Accommodation Reviews

Helm’s Inn, Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada

Helms Inn, Victoria, Vancouver IslandThe Helm’s Inn is very well located – just a few minutes walk from the Inner Harbour, the Empress Hotel and main shopping street of Victoria.

We received a very friendly greeting from the staff on Reception, and plenty of suggestions on where to eat and what to see during our stay in Victoria.

Photos of Helm’s Inn, Victoria, Vancouver Island

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By |2019-01-22T13:19:25+11:00May 29th, 2018|Categories: Accommodation Reviews, Vancouver Island|0 Comments

Star Princess Alaska Cruise – Cabin L242

Balcony Suite, Star PrincessIn May 2018 we did a wonderful 7-day Star Princess Alaskan cruise through the Inside Passage. This was part of a self-drive trip through Alaska and several USA National Parks and after much research, we decided that a one-way cruise from Whittier (Alaska) to Vancouver (Canada) through the Inside Passage was the best way to travel this leg of the trip.

We are usually independent travellers and were a bit hesitant about taking a cruise, however we were very pleasantly surprised!

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By |2018-11-09T17:09:58+11:00May 26th, 2018|Categories: Accommodation Reviews, Alaska|0 Comments

McKinley Chalet Resort, near Denali National Park, Alaska

McKinley Chalet Resort, Denali, AlaskaMcKinley Chalet Resort has an excellent location – just a couple of minutes from the entrance to Denali National Park. On arrival, McKinley Chalet Resort is impressive. The large timber and stone chalet-style building houses the lobby, shops, restaurant and coffee shop with accommodation in separate buildings overlooking the mountains.

Although there is a crowd in the lobby, we have a quick and easy check in.

The rooms are located in two-storey timber buildings over quite a large area, on land sloping down to the river at the back of the main building – with a backdrop of snow covered mountains. We are in T Block – an attractive, rustic looking timber building in immaculate condition. Our room is on the first floor.

The room is a pleasant surprise – we have a warm and cosy living room, bathroom and bedroom, and a pretty view through the trees to the river and mountains.

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By |2019-06-03T16:54:15+10:00May 19th, 2018|Categories: Accommodation Reviews, Alaska|0 Comments

Land’s End Resort, Homer, Alaska

Lands End Resort, HomerLand’s End Resort has a wonderful location – at the tip of The Spit in Homer.

We booked into Room 206, on the first floor, up one flight of stairs (no lift) and in the original hotel building (built in 1958). We booked one of the cheapest rooms (Port City Room) – without a view. Rooms on the other side of the hallway have sensational views of the water and snow-capped mountains.

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By |2019-06-03T16:56:46+10:00May 16th, 2018|Categories: Accommodation Reviews, Alaska|0 Comments

Comfort Inn Downtown, Ship Creek Anchorage, Alaska

Comfort Inn Downtown AnchorageThe Comfort Inn Downtown, Ship Creek, is a good value hotel in Anchorage – an expensive town for accommodation.

We receive a friendly welcome when checking in and are allocated Room 227 one floor up from reception. It is a large room with 2 queen beds and good sized bathroom overlooking the railway line and the street towards downtown Anchorage.

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By |2019-06-03T17:01:37+10:00May 15th, 2018|Categories: Accommodation Reviews, Alaska|0 Comments

Allure on Ocean Motel, Mollymook NSW Australia

Mollymook BeachMollymook is located on the South Coast of NSW, about a 3.5-hour drive south of Sydney. It has a beautiful beach, a slow-paced lifestyle and some fabulous restaurants – an ideal summer holiday destination.

The Allure on Ocean Motel is a small, family owned motel with just 11 beautifully refurbished rooms. What a find it was! It is ideally located – just a few minutes walk from the beach. From the moment we were greeted by the lovely owner, Belinda, we felt welcomed and relaxed.

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By |2024-01-23T16:32:03+11:00January 6th, 2018|Categories: Accommodation Reviews, Mollymook|0 Comments

Villa Amandhira, Thalpe, Sri Lanka

Villa Admindhira, Thalpe, Sri LankaAfter a long drive from Ella, we arrive at Villa Amandhira at Thalpe, on Sri Lanka’s South Coast – and it is paradise!

We are presented with cold face washers, and the staff carry our bags to our rooms while we are served cool drinks on the terrace overlooking the garden and the sea.

The villa is amazing. It is a luxurious, modern villa that has been architecturally designed. The furniture and styling is very tasteful. We love the polished concrete floors, the white walls, the teak coloured timber furniture, the fresh flowers and the ocean view. In fact the villa is right on the beach. We have access to the sand via a gate (that is locked every night). The sunsets are incredible. An added bonus is that a stilt fisherman appears every afternoon/evening just out front of the villa.

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By |2018-08-27T15:40:44+10:00October 24th, 2017|Categories: Accommodation Reviews, Sri Lanka|0 Comments
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