Terrace/patio

Reviews of Cumberland Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
Cumberland Resort and Spa
100 Taylors Road, Norfolk Island

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The operators are very friendly and focussed on customer requirements
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Rael on Feb 17, 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback. We are very pleased that you enjoyed our friendliness and customer focus.

10/10 Excellent

Brenton

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I travel to Norfolk often for work and will not be staying anywhere else after experiencing Cumberland Resort. Tima and her team are extremely friendly and nothing is too much trouble. The villas are perfectly maintained and spotlessly clean. Lovely modern kitchen and BBQ on the deck if you get sick of eating out.
Response from Rael on Jan 24, 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We really appreciate the feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Brenton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Rael on Jan 24, 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review. This is much appreciated. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay with us.

8/10 Good

Margo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good stay
Had a two bedroom two bathroom Villa. Good as we could do our own breakfast and lunches. Plenty of room with outdoor alfresco as well. Close to town - five minute walk. No air conditioning had ceiling fans in bedrooms. Needed one in lounge room. Staff were excellent very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Tima on Jan 13, 2024
Hi Margo and many thanks for your positive comments about our accommodation and staff. Please note that none of the accommodation on the island has the aircon due to restriction. We would provide you with another fan to be in the lounge area if you have advised us so. We thank you again for staying with us and looking forward to welcoming you back in the near future

4/10 Poor

Pooria

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not recommended at all
Cockroaches were everywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Rael on Dec 18, 2023
We take this feedback seriously. Norfolk Island is a subtropical destination with humidity and it is impossible to guarantee that there won't be the odd cockroach despite all our best efforts. Besides regular professional pest control, our housekeeping service is the considered the best on the island, which is why no other guest has ever complained about cockroaches. The review is not balanced, and the guest mentions absolutely nothing else, like the central location, enjoying the fastest and most reliable internet on the island, or the great onsite service, or the massage shower, or heated swim spa pool, day spa, spa baths, or the resort rent cars available.

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tema and her staff were fantastic and were willing to do all they can to make our stay enjoyable. The rooms were immaculately clean, however the property in general could do with an update. Cumberland is easy walking distance to shops and restaurants. Make sure you book tours through Tema, allow her to weave her magic!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Rael on Jan 24, 2024
Thank you so much for your constructive feedback. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and found the staff to be "fantastic".

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Well located at the end of the main shopping street. Out unit was spacious with all the amenities eg cooking, foxtel, car provided for the cost of insurance only. Owner Rael, manager Tima and all other staff are friendly, welcoming and very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Rael on Aug 11, 2023
Thank you for the 5-star review. We are very pleased that you enjoyed our island hospitality and the friendly management and staff during your stay, as well as the facilities in the villa and the convenience of the allocated rental car. We hope to welcome you back again one day.

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Tima on Jun 19, 2023
Hi Clayton and friends and we thank you for your positive comments regarding our location. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Norfolk Island and we are looking forward to welcoming you back in the near future.From your Cumberland families

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely place, very clean and comfortable. The owners have thought of everything, including a picnic set with thermos and the first morning's breakfast. It was easy to organise tours and dinners and a short walk to shops and cafes.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Rael on May 6, 2023
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back one day.

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean self-contained unit, walking distance to shops and cafes. Hire cars are available. Staff are very welcoming and helpful. They will also book local tours.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Tima on Apr 2, 2023
Hi Gary and Kim and thank you for your positive feedback and thank you for choosing Cumberland Resort and Spa as your holiday destination here on Norfolk Island. We hope you had enjoyed your stay with us and we looking forward to welcoming you back in the near futureKind regards

10/10 Excellent

Maurie

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful. The unit was clean and tidy and fully stocked with everything we needed. WiFi is very unreliable but I believe it's like that all over the island so pretty much out of their control.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Tima on Apr 4, 2023
Hi Maurie and thanks for your positive comments about our team and the facilities - muchly appreciated.Just to let you know that we have just installed a Starlink satellite disc which will provide our guests with fast and reliable services.

8/10 Good

Jorge

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful friendly staff and welcoming, always accommodating and ready to help. Location within town is convenient and very quiet, perfect for a break here in Norfolk Island.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Rael on Mar 8, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent stay at Cumberland Resort and Spa. We are very pleased that you enjoyed the convenient location, friendly staff, and that you experienced the perfect break.

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Rael on Oct 24, 2021
We appreciate the feedback, and are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay. Please visit us again soon.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Rael on Jun 16, 2021
Thank you for your wonderful review. we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I loved the resort and what they provided in the units . Temar was amazing treating us like long lost family. our only complaint was that our unit was not serviced we ha to ask for a linen change as it was so hot we were sweating in bed so the sheets and towels were very manky. plus we were on holidays and still had to sweep the floors wipe over the floors as well what they provided in the unit was amazing we just would have liked our unit at least serviced teicw during our weeks stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
Response from Rael on Apr 16, 2021
We inform every guest when they check in that their unit can be serviced as often as they like. We usually do this midway through the guest stay, but encourage guests to let us know if they need more or less frequent servicing. We have housekeeping onsite very day to take care of any guest needs. If we failed to provide any servicing on this occasion, it is very unfortunate and we are deeply sorry. We also encourage guests in a notice posted in every villa to let us know during their stay if anything is not meeting their expectations, so we can rectify this during their stay, not after their stay when it is too late.

10/10 Excellent

David Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Still a great place to stay in Norfolk!
Norfolk Island is a lovely, quaint place to visit and the Cumberland Resort and Spa is a perfect base to see the Island from. It's a short walk into the heart of town so you don't need a car if you don't want to, but a car is available and included in your accommodation costs if you'd like to explore more (and you should!). You just need to pay insurance costs. The accommodation itself is very clean, spacious and comfortable. The staff are amazing. Rael, Tima and the team are extremely welcoming and helpful and will go out of their way to ensure your stay is enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Rael on Feb 18, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your stay. We really appreciate it. We are pleased that your enjoyed your stay and the special Cumberland hospitality.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff, couldn't be more helpful. Close to the town, walking distance to a lot of clubs, cafes, restaurants
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Rael on Feb 18, 2020
Thank you for your lovely review and for pointing out the convenient position of Cumberland Resort and Spa, a short stroll to the clubs, cafes and restaurants, and shops.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful, couldn't do enough for us, close to town
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Rael on Feb 18, 2020
Thank you for choosing to stay at Cumberland. We love making sure that our guests have a wonderful experience.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Rael on Jun 12, 2019
Thank you for providing valuable feedback. We are pleased that you were happy with the service and amenities.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff,great bed. Water pressure in shower okay for island conditions
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from Rael on Jun 12, 2019
Thank you for your lovely review. We are pleased that you enjoyed the friendliness of our staff, and the comfort of our heavenly King beds.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Rael on Apr 1, 2019
Thanks for you for your excellent review. We look forward to welcoming you back again one day.

10/10 Excellent

Donna-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay - for all types of groups
It was superb, the Property Manager Tima and her staff are excellent and have already booked in there next year. The closeness of the township was in walking distance so everything was close.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Tima on Sep 4, 2018
Hi Donna-Marie. We are happy to hear that you and you party enjoyed your stay and our hospitality. We are looking forward to receiving your booking and welcoming you back next year.

10/10 Excellent

BrisinNorfolk, Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything you need
We stayed at Cumberland for 7 nights as a family of four. The resort was chosen for its location & price & we were not disappointed with either. The centre of "town" is at your doorstep, with cafes, supermarket, liquor store and shopping just down the road. A car is provided for your use, which is essential on Norfolk as there is no public transport. Being right in the centre of the island, anywhere you wish to go is never more than 5 minutes away.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Response from Rael on May 16, 2018
Thank you for taking the time to write this fantastic review, and for appreciating our hospitality and service. Glad to enjoyed being right in town near the shops, cafes, supermarket, etc. We look forward to welcoming you back one day.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
GRAT PLACE TO STAY
LOVELY STAFF WH CAN'T DO ENOUGH FOR YOU, COMFORTABLE ACOMMODATION IN A GRAT LOCATION.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Response from Rael on Mar 20, 2018
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback, We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay, and would love to welcome you back one day.

4/10 Poor

ken, Lake Macquarie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Its not a resort
Needs urgent maintenance had laundry done all clothes ruined with stains very bad choice brochures were different to the real thing
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018
Response from Rael on Jul 26, 2018
The resort is completely modern and very well maintained. We are very proud of our excellent reputation. Unfortunately the guest asked us to do one load of laundry for them without any separation. The dye leaked from one of their garments.

8/10 Good

chirag , Qld

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
perfect place for relaxing
Beautiful place and very nice people . Food is amazing and fresh .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Morris, Newcastle NSW Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
centrally located worked well for our holiday
Our room requires some maintenance eg hot water in the shower warm only, television needs remounting as it only faces the floor, all knives for food preparation require sharpening and there is no light over the dining table also the dressing table drawers are not user friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great place for a holiday, full of history, staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

JulieE, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay at the White House
We were fortunate enough to be upgraded to the White House. It was a wonderful place to stay even though there were only four of us- it can sleep 10! It was well appointed with comfortable beds, views of the coast and large verandah. It had everything we could possibly need when we invited friends for a dinner party.

10/10 Excellent

Susanne, Central Queensland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice modern clean resort close to town
Cumberland Resort is a lovely place to stay. There are several styles and sizes of accommodation from 1 bedroom to I think a four bedroom unit. Everything is quite private. You don't really notice anyone else around. Tima was the lady who looked after us from picking us up from the airport to organising any tours. Nothing was too much trouble for her. She always had a smile on her face.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth , Norfolk Island

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best accomodation on the island!
Cumberland was in the perfect position for everything. The unit was amazing with I room spa. Very well equipped kitchen, very clean and excellent help from staff re booking anything. Breakfast basket was plentiful and car supplied as well! What else could you ask for?
Response from Rael on Jul 23, 2016
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide this valuable feedback. We love it when our guests provide insight into what they loved and where we can improve the experience.

8/10 Good

Greg, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice layout and handy to other facilities
Very friendly staff who collected us from the airport then took us on a brief tour followed by arranging a full island tour. Staff always greeted us with a smile and enquiry into our satisfaction.

8/10 Good

Kevin, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Norfolk Holiday
We have just returned from a relaxing 7 night holiday at Cumberland Resort and Spa. The managers Ghiselle and Julius welcomed us and made sure any requests were met. The resorts rooms are comfortable and well equipped.

10/10 Excellent

nicho, australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay in Norfolk Island
This was a great venu. Central to the small town, great friendly staff and management. Excellent spar bath for relaxation at the end of a day's exploring. Cumberland the place to stay in Norfolk.

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Australia - NSW - Regional NSW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Great deal; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Spotless; Great restraurants both across the road and next door enjoyed having rental car as part of package and welcome basket of breakfast provisions.

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT, Australia - NSW - Regional NSW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Facilities: Typical; Value: Affordable; Service: Professional, Respectful, Friendly; Cleanliness: Pleasant;

10/10 Excellent

Klaus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Pristine;

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Great deal; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Immaculate; Highly recommend staying at Cumberland - it is perfect

10/10 Excellent

Mark, New Zealand - Waikato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Good; Value: Great deal; Service: Go the extra mile; Great staff.

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Australia - TAS - Regional TAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Above average; Value: Bargain; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Pleasant;

10/10 Excellent

Margaret, Australia - NSW - Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Immaculate; Walking distance to lots.

10/10 Excellent

Natasja, Australia - VIC - Regional VIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

RHONDA, Pentland QLD 4816, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
CUMBERLAND RESORT AND SPA
Friendly and helpful staff, very clean comfortable and modern rooms that had all the necessities and some luxuries. We will be staying at Cumberland on our next trip to Norfolk.

6/10 Okay

Owie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A pleasant stay
The room amenities were very good but rather dated. You would not really call this property a resort as there were few resort type amenities. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the location was excellent.
Response from Rael on Jun 18, 2015
Every single villa has been extensively renovated with spa baths, massage showers, full stainless steel kitchens, king beds, Egyptian cotton linen, 1000 thread count sheets, etc. surpassing most resorts. With onsite tour desk, onsite reception 7 days per week, housekeeping available every day, onsite Day Spa, Massages, Free Wi-Fi throughout, heated swim spa pool, rentals cars provided including convertible, etc. the list goes way beyond any usual resort.

4/10 Poor

sharyn, Australia - QLD - Townsville

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Ordinary; Value: not what was advertised; Service: Sloppy; Cleanliness: Infested;

10/10 Excellent

Claudia, Australia - WA - Perth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the White House and loved every minute, thank you Rael for making our stay truly wonderful

10/10 Excellent

Darryl, Australia - QLD - Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home, All our needs met; Value: Affordable; Service: Go the extra mile, Everything covered; Cleanliness: Spotless; Would definitely book there again

10/10 Excellent

Laraine, Australia - NSW - Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Above average; Value: Affordable; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Spotless; Starter breakfast pack was very welcome and supply of bathrobes was a good idea