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Squid's Ink Hotel

690 Pacific Highway, Belmont, Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia
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Squid's Ink Hotel
Ranked #4 of 5 hotels in Belmont
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Charlestown, Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

Our ceremony & accomodation was booked last year (2012) for the weekend 02/03/13, however when the jetty started falling down & the motel started to be used for emergency accomodation for the Department of Housing, I went to investigate. Although reception was never there, when he was, he was pleasant however when I viewed the penthouse for our stay, there... More

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Sydney, Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

were do you start .. for $170 for 1 night ... was it that there was no power in the room ... the brown water comming out of the taps .. the tiny shower that wouldnt wet a paper towel .. the permenant residents that argued all night ... .. no foxtel ... the facilities were falling apart ... the... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2013 via mobile

Booked in for 1 night. They got the rooms mixed up. When I asked for a new room, I was continually questioned 'how many people' Even though I had my brother with me. After we got a new room, the man at reception just said 'your room is number 18, ok go' Then he threw his phone down in a... More

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Sydney
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2013

Booked two nights on the web and were very disappointed in the hotel. Would not recommend it and it should be closed, place is falling into serious disrepair and is a disgrace - especially given the price charged. The jetty is rotting and dangerous, there is no restaurant and we stayed two nights and there was no housekeeping at all.... More

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Sydney, Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

Terrible hotel. We paid $170 for a spa room. Out of three lamps only one was working. We didn't use the spa as it looked like it hadn't been cleaned in the past year. The fake eyelash stuck on the bathroom wall where the spa was confirmed that. Tissue holder held just and empty box, no tissues. The fridge was... More

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Sydney, Australia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2012

Overpriced! No restaurant facilities. Poor housekeeping- toilet 'sealed' but not cleaned, 1/4 roll of toilet paper and no replacement, 2 tissues in the box in the bathroom! As far as kitchenware ware- no glasses, 1 individual potion of milk so not enough to have a cup of tea for both of us. A freezer in the little fridge but no... More

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Launceston, Australia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2012

Squids Ink at Belmont is a major disappointment. The reality is nothing like the pics on web. Rang to say we would be late checking in and were told "I can't find your booking". The man was just plain rude. When we did check in he was even ruder. Couldn't have cared less. Next morning there was no one there... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2012

Great value for money and position. Some traffic was heard in the night but the owners were very nice and friendly . Our check in and check out times were very flexible which accommodated our needs perfectly.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2012 via mobile

Booled on line. No one at reception , no on room instruction booklet, no Foxtel remote so poor TV 4 channels. Not even a glass to drink from, 1 fork 1 spoon ( room for 2) . Old bathroom . No working Wifi ( and no reception to ask) small , tired room , overpriced

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Sydney, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 July 2012 via mobile

Lake view room, very tired rooms, old bathroom and cruddy old tv set... Has an outdoor area and small wharf viewing the lake which is beautiful, but the tired old rooms and bathrooms are certain disappointing. Bedding and mattress is of modern standard and had a great sleep however, would return just for the wharf and sleep quality....

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Additional Information about Squid's Ink Hotel

Also Known As:
Squid's Ink Hotel Belmont, Lake Macquarie
Address: 690 Pacific Highway, Belmont, Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia
Region: Australia > New South Wales > Greater Newcastle > Lake Macquarie > Belmont
Hotel Style:
Ranked #4 of 5 hotels in Belmont
Price range (per night): ₹ 5,414 - 7,032
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Squids Ink is set on the shores of the picturesque Lake Macquarie, a mere 90 minutes north of the Sydney CBD. Squids Ink has 10 Waterfront rooms, 14 Courtyard rooms, 2 Spa Suites and a Veranda Suite. Our gourmet restaurant is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday thru Saturday. ... more   less 

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