East Maitland Homestays

I stayed here for a week for work. Studio apartment. It was easy to find, clean, new. All the basic amenities are provided aside from kitchenette with cooking facilities. I only had a microwave and no cooktop. There is no laundry facility inside the studio but there is a laundry at the end of the floor, with three washing machines and three dryers. Free for use. Only 3 coat hangers inside the small wardrobe (single cupboard door with a tiny railing and 3 shelves). My stay was comfortable. Aside from the cooktop, the main issue is the lack of soundproofing in this building. I could hear the next door microwaving food. And of course, the heavy doors were very loud when people were coming and going. The keyless entry is a nice touch, meaning that I don’t have to double check if I have my keys with me. The underground car park is easy to access. Access within the building is via lift or stairs. There is no front desk reception. Despite having a label that the reception is offsite today, I feel that they are offsite 365 days of the year. They take a deposit from my bank account before my arrival. It was explained that this amount would be returned after checking out if all else goes well. The bed is large and comfortable. There are some toiletries in the form of bath soap and small containers of shampoo. There is a hairdryer. I am not sure why despite having two bedside tables, there was only one bedside lamp. For those who are interested in cooking, there is a toaster, kettle, microwave, cutlery, knife block, chopping boards, cups, plates, bowls. I was told that in the one bedroom apartment, there are cooktops. My colleague also stayed in a studio and said that she has two hot plates. I would’ve have liked to keep the studio clean, but there was only a broomstick and no vacuum cleaner. Considering cleaning services are only provided once a week, it ended up being dirtier than I’d like, at the end of my week-long stay. No issues with wifi, though it is “unsecured network”. There is not much view from my balcony. Overall, this is a very functional accommodation for work. It doesn’t exactly have a warm vibe but serves its purpose. There are places to get food within walking distance even though the streets are very quiet.

Had an overnight stay here on a road trip we were undertaking in regional NSW. The accommodation wing, which looks like it is a new, modern extension to the original hotel building, is separate from the main hotel and you will have to go into the hotel to find reception (follow the signs). The staff are very friendly and helpful and eager to make your stay a pleasant one. The rooms are not very big, in fact a bit on the small side. This aside, they are modern, nicely furnished, comfortable bed and contain all the essentials you now expect in a good quality hotel. The restaurant at the hotel is very popular with the locals and as we arrived fairly late in the evening, we were lucky to find a table in the main bar which was perfectly acceptable. The hotel has an excellent menu, very reasonably priced and the quality of the food is excellent. It was one of the best hotel restaurants we encountered on our travels in NSW. Being so popular, we were concerned that out room would be noisy, but it wasn't. The accommodation is secure from the rest of the hotel with its own entrance and not noisy at all. Overall, a very pleasant stay at the Windsor Castle Hotel which we enjoyed and would recommend.

My wife Pat and I had the pleasure of staying at the Endeavour on 28th and 29 th of August 2024. The experience was overwhelming from the time we were greeted at reception to our departure. The room was immaculate and comfortable, with all facilities first class. I enjoyed the coffee and breaking roll from the coffee shop and we both had a sumptuous meal from the Restaurant at night. All staff were polite and helpful, with special mention of Proprietor Ray, together with Johannesburg and Rahne. Pleasant personality, keen initiative and willingness to assist were among the many fine attributes observed. Highly recommend and we will certainly be back. John and Pat KEARNS PORTLAND NSW 2847.