husband in person, and his ID. He was still driving around the block. We had booked online over a early lunch in Coffs Harbour. She then served another young man (who mentioned he had just booked a room the hour prior online) she upgraded him from a second floor room to a room on the 6th floor, as she told him, "we are only sitting on 50% occupancy." Eventually when asked again she said she'd give us a temporary card to access the parking. After meeting my husband and parking we went to registration. She handed us our keys for a room overlooking the 'water' as booked. It was on level 2. When I asked if there might be a chance for a higher floor we were told no, as that was above the room tyoe we had ordered. She then sent us to the incorrect lift well. She did apologise and showed us to the correct lift bank. Secondly, the room smelt extremely musty, looked a lot older than pictures shown, and the balcony was filthy. We will NEVER stay at this property again.

    The easy walk into town and it's restaurants. The hotel pool.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2022

    10
    beautiful view from the balcony, nice and quiet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    clean and great location overlooking Town Beach

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 10, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Close to beaches and walking paths, club around the corner for dinner. Great pool, spa and sauna for relaxation. Spacious apartments with everything you need for a break away

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 8, 2022

    6.0
    I just felt like I had been put in with someone’s old furniture and wardrobe had padlock on it I just didn’t feel comfor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the furniture the dirty chair and noise next door

    the location

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 5, 2022

    10
    Very relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Loved the room with ocean views. Staff are very helpful and friendly. We had a some problems with booking through Booking.com - I booked the wrong date and tried to change it but kept getting denied by booking.com. The staff at mantra helped me resolve the issue.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2022

    4.0
    Basic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Seating, kitchenette

    Shower

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2022

    10
    excellent position
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the view from our room

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2022

    10
    Very relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Views were excellent. Location could not have been better. The staff were very friendly and parking was very easy.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2022

    5.0
    pretty average for the cost
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    very tired no rubbish bin in room very limited coffee tea making options no bottled water in fridge

    close to town and beach river walk

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2022

    10
    Port get away
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It rained!! But that's life

    Great location close to the beach.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2022

    10
    Great getaway, even with the rain the indoor pool was a b
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Garden View-Stair Access Only
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Battery on door died so our card wouldn’t let us in after we had been down to the pool, but staff were efficient to help and changed the battery and let us in.

    Pillows were like clouds, breakfast cafe downstairs was amazing, staff very helpful.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2022

    10
    Great property, had everything you would need. close proximity to everything
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    .

    great location, clean and tidy. parking was easy

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2022

    5.0
    adequate for one night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    drab colours, musty smell

    location

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2022

    4.0
    Very disappointing and the stay was not value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The refrigerator failed and was replaced. The shower rail fell off the wall and was repaired. The view whilst seating is obscured by the concrete wall below louvered windows so whilst seating all you saw was concrete. Room was very noisy from apartments above and next o our room. So much for non smoking accommodation people were smoking on their balconies and we had to leave our balcony and go inside shutting the door. The view seemed to be set up with after thought especially having a full wall cupboard marked private, a freestanding cupboard for cutlery,cups and glasses. Very disappointed with accommodation for the cost and will really review if I stay there again.

    Location was good staff were pleasant

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2022

    4.0
    Our stay was very underwhelming and uncomfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The king size bed my wife and I were expected to sleep on was without any doubt the worst bed I have ever slept on. We could actually feel the coil springs ‘digging’ into our back. The lack of basic utilities like, cutlery, crockery or a microwave oven was simply unacceptable for a room at $270 a night. On our trip from Brisbane to Sydney, we stayed at Park Drive Motel in Kempsey NSW. The facilities at this Motel were exceptional, with a very comfortable queen bed, 2 comfortable lounge chairs and a sofa, fridge, microwave oven, cutlery, crockery and many more extras for a measly $134 per night. Mantra The Observatory didn’t even offer two lounge chairs, or a sofa to sit on. This establishment relies heavily on the Mantra brand without offering very much at all.

    Our room was very clean with beautiful views of the Town Beach.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: October 2, 2023

    8.0
    The stay was too short
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was good and convenient

    Great location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room with an interconnecting hallway to other rooms where the neighbours left their door open. Noise was excessive. Floor and blinds could have been cleaner.

    Location and parking

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: June 16, 2023

    8.0
    other than the bins and no microwave in the room it was a great place and would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    didn’t have a microwave in the room and bins were a bit small in the room

    how big a spacious it was and the view and the pool and spa were very good

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2023

    8.0
    the room was perfect for our short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    small bathroom

    view

    Stayed in May 2023

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