Port Macquarie Hotel

Hotels
6 (1097 reviews)
Clarence & Horton Street , Port Macquarie , AU

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Bar
Billiards
Private parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Central location close to amenities and transport
Comfortable beds
Helpful and friendly staff
Tasty/valuable food
Some rooms spacious and reasonably priced
Cons:
Significant noise issues (night DJs, early-morning workers, drilling, thin walls)
Old/run-down building condition; painting/maintenance during stays
Lack of in-room amenities (kettle, fridge, tea, hairdryer) and limited toiletries
Room problems: inconsistent hot water, shower issues, inaccessible balcony
Cleanliness concerns (stains, smell, missing panels)

Categories

Cleanliness
4.5
Multiple guests reported cleanliness issues: bed linen with dirty marks, a general smell in places, missing bathroom panels and paint peeling; early-morning vacuuming also noted.
Service
7.5
Staff repeatedly described as helpful, respectful and accommodating; kitchen staff praised. Some service/communication lapses noted (e.g., lack of advance warning about late-night DJ/noise).
Location
8.5
Consistently praised as central and convenient — close to cafes, restaurants, beach and public transport; location is a major positive across reviews.
Room Quality
4
Rooms described as basic and in need of restoration: old/run-down building, noisy (thin walls, road/venue noise), shower problems, inaccessible balcony in one room and occasional lack of hot water.
Amenities
4
Frequent complaints about missing in-room amenities: no kettle/tea, no fridge, no toaster, no hairdryer, limited toiletries (no shampoo/conditioner) and only small toilet rolls.
Value for Money
6
Mixed impressions: some guests called it good value and well priced for the location, while others felt it was too expensive for the basic condition and omissions.
Food and Beverage
8
Food and beverage received positive comments: several guests called the food amazing/tasty and good value; kitchen staff were noted as helpful and friendly.
Overall Experience
5.5
Overall sentiment is mixed: comfortable beds and excellent location for some, but frequent noise, maintenance work, and basic/old rooms led to disappointing stays for others.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 08:34

Property Description

Luxurious Adults-Only Accommodation

Convenient Location
Situated just a 5-minute walk from a variety of shops, restaurants, and cafes, the Port Macquarie Hotel offers the perfect blend of convenience and comfort for your stay.

Entertainment and Amenities
Indulge in the on-site bar, test your skills at the billiards table, or whip up a meal in the shared kitchen. With a range of entertainment options, you'll never have a dull moment during your stay.

Comfortable Rooms
Relax in rooms featuring a seating area, with some rooms also equipped with a TV and a private bathroom for added convenience.

Experience luxury and relaxation at the Port Macquarie Hotel - book your stay now!

Important information:

This is an adults-only property which has on-site live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

Please note that children under 18 years of age cannot be accommodated at this property.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

6
Based on 1097 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.5
Service: 7.5
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 4
Amenities: 4
Value for Money: 6
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 5.5
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Jayk • couple • au
10
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • au
2
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • solo_traveller • au
7
Staff were friendly, location suited our needs
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No coffee or tea

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Kaye • couple • au
8
Good location and friendly staff
Pros:

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Cons:

Xx

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Walker • solo_traveller • au
4
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Allan • extended_group • au
7
Cons:

No fridge in rooms

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Angie • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

The 70s vibe

Cons:

Couldn’t reach the power points

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Joseph Mark • couple • au
10
Friendly attentive staff
Pros:

Good food, entertainment and ambience

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Maura • couple • au
5
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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JULIAN • solo_traveller • gb
7
Great value
Pros:

Clean, good value and the hotel has a free car park if you arrive early.
The hotel is being redecorated and expanded, but for a knee night stay I liked it.

Cons:

Check in not open until 1400

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Ali • couple • ca
3
We are not happy as there was no parking spot, the staff were not friendly and somehow impolite.
Cons:

The bed was so small. the staff were not friendly.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Ella • couple • au
7
Overall, the bed, location and facilities we’re good.
Pros:

The bed was comfortable, room was a good size.

Cons:

No powerpoints in good areas of the room.
Shower was leaking.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Randy • extended_group • au
8
very happy
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • solo_traveller • au
6
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Neil • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Great location friendly and helpful staff

Cons:

limited off street parking

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
M
McCracken • couple • au
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Laurie • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Alan • extended_group • au
7
Relaxing, catching up with old shipmates.
Pros:

The location was good, I didn't have breakfast there.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Katie • couple • au
8
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Matt • solo_traveller • au
7
Heart of Port Macquarie
Pros:

Location, daytime ambience

Cons:

Night noise, renovating in progress

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee