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My sister and I enjoyed a visit to Ballarat and Castlemaine staying at the Goldfields both nights. It was finally great to get out of Melbourne after our never ending lockdown. The staff (COVID ‘tester’ and Reception) were very genuine in their welcome and made us feel right at home. The double room was fantastic with a great bathroom. The view of the golf course was exceptional. We enjoyed our travels during the two days and had a lovely meal one night in the restaurant. Breakfast both mornings was really good. The resort is wonderful and the staff amazing. Well done!!

Well we did some research into what was available around Daylesford in terms of an overnight room in this location for we had a family members 80th Birthday and decided that we my wife and I would leave on the Friday after work and be fresh for the function the next day. So Sunday the 13th the week before the event I called the venue and I found that Daylesford Central Motor Inn had a King Deluxe Suite for $195.00 per night or a Superior Queen Bed Room for $164.00 so I said that i would book the King Deluxe room and could they please offer some places that could assist in catering. I emailed the next day and requested that if we book additional night could we have it at a reduced rate they replied that if we wanted a cheaper room then the Superior Queen Bed Room was a better option and no room was available for the following night. So I replied that we would stay with our first option and could they please confirm our booking. On Monday I emailed and asked for confirmation of our booking... It never came. I assumed that at least we had a booking. I called on Friday evening as I said that I would to say that we were on our way from outer East of melbourne and we will arrive late the person who answered the phone said oh sorry I did not check emails and yes i see it is the Queen room.. When we arrived at the venue we found that the Superior Queen Room was no more than a cabin type room with very little room around the bed and very very basic facilities. So lesson learnt and questions asked what makes a room Superior and you can make a photo look so much better than it really is. Side note to this is my wife and I left her medi pillow behind and remember that the person booking us in knew that we were going to be in town at the family function did not contact us to let us know of our mistake so by the time we got home and discovered our mistake and called them they said oh wait I will go and look. When he called back he said oh yes i have found it I will post it back to you at your cost. Lesson please look for reviews.

Recently renovated with stylish spacious rooms ( albeit noisy). The artwork whilst interesting was over done to point of boredom. The property presents well both in accommodation and public spaces - but that’s where it stops - cosy bar and lounge opened for two hours only on a Friday night of several days stay. First night although quite cold no fires going - welcoming atmosphere’zero’. You have to go down and get your only drinks in cafe and bring them up yourselves- self service 5 star!!! Ordered a cognac in evening and served in whisky glass - he didn’t know what a bandy balloon was. Dining room closed - cafe downstairs open but just a cafe! Noisy with hard concrete floors and glass plus groups makes it far from peaceful for a meal plus barista’s over enthusiastic ‘banging’ of milk jug was to much! The website states bar and restaurant/ dining of luxurious style however of service was non-existent ( staff accompanied all requests with a negative excuse) and reflex’s poor on management ( missing in action) and owners who should stick to development and get experienced management to operate it. One owner we did meet was full of excuses, over patronising and not at all interested in resolving the issue. In summary Over rated and over priced’ Unlike General MacArthur - we shall not return!

The location of the town is 1-2 minutes from Melbourne, a beautiful European style town. The hotel is located in the spa area of the town, which is a good spa hotel. There is free parking and the breakfast is very generous. There is a restaurant near the hotel, Frang and connie's Kitchen, which tastes good and is visited by many locals. Unfortunately I missed the lake in the town. Added: I forgot my wallet in the hotel's event lobby. I can still find it at the front desk when I walked. Although the cash is gone, the card is still alive. Therefore, you still have to take care of your things.