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- Good location to explore Avoca, Terrigal and Umina Beach, and nearby areas within the Central Coast. - Rooms (we stayed at a 2 bed villa, with 1 toilet) are old and musty. Flooring is carpeted. The carpets haven't been replaced in years and they smell, look and feel like it. The toilet and kitchenette too could do with a refresh / upgrade. All of the furniture. lighting and upholstery needs to be replaced. The balcony could also do with a little work. - The rooms are old but not unlivable. - The basic common facilities (coffee shop and restaurant, 2 pools) are not bad. Could do with a wider and upgraded menu serving wider palettes. - The staff members were good. - We didn't have any room cleaning or towel replacements during our 3 day stay (could be that it wasn't included - would be nice though). - It definitely isn't cheap. Would expect more for this price. Hence the rating of 3.

Pros: We booked over the phone for a room the same day, and got a slightly discounted rate. We checked in after reception closed but we got our key and found our room easily. We appreciated the lovely complementary chocolate. The main room was clean, modern and fresh looking, and the kitchenette contained all you’d need to make a meal. The bed was comfortable and the sheets were crisp and clean. The TV was huge & had plenty of channels. Over all it was fairly good value for an overnight stay. We didn’t get a chance to use the pool area but it looked really inviting. There seemed to be some good options for dining within walking distance, but as we had a car it was easy to drive around town. Cons: the bathroom could use an update. It was fairly clean, but was dated. There were signs of mould in places and somehow there was a small amount of water leaking from somewhere when the shower was used. The shower head was over a bathtub, which we dislike (especially my 6’4’ husband) because it feels pokey. They may have rooms with stand alone showers, so next time I would ask for this. I didn’t see a lift so if you have heavy luggage it might be better to ask for a lower room rather than lug it up flights of stairs. They require guests to empty their rubbish into the large bins downstairs- we didn’t realise this condition as it is listed in their check in paperwork, which we didn’t see or sign till checkout due to our late arrival. The staff said it was fine though which was nice of them.

Nice experience, veteran hotel, good environment, beautiful swimming pool! The location of the hotel is also very good, across the road is Terrigal Beach, opposite is a free 24-hour parking lot, and there is a French fine dinning nearby. The overall experience is good, it is a good place for a weekend getaway.

We stayed here for two nights and loved it. The bed was the best we have slept in. The apartment was large with a lounge and a small deck, the shower was great. Very close to the beach and in walking distance of great restaurants. Microwave and hot plate available to do your own catering and complimentary packet of cereal, milk, juice and water provided. Highly recommend.

This unit is over-priced. We stayed in a double unit, the two of us, which is better suited to either 2 couples or 2 adults and 2 kids which would justify the price. Upstairs is almost a carbon copy of downstairs in that both have almost full kitchens (no ovens), excellent reverse cycle air conditioning, TV's etc. Other than a very old, very off carton of milk left in the fridge the unit was exceptionally clean. Upon arriving, we were asked to pay which we had already done when booking. Beware no refunds once booked although this didn't apply in our case. Otherwise, the staff were friendly and helpful. Had to ask for toilet paper and purchase milk as only two small milk thimbles in fridge. Expected to wash up, dry and put away dishes and utensils before leaving and remove all garbage. We usually do this anyway but I thought it was quite an ask to be expected at those prices. It's post-Covid so I am wondering if lack of staff is the reason for this and perhaps this may change in the future. No buffet or restaurant on site. No room service. Don't expect any meals. No foxtel as advertised. At least we couldn't get it but they did have Netflix provided. We took our chromecast with us, thank goodness! The pool is much smaller than it looks in the pictures. Maybe 25 metres? Also, in the afternoon a lot of it is shaded. It's not heated so it's pretty chilly even in late November. The beach is gorgeous but the room we had didn't have views and the units are in the street behind the main shops so whilst very close to the beach (a mere two minutes) it isn't overlooking the beach. Also, very tight carpark if you have a larger car. I would recommend the family unit or double unit for 3 to 4 people. Otherwise stick to a single unit. I probably would not return unless with another couple because there are nicer places with more amenities that don't expect you to do the housework at the same or even better prices.