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4 Hobson Street, 3225 Queenscliff, Australia
#8 of 35 hotels in Queenscliff
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 67 hotel reviews
9.0Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.3
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Comfort
9.4
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Location
9.7
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Facilities
8.8
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Staff
9.8
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Value for money
9.0
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Free Wifi
7.5
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Reviewed: August 25, 2025
Colleen
Australia14 Reviews8.0“Great location, friendly and obliging manager in historically interesting property.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The location is excellent - waking distance to all that Queenscliff has to offer. The breakfast offerings were plentiful and set us up for the day. The bed was so comfortable!
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 24, 2025
Borchard
Australia3 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Excellent service could not to enough for us thank you highly recommend
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 24, 2025
Andrew
Australia18 Reviews9.0“Superstar host”- • Couple
- • Superior Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
All good
Anthony was a superstar, full of useful information and a great cook as well. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 23, 2025
Jillian
Australia10 Reviews10“Will definitely be back for a visit”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Place was excellent
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 14, 2025
Sylvia
Australia1 review10“It was a treat to be stay in such a lovely place and .”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
From arrival to departure Chris creates a very welcoming and comfortable environment. Beautiful rooms and outdoor spaces. Generous, hearty and delicious breakfasts. Great location.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 9, 2025
Lindy
Australia18 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Slow down, step back in time & enjoy good service!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The kindliness of the hosts. Service was exceptional. Breakfast standout.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 8, 2025
Debbie
Australia74 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“A great, historical place.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Wi Fi was not the fastest and the old place is looking a little tired
The hostess was superb. She could not do enough to make our stay perfect. We had to leave before the normal breakfast timing and she packed us food to take with us.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 7, 2025
Janice
Australia5 Reviews8.0“Host was lovely. Accom was sparkling clean and it was a lovely stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bed was a little hard for my liking but I slept well so no complaints
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: July 28, 2025
Ashley
United Kingdom34 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great hostess and great breakfast
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 14, 2025
Barbara
Australia11 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Outstanding hospitality,comfortable large rooms , delicious breakfast.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Excellent central accommodation. We were greeted by a friendly owner /manager and were offered an upgrade of the room. Our room was large , the bed very comfortable , ensuite with spa. The room opened up onto a beautiful verandah with tables & seating. We were also treated to a Devonshire tea on arrival which we thoroughly enjoyed whilst on the verandah watching the sun set over Queenscliff. A delicious cooked breakfast in the morning was served in the sunny breakfast room , included in the price. We would highly recommend a stay, we felt spoilt , it was outstanding hospitality, can’t wait to return. Thank you so much to all at Athelstane House.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 6, 2025
Ratih
Australia28 Reviews6 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Excellent in every way!!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: June 29, 2025
Meredith
Australia8 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Superior Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Great hospitality and warm welcome, hosts are genuinely friendly and made lots of effort made to make my stay special.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 26, 2025
Lenora
Australia72 Reviews8 helpful votes9.0“A perfect retreat”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It would be good to have electric blankets.
Chris looked after us very well providing delicious breakfasts and home-made cakes and even yummy lunch to take away. Even though it was freezing and very windy outside this small hotel was very comfortable and warm and Chris was very hospitable with nothing too much trouble.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 23, 2025
Donerite
Australia3 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Id go back just to see the host again.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
I would have liked a chair to sit on in the room and some milk
the lady who runs this place is a bloody legend, great breakfast, loves a chat, and just a spunk of a human being.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 22, 2025
Kym
Australia1 review1 helpful vote10“My husband and I loved our short stay here and will definitely go back 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing not to like
The property was so beautiful. Truly a grand old lady. Our Queen room with a balcony was large enough and clean. The heating worked well for a winter stay. The bathroom was clean and modern with a huge spa bath and lovely heated lights in the ceiling. Perfect for a cold winters stay. The concierge Chris was welcoming and very accommodating. The cooked to order breakfast was lovely and so big!
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 2, 2025
Lord
Australia4 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Anthony was so easy going and eager to please
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: May 31, 2025
Toni
Australia18 Reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Friendly, helpful staff. Great location. Spotlessly clean. Great value. Highly recommend.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • King Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Lovely breakfast. Lovely old hotel in a fantastic location - right near the Main Street. Rooms were spotlessly clean and thoughtfully set up. Great value for money.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 30, 2025
Lynda
Australia3 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Very comfortable stay at characterful hotel.”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Queen Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not a thing
Rooms very well furnished, comfortable,breakfast terrific, friendly manager, great balcony.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 27, 2025
John
Australia36 Reviews4 helpful votes10“Great location and value for money, excellent host and superb breakfast”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
Nil
Great location, close to main street and all facilities required for a pleasant stay in Queenscliff. The room was a great size and equipped with all you need, with exception no mini fridge, however, we were ere offered a bucket of ice to put cold drinks in if needed. Our host was excellent, and he went above our expectations in making sure we enjoyed our stay and had some great tips on where to go for dinner. Breakfast was excellent and was a high point in our stay.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 26, 2025
Christine
Australia3 Reviews8.0“Exceptional host and excellent breakfast”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The property is a little outdated
Anthony our host was exceptional, welcoming and informative.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 26, 2025
Danida
Australia6 Reviews10“Perfect weekend away!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing to dislike
Outstanding location. Rooms are well appointed and clean. Beautifully renovated building. Breakfast was incredible!
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 25, 2025
Rosemary
Australia29 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing bad to say
Ambiance was wonderful
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 25, 2025
Greg
Australia30 Reviews1 helpful vote10“I would recommend this property to anyone that wants to stay in Queenscliff”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
It was very clean & comfortable Great location & fantastic breakfast
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 20, 2025
Don
Australia10 Reviews8.0“Old World charm”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
N.a
We loved the room albeit not flush with mod cons. Old world in many ways but very clean, and comfortable. Anthony, our host, was very friendly and helpful, even giving us a bit of the history of the building. The "cooked to order" breakfast was very good and was worth the wait. Athelstone Hotel exudes a relaxed atmosphere which we really enjoyed even though our stay was only overnight. We'd certainly stay again if in Queenscliff.
Stayed in May 2025
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