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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 1936 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: December 15, 2022

    8.0
    Good stay with an infant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    shared dryer and washing machine.

    rained the whole week we were there. In door pool and a great unit t be in whilst it rained the whole week

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: December 14, 2022

    7.0
    Balcony was uncomfortable— huge glass venitian blinds restrict view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very small frige when travelling Not even cereal bowls

    Location

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 13, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night

    location and indoor pool. Room was nice and had a good view

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 10, 2022

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

    Cleanliness of room was not the best (carpets). Rooms were old and run down but overall okay for a night

    The staff, especially the young lady at reception was extremely friendly and helpful. Facilities were good (pool and underground parking) and great location

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 6, 2022

    7.0
    Disappointing however clean and great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Garden View-Stair Access Only
    • Stayed 1 night

    We were unable to check in until 3pm expected check in at 2pm, so left our bags with reception... we returned and had to take our bags back to our car then up 2 flights of stairs to a back apartment which did not have the Seaview we were expecting, the apartment bedrooms were overlooking main staff exit, so therefore there was no privacy. For a 2 bedroom with no service the rate was rather high

    Location was great

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: December 3, 2022

    9.0
    convenient. comfortable and a very spacious with a cafe street level.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Courtyard View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    blinds and hard surfaces.

    close to beach, spacious

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: November 30, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    As much as the balcony was looking over the ocean. I felt the view was a little hidden to as what I was expecting.

    Great location and beach access. Heated pool Waa great.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: November 27, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely location, views. The apartment was comfortable and spacious, the indoor pool was great.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 26, 2022

    7.0
    Pool is great to play with kids.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Courtyard View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room doesn’t have a air condition. It is only in the living room.

    Pool is very big, nice and warm.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 25, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The TV signal was lost and was not fixed until the next morning.

    Good position next to the beach.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 23, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night

    value for money

    location

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 21, 2022

    8.0
    May I please have a receipt sent to me as I have to claim the accommodation -
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was nothing

    I was very happy with my room & view

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 20, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A very bright street lamp shining into the accommodation all night.

    Location was great

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 14, 2022

    9.0
    Excellent position and facilities including comfy bed, clean and well appointed bathroom.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It can be noisy when your neighbour comes and goes from the room due to having to enter into a foyer first then your room.

    Amazing view, awesome bathroom with large shower. I love the veranda.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 13, 2022

    8.0
    great location just across from the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    it's on a surprisingly busy road, so it was quite noisy. i didn't get to listen to the ocean much, because it was drowned out by traffic. i think i may have chosen a weekend where there was some kind of car club meet on, because it seemed like every 2nd vehicle that went past had an unnecessarily loud exhaust. also there's about half a dozen street lights, because of the park area right in front of the hotel, so if you're not on one of the higher levels there's a lot of light coming in at night. i was on level 2 which was exact height of all the street lights. not a huge choice of restaurants around, the seafood restaurant downstairs looked quite expensive, i didn't eat there, but the cbd isn't far, just annoying to have get in the car or wait for delivery.

    great location just across the road from the beach, where there's also a popuar cafe right by the water, and a park area. reception staff were very friendly and helpful. nice views, although a bit blocked by the large trees along the coastline. was pleased to see an option to put back used tourist brochures so they can be re-used rather than thrown away, that's a great initiative. parking was pretty easy, but got a bit full later in the day, but plenty of free parking on the street infront and behind the hotel. the bistro at the bowling club was pretty good, a shame no views from the club. the walking path that goes around the coastline can be accessed from the beach and park area, well worth checking out even if it's not the whole 9km.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: November 11, 2022

    8.0
    fine
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the room itself was a little small but the large balcony was nice.

    location

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 4, 2022

    8.0
    Our short stay in Port
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Post covid many hotels keeping restaurants closed, so lack of the full package means they should be charging less for rooms

    Location overlooking sea

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: October 30, 2022

    8.0
    Generally good and easy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The pillows were miserable for both me and my partner, we both couldn’t really sleep, the long shape also meant we were flopping them into each other’s through the night. There was no comfy shape either of us could box them into.

    Room looks just like pictures, AC, location good, coffee bar underneath, beach, etc

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    There were two TVs in the apartment but didnt have access to streaming services like Netflix or Foxtel

    Great location if the weather had been better

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2022

    8.0
    Happy Overall
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Garden View-Stair Access Only
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Located away from the main shopping area, but is only a short drive away. The garden apartment is a little outdated.

    The pool and spa is well maintained and was a great option as 2 days out of 3 it rained during our stay. There is plenty of on street parking as well as the option of parking in the property.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 24, 2022

    9.0
    Overnight stay - delicious meal in local restaurant - nice enclosed balcony with bar table & stools
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fresh milk more tea bags & maybe biscuits & coffee plunger

    Comfortable room in nice location overlooking the beach with lift from basement car park

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Garden View-Stair Access Only
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    lovely and clean, good location and free parking

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2022

    7.0
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The weather

    View and location great

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2022

    8.0
    Convenient location, clean and great views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The hotel itself is a little dated and the furniture was also dated. You can hear the traffic outside so was a little noisy at night.

    Was a great location and a spectacular view. There was secure undercover parking for our hire car and the pool area was great. Hotel staff were friendly, and the rooms were serviced every day.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 18, 2022

    7.0
    Great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The mattress was so uncomfortable. The lack of channels to watch on TV was not great, normally doesn't bother me, but as Port Macquarie doesn't have a night life, in this instance it is necessary

    The staff and the view were amazing. The location to the beach was great.

    Stayed in October 2022

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