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Reviews of Athelstane House

4 out of 5
Athelstane House
4 Hobson Street, Queenscliff, VIC

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 304 out of 437 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 437 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 437 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 437 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 437 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Laurel on Feb 9, 2023
Thank you for your review, Robyn. We hope to see you again soon! Warm regards, Laurel

10/10 Excellent

Noelene

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was in character for an old property. The breakfast was amazing and staff were friendly and efficient. Thoroughly enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Laurel on Jan 25, 2023
Thank you for your lovely review, Noelene! We are so happy you enjoyed your time with us and hope to welcome you back in the near future. Warm regards, Laurel

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A charming, heritage-listed boutique hotel just off Queenscliff's main drag with exceptionally friendly staff, terrific breakfast choices included in room-rate and shared guest lounge plus open verandahs. We've stayed more than once---an atmospheric beach-side gem.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Laurel on Jan 22, 2023
Thank you for such a lovely review, Simone! It was such a pleasure hosting you and your family again. Looking forward to seeing you again soon! Warm regards, Laurel

8/10 Good

Helen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay very much and will stay again in the future. I still have trouble with self check IN and self check OUT , maybe this is the future with labour costs rising ect. What a pity!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Laurel on Jan 13, 2023
Thank you for your review Helen! We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. You're spot on in regards to contactless check in/out - due to huge staff shortages and rising costs we had to choose between a receptionist or a breakfast service. We believe our breakfast service adds a lot more value than a receptionist at this stage. Hope to see you again! Warmest regards, Laurel

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay and would return. Emma was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was delicious. The room was just what I wanted and very clean. A welcoming atmosphere, lovely building and surroundings. The location was perfect.
Response from Laurel on Jan 13, 2023
Hi Mark,Thanks for taking the time to write such a lovely review! We have passed on your comments to the wonderful Emma. Hope to see you again soon! Warm regards, Laurel

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super handy location - wonderful happy staff - terrific breakfast - comfortble bed - freezing air con (it was HOT outside!)
Response from Laurel on Jan 13, 2023
Thank you for such a lovely review, Donald! We are so happy you enjoyed your time with us. Hope to see you again in the future! Warm regards, Laurel

8/10 Good

RAYMOND

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A pleasant stay at Athelstane House
The room #2, was clean and spacious with a private balcony accessed from the room. The breakfast was excellent served by friendly staff with access to outside tables if you prefer rather than to staying inside the breakfast room. The only mild criticism was that the bed was too soft for us as we are used to a much firmer bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from Laurel on Dec 31, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review, Raymond! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back in the near future. Warm regards, Laurel

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming place, fab breakfast
Amazing stay overall. Charming place with lots of character. Fabulous breakfasts. Recommend a WiFi range extender to make sure all rooms are fully covered. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Laurel on Dec 3, 2022
Thank you for such an amazing review!! We are so happy to hear you had such a great time with us. All rooms have wifi extenders however unfortunately the infrastructure in Queenscliff hasn’t quite caught up to modern times yet, hopefully soon! Hope to welcome you back in the near future. Warmest regards, Laurel

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a Charing old building, beautifully kept
Response from Laurel on Dec 3, 2022
Thank you for such a lovely review, Samantha! Looking forward to hosting you again in the future. Warm regards, Laurel

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything but quiet. Great host and excellent cooked breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Laurel on Oct 5, 2022
Thank you so much for such a lovely review, Brian. It was lovely to meet you and host you at the house. Hope to see you again soon! Warm regards, Laurel

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent and the breakfast was totally delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Laurel on Sep 28, 2022
Thank you for your review, Margaret. We are so thrilled you enjoyed your time with us!! Hope to welcome you back in the future. Warm regards, Laurel

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Laurel on Sep 28, 2022
Thank you for your 10/10 score, Danielle!

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms, quiet location, fantastic breakfast served by Laurel. Will be back again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Laurel on Jul 29, 2022
Thank you for your 5/5 review, Robert! It was so lovely to meet you and I am thrilled you had a nice stay with us! See you again soon. Warm regards, Laurel

10/10 Excellent

Brett, HIGHTON

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy had a great break
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Laurel on May 15, 2022
Thank you for your lovely review, Brett! Hope to see you again soon. Warm regards, Laurel

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from Laurel on May 8, 2022
Thanks so much, Christine!

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from Laurel on May 8, 2022
Thank you, Pauline!

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A charming guesthouse. Clean and comfortable. Room was lovely. Breakfast a great addition. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Laurel on May 7, 2022
Thank you for such a lovely review, Judy! We are thrilled you enjoyed your time with us. Hope to see you again in the near future! Warm regards, Laurel

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was so unbelievably comfortable! The colours in the room made me so happy. And the bath is beyond fabulous. I would stay again in a heartbeat ❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from Laurel on May 7, 2022
Hi Christina, Thank you for such a lovely review! I am so thrilled you loved the room and all it's bright colours! Looking forward to hosting you again in the future. Warm regards, Laurel

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Laurel on May 7, 2022
Thank you, Garry! Hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the grandeur and age of the property. Rooms had high ceilings, tall period windows and very spacious. The staff were lovely and helpful with local knowledge. Can’t wait to go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Laurel on May 7, 2022
Hi Dianne, thank for taking the time to leave us such a nice review! I am so happy you enjoyed every element of your stay. Looking forward to seeing you again. Warm regards, Laurel

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. The big breakfast is excellent, especially the relish. Bathroom was large and bright lighting was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Laurel on May 7, 2022
Hi Peter, thanks for your fab review! So glad you enjoyed our included brekky - we think it's a highlight too! Thrilled to hear the lighting is good too....makes a world of difference doesn't it!! Hope to see you again in the future. Warm regards, Laurel

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the large spacious clean room with the access to sit on the balcony to have a wine and read a book very peaceful and quiet. Breakfast was amazing and choice was very suited to our requirements. Highly recommend and the staff could not be more helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from Laurel on May 7, 2022
Thank you for your review, Lucy! So happy to hear you enjoyed every element of your stay. We hope to see you again in the very near future! Warm regards, Laurel

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrian, Shepparton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great historic property in the heart of Queenscliff. Well maintained and excellent service. Can highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from Laurel on May 7, 2022
Hi Adrian, thanks for taking the time to leave us a lovely review! So happy to hear you loved the building and our service! See you again soon! Warm regards, Laurel

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful old property, managed by a friendly team who make sure you not only feel welcome but are also not wanting for anything
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from Laurel on May 7, 2022
Hi Ian, what a great compliment! Thank you so much! I am so happy you enjoyed your time at the house and hope to see you again soon. Warm regards, Laurel

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from Laurel on Mar 11, 2022
Thank you Michelle!

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was a great location for easy access to the beach, very central to the town, The breakfast options and experience were great. Access and parking were easy to find and follow. The room and facilities were very comfortable with a great view from the balcony. Possible improve, the library books and range of magazines could be updated and fresh fruit, with the tea and coffee would be nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from Laurel on Mar 11, 2022
Hi Gary, thank you so for such a lovely detailed review! It was great to host you and we hope to welcome you back again in the near future. Warm regards, Laurel

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the ambience of the property and the statement of conditions. We liked the friendliness as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from Laurel on Mar 11, 2022
Hi William, thanks for an outstanding review. We appreciate your time and are thrilled you enjoyed your time with us. Hope to see you again soon! Warm regards, Laurel

10/10 Excellent

Yoshiko K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay
Very delicious breakfast with friendly service!! Convenient location for shopping & dining. Room was smaller than we thought but very clean. We’ll stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from Laurel on Feb 6, 2022
Hi Yoshiko, Wow! What a great review! Thank you so much. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again soon.

8/10 Good

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from Laurel on Feb 3, 2022
Thanks, Catherine! We hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this property. It was everything we hoped for and more!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Laurel on Jan 20, 2022
Hi Nicole, Thank you for such a lovely review! So thrilled you enjoyed your time with us. Hope to see you again soon! Warm regards, Laurel

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked how you could use the verandahs to sit during the day.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from Laurel on Jan 20, 2022
Hi Paul, thank you for a great review! We love all our verandah’s too!! Makes for a nice afternoon with a cuppa. Hope to see you again soon. Warm regards, Laurel

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Arthur

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We liked the location, common areas, balcony and the great breakfast. We didn’t like the tiny room and bed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Laurel on Jan 6, 2022
Hi Arthur, Thank you for your review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back, perhaps in a larger room, in the near future! Warm regards, Laurel

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, clean room and really good breakfast. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Response from Laurel on Dec 19, 2021
Thanks for your fab review, Russell! Looking forward to welcoming you again in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

stewart, TRARALGON EAST

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay and centrally located. Easy check in and staff fantastic. highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Response from Laurel on Dec 19, 2021
Thank you for your awesome review, Stewart! Looking forward to seeing you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous staff, very good accommodation, amenities etc and delicious breakfasts. A very enjoyable three-day stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Laurel on Dec 13, 2021
Thank you for such a lovely review, Julie. We are thrilled you enjoyed all elements of your stay. Hope to see you again in the future! Warm regards, Laurel

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not our first stay, and is a renovated guest house from more than a century ago. Pleasing clean rooms close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from Laurel on Nov 25, 2021
Thank you for such a great review, Chris! Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Warm regards, Laurel

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quite, close proximity, friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from Laurel on Nov 6, 2021
Thank you for your lovely review, Lawrence! We hope to welcome you back again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Athelstane House. The breakfast was great and the bed was comfortable. The manager was very helpful and thoughtful. Willing to help us in anyway she could. It was a nice relaxing stay in a beautiful spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Laurel on Nov 1, 2021
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review, Christopher! It was a pleasure to host you. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent My checkin, great breakfast and wonderful antique fireplace, ready to light
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from Laurel on Jul 20, 2021
Thank you for such a lovely review!! We hope to welcome you back in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from Laurel on Jul 20, 2021
Thank you for a 5/5 review!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the cosiness of the place and central location so could walk to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from Laurel on Jun 24, 2021
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly and funny staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from Laurel on Jun 2, 2021
Thank you so much for your review! We are glad you thought we are as funny as we think we are!! Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Warmest regards, Laurel

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding Value
Quiet and comfortable stay Room cleanliness was outstanding Situated in beautiful courtyard and excellent daily breakfast provided.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from Laurel on May 27, 2021
Thank you so much for such an wonderful review!! We are absolutely thrilled you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again soon. Warmest regards, Laurel

10/10 Excellent

Pru

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heritage and hospitality
A special place. We enjoyed our comfortable room with private deck, and a generous breakfast is included. Parking is easy and the house is walking distance to everywhere we wanted to go in the town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from Laurel on May 27, 2021
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review, Pru! We look forward to seeing you again soon! Warmest regards, Laurel

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Response from Laurel on May 3, 2021
Thanks for your review!