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Reviews of Mantra The Observatory 4 stars

40 William Street , 2444 Port Macquarie, Australia

#23 of 35 hotels in Port Macquarie

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Review score

Based on 1832 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.1

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  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    7.0
    It was ok but expensive
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Garden View-Stair Access Only
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The confusing layout of the complex and no lifts to the rooms

    The location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    7.0
    Ok - probably won’t stay again unless there’s some updating with the hotel facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are very basic, with no extra touches. There’s also no room service or restaurant attached to the hotel.

    Location was ideal and staff were wonderful.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    7.0
    Nice indoor swimming pool perfect during
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Garden View-Stair Access Only
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are 2 Mantra in town. The car GPS does not recognise the address of the Observatory. We drove around to the other Mantra by error… It looks like we were not the first ones to arrive there by mistake… Beds are not very comfortable with fans rather than A/C in the bedrooms.

    Friendly staff. Great indoor swimming pool. Perfect for a stormy rainy day on the coast. We stayed for one night only in a 2 bedrooms apartment very clean with brand new carpets it looked like. Nice Italian restaurant nearby.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    All went well. Staff very pleasant to deal with. Hotel amenities good. Close to beach.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    8.0
    Great Location. Great size and family friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Air con did not reach bedrooms

    Bed and pillows super comfortable. Great location.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    7.0
    Great location and view - but needs an update.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    While the apartments are a good size they are old and in need of an update. Carpets and lounges are worn. My sister in law was staying in a 2 bedroom apartment and there was only a 2 seater lounge and outdoor setting for 2 people.

    The location and view are amazing - right across the road from the beach.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2023

    7.0
    Nice local beach overnight stay… very close to the Stunned Mullet restaurant… which was the unexpected highlight of the
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit tired…

    Local to beach

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2023

    8.0
    Pleasant stay in an excellent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wifi connection was fairly unstable & this was disappointing as we needed a good internet connection.

    Excellent location & pleasant water view, easy walk into town.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was so noisy at night (hoons going up and down the street). Had the doors closed. Could not sleep till early hours of the morning. Beds and Pillows were too soft for us. The lounge chairs need cleaning as they smelled awful. Some soft chairs would be nice out on the verandah as the other chairs were uncomfortable (too hard).

    The room was nice and clean. Bathroom cleaned well.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2023

    8.0
    Enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Being on level one was supposed to be ocean view but only glimpses cos it is more level with the road which also makes it a little noisy. Also the blinds need replacing. Quite worn on the edges.

    We like being close to town. The pool and spa were nice to relax in as the weather was not the best. Good carpark. Very clean.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It didn’t have foxtel, Netflix or Stan

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    8.0
    Great location, close to everything in Port Macquarie
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Courtyard View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Noisey kids in pool area, kitchen in apartment was small and lacked a pan and salad bowls.

    Location, room size and facilities. Pool, sauna and spa. Walking distance to beach, town and restaurants.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2023

    8.0
    Felt comfortable as usual
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The carpet was being replaced and was a bit noisey.

    Always enjoy my stay been there about 5 times.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable and good location
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil restaurant- coffee shop closes at 2pm

    Location to specialist appointment

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    7.0
    Liked the place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Could of had a late check out but was not allowed.

    Indoor pool and spa

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    9.0
    Fantastic hotel for a family holiday, for many reasons including location, convenience, Family friendly atmosphere, comf
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Exhaust fan in bathroom didn’t work.

    Great views on town beach. location was perfect, super comfortable beds. great facilities,

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2023

    7.0
    Comfy and relaxing spot after work
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing wrong really. Felt a touch expensive mid week at this time of year. Just over the max of what i can spend on travel accom which is not an issue but would make me consider a slight cheaper spot in the future if available.

    Great location and the space is good.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2023

    9.0
    Perfect location in Port. Not cheap but well appointed and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2023

    7.0
    Expensive but underwhelming.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Air conditioning was poor. Toilet malfunctioning. Dated decor.

    Location and views

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2023

    7.0
    Arrived at 14.00 hrs and left at 03.00 hrs, next morning
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not being able to get dinner

    All good except for unable to get any food, because need to book dining at least 2 weeks ahead of time

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2023

    9.0
    IDEAL STAY TO ROUND OFF INTER STATE HOLIDAY WILL BE BACK SHORTLY
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    PERFECT LOCATION GREAT OUTLOOK

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2023

    8.0
    It was a great 3 days away,
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I should have requested a room on a higher floor, as the view would have been a lot better, also we were above the coffee shop and on Sunday morning we could clearly hear the coffee tables being dragged outside at around 7.30 AM

    The Pool and Spa was great.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    7.0
    Easy to gain access to site with secure undercover parking. Potential of ocean view if on higher level. Pt Macquarie is
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were renovations going on which meant only lower 4 floors were available. Bathroom was tight and awkward for someone using a walker or wheelchair ( shower door opened into entry door which opened into toilet). Bed was a little large for the room ( difficult for a walker to get through) and no microwave available due to tiny shelf.

    It was conveniently located, with a non aligned restaurant on ground floor.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit away from the restaurants and shops. Everything else was fine.

    Nice place to stay. Lovely location, very close to the beach, but bit away from the restaurants and shops. Very clean apartment, with all necessities.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2023

    8.0
    Fanastic, but will need to find another hotel as I cannot wait weeks for an invoice after the charge
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night

    As I am travelling for work, I require a tax invoice. I was not given one, still waiting 10 days later. It is impossible to get hold of the site with no contact details on the website. And no one at the ACCCOR group is interested in assisting or returning any calls.

    Beach view. Great room.

    Stayed in October 2023

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