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Glenferrie Lodge

3.0 of 5
12a Carabella St | Kirribilli, Sydney, New South Wales 2061, Australia
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Glenferrie Lodge
Ranked #42 of 85 Sydney B&B and Inns
3.0 of 5 stars 159 Reviews
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Bathurst, Australia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

I have been going to Glenferrie Lodge for more than three years and I keep coming back because it is in the perfect position when you want to be in central Sydney but don't want to pay exorbitant rates. The bonus is the free cooked and cold breakfast available every day. That alone is worth the cost of sharing a... More

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Joanna Kalowski, Owner at Glenferrie Lodge, responded to this review
18 May 2012

Delighted you keep coming back to Glenferrie, and so pleased you enjoy the wonderful location and garden. We hope our gradual renovation and upgrading of the hotel more than makes up for the absence of ensuite bathrooms. We took over on 5 April this year and we have big plans for the future. We are going to call it a... More

Dungog, Australia
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

it was neat and tidy, had a beautiful facade outside and was very inviting, it is not a concern to me not having an ensuite, i dont have heaps of money and having breakfast including, $99 for a double room was amazingly cheap for the location, it was a 2 minute walk to the ferry station, that was excellent! the... More

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Joanna Kalowski, Owner at Glenferrie Lodge, responded to this review
8 May 2012

We're so glad you enjoyed your stay, and thanks for the feedback about TV reception. We're working on it right now, installing boosters as well as new television sets, so by the time you visit again, that should be a thing of the past. We took over in April this year, and are working hard to get the basics right... More

East Ballina, New South Wales, Australia
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

I recently (April 2011) stayed here for four nights for $550. I was shocked at the size of the room - about 3m x 3m - though I did have a tiny balcony. The place has very little sound insulation - could here coughs and conversation from other rooms, and someone throwing up in the nearby bathroom. The bathrooms have... More

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parisfanSydney, Owner at Glenferrie Lodge, responded to this review
3 May 2012

We took over this hotel in April, just days before your visit, and we have made many changes, with a special focus on cleaning. You wouldn't recognise the bathrooms now, but although they are all gleaming, yours will be among the first to be completely renovated. Since we took over, we've also been making sure people know Kirribilli is a... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

My husband and I recently stayed at Glenferrie Lodge and can readily recommend it on a number of counts: 1. Reasonable tariff incl.fabulous breakky with fresh fruit to sustain you for the day. 2. Fantastic location which is close to stunning harbour, restaurants, Ensembe Theatre, a quaint ferry ride only10 mins to Circulrar Quay, plus discovery of a beautiful Sydney... More

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parisfanSydney, Owner at Glenferrie Lodge, responded to this review
30 April 2012

Thank you for your feedback! You wrote on day 24 after we took over, and we know there's work to be done, but we are glad you enjoyed your stay. Next time, we hope you'll find some more changes to comment on as we gradually upgrade lovely old Glenferrie to her former beauty. More

Scone, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

I love Glenferrie's close proximity to the Kirribilli Ferry and beautiful Sydney Harbour, easy walk to shops, restaurants and Milson's Point Train Station, the Four Star Breakfast included in the room rate, and regard it as probably the best value accommodation in central Sydney. Also, on some nights fireworks on the Harbour can be viewed from the 2nd floor, and... More

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parisfanSydney, Owner at Glenferrie Lodge, responded to this review
26 April 2012

Delighted you enjoyed the free breakfast: since we took over on April 5, our chef has been adding fresh fruit for guests to take with them, so we'll be sure to show him your review. We think we have a hidden gem here, and with some love and attention, we hope many travellers will have the same experience of charm,... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

I booked for 7 days because of the price. However I suffered from a rattling noise and dampness even I opened a window. There was no airconditioner and the Internet Kiosk. After all I left there in 3 days after check-in.

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parisfanSydney, Owner at Glenferrie Lodge, responded to this review
22 April 2012

We took over Glenferrie on April 5 2012 from the former operator, and we are working hard to remedy the problems you point out. We are very sorry you had a bad experience, and we hope you will give us another try in the not too distant future, when we hope we will more than make up for your disappointment... More

Bangalee
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
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Made a booking for early January. Cancelled a month in advance......after several months of requesting a refund, only to be told 3 times that the cheque was in the mail and it would be there in 7 days....we had to involve the Department of Fair Trading. It worked like magic!! Office staff that can make a booking can surely communicate... More

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parisfanSydney, Owner at Glenferrie Lodge, responded to this review
22 April 2012

Glenferrie is under new management - we took over on April 5 2012, well after you had such trouble getting your refund from the former operators. We apologise to you and we can only say that from now on, this kind of thing will NEVER happen again. Cancellations of bookings made on or after 5 April will be subject to... More

Tamworth
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

We stayed 2 nights in a twin share room. We were aware that the bathroom is a communal arrangement and not once did we have any delays. The shower has great pressure and HOT water was a plenty. The privacy of each cubicle is very assuring and each toilet cubicle also is fitted with a hand basin, soap etc. The... More

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parisfanSydney, Owner at Glenferrie Lodge, responded to this review
26 April 2012

We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Glenferrie, which we took over on April 5. We are listening to every piece of feedback and acting on it so that everyone can come away feeling the way you did. Glenferrie is a rare example of a 1908 Arts and Crafts Building, and is indeed a historic beauty, the kind... More

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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

I really enjoyed my 2 night stay. The location showed me a very quiet but upscale neighborhood I would have never seen. It is a very safe area. Great breakfast! And short walks to transportation. Be aware there is no air conditioning but the temperate nights and ceiling fans in each room made it an affordable nice stay.

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parisfanSydney, Owner at Glenferrie Lodge, responded to this review
26 April 2012

Yes, location is one of our best features, and we are pleased you thought so, too. Waking up in quiet Kirribilli, a minute's walk from the Sydney homes of our Prime Minister and Governor General, is quite an experience. We took over the hotel the day this review came out, and we hope next time you come you'll find more... More

Charlottesville
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

Staff was very accommodating & helpful; rooms were reasonable and quite comfortable. Shared bath was not a problem with sufficient stalls. Great suburban seating with easy access to groceries, take out meals, restaurants only 10 minutes away. Also only a 5 minute walk from ferry stop@kiribilli..

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12a Carabella St | Kirribilli, Sydney, New South Wales 2061, Australia
Price range (per night):* S$89 - 197

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