Name: Blue Hills Motel
Address: 96 Sandy Bay Road, Battery Point, Hobart, 7000, AU

2/10

Poor

13 Jul 2026

Prithvi

Changed our room last minute with no prior notice. Gave us an uncleaned room with dead ants everywhere+ leakage in the bathroom. Wasn't offered any replacement but rather had to deal with unfairness throughout our stay

Partner

2/10

Poor

12 Jun 2026

Matt

The rooms on the top level are so dirty and run down. For even $140 a night you shouldn’t be sleeping in that or bathing

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

TENDAYI

Clean rooms, kitchen is nice and staff members are good

6/10

Pleasant

29 May 2026

TENDAYI

The parking was ok though they is no enough space, the room was well cleaned . They was only one problem in my room they was no plates no microwave l end up eating cold food .Beside that everything was okay.

Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2026

Paul

Parking was not great as first in first serve ,so ended parking down street.😒

Partner

2/10

Poor

20 Apr 2026

Kelsi

Yes it was cheap but it is terrible.

We didnt stay, family was horrified.

Avoid at all costs.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2026

Thomas

Reception was already closed at 5:30. No check-in info was sent until 4:00 same day. There was supposed to be on-site parking but there were actually only a few spaces. The heat was a space heater in a closet. Location is very central.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

18 Apr 2026

David

Clean modern room, windows need upgrades as rattled with wind and shower space tiny in room 14 ( a weird corner nook) shower better in room opposite and water pressure very average but was value for money

Partner

2/10

Poor

12 Apr 2026

Mal

Location was great, but that is all that is good for Blue Hills.
Advertised free \"on-site\" parking - but only 9 parking spaces for 29 units!!
77 steps from road to our room. Bit tough for elderly with heavy bags, with sharp steel protruding from a number of the steps.
Reception hours pathetic - doubt that they are prepared to face complaints \"face to face\".
Note following:
No toilet roll holder.
Only 1 towell rail.
A number of lights not working.
Many broken panels of glass in stairwell and room.
Exposed electrical cables outside room that should have been in conduit.
Exposed \"taped up 240 volt power cables\" in room.
No coffee provided.
Could not find any firehoses on upper levels.
I am would be surprised that this property meets required loacl by-laws and workplace health and safety requirements.

Partner

4/10

Poor

11 Apr 2026

Barbara

The best thing about this accommodation was it's proximity to the Salamanca Markets. Interestingly, in the text I received about checking in, I was told that it was a 'self check-in accommodation' and that if we arrive after 1.30pm we had to send photo ID. This was disappointing as it is nice have human interaction at check-in. Also why was photo ID needed if there was no one there to identify me???
Even for the lowish price, the room was below par. In our room, Number 28, there was a small, bashed-up blow heater that struggled to warm the room on a very cold and wet night. There was no tag on the cord to say that it had been checked for safety by an electrician. There were no electric blankets and only one spare extra blanket for two beds, hidden with the heater in the 'wardrobe'. There were draughts coming in through the front door, an open window in the bathroom that could not be closed and a large gap under the bathroom door that contributed to the overall coldness of the room.
There were ants on the 'kitchen' bench, wall and in the bathroom.
There were not grab rails in the shower or by the toilet. There was a towel rail near the toilet but it wobble badly if touched. There was no toilet roll holder and the bathroom light fitting was a disgrace, both dusty and missing a bulb which left an open socket.
I really think that this motel is in need of major upgrading to make it a nicer, more comfortable place. I would NOT like to stay there in winter

Friends

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2026

Peter

Great value for the night. Nail clippings on bathroom floor. Could use a shower curtain.

Partner

4/10

Poor

07 Apr 2026

Thomas

Bed very uncomfortable. Pillows couldnt support a barbie dolls head. Fridge on floor. Kettle and a small milk supplied but not a coffee sachet to be seen. Wouldnt recommend.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Apr 2026

Sharon

Parking very hard

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2026

Carolyn

Hard not alot of parking for the motel, would be better more parking spaces.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

22 Mar 2026

Peter

Never saw anyone as regards staff. Check in/out was easy once had right code for key box. Room was adequate for price. Bed was comfy, could do with better pillows though.

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2026

Naomi

This accommodation is fine, and

2/10

Poor

21 Mar 2026

Morag

Parking terrible, never seen any staff, rooms very unclean, had to walk a metal gang plank outside second floor to access room, what I thought was a carpet under fridge was actually dirt and dust, room door looked like someone had tried to kick the door in, being an older woman travelling by herself the hotel did not no feel safe, i had to forgo 5 nights accommodation, Very unsatisfactory.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

Lillian

Fantastic value for money, location is actually excellent being out of the centre but still close. Neighbourhood perfect for some nice and interesting walks. I would definitely stay again. Down to earth, modest, but has everything for a couple of nights stay.

Self

2/10

Poor

12 Mar 2026

Moira

Arrived having sent my id and phone number as requested. Informed by Hotel. com four hours after arriving that a lock pad number would be sent on the day of our arrival !!!!
If it had not been for some fellow guests who rang a different number than what we were given and managed to contact someone who gave us the lock and key combination.
The room was clean and bedding very good but there was not a single hook to hang any clothing. Nor a cupboard. The combi/fan/light/heater made an unbearable noise in the bathroom. Luckily there was another smaller light in the room. Third night the heavens opened in Hobart and the roof was leaking. They moved us to another room which did have a wardrobe but a lot of rust under the metal window. There was no hot water in the shower. If the effort was made could be a really nice motel. But sadly not on this occasion. A very dangerous health and safety issue is the steps upto the motel. If you drive in you would not use them. But the lower flight has a handrail somewhat wobbly and splintered, half hidden under the undergrowth. The second flight no hand rail and loose stones. Very slippy on the rainy day.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2026

Ania

Easy, friendly and great experience for a low price !

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2026

Peter

Excellent

Self

2/10

Poor

09 Mar 2026

Christiane

I normally don't leave bad reviews but we had a terrible experience there.
It started off with bad communication regarding check-in and ended with a huge leak in the ceiling! My phone, book and ear plugs got soaked. I've emailed them 3 times (reception was closed when we left) and no-one even bothered responding and taking responsibility. We've actually covered the floors with towels to prevent their floors getting soaked & damaged, no appreciation or decency whatsoever.

4/10

Poor

08 Mar 2026

Mark

Budget for a reason…the room was poorly presented, very dusty and dirty. The bathroom layout lacked thought and the window blinds were absolutely filthy. Overall, the building is in very poor condition and requires significant maintenance and repair. The location is excellent and the bed was comfortable.

8/10

Excellent

06 Mar 2026

Margie

It was clean. close to amenities. Not very much parking first in best dressed heard of the noise from the unit above but it was pleasant and yes I would say there again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2026

Daniel

Great place 2 get away from the stresses of life

6/10

Pleasant

28 Feb 2026

melissa

Room was clean and tidy, bed comfortable. But we woke up to a hotbox.. no way to get fresh air, no fan to turn on, and the large window was like a heater even with the blinds closed.

6/10

Pleasant

27 Feb 2026

Peter

Basic but clean, inexpensive and a good location. No AC in my room but temperature was ok. Good choice if on a budget and want proximity to Salamanca.

8/10

Excellent

25 Feb 2026

Pamela

Comfortable clean room, friendly service

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

Hailey-jayde

Staff were very kind. The room was clean and comfortable. Location is very central and close to the water and the city!

Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Feb 2026

Amanda

The rooms were spacious, easy check in.
Needed extra pillows which we asked for and they brought them to the room. Was an easy walk to the city so a good location.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Feb 2026

Roxanne

It had good views and a handy location. The check-out instructions mentioned a drop-box for keys but I didn't see it. I just put them back in the lock-box. There are only 6 rooms on the ground floor and lots of stairs so be prepared to carry your luggage up them. No extra blanket or pillows, or face cloths. Very old building with a poorly executed cosmetic update.

All week before our arrival, I kept getting messages asking for photo ID to make sure it was us checking in. I thought this was scam email because I've worked in hotels and stayed in many and this has never been required before. I ignored all those messages and was able to check-in successfully. If those messages are from the hotel, they need to stop sending them.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Feb 2026

Karen

There were no staff but I had no issues with check in or check out. The shower was terrible and it is not hygienic hanging towels over the toilet

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2026

Henry

You can reach the main city attractions and restaurants on foot, so it is recommended for regular tourists. The room facilities are simple but sufficient, making it very worthwhile at this price.

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2026

Eliza

Room was clean and had what we needed. Checking in after reception had closed was simple and easy. Glad we arrived in time to access a car park on the premises, would've stressed if all the parks were full as only limited on-site parking.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

31 Dec 2025

Jeffrey

Good

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2025

Romy

Cute, great location, lovely views, clean and as described.

6/10

Pleasant

07 Nov 2025

Sarah

Free parking

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

05 Nov 2025

Neil and Jacqui

The staff were really unhelpful. The room was sparce. The bathroom tap was broken. Very loose. The passage and steps, the carpet was very worn. We will not be back.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2025

Darren

Close to Salamanca and Sandy Bay. Neat, clean and tidy room. Process from the outset was straightforward.

Business_and_leisure Self

4/10

Poor

02 Nov 2025

Peter

The premises looked very unloved with torn carpet on the stairs one of the first things you see. Every step had badly torn carpet.
The walls were marked everywhere and the noise levels of slamming doors was consistent throughout the night.
We booked here as a last resort 3 days before we needed somewhere to stay in Hobart.
Next time this happens, we will pay the extra $$ rather than stay at Blue Hills.
We stayed there around 20 years ago and had good memories of it then. Those good memories have now been erased!!

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

01 Nov 2025

Phillip

Parking just ok

Self

2/10

Poor

12 Oct 2025

Robyn

Shower floor slimey and a lot of course black hair shower falling off wall. If we wanted to use heater we couldn’t watch TV only one power point carpet was stained everything was very dusty the stairwell was dangerous with torn carpet on the treads wouldn’t not recommend

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2025

Ken

Cheap with great views of Mount Wellington, as well as being conveniently close to the centre of Sandy Bay.

6/10

Pleasant

18 Aug 2025

Phil

Work in progress, budget friendly

The place is being done up, it's a work in progress. It's secure and comfy enough. Some spray and wipe, and a shower curtain wouldn't hurt.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

12 Aug 2025

Karen

It served its purpose; however, it was very unclean. The sheets were clean though.
Also, during the night it was very noisy. A vacuum cleaner going late in the evening. They were NOT vacuuming our room.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2025

Ethan

It was great definitely will be back

4/10

Poor

01 Jul 2025

Andrew

It was cheap, but it needs work done on it. My room door was hanging off one hinge, and the door handle on an external door came off in my hand.

Basic facilities (no microwave) but comfortable enough bed for me and well located

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

17 Jun 2025

Angela

Very poor accom, limited heating, had to leave after first night

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

16 Jun 2025

Renee

No heater just a small space heater the room was freezing, no shower curtain, property said it included a car space and then was told two days before that it’s first come for the spaces so constantly had no space

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

14 Jun 2025

Kelli

Bio hazard alert

I have to say this is the worst hotel I have ever stayed in. It is a bio-hazard waiting to happen. The filth was astounding. Even if a room is cheap it should be clean. Blood on wall tiles in bathroom, toothpaste over taps, smears of who knows what and hair over shower walls. Brown smears on side table and bed head,dirt and grime in floors. Window broken so didn't shut properly. Room was freezing and no electric blanket or additional blankets. Disgusting and would not ever recommend !
Have countless photos but they wouldn't upload

Self

2/10

Poor

09 Jun 2025

Ivan

The room was dirty dangerous no towel rails in the shower or bathroom no soap holders nowhere to put your toiletries no shelving. The bathroom was less than one star.

2/10

Poor

06 Jun 2025

Adam

Blue Hills Motel

- [ ] No toilet roll holder
- [ ] other people's hair on the wall and on step into the shower
- [ ] mould in the corner of the shower
- [ ] No shower curtain
- [ ] door has marks all over it
- [ ] dust all over the mirror in main area
- [ ] globes missing from room and others not working
- [ ] Marks all over the walls
- [ ] Carpets look like they have not been vacuumed
- [ ] No non slip tape on steel steps
- [ ] Lamp globe covered in dust

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jun 2025

Lisa

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Leisure

4/10

Poor

18 May 2025

Kay

Don't like self check in, foyer and stairs are awful. Limited parking which was only told about by email giving self check in details, no lift. Shower was weird with no curtain or door. 2 cups and 2 teaspoons only supplied, no toaster, plates, knives so couldn't have toast in the morning.
location is good. We had an end room which had a great view but overall would not recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2025

Mick

Stayed in newly refurbished area was beautifully decorated

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2025

Aaron

Simply amazing 😊 great staff, amazing room, especially for the price 😊

8/10

Excellent

26 Apr 2025

Andree

Blue Hills Motel offers affordable accommodation in an excellent location. Staff were friendly and very helpful. The rooms are basic but comfortable and the price is unbeatable. I had two bookings throughout the duration of my stay, so experienced a renovated and unrenovated room. Some guests may find the unrenovated rooms shabby, however if you are happy with a bed and clean bathroom, it has everything you need. My only complaint is that the rooms were a bit dusty. This could be easily managed during the cleaning routine. Other than this, I enjoyed my stay and would return.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2025

Louisa

Room was fine, clean( although no housekeeping during our stay) easy to get around. We didn’t really see any staff during our stay, so cant comment on staff.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

07 Apr 2025

Kate

Luke warm shower on second morning. Had to ask for battery to be placed in smoke alarm whose cover was hanging down to show a missing battery.
Great location

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

27 Mar 2025

Richard

Great view , convenient

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

23 Mar 2025

Philip

Not super cheap but very tired. Shower curtain dirty and only two rings holding it up. Bedroom carpet very tired

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

22 Mar 2025

Kaye

Not enough parking, shower alternates between really hot and changes to freezing cold. No toaster, cutlery or crockery or microwave.
You get just what you pay for.

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

20 Mar 2025

Russell

Beware...nothing like the photos, leaking cealing, holes in tiles, holes in carpet on stairs which is a tripping hazard, reception never open, i could go on...

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

19 Mar 2025

Peter

Great location. Very much a budget motel. Stayed five nights and the room was not serviced duting that time. The room was OK, the bed good and the hot water excellent. The whole biulding is very much in need of major renovation and repair.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Mar 2025

John

very good location we stayed here earlier during our trip and we were located upstairs which was very run down on our last visit we were located downstairs in much cleaner and renovated room.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Feb 2025

Carolyn

Location was good, walkable to dining areas and water front. Room was run down, carpet threadbare, tap loose in bathroom and tap handle fell off on the hot water tap in shower. Nail strip to hold carpet down was bare and was covered by using a towel. The sliding door to bathroom falls off if you pull it on an angle. No flywire on windows. Fridge had every shelf broken and had solid ice on the element. Luckily we didnt need to use it. Broken tiles in shower with no screen so water covered half the bathroom floor. Beds were comfortable and linen clean

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2025

Ken

Good value , clean and well located

2/10

Poor

23 Feb 2025

Jackie

TERRIBLE. DON'T STAY THERE.
It is VERY dirty. It is VERY old. No maintenance has been done for years!
Front and back door are never locked.
Hard to get parking.
Front office staff are hardly there.
The bathroom is NOT as shown in the booking photos. The bathroom is dirty and small and for 2 days we had a 'waterfall' pouring down the wall and all over the basin when someone showered upstairs - disgusting!

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

15 Feb 2025

John

Room was dirty previous visitors food left in the fridge tap in shower is broken
Positives it was quiet and location is very close to pier

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Feb 2025

Tim

Had all the basics ok
Old bad carpet on the stairs gives a bed impression
The door sticks .

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

14 Feb 2025

Verified traveler

Needs urgent maintenance.

You get what you pay for...So I suggest you pay extra and stay somewhere else!
The reception guy was helpful and friendly but that's where the positive ended.
The room was grubby with dust on all surfaces. Fluff and hair on the floor, toilet seat broken (surely the cleaner, if it's cleaned, would see this). Cupboard doors latches broken. Even the one and only bedside light didn't work!
The bed linen was fresh and clean but the bed was hard and lumpy so moved to the small single bed in the room which was marginally better.
All in all this place needs urgent basic maintenance and a good clean.

Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Jan 2025

Denise

I liked the price & convenient location. I did not like the hard bed where as on a previous visit the bed was so comfortable

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2025

Julie

The room was clean. Shower didn't have a screen so water went further than it should have. Didn't see the manager at all, but we had no hassles checking in or out. The yard out the front was rather overgrown and needed attention.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jan 2025

Joyanne

It was basic and did its purpose.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jan 2025

Carmel

The position of the property was excellent.Of course the property being long established did not have a lift and I was on the top floor so many steps had to be climbed.Luckily I did not have very heavy luggage.Because the property is in the more established category it would probably do with a makeover but my room was spacious and clean and the bed linen and towels were clean too so although my stay was just one night it was comfortable.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

30 Dec 2024

Bond

Easy parking at the back of the property, no air conditioning but fan is provided. Shower tap is an issue for hot and cold water. Overall, it is a reasonable place to stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2024

Beth

This is the third time that I have stayed at this property. My room had been recently updated and was small but adequate. It had a double bed and a single bed in it, and everything that I needed. This motel is conveniently located within walking distance of Salamanca and Sandy Bay in Hobart. I am happy to recommend it, particularly for overnight accommodation.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

16 Dec 2024

Grace

Bang average, needs a proper clean.

This was a basic motel, close to the centre. It really was bang average but needs a refurb. Our room was covered in black hair when we arrived and cup ring stains on surfaces. The entire place needs a
Serious clean. It’s location is great and the staff are lovely but if you’re precious about cleanliness I wouldn’t stay here.

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

16 Dec 2024

Donald

The location is excellent, views from the balcony are great.
The showers were appalling, carpets were a trip hazard, building old and dilapidated, recommend bringing your own pillow.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Dec 2024

Duke

This was more of a self serve property. The front desk was never staffed and when I checked in,4pm ish on. Tuesday I called the number and they gave me a code to a lock box. The room was nice but the hallway had a big echo from anyone in it and the carpet on the stairs was very worn. Also the windows were quite old and conducted so I d quite clearly from the nearby busy street. That being said the location was good, the battery park area is a very cute and attractive neighborhood.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Nov 2024

Brenton

Very central and quiet

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Nov 2024

James

The view that we had from the top floor was lovely, especially at night. It was close to town that we walked rather than drive and it’s really close to the Saturday market.
There was plenty of eateries to choose from that were a short walk away.
It was a great place to stay at to start off the holiday

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Nov 2024

Ralph

Its Budget accomodation in a multi-storey building that has seen better days. What can't be comprromised is customer safety, the stairs leading from ground to 1st, 2nd & 3rd floor have extensively frayed carpet edges at the fron of the steps, thiscould easily result in a major fall, this looks to have been like this for years ... cleanliness in the bathrrom was also an issue and needs more attention ... the Towels were clean the bed was clean and comfortable I'd give it 3 stars because its conveniently located .... reception from the young man was welcoming and unfussed ... mobile communication from the venue was helpful, but parking at the edn of a day exploring was non-existent and could result in parking fines if parking in the local streets.

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

19 Nov 2024

Muhammad Zeeshan

Great budget motel with views.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

31 Oct 2024

Tim

Room was pleasant, walls very thin so can hear other rooms easily. Outside needs overhauling badly

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2024

Joey Pei Ling

Staff are really friendly. Building is lovely art deco, great location to view the waters and stars and convenient walk away from amenities and the city (If you enjoy walks). Public transport just out front, heritage suburb just \"behind\". The room is not a hotel but is good enough for resting, and you are getting heritage, friendliness and convenience to the important things - experience!

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2024

Surjit

It was a bit run down but clean. Staff were very responsive to an issue with the room and very prompt in finding a solution.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

15 Aug 2024

Rikki

Good location

6/10

Pleasant

26 May 2024

Verified traveler

Basic accommodation

Basic accommodation but staff extremely accommodating
Bathrooms / showers need a deep clean

Self

4/10

Poor

20 May 2024

Cathy

there was no tea/coffee facilities, cups or glasses in the room and there was no restaurant or food facilities advised to me

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

17 May 2024

Dympna

Bathroom: No towel racks, regulating the shower temperature to a satisfactory warmth was virtually impossible . Bedroom had a very small heater which took about 12 hours to warm up the room. The bed was very uncomfortable- rather old and lumpy. There was a table and only one chair for 2 people. The spare blanket had holes in it.

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2024

Verified traveler

Good location

Great location and cheap. Room was clean but its quite cold with no heating except a lil floor heater. Probably wouldnt stay here in winter. But it was clean and easy to access everything around hobart.

Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2024

Denise

Accomodation was clean and simple, good value for the price.

4/10

Poor

10 Apr 2024

MARGARET

Dangerous!

No lighting on stairs ( we were on second floor) inside or outside. Tiles missing from the floor of the shower. No shower curtain. No main light- light is about 2cm above to and is a spotlight! Mini fridge in awkward spot to use. No toilet roll holder. Paper simply sitting on back of toilet.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2024

Terence

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Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2024

John

very handy location

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Apr 2024

Fiona

Good location and comfortable with lovely view from window and comfortable bed.
Needs some maintenance - threadbare carpet in entrance. Window didn't close properly
No service of rooms: rubbish, cleaning, fresh towels

2/10

Poor

29 Mar 2024

Susan

Avoid as it's so dirty its unhealthy

Filthy Room
I have written details several times and it was not accepted.
So here is toned down version.
Thats how bad this place is!
Not safe to have a shower.
Unable to contact staff at all.who would not answer either phone or text.
Mould almost about 30cm up walls under basin and at cistern. Health hazard. Reception next morning no help at all. Refused to refund or compensate me.

Self

2/10

Poor

24 Mar 2024

Peter

A dirty hell hole. Wotif should not be listing this property.

8/10

Excellent

19 Mar 2024

marianne

Very convenient location we had a very comfortable stay here good value for money

Leisure Partner