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4.7 out of 5

"The room was in character for an old property. The breakfast was amazing and staff were friendly and efficient. Thoroughly enjoyed the stay. " More

By a verified traveller on Tue 24 Jan 2023

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Hotel Description

At Athelstane House you'll be within steps of Queenscliff Historical Museum and Salt Contemporary Art. Highlights at this beach hotel include free cooked-to-order breakfast and free self parking.

This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services, and a library. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a terrace, and a garden. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of a free ferry terminal shuttle.

Places within a 5-minute walk of this 4-star Queenscliff hotel include Queenscliff Library and Queenscliff Hotel.

Standard Room (Large)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Courtyard Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

King Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room, Balcony

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Athelstane House ratings based on 263 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.7 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Athelstane House

Everyone (95) Couples (148) Family (17)
5 out of 5
The room was in character for an old property. The breakfast was amazing and staff were friendly and efficient. Thoroughly enjoyed the stay.

Posted by on 24 Jan. 2023

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25 Jan. 2023 by Laurel

Thank you for your lovely review, Noelene! We are so happy you enjoyed your time with us and hope to welcome you back in the near future. Warm regards, Laurel

4 out of 5
We enjoyed our stay very much and will stay again in the future. I still have trouble with self check IN and self check OUT , maybe this is the future with labour costs rising ect. What a pity!

Posted by on 13 Jan. 2023

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13 Jan. 2023 by Laurel

Thank you for your review Helen! We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. You're spot on in regards to contactless check in/out - due to huge staff shortages and rising costs we had to choose between a receptionist or a breakfast service. We believe our breakfast service adds a lot more value than a receptionist at this stage. Hope to see you again! Warmest regards, Laurel

5 out of 5
Such a Charing old building, beautifully kept

Posted by on 9 Nov. 2022

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3 Dec. 2022 by Laurel

Thank you for such a lovely review, Samantha! Looking forward to hosting you again in the future. Warm regards, Laurel

5 out of 5
Close to everything but quiet. Great host and excellent cooked breakfast included.

Posted by on 5 Oct. 2022

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5 Oct. 2022 by Laurel

Thank you so much for such a lovely review, Brian. It was lovely to meet you and host you at the house. Hope to see you again soon! Warm regards, Laurel

5 out of 5
The room was excellent and the breakfast was totally delicious!

Posted by on 28 Sep. 2022

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28 Sep. 2022 by Laurel

Thank you for your review, Margaret. We are so thrilled you enjoyed your time with us!! Hope to welcome you back in the future. Warm regards, Laurel

5 out of 5
Very happy had a great break

Posted by , from HIGHTON on 14 May 2022

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15 May 2022 by Laurel

Thank you for your lovely review, Brett! Hope to see you again soon. Warm regards, Laurel

5 out of 5
A charming guesthouse. Clean and comfortable. Room was lovely. Breakfast a great addition. Would definitely come back.

Posted by on 3 May 2022

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7 May 2022 by Laurel

Thank you for such a lovely review, Judy! We are thrilled you enjoyed your time with us. Hope to see you again in the near future! Warm regards, Laurel

5 out of 5
The bed was so unbelievably comfortable! The colours in the room made me so happy. And the bath is beyond fabulous. I would stay again in a heartbeat ❤️❤️❤️

Posted by on 2 May 2022

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7 May 2022 by Laurel

Hi Christina, Thank you for such a lovely review! I am so thrilled you loved the room and all it's bright colours! Looking forward to hosting you again in the future. Warm regards, Laurel

5 out of 5

Posted by on 30 Apr. 2022

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4 out of 5
Really enjoyed our stay. The big breakfast is excellent, especially the relish. Bathroom was large and bright lighting was excellent.

Posted by on 10 Apr. 2022

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7 May 2022 by Laurel

Hi Peter, thanks for your fab review! So glad you enjoyed our included brekky - we think it's a highlight too! Thrilled to hear the lighting is good too....makes a world of difference doesn't it!! Hope to see you again in the future. Warm regards, Laurel

Property Features

Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 323 square feet (30 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at Athelstane House. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This 4-star Queenscliff hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 323 sq ft of conference space
  • 30 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1860
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces) , Free parking nearby

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Athelstane House offers 10 accommodations with iPod docking stations and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. LED televisions come with DVD players. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • IPod dock
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • LED television
  • DVD player
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor

Food & Drink

Guests are served free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10 AM.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal. To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. There is no front desk at this property. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.

Athelstane House offers transfers from the ferry terminal. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. This property does not have a front desk. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • No front desk
  • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Private entrance
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Guest will receive an email before arrival 48 hours
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are available
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually wrapped food options are available through room service
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.4 percent

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

Hotel Names

  • Athelstane House
  • Athelstane House Hotel
  • Athelstane House Hotel Queenscliff
  • Athelstane House Queenscliff
  • Athelstane House Queenscliff, Victoria
  • Athelstane House Hotel
  • Athelstane House Queenscliff
  • Athelstane House Hotel Queenscliff
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.