Barwon Heads Hotel

Barwon Heads -38.28269700, 144.49283000 , 1 Bridge Road (Show on Map)


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Summary of reviewsThe Barwon Heads Hotel is largely celebrated for its exceptional location, sitting conveniently close to the beach, local cafes, shops and restaurants. Guests cherish the sea views and the short walking distances to various amenities, making it ideal for both leisure and work trips. The hotel's dining experience also receives high praise; the restaurant and bar area offer a pleasant ambiance, a great menu with plenty of options and high-quality meals, particularly their delightful pub meals and pizzas.

However, the rooms evoke mixed reactions. While they are often described as clean and some offer spaciousness and comfort, many guests find them dated with old-fashioned decor and dated bathroom fittings. Noise levels and room size are common points of concern, alongside a lack of modern amenities. Cleanliness is generally upheld but sporadic issues with deep cleaning, such as dusty furniture and dirty carpets, are noted.

The staff generally receive favorable feedback for their friendliness and efficiency, though some guests have experienced inconsistencies, particularly with management.

Lastly, the beds have mixed reviews; some find them comfortable, while others report issues with size, sagging and overall comfort.

Overall, the Barwon Heads Hotel offers a fantastic location and enjoyable dining, combined with generally clean rooms and friendly staff. However, areas such as room modernization, noise control and bed comfort show room for improvement.
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Room Types
Queen Room with Sea View The double room provides a dining area, an electric kettle, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 3 beds.

Queen Room with Sea View Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating, a TV, as well as sea views. The unit has 1 bed.

Queen Room with Sea View Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The double room offers an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating, a TV, as well as sea views. The unit has 3 beds.

Queen Room Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a TV, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor and heating. The unit has 1 bed.

Twin Room Offering free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The twin room offers an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a TV. The unit offers 2 beds.

Queen Room Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a TV. The unit has 1 bed.

Family Room with Sea View Guests can make meals in the fully equipped kitchenette that features a stovetop, a refrigerator and kitchenware. The family room provides a dining area, an electric kettle, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 3 beds.

Two-Bedroom House This holiday home includes 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. In the well-fitted kitchenette, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an electric kettle. The holiday home offers a washing machine, a dining area, a sofa, a carpeted floor and a TV. The unit has 3 beds.

Guest Reviews
Location
The Barwon Heads Hotel receives widespread acclaim for its exceptional location. Guests repeatedly praise its central positioning, highlighting its close proximity to the beach, local cafes, shops and restaurants. This convenient spot offers ease of access to various attractions and is described as perfectly located for a beachside stay. Many appreciate the hotel’s beautiful sea views and the pleasant short walking distances to numerous amenities, making it a handy base for exploring the area. The location is considered ideal for both leisure and work trips with the added benefit of on-site dining and accommodation facilities. Despite occasional mentions of its busy road setting, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive with visitors finding the hotel's location to be spectacular, epic and ultimately perfect for their needs.

Dinner
The Barwon Heads Hotel offers a delightful dining experience that has garnered positive feedback from guests. The restaurant and bar area are described as beautiful, providing a pleasant ambiance for enjoying a meal. Guests have praised the extensive menu, noting that there are plenty of options to choose from. Many have highlighted the great quality of the meals with specific mentions of delicious pub meals and exceptionally good pizza.

The bistro, in particular, has received positive remarks for the quality of its food, described by several guests as very nice. The overall dining experience is frequently referred to as lovely with many guests having had beautiful meals in the downstairs restaurant area.

Despite the generally positive reviews, there were a few mentions of disappointments. Some guests felt that the dinner in the restaurant was ordinary or that the bistro was not up to expectations. Additionally, issues such as the inability to order food for in-room dining or make reservations for dinner were noted. Accessibility concerns, specifically the lack of easy access to showers for handicapped individuals, were also mentioned.

In summary, the Barwon Heads Hotel's restaurant receives high marks for its lovely food, great menu and inviting atmosphere, though improvements could be made in service logistics and accessibility.

Rooms
The Barwon Heads Hotel presents a mix of experiences when it comes to their rooms. Guests have noted that the rooms generally offer a clean and neat environment with some rooms being particularly spacious and comfortable, catered well for families and large groups. Several visitors appreciated the good facilities and the amazing view from some rooms with mentions of a lovely balcony adding to the charm.

However, a recurring theme in the reviews is the dated and old-fashioned styling of the rooms with many indicating that an upgrade or renovation is sorely needed. There are mentions of old and tired furniture, cracked tiles and older bathroom fittings that, while functional, add to the dated feeling. The cleanliness standard is mostly upheld, though some guests found their rooms extremely basic and not properly maintained with essentials like better bedding and bedside lamps being pointed out.

A common issue arose with the size of some rooms; many described them as tiny and cramped, which did not provide a comfortable stay. Additionally, the noise levels posed a significant issue for some visitors with insufficient soundproofing resulting in disturbances late into the night.

Despite these mixed reviews, the Barwon Heads Hotel offers a prime location and room options that provide basic comfort and good cleanliness, albeit with significant room for improvement in terms of modernity and comfort.

Beds
The beds at Barwon Heads Hotel receive mixed reviews from guests. There are several positive comments noting that the beds are comfortable and quite comfy with some describing them as super comfy and clean. However, there are also reports of less favorable experiences. A number of guests found the beds to be tiny and the double bed to be particularly uncomfortable with some mentioning issues like sagging and itchy bedding. Additionally, concerns were raised about flat pillows and the overall comfort of the beds. While some find the beds at Barwon Heads Hotel to be a restful retreat, others feel there's room for improvement in comfort and size.

Cleanliness
The Barwon Heads Hotel garners mixed reviews regarding cleanliness. Many guests commend the establishment for presenting clean and comfortable rooms, often describing them as clean with clean and perfectly prepped fridge/kitchen areas. The cleanliness of the beds is frequently highlighted with numerous mentions of clean, comfy beds and clean rooms. However, some reviews note significant issues, pointing to filthy carpets, very dusty furniture and rooms that feel dated and tired. Several guests reported specific concerns, including dirty baths, cobwebs, dead flies around windows and chewing gum under tables. Additionally, towels were criticized for being thin and not thoroughly cleaned. Despite the hotel's generally positive acknowledgment for clean rooms, these recurring details about dated decor and intermittent lapses in deep cleaning reveal areas needing attention.

Staff
Nestled in the picturesque setting of Barwon Heads, the Barwon Heads Hotel has received a variety of feedback regarding its staff. Many guests highlight the friendliness and helpfulness of the team, describing them as lovely, polite and efficient. Special mention is often given to the waiting staff and reception, who are noted for their friendly and obliging nature. Furthermore, the service and hospitality are generally well-regarded with some guests emphasizing the high quality and professionalism of the staff.

However, it's important to note that not all reviews paint a perfect picture. There are mentions of less favorable interactions, notably with management being described as poor and unaccommodating on occasion. Some guests also reported staff as being cranky, unknowing and unhelpful at times.

In summary, while the Barwon Heads Hotel enjoys a reputation for friendly and efficient service, it appears there is some inconsistency in guest experiences, particularly with higher management.


No, Barwon Heads Hotel doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Barwon Heads Hotel.

No, Barwon Heads Hotel doesn't allow dogs.

No, parking facilities aren't available at Barwon Heads Hotel.

No, Barwon Heads Hotel doesn't have a gym.

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