Whhhheeeew! They weren't joking about those sweeping panoramic views from the balcony. When I walked into my 4th floor room, I was nearly slapped in the face with the ocean though the floor to ceiling sliding windows. And I was happy about it.
Picking a hotel in Port Macquarie proved to be a bit tougher than originally anticipated, but I can't tell you how happy we were that The Observatory was our choice. Yes, the room was modern, comfortable, clean, with a stunning patio (refer to ocean face-slapping above) but it was the kindness of the staff that truly made our stay special. From the first chat on the phone with Bronwyn to the surprise champagne upon check-in to the extra shower after we'd already checked out, the staff went above and beyond to make sure our every need (even the unanticipated ones like free underground parking) were attended to.
I'll definitely be staying in The Observatory next time I'm in Port Macquarie, which I'm hoping is sooner than later. Have I mentioned the views? read more