Once inside you'd never know that you were in the lobby of a hotel only a few metres from the Pacific Highway. They've put up a big timber fence and then planted a thick tropical garden in front of that, complete with water feature and pond. The result is that you're smack on the highway but all you can hear is the birds and running water.
And I was really grateful for the tranquil surroundings when I went in because breakfast took about 35 mins to arrive after I'd ordered it! I checked out their wi-fi while I was waiting but unfortunately its part of the hotel so in typical Aussie hotel fashion the prices to log in an read a few emails are astronomical.
I had the brekkie quesadilla and it was loaded with egg, bacon, cheese and chorizo with some rocket and sour cream on the side. Extremely tasty brekkie in a beautiful location. It was just a shame about the waiting time. The menu says that if you're in a rush you can order one of the first four things on the menu and they can have it served up pretty quick. I'd definitely heed this advice if you've got somewhere you need to be! read more