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Mantra The Observatory

3.5 star property

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Beach nearby
2 Bedroom Ocean View Apartment | Living area
1 Bedroom Courtyard View Apartment | Living area
2 Bedroom Deluxe Oceanview Apartment | Balcony view
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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Town Beach, 40 William Street, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444
  • Town Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Glasshouse Cultural Centre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Flynns Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

2 Bedroom Deluxe Oceanview Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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1 Bedroom Courtyard View Apartment | View from room

1 Bedroom Courtyard View Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 64 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms | Living area

Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

3 Bedroom Ocean view Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 134 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 2 King Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

1 Bedroom Ocean View Apartment

  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Ocean View Hotel Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Bedroom Garden Terrace Apartment | Living area

2 Bedroom Garden Terrace Apartment

  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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2 Bedroom Ocean View Apartment | Living area

2 Bedroom Ocean View Apartment

  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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2 Bedroom Park View apartment | Terrace/patio

2 Bedroom Park View apartment

  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms | Living area

Deluxe Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

3 Bedroom Park View Apartment

  • 120 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 2 King Beds

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About this property

Mantra The Observatory

Beach location and indoor pool
Guests of this beach aparthotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a hot tub and a sauna. Each apartment offers free WiFi, a balcony, and a flat-screen TV with digital channels. Additional amenities include an electric kettle, a hair dryer, and a phone. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Mantra The Observatory offers 85 accommodations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

This Port Macquarie aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Mantra The Observatory's great beach location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Port Macquarie Astronomical Association Observatory. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an indoor pool. Built in 2009, this comfortable aparthotel has 85 apartments on 7 floors. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a balcony in each apartment.
  • Each apartment offers a balcony, a flat-screen TV, and an electric kettle
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Dining options include a coffee shop and a restaurant
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace, and Library
  • Onsite recreation includes a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Port Macquarie Astronomical Association Observatory and Town Beach
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Mantra The Observatory offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Mantra The Observatory. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Port Macquarie aparthotel is smoke free.

The Other Side - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Milkbar Town Beach - This café serves breakfast only. Open daily.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Cot: AUD 10 per night

Restaurants on site

  • Milkbar Town Beach
  • The Other Side

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Phone
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Vending machine

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the airport
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 3 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • 85 units
  • Built in 2009
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 200.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 2444
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Mantra The Observatory Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 538 out of 997 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 997 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 997 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 997 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 997 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There were 6 adults and it was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location next to beach. Two bedroom apartment had everything we needed. Nice coffee shop downstairs and at beach. Short walk to town.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jolanta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful position great coastal walk very clean and great service
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gita

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed many times & always an excellent experience. Room no ready at check-in time which is fine but reception said they would ring when ready. Waited 1 hour still nothing went back yes it is ready. Not even a sorry forgot to ring you. Nothing, nothing at all. All i was expecting was a sorry 😞
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Kirsten

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jardine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked a 1 bedroom court view apartment for a 2 night weekend stay for my birthday. I was able to get an early check in on the Friday. The rooms were spacious, quiet and clean. I liked that they had all the cleaning products for the washing machine, dishwasher etc in the apartments too and an oven. The pool and spa were lovely. It was great for my little get away. I’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Oren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Valda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, reasonably priced with good views
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
On the beach
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good hotel, but negative experience with booking

The property was very good and the reception staff was lovely. The apartment we were in was older but well-kept, clean, and the bedding was really comfortable. My only negative was booking through Hotels.com instead of directly through the hotel. The Mantra offered much better rates directly (not even on sale) and when I asked hotels.com about it (I had purchased a "members only special" aka a surcharge, for the privilege), I was told that the hotel would not allow me to cancel and rebook and that they had tried to call reception to check for me but no one at the hotel would answer. The hotel however denied this and offered me a refund but it would have taken days to process through hotels.com and i didn't feel like dealing with the hassle of again trying to communicate with this website. It was my fault for not thinking to check the hotels website directly, prior to making the booking, instead of assuming that the rates offered by Hotels.com and advertised as special rates, were indeed "special," for the right reasons. Lesson learned. :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larysa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Unhappy customer

Booked room with ocean views, first room had ocean glimpses through the trees. Got moved due to noisey neighbours at 2am for hours (not properties fault) next day got moved rooms which was 1 floor higher and had much better views. Staff initially said they had no vacant rooms to move to but once we pushed the situation more they all of sudden had a spare room. Staff were very friendly though. Extremely unhappy with the first room, it should be advertised as ocean glimpses not ocean views. Reluctant to stay with this hotel again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Marea

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adlene

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a 3 bedroom oceanview on level 3 and it was perfect. Staff greeted us well and were friendly, the rooms were clean, tidy, comfortable and the view was amazing. Their was a slight unpleasant smell (kind of like a wet dog) when we first entered but could be the age of the building or other factors (maybe carpets could do with a refresh) but once we had the balcony door open and over the next couple of days it didn't bother us at all. There was a wifi connection issue to the TV. In our room it worked for the first day then was buffering alot the next day but in another room of a relatives, it didn't work at all. Otherwise, we had a delightful stay and even wanted to extend our stay by a day but sadly it was all booked out. We will surely return and stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025