Maggies Place 46B Danalene Parade

This is my third stay at Anchorage Port Stephens, and the front desk staff were as friendly and welcoming as ever. The hotel environment is beautiful, and this time we chose the loft two-bedroom – the one we got had an amazing view. The buffet breakfast was great, and the other guests were all really nice, which made the stay even more pleasant.”

Hard to fault with the winter warmth package. Best breakfast buffet I've ever had, personable staff who, whilst prompt on service, were relaxed. Decor was stunning aswell as the views of what felt like a little maritime village. Room was cozy and clean, nothing beating the views when you opened up the curtains in the morning. My wife and I had a wonderful 2 night stay. Our only recommendation is that the package which included lunch for 2 be for dinner instead as after that breakfast buffet, neither of us could barely touch lunch as we were stuffed. In all other aspects, the Anchorage is highly recommended.

Beautiful Setting and Great Service, But Disappointing Room Experience We stayed at Anchorage for our anniversary and while the service was excellent and the buffet breakfast was great, there were several aspects of our stay that left us underwhelmed. We were first allocated a room that had ants all over the bed. While this wasn’t necessarily the hotel’s fault – these things happen – the staff were quick to move us. However, the new room we were given was on the ground floor, right next to the restaurant, with very little privacy and significant noise. For a special occasion like an anniversary, we would have appreciated a more peaceful setting. The room itself was poorly insulated – we felt the cold throughout the night, and the heater barely made a difference. The shower stall was also quite narrow, making it less than comfortable. Adding to the disappointment, we were told the jacuzzi was out of order, and the spa was closed – on a Sunday, which was surprising and something we’ve never experienced at a resort before. While the staff were lovely and attentive, and the location is stunning, the overall experience didn’t live up to the expectations we had for a special getaway. With a few improvements in maintenance and guest comfort, this could be a truly exceptional stay.