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Beachcomber Lodge

3.5 star property
Travelers find quiet moments in the lodge library or explore the coastline on rental bikes, while express check-in makes arrivals effortless

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Beachcomber Lodge blends coastal charm with practical amenities. Relax in the garden, browse the book collection, or bike along shore paths. Free WiFi keeps you connected, while express check-in and attentive concierge staff ensure a seamless experience.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
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About this property

Beachcomber Lodge

  • Property highlights
  • You can look forward to a free return airport shuttle, a garden and a library at Beachcomber Lodge. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this lodge. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
  • Other perks include:
    • Free self-parking
    • Bike hire, an electric car charging station and express check-out
    • Express check-in, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Beachcomber Lodge have thoughtful touches, such as furnished patios and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Showers and hairdryers
    • 60-cm flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Fridges, microwaves and stovetops

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachcomber Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beachcomber Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachcomber Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachcomber Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Beachcomber Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Beachcomber Lodge located?

Situated near the beach, this lodge is within a 10-minute walk of Lord Howe Habitat Protection Zone and Neds Beach. Lagoon Beach and Middle Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet place with a garden. Has everything one needs for a comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Beachcomber Lodge was simply fantastic! Highly recommended for a quiet and comfortable stay on Lord Howe Island. Gary and Paul were incredibly helpful and made sure our stay was easy, relaxing and our best holiday yet at Lord Howe Island.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very surprised when a staff / driver member welcome me at the airport which I did not expect room spacious and clean also very accommodating when my flight had been cancelled. Big tip bring plenty of bread to feed the fish amazing experience in the lagoon just a short walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nestled in the bush with lots of birdsong in the mornings, plenty of lovely sunshine to enjoy out on the verandah - so peaceful! - and incredible staff. Paul made the trip so easy!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paul picks you up at the airport, takes you back to the airport. He also makes your reservations for dinner and drives you to dinner! The restaurant drives you back to your hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were fabulous, very accommodating, nothing was too much trouble. Clean, comfortable, simple accommodation in keeping with the island guesthouse vibe.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fairly basic accommodations but well suited to the vibe of the island
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beachcomber was perfect for my stay… a great little kitchenette to prepare easy meals if you want a quick brekkie before a hike… close to Ned’s… clean… Paul was always around to help with anything… would definitely stay again!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very helpful and friendly staff. Clean, well maintained and a perfect location to explore the island. Loved our stay. 🙂
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pick up from the airport right on time, also taking us back. Good explanation about where everything is on the island. Staff was friendly and very helpful. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very tired around the area and gardens certainly needed tidying up.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best feature was our host, Paul. He was always available, knowledgeable, attended to issues, made suggestions, reservations & drove us wherever we wanted to go, regardless of the time. He’s an extremely valuable employee & would be very hard to replace. Beachcomber is rated 3-Star so don’t expect room service. Riding push bikes up the hill is a killer. The walls are thin so you can hear everything going on in the next room. The grounds are beautifully maintained, beds comfy, relaxing verandah, kitchenette & bathroom great. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Average - with some ups and downs

The lodge is located, like many in Lord Howe Island, up a hill which requires hiring a bicycle or a 10 to 15 minute walk to get to the restaurants to eat or beaches to swim. There are no views from the rooms or the lodge, but they do have a very nice garden. The room was typical average Lord Howe basic / minimal - not unattractive, but very basic. It was generally clean. Like almost all accommodation on Lord Howe, there is no airconditioning, and given the constant high humidity on the island, staying in the room during the day is mostly unbearable. On the downside, the bathroom smelled of sewerage (septic tanks?), the basin constantly clogged up with water (did not drain), there was no facecloth provided, the TV signal was hopelessly fuzzy (though Youtube worked fine), and sound came in from the adjacent rooms, moreso than any other hotel I have ever stayed in. The accommodation would be very expensive compared to other accommodation of this standard in Australia ... but perhaps not so for Lord Howe, where everything is about 50% more than the mainland.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beachcomber was the perfect holiday stay for Lord Howe . Set in tranquil tropical gardens where it was quiet and peaceful the hotel was within easy walking distance to Ned’s beach and town cafes Paul the manager went out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed With clean rooms very comfortable beds a lovely verandah and all amenities for cooking we were very happy with our stay at Beachcombers No need to spend $10,000 a night haha
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Martin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was not good value for money. For the amount I paid for the room, I would have expected much better service. The rooms were not cleaned during my stay and guests are discouraged from asking for assistance from the single staff member. On the plus side, the rooms are large and cool and the garden is lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff Paul was very helpful and kind. However, the facilities were not adequate and outdated. In the pandemic, the lodge's policy expressed the daily clean services would not be provided. Hence, the room became not fresh, not polished and not tidy. The policy threaten we needed to clean the bins, made room clean, otherwise additional cost would be charged. I believe I paid premium fees to stay in the lodge. Why should I perform a maid's service to stay there?
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and had everything we needed. It was a bit tricky to find staff if we needed something, but when we did they were great.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good clean rooms close to neds beach and not too far from town. Polite and courteous service and local knowledge
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay at Beachcomber. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lodge close by Ned’s beach

This is a nice lodge near Ned’s beach. Gary the owner very kindly showed us around on the way from the airport, and allowed early access and a late check out which we hugely appreciated. If you wish to dine at another restaurant Gary provides complementary shuttle and the restaurant drops you home. Lord Howe Island is truly magical, highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gary who manages tbe propertywas very helpful in sorting out any issues we had. We had a problem withtv reception on day 1 and quickly arranged another tv. The food at t he restaurant was very good - great pizza! The room was tidied every day which was a surprise - particularlyhaving rubbish removed from the kitchenette to avoid attracting ants and coachroaches - important given the room is at ground level. Gary's knowlege of the natural environment on tge island was very useful and he was always keen to share an I nteresting story with us which made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming guests, peaceful setting amongst the trees and birds, short distance to Neds beach and others, walks and shops/Restaurants. Will definitely come back another time
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay and Beachcombers, Gary and his team were very welcoming.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to everything amazing place

Best experiences ever back to nature perfect for solo traveler being female I always felt safe
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good sized unit with great facilities, a shame the dining room wasn't open for breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018