359 Barker Street, 3450 Castlemaine, Australia
#9 of 23 hotels in Castlemaine
Guests' ChoiceBased on 464 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Location
8.8
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 8 May 2024
Mary
AustraliaPeople not welcoming for breakfast so we decided not to have breakfast which was included.
It was nice for a country area
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
James
AustraliaA Community Hub x
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Paul
AustraliaHaving to go home
Made to feel very welcome
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Frank
AustraliaPrefer hot breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Anton
AustraliaNothing the hotel was good overall
The location was good and the hotel had an old world vibe. The room with ensuite was large and spacious.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Gordon
AustraliaBeautiful hotel, a lot of character. We had the Boyd room, very spacious, comfortable and clean. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Mcgee
AustraliaBreakfast although I was early and had to try to find things. I saw a group later that was more organised.
The room and private bathroom were very nice with a relaxing verandah just outside the room. Although there was a music night down stairs it didn't finish late ,nor was it intrusive. Breakfast was average Although I was early.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Chris
AustraliaI didn't eat the breakfast, but is was a cozy and comfortable good old Pub Hotel! We got upgraded to a private bathroom which was nice. Next time we come we will come up to see a band at this hotel.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Jacqueline
AustraliaWe like the art and the atmosphere.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Ann
AustraliaOk
Fine as expected
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Robert
Australiathe matress and pillow
i didn't have breakfast but my wife did and said it was basic but enough
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Lee
AustraliaAbit noisy, can hear people walking on corridor. Shower water is inconsistent.
Room is tidy and neat. Coffee and tea provided in the room. Milk(in fridge outside room) and cookie available at common area. Breakfast was okay, toast and cereal. Friendly and helpful staffs, who recommended us few places to visit.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Stephen
AustraliaVery comfortable. We were made to feel very welcome. Enjoyed our stay. Will return.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Michael
AustraliaIt was all fantastic
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Peter
AustraliaIt's called a hotel and I anticipated a booking a table for dinner. It turns out it didn't have a kitchen. however, the owner/manager was very quick with the comms to let us know.
A mix-up with the room allocation was very quickly addressed. It has real character.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Craig
AustraliaOn street parking especially when you carry a lot of valuables
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Sofia
AustraliaI booked the Queen Room with a ***private external bathroom***, however, we had to share the bathroom with another room and, even worse, the bathroom was quite a long way down the corridor, which wasn't fun at night. This was very disappointing and misleading. The breakfast was very simple - toast with spreads and cereal with milk and peaches. The other reviews were so glowing that we were expecting something much fancier.
A charming old building with a great upstairs balcony and tea/coffee facilities on the ground floor and upstairs near the rooms. The room was comfortable and there were plenty of pillows and blankets. Close to The Mill Castlemaine but further away from the centre of town. Very friendly staff although this could get a bit too much at times.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Helen
AustraliaThere was nothing to dislike about this amazing place.
Breakfast was fairly simple but quite adequate. Plunger coffee was very good. We didn't know that this is a live gig venue. We were amazed at the performance in the evening of Peter and the Wolves. A treat above expectations.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Karen
AustraliaWe were told the coffee was not worth having? So perhaps improve breakfast.
Great location,cute hotel dog!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Patrick
AustraliaWas all ok.
Nicely done. Clean large rooms. Old wordly ambience combined with various artworks. Bohemian. It's also a small live band venue. It's in walking distance to the Mill district, which is Castlemaine's coolest place to hang out.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Margaret
AustraliaPolite very nice owners
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Ann
AustraliaWe were warmly welcomed
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Champagne
AustraliaLovely olde world vibe in an historic town Friendly service
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 February 2024
Nigel
United KingdomNothing really.
Room was spacious, well furnished and quiet. Atmosphere was relaxed and the art work gave character. Weekend entertainment added to the character. Balcony over looking main road made one feel part of Castlemaine, despite being a bit noisy at times. Closeness to the Botanic gardens gave a good route for a walk.
Stayed in January 2024
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