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Reviews of Ocean Breeze Cottages

Ocean Breeze Cottages
72 Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Norfolk Island

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Frank

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our cottage is in a good location with a great sea view. The cottage was well equipped and the only downside was the very saggy mattress on the bed.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Parshin

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good size and location, but hot and unhygienic
The cottage is very well located and has easy access to everything. However, no room service is provided unless the booking is more than 7 days. the cottage is overloaded with large and small cockroaches. There is no one at the property. The office was shut on departure day (1st of Jan) and had no drop box to leave the key despite handing over the keys being the only option instructed by the property manager. The view from the back outside area is great, but inside the cottage is at least 10 degrees warmer than outside, regardless of leaving all the windows open and fans on.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location and layout of the cottage. It was like being at home. It was spick and span with an oven and cooktop as well as a microwave. Bed very comfy and lots of hot water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
You can't do better than this
We highly recommend Ocean Breeze Cottages. The cottages are all identical, one-bedroom units with all kitchen amenities included. The bedroom is on the sunset side, so can get a little warm in the afternoon. An overhead fan assists circulation. The high number units have a superior few of the ocean. WiFi is a little patchy and is strongest in the community room. Each unit has a patio facing the ocean side with lovely cooling breezes. The location is close to Burnt Pine but a hire car would be essential. The only negative on this is that checkout is early at 10am and the car had to be back by 10.30 which I found ridiculously old-fashioned as our flight didn't leave until 3pm, yet we paid fo all day hire!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Home in the country
Great spot, not over looked by anyone. Great view of Phillip Island. Quiet, close enough to get your steps in to walk to town and back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronald, Moncrieff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a property where we had stayed on a previous occasion. Once again it has lived up to our expectations. Just outside walking distance from Burnt Pine shops, but not a problem as a hire car is required for any visit to the island. It has a great, quiet location, perfect for a most relaxing holiday. Amenities are excellent.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Relax in comfort
Great location and easy walking distance to dining, shops and sightseeing. Spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Idyllic Norfolk Island accommodation.
This is an older property but has everything a couple needs for a week long stay. The bed was beautifully comfortable and huge and the shower was excellent with plenty of hot water and roomy. The kitchen is older but very functional. It is quietly located on the outer edge of Burnt Pine township.
Views of the ocean.
The cottage
Sunset.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views, we were in number 10, very clean, everything provided, 20 minutes walk to town so get a hire car. One of the most beautiful islands on earth. Highly recommended this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great and the privacy, views and tranquility made it perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Delightful
Really enjoyed our stay. Very helpful with cars and communication problems. Wonderful view, all in all one of our best holidays.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had everything we needed for a self contained unit . Very separate from the adjoining unit . Would love to see ceiling fans because there is no air conditioning which is okay .A stand alone fan is too noisy
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2020
Response from David on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review - ceiling fans are definitely on the to do list.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Lovely Property - nice and quiet and excellent (adult) facilities. Communication prior to booking could have been improved - was it because we booked thru Expedia (which then masked our email from the proprietors ? - I don't know)
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rayleigh, NSW

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, lovely sea breeze & outlook plus quality equipment and comfy bed
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Response from DuncanE on 11 Jan 2020
Thank you for your review of Ocean Breeze.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Duncan E on 23 May 2019
Thank you for reviewing Ocean Breeze

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Response from DuncanE on 9 Jan 2019
Thank you for reviewing Ocean Breeze

10/10 Excellent

Sue, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely self contained accommodation with great views and grounds.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Response from DuncanE - Manager on 19 Sept 2018
Thank you for your review of Ocean Bree4ze

10/10 Excellent

CJ, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Holiday Venue
I would recommend to everyone, fantast9place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Response from Duncan on 30 Jan 2018
Thank you for taking the time to write a review about us. It is pleasing to hear you enjoyed your holiday with us.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Next best thing to Endeavour...
Our trip this time was sudden and unexpected so we were having to book accommodation at the airport. My husband is an Islander however our house was not available and we didn't want to impose so suddenly on family. I'd stayed at Endeavour Lodge before, and while we would have loved to have stayed there, finances would not allow this time. We knew the Evans' family had this place as well as Endeavour, and it did not disappoint. Very comfortable and homey, with a nice view to Phillip Island. Avocados on Norfolk are the best, so it was nice to be welcomed with some in the fruit bowl. Quality fittings, well equipped kitchen (although we didn't have time this visit to do some cooking using local produce) and quality linen. The ONLY "negative" I have to post is this. The pillows, while in excellent condition, were just too flat for me. It would've been good if there were a couple of "chumpier" pillows for those who have neck problems. Perhaps something to look at when the next spend occurs? I just couldn't work it with 2 pillows on top of one another. But hey, you can't please everybody's pillow choice I know. :-) All in all, we are glad we stayed here and will likely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Response from Duncan on 1 Jul 2017
Thank you for your review of Ocean Breeze. I appreciate your comments about the pillows and will make sure we get some 'chumpier' pillows with our next linen order.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Place to Stay!
Ocean Breeze Cottages are great for a relaxing and peaceful holiday. Lovely modern kitchen, separate laundry, excellent water pressure in the shower, comfortable king size bed in a roomy bedroom and fabulous views from the private patio out over Phillips Island and the ocean. We also got a hire car as part of our accommodation package, along with airport transfers - great value. All up an amazing place to stay on Norfolk Island. We'd definitely go back there.
Response from Duncan on 8 Apr 2017
Thank you for your review of Ocean Breeze. The Kitchen facilities will be all be upgraded over the next few months.

10/10 Excellent

Gary, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location with a view. Cleaning Staff were gre
Lovely hotel and great location. Staff were friendly and helpful. Amenities more than adequate. I would not hesitate to book into that facility if I was to go back to Norfolk. Top class accommodation.
Response from Duncan Evans - Manager on 6 Nov 2016
Thank you for taking the time to write a review about us. It is pleasing to hear you enjoyed your holiday with us.

10/10 Excellent

Mary, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great outlook
Good location, close to town looks out to sea. Includes car hire for 20 Dollars a day to cover insurance. This was not clear when we booked on line. The bed is a king rather than the advertised double. Washing machine, beach towels, well equipped kitchen for cooking, DVD player and an efficient well run office in town. Cell phone also available for use during stay. Couldn't have been looked after better.

8/10 Good

Judy, GoldCoast

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
handy position close to town & beach
The unit was 5mins drive or 15mins walk into the centre of town. We had a great view of Phillip Island & it's a beautiful walk down to Kingston Convict ruins taking 25mins. The cows wander about freely munching on the grasses beside the roadsides with not a care in the world, but the chooks scamper off very quickly at the sight of humans. I assume a few may end up on the dinner table and look upon us humans as the grim reaper. Nevertheless Norfolk oozes warmth & happiness. The locals wave to every passerby, even young children as they walk down the streets will give you a friendly wave

10/10 Excellent

Janelle, Australia - QLD - Regional QLD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Norfolk Island is a slice of Heaven

8/10 Good

Mark, Australia - QLD - Sunshine Coast

Facilities: Typical; Value: Affordable; Service: Basic; Cleanliness: Tidy;

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn, Australia - SA - Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Top of the line, Home away from home; Value: Great deal; Cleanliness: Spotless;

10/10 Excellent

Craig, Australia - NSW - Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Had everything we needed; Value: Great deal; Service: Professional, Had no need to interact ; Cleanliness: Pristine; Great arrangement with car, accommodation and mobile phone

10/10 Excellent

Tara, Australia - ACT - Canberra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Modern; Service: Respectful; Cleanliness: Spotless;

10/10 Excellent

Iona, New Zealand - Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Affordable; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Immaculate; Same great standard each time we stay

8/10 Good

Verena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wer gerne einsam hat!
Wir waren das erste mal auf Norfolk Island. Die Insel ist sehr abgelegen und dadurch nicht so stark besucht. Es hat sehr schöne Ecken auf der Insel aber nach einer Woche hat man es mehr oder weniger gesehen. Es ist natürlich nicht so viel los.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Response from DuncanE on 18 Dec 2018
Thank you (Danke) for your review of Ocean Breeze