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Tower Lodge - Relais & Chateaux

6 Halls Road, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320, Australia
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Tower Lodge - Relais & Chateaux
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

We recently returned to the Tower Lodge for a one night stay. We chose the Oriental Room and the room itself was amazing, but then for $700 per night you would hope it would be. The afternoon tea was quite plain in comparison to what was served 3 years ago and the breakfast was very average. The staff really let... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Lovely location with great atmosphere despite being brand new. Great pool and grounds set in its own vineyard to which on gets complimentary tours. In house restaurant is lovely, five minutes walk the through the vines, but horribly expensive. Rooms are spacious and beautifully decorated. Ideally located for exploring the Hunter Valley. Only the price costs it it's fifth star.

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Last Spring my wife and I got married at Roberts restaurant and stayed at the lodge for 2 nights in the oriental room. Rooms were very private, clean and very unique. We visited a couple of rooms before settling for the Oriental Suite. Staff were always smiling and accommodating to our unique needs. The shuttle bus driver stayed up late... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

If you are getting married in the Hunter Valley, make sure you consider Tower Lodge. We were fortunate enough to celebrate our wedding at Tower and it was stunning. It was beautiful, intimate and elegant. Sean who assisted us with our planning, ensured that everything was taken care of to the highest standard and we were able to enjoy our... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013 via mobile

Arrived for a return visit to tower estate for an overnight as we had a function in the hunter valley. Expensive but happy to pay that for what should be a superior hotel and service. It was raining heavily the weekend we were there and arrived at 2pm to a lovely afternoon tea and a lovely relaxing afternoon watching the... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

My wife and I stayed at the Tower Lodge about a year ago, January 2012. We are used to go to New Zealand and really appreciate small special hotels like the ones we find there. We found Tower Lodge searching the web with recommendations from Relais & Chateaux, what made us think it would nothing but great. The place is... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013 via mobile

Stayed at Tower Lodge for 1 night as a couple, as part of touring Hunter Valley wineries. Very professional welcome / check in, beautiful & spacious room, really well equipped. Breakfast was good, wide choice, and not slow. Stay was marred by not being able to get a meal other than the Valentines Day 7-course special on offer at the... More

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SeanByrne1, General Manager at Tower Lodge - Relais & Chateaux, responded to this review
17 April 2013

Dear Simon, Thank you for your review and for choosing to stay with us during your trip to the Hunter Valley. I am glad to hear that you enjoyed your room and that you enjoyed the tour of Towr Lodge upon check in, the surrounds really do amaze you and make you feel like you are a million miles away... More

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38 reviews 38 reviews
6 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2013

My second stay at Tower Lodge was even better than my already incredible first stay. The management has changed, there are a lot of new staff and all are operating at a 5* level that would not be out of place in the very top hotels of the world. There are only 12 rooms here and all are beautifully appointed... More

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SeanByrne1, General Manager at Tower Lodge - Relais & Chateaux, responded to this review
17 April 2013

Dear Emily, Thank you so much for your kind words, I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed your second stay with us, even more so than the first! I am glad that you spoilt yourself with a trip to dining ecstasy in nine too, I completely agree with you that it "Blows you away", it is an experience to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2012 via mobile

Where to start? The fantastic location? The wonderful staff? The great food at the associated restaurant next door? The superb rooms? I search long and hard for a complaint. The worst I can offer is that the wifi is a bit feeble (although they say they are working on it.) I am a demanding customer but Tower Lodge has gone... More

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Holly S, General Manager at Tower Lodge - Relais & Chateaux, responded to this review
20 January 2013

Dear senechaldubaron. Thank you so much for your fabulous review of Tower Lodge. The entire team are honestly focused on looking after our guests and providing exceptional experiences. Reviews such as yours not only offer the staff an insight into our guests visit, but create a desire to ensure that all guests depart feeling they have had a unique experience.... More

charlwood
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2012

A beautiful 12 room hotel, quiet, all rooms with distinctive features, good pool, small gym, helpful staffand great breakfast choices. On the downside, as a wedding party we filled the hotel which meant the staff, although very helpful and pleasant, were extremely stretched. We got the impression they were used to much lower occupancy. A 1 hour wait for breakfast... More

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Holly S, General Manager at Tower Lodge - Relais & Chateaux, responded to this review
20 January 2013

Dear chriswoodbear, Thank you for your great review of Tower Lodge. All the staff at Tower Estate and Roberts Restaurant enjoyed looking after your family and friends whilst you stayed with us. I agree that the staff at Tower Lodge are very much committed and helpful. Being such a small property the front of house staff wear a variety of... More

 
 
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Address: 6 Halls Road, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320, Australia
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Region: Australia > New South Wales > Greater Newcastle > Cessnock > Pokolbin
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 Romantic Hotels in Pokolbin
Price range (per night): S$559 - 842
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Tower Lodge is the only truly intimate World class luxury Lodge in the Hunter Valley region, accommodating a maximum of 24 guests at any one time. The Lodge is not only luxurious, but also offers a stage to create your own special experience, one that will become your benchmark for years to come. Located at Tower Estate in the Hunter Valley, Australia the Lodge was recognised as the best "Luxury Lodge" for 2010 at the World Luxury Hotel Awards. Tower Lodge represents all that is Unique, Intimate and Luxurious. ... more   less 
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