A 13 dollar pub lunch worth the 5 stars excellent portions flavours are on point and service prompt…read moreand polite. The venue is located with amazing water views in an historic victorian large building. The venue is worth going out of your way for.

Great prices but, the look of the inside isn't that appealing which with the view from outside you…read morewould think that the my would up style the hotel.

Visited for the first time in maybe 4 years, was super impressed with the transformation the hotel…read morehas gone through and how better it looks now on the inside. Ordered the kilcoy rump steak and was amazed with how it was cooked to perfection ( medium rare), full of flavour and super tender, best steak I've had out in a long time. The mushroom sauce was something different too! Excellent vibe for dinner and drinks!

Amazing dinner. We…read morehad the salt and pepper calamari that came with two delicious accompaniments, a chilli jam and an aioli. Both were delectable. The calamari was perfectly cooked. We had a share plate of Mexican tortillas. Talk about divine! It was more than we could handle though. Certainly generous in the serving sizes. The staff were all lovely too. They had great kids meal options and a huge array of fun colouring sheets to keep the little ones occupied. Definitely somewhere we will be coming back to.

Accomodation spotless, comfortable bed clean tidy bathroom. Staff were friendly and helpful. Had…read moredinner at the restaurant and it was exceptional. Seriously could not fault this hotel for the price and presentation it is one of the best.

Came in for lunch. Had the special Crispy Pig Burger. It was in the top ten of my burger eats of…read moreall time. Outstanding.the venue is modern and clean, staff friendly and beer cold.

The good things about this hotel are the Manager, the location, and the price. Did I mention the…read morelocation? The internet sucks, the interior walls are bare brick. The bed is hard, but surprisingly comfortable. There's a fridge, microwave, kettle. Everything is clean, but worn. There are even some plates and flatware. Free parking as well. This area is absolutely amazing, with beautiful beaches and amazing views, so if you are looking for a cheap place to stay that is within walking distance of the shops and the beach, then this is for you. You get what you pay for and this is a cheap motel at a cheap price. I considered 2 stars, but it's not THAT bad. But if you are used to decent hotels and don't do cheap, stay elsewhere.

What fun this place is!…read more Located in the Hunter Valley along a country road - this 25 acre farm property is pretty cool. Run by Marie (Maureen?) our fantastic, hardworking hostess: these antique train carriages brought in from New Zealand proved to have a lot of personality. Each one is different and while the themes are a bit cheesy (Royal, Safari..), they're a real piece of history. each is equipped with proper bedroom, living room, toilets and full kitchen facilities (TVs, music, books to borrow, etc. too.) Some have a patio area -- some a small deck. there's even one you could really have a business retreat/meeting at. if you're not keen on the carriages, check out the guest house which sleeps 10 with it's two loft spaces. Enjoy a swim or a little tennis, or take a nice walk on the ground. located next to the bike rentals property, it would be great to rent a bike and find your way around hunter valley and 'home' to Krinklewood Cottages for a stay. highlights of our trip include a billion stars at night, two schnauzers and the pair of kangaroos we saw on our way back from dinner in town. if you're looking for something different, check out Krinklewood. :) Beware: there's no AC inside - though it cools down quick at night. Also: bugs! if you're a city slicker and/or not from Australia - this might not be the place for you. the ant are big. but outside only. bring mossie spray- just in case. Date of stay: 12/29-30/14

This is a Must See location but you need to be fairly fit to get there. It's about 500 feet above…read moresea level and there are probably hundreds of metal and stone steps to climb. But if you can make it, it is SO worth it. I'll post some photos, but seriously, if you are staying in this area, you should not miss out on this climb and the views. Absolutely stunning!

Always a pleasure to visit. Amazing views, lush green scenery and some wildlife spotting if you're…read moreextra lucky. You have to pay the price in exercise to experience it but my fitness is fairly poor and I still made it to the top! Bring a camera. You'll want to take some snaps but it also doubles as a handy 'I-need-a-rest' excuse. Parking was hard to come by being a Saturday, perfect weather, surrounding beaches and water sport activities taking place. There is extra parking however up the one way lane to Zenith Beach.

The thing about Hamilton is that there is a pub on both sides of the railway station, and both pubs…read moreare pretty cool. However, this one was actually much livelier than the other one, so I guess I would have to give it points for that. In fact listening to the banter going on between the bar staff was actually rather amusing, especially since they were dealing with an undersirable. The other thing was that they had some awesome beers on tap, and a great outdoor area as well. Yeah, this place was pretty cool.

A basic little pub that's right across the road from Hamilton train station. I went in late…read moreafternoon, as a place to have a cold drink while I waited for my train. Given the time of day, I saw the place at its most naked (though darkly lit) and it was showing signs of wear. I considered sitting at the suede/micro-fibre lounges, however they'd seen too many good times and were rubbed bare. The other seating was stool based. Though not particularly comfortable (I probably wouldn't go there for a chat), in my brief wait for the train, my stool was sufficient. It felt a bit dingy. The bathrooms were older style, but roomy and clean. Edit: I hear they have new furniture?

The food was good. I wasn't sure what a prawn cutlet was, but it was basically crumbed shrimp. They…read moresubstituted seasonal veggies for the chips and they were delicious--green beans, carrots, and broccolini. The salad was refreshing, the shrimp crunchy and hot. We ordered at a counter and they brought the food when it was ready. I'd go again.

Nice venue, great older stylings for a pub. Menu is a little lean on choice but food is of decent…read morestandard. A little overpriced maybe depending on perspective. For lunch it was quiet which is nice if your looking for the space. Would I recommend it? Is nicer than outback jacks at Maitland so....