Boathouse Resort Tea Gardens

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2024

Therese

We are a family of 2 adults and 3 children. We stayed in a 3 bedroom apartment for 7 nights over December/January. The apartment was very spacious and perfect for our family. Lovely resort with friendly, helpful staff. We will definitely be staying again 🙂

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2023

Marea

Pleasant Stay

Had a wonderful Christmas 2023 family holiday. Resort had good facilities and staff friendly, and welcoming. Thankyou

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2023

Allison

The property was really nice. It was really clean and the pool was nice to be in everyday. Staff were really friendly and welcoming. We would go again. Nice quiet and peaceful town.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2023

Dan

Very spacious and comfortable 👍

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2022

Chuen Yan

Had an enjoyable & relaxing 4-day break & Drew was extremely warm & accommodating.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2022

geoffrey

quiet, would certainly be great for family with childeren

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2022

Pamela

The property is clean and got all things you need like kitchen and laundry. The staff are friendly and helpful. They got ample parking.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2022

Michael

Very comfortable accommodation

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2021

Jean-Paul

Beautifully kept apartments in a great spot. Very relaxing. I keep coming back every year.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Dec 2021

Jamie Lindfield Painters group

Some maintenance on the inside of the building would be nice

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2021

Verified traveler

This a a lovely resort to stay at. It is close to the Port Stephen's ferry and nice cafes and restaurants

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2021

David

Dated but clean

Good pool but poor management. Told to come back later as they were still cleaning it after it opened at 8am. Lazy staff should have cleaned before 8am.
Interiors a bit dated but clean.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Jan 2021

Verified traveler

Great resort very convenient to cafes and restaurants, rooms are very clean beds could be more comfortable, second bedroom needs air conditioning as it can get quite hot in there. Overall a very nice choice of accommodation.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2020

Sharon

Such a lovely place. It looks like the property has been renovated. We were pleasantly surprised.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2020

Natalie

Beautiful apartment with a stunning view. Great location - walking distance to restaurants. Can't wait to go back.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2020

Verified traveler

Liked everything
Service was beautiful
Clean and tidy

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

The location was fantastic, unfortunately we were there at a time when a lot of work was being carried on and the exercise or gym room was not available, which we were not advised in advance. Besides that, we enjoyed our stay very much and the staff was extremely helpful. We'll definitely be back.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2020

Steve

Pleasant relaxing are

Place is nice for families, kids loved the pool area, balcony overlooking the pool, and have a nice view of the lake. Few mins drive to shops, and lakeside restaurants. WiFi wasn't working/not available in the rooms, balcony, etc but seems to be available only when you're very close to reception - but that won't stop me and family from coming back though.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Pool was great and mangers very friendly and pleasant. Water pooled in the bathrooms a bit.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2020

Pippin

Tea Gardens & Myall River Adventure

The Manager was very helpful, obliging and pleasant. She keeps the external areas clean and tidy and I was impressed how she kept the pool and BBQ area so clean and tidy.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Quiet peaceful location
Not well-equipped with kitchen utensils and bedlamps did not work. I went out and bought two light globes myself.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

The location was excellent and qualitu of accommodation great. It had large apartments and excellent services. Very good value for money..

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Nov 2019

Margaret

I thought the Boathouse was clean and well run, though it needed to be refurbished. The kitchen and bathroom were tired and dated. My apartment had a lovely large verandah which overlooked the water as did the bed! Lovely!

Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Overal we had a wonderful time. However, the dishwasher in 201 did not clean dishes.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2019

Lee

Nice friendly atmosphere with safe and clean room. This stay my Unit was in need of a bit TLC but the time before the unit was perfect

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2019

Kathleen

Boathouse Resort.

Two bed apartment with private balcony opening onto the poo areal was great. Very helpful staff. We couldn't fault the cleanliness. Good location and restful.

Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Great photo in a quite location. Way walk to the shops

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2019

Rosetta

No internet available

Family

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2019

Verified traveler

Nice quiet position in the town lovely outlook over pool and waterway wished it was warmer weather so we could swim in the great pool

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Great location. Great staff. Great views. Easy to book with Wotif. Wotif had vacancy where the Resort said sold out. We could also stay one night only with Wotif. When resirt had two night minimum.

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

The view was lovely! We had a great stay, will definitely be back.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2019

RayEvans

the boathouse resort was the best stay I have ever had. the rooms and facilities were faultless We were very happy and wish we had longer stay. I would recommend the boathouse to everyone as a quality stay;

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Very comfortable and clean room. All the amenities you need for a holiday and we’ll loca in Tea Gardens. Bed was super comfortable.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

The Pool and Location. How they got the 4 1/2 star review is beyond me

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely place, great location. Would go back without hesitation.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Outside doors , leading into room is tired. Needs revarnishing. Carpet in our unit needs replacing

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

23 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Bathroom dated and very poor light.
Only one light in ceiling and that was about a 40 watt globe.
Shower screen leaking at floor level.
No pillow protectors.
No access to laundry.
Wifi hopeless - poor connection that kept dropping out.
Swimming Pool excellent but only cleaned once a week on a Friday - not very good for for people staying mid-week.
It would appear that Wotif customers get the 3rd class apartment!

8/10

Excellent

12 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

The noise levels were quite high in the room that we stayed in due to the echoing effect of the units at the far end of the pool.
Air conditioning did not work which we discovered after hours.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Good for the whole family to have a fantastic holiday during the weekend.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Great position up graded room friendly staff very clean great pool

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

It was everything we were looking forward to. The pool was amazing.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2019

Olah

It was a very clean apartment friedly staff, and a quiet area.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

lap pool was good but small parking area turning circle in carpark

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Booked here by mistake as thought it was in port Stephens! But so glad I did!! It was the best place that we stayed on our trip down the east coast. So glad I found it .. a hidden gem. Lovely spacious clean modern apartment with everything required. Lovely pool and very friendly and helpful reception. It was an ideal location an easy walk to restaurants and cafes and what s beautiful beach at hawks nest! My dream location to retire! Loved it 😁

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

It was fabulous staying on the ground floor and having our own gate into the pool area.

Friends_and_family Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2018

Anna

Next time we’re going again

Very good

Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Facilities were A grade , very clean and it suited a family who would require privacy and space.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

beautiful resort apartment and so kind receptionist lady! Very big and clean rooms!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

In a quiet area within easy walking distance from restaurants and the river. We were expecting to have Foxtel but didn't.

8/10

Excellent

16 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Great location

Great location on the waterfront and a short stroll to restaurants, cafes and shops. The apartment was nicely furnished and the kitchen well-equipped.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2018

Vivienne

The apartment was very neat, clean and tidy and well thought out in its design, lovely big balcony, overlooking the 2 very large pools, and lovely lake views. It was a home away from home. Also close to shops, lake, club and cafe's.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2018

Lynn

I was most impressed. Very spacious, lovely rooms, pool and balcony. The staff was lovely too. Highly recommend to everyone.

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

quick stay over - travelling for a funeral\n\n

Everything great. However if you are staying longer be aware a building is being constructed right next door! They should be making people aware of that.

4/10

Poor

15 Jul 2018

jenny

But disappointed of service.

I was bit disappointed of this accomodation.
I booked 2 queen beds but one was locked. Manager opened but there was no heater and 2 single beds. I could not use that room. It was so cold.
No electric blanket. And doona was not for winter. No hot water after 9pm.
It wssn't happy to stay.

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2018

Skip

Waterfront escape

Well located within walking distance of restaurants, shops and Ferry to Nelson Bay. Lovely and flat for younger children to scoot along the river bank

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2018

Fred

Great location. Great views\nSpacious room

We were given a huge apartment with full kitchen and bathroom facilities

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2018

Andrew

This is about our 5th stay at The Boathouse and it just gets better everytime. Perfect location for a quiet stay, nice big rooms, well-maintained pool and kid's play beach and staff that can't do enough for you. Remember it's self-catering so don't expect breakfast in bed - unless you make it yourself!

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2018

JC

Apartment 210

Perfect for 2 couples. Great location. Very quiet..

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2018

Colin

Comfortable

It was misleading to me to think the complex was noted as a resort. to me this is from being that, with not dining areas, or the facilities that resorts provide
The unit was very comfortable & felt safe.
The unit needs to be RE/ PAINTED THROUGHOUT, The bathroom shower screen needs replacing past used by date. The glass panel behind the bath has a large area of mould trapped . Glass panel needs to be replaced or removed.

I would definitely stay here again, but would prefer another unit.

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2018

J

Close to everything.

Loved the Beach pool. The rooms were spacious and had everything we needed. We will be back!

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2018

William

Great place

Great location and close to excellent restaurant..

Partner

4/10

Poor

26 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Whilst room was tidy, it was dirty. The carpet throughout was sticky, there was sand in the shower, and toothpaste residue remained in the bathroom. Dishes provided not properly cleaned either, wifi was too slow to actually use. On the lower floors you can hear quite a bit of movement from the apartments above. Reception staff at check-in were lovely.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2018

Dan

Fantastic quiet location

We scored the 3 bedroom suite on the top floor. Couldn’t be happier with our stay.
It was quiet. Warm. Massive comfortable lounge room and full sized kitchen.
All 3 rooms separated by bathrooms or hall. So no snoring (or other) noises from the room next door.
Corner spa bath was big enough for both of us with room to spare.
Pool was amazing with its own sandy beach.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2018

sue

Family stay

We had a nice time, pool was great, we had a 3 bed apartment but only 1 key, and as the desk was unmanned some of the time we worked around it. That was the only down side
Clean, comfortable and roomy, no iron that I could find we were here for a family luncheon.

8/10

Excellent

25 Feb 2018

louise

Really liked room and facilities all staff friendly place very clean. Great location
Unfortunately drunk guests did spoil Saturday night.

4/10

Poor

13 Feb 2018

Dietmo

Getaway

Pleasant not too busy location.Good pool setup. Reasonably priced

8/10

Excellent

28 Jan 2018

Amanda

Nice family get away

Enjoyed the long weekend here at the boathouse. It was quite busy but the place was always clean and inviting. Staff are very friendly and there is plenty close by to keep you amused.
Great meal and music at the local pub and will return to stay again soon.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2018

Sudil

Nice hotel close to beach .

Spend good time with family. Close to beach and shopping centre. Goof view and good place for fishing and boating.......

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2018

Deepak

Beautiful views

Excellent Location and superb resort. It was very relaxing.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

Very comfortable

Was a lovely stay highly recommend clean tidy great pool relaxing

8/10

Excellent

09 Jan 2018

Tony

Had an enjoyable stay in a lovely position, the only down side was no control over noise and the bed comfort wasn't up to standards.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2018

azz

Family friendly hotel

Hotel was great and friendly staff as for the bowls club down the road don’t go there for dinner unless u want overpriced food with plastic in it ! As this is what happened to us
But good news hotel with a good pool and good rooms would go back and stay again but eating somewhere else

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2017

Yahya

Great Hotel in a dead location.

We had stayed at a hotel Nelson Bay before trying out the Boathouse across the water. Despite the Tea Garden's immediate area being devoid of activities etc the Hotels overall spacious room and Pool were our saviour. Really enjoyed it.
I was perplexed by the main entry door to our room. It consists of glass and the wooden venetian style slats - at certain angles an outsider can see inside. A curtain is needed, unless there was one and the previous guest stole it.

8/10

Excellent

22 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

Nice and quiet place to relax

It’s a great place to spend some quiet time with family. Kids loved the pool area and with court access to pool was a huge advantage.

8/10

Excellent

13 Dec 2017

jude

Thanks and I hope to come back

I booked online at last minute and didn't realise the office would be closed when we arrived. There was an after hours number they rang the manager and he came, opened the room, and office and was very professional and accomodating. I would suggest you ring the property and book directly or arrange a key before 4pm. I would also suggest don't arrive late the view was spectacular and the property was very relaxing. We had a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment with lounge and kitchen. The local pub cooks the most wonderful calamari and I suspect other things. It came in an old fashioned butchers paper cone just delightful !! I would love to go back and stay longer I need another night to try the fish n chips.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

Its very nice .me and my wife and my kids ver happy because nice and clean so I'm very happy

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2017

Gary

Family trip.

Everything was really good other than the poor WIFI.

Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Oct 2017

AM

Lovely location, relaxing for everyone .

We have stayed here before and found the accommodation to be very good. The apartment, pool, and facilities were as lovely as we remembered..

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2017

Richo

Great getaway

Greta location, close to river and shops. Short drive to beaches. Pool was fantastic , stayed in 3 bedroom apartment had everything we needed.

4/10

Poor

03 Oct 2017

brzi

Lovely area

Arrived at apartment at checkin time only to find the cleaner still cleaning the apartment. Not impressed this should not have occurred in any instance.
Even though the apartment was reasonably nice it was certainly not worth the money for the two nights stay!

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2017

Patsy

Anniversary Getaway

Lovely peaceful and enjoyable 3 night stay for our Anniversary...just what we were after...we certainly would come back again!!

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2017

Kevin

Nice!!

Very nice place at Tea Gardens. Close to food, shops and beaches. Definitely will stay there again and will have no hesitation recommending to friends and family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

nice resort for family, good facilities, right on the water and only a 10 minute walk to restaurants

8/10

Excellent

31 Aug 2017

Supun

It was overall a plesent stay

Value for your money and a nice place to stay. Everything was good. Only negative was that the blankets were not very clean.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2017

debra

Don't tell everybody!

Pleasantly surprised on arrival .. tea gardens best kept secret

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2017

Sue

Lovely location for a waterside stay.

Well appointed unit opposite the river.
Very good kitchen
A very inviting pool, but not the weather for a swim.
Took a walk each morning with my camera & drove to nearby nature spots.
Only problem was a planned power outage which the manager was kind enough to advise me of in advance, so I could plan for it.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2017

paynetrain

Great apartment, spacious had everything we needed

One night stay, arrived at 10pm to find keys in nightstand as advised. Lovely 3 bedroom unit, very spacious and perfect for our one night stay whilst driving north
. Only issues were 2 smaller bedrooms were quite cold, extra blankets in room would have been great. Got woken up at 1.30am with someone knocking loudly and repeatedly on the door - sounded like kids running around. Would recommend and visit again.

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2017

Verified traveler

Excellent for couples and family

My visit was as a single for two days only (wedding to attend). The great surprises were bed seemed like a king, not a queen as advertised (very comfortable). Also two bathrooms/toilets, two TV's and dishwasher with cleansing agents plus a full sized fridge. None of these extras or info were advertised. Had river views as advertised (top third floor though). Carpark is secured. (some awkwardness using security key).
Key failed at front pedestrian gate and had to walk around the block to carpark gate at rear of property.
Would recommend for couples or families choosing a multiple room unit.
For singles like me, there is cheaper out there in Tea Gardens. Too many extras supplied and never used.
BUT location is perfect for walking destinations to pub and restaurants.

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2017

Verified traveler

Tea Gardens a little gem!

Very enjoyable stay. Only had one small issue & that was that there was no blanket on the bed. You only had a choice of using a bedspread or a spare old blanket found in the wardrobe. Never have encountered this before.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2017

Verified traveler

Comfortable place, fantastic location! Great for finally stay. However, remember to get mosquito repellant.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2017

WAYNE

Family memorial

A most relaxing venue close to the village with ideal layout for families and friends. All rooms have good sized balconies with views of the river.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2017

Jo

Best accommodation in Tea Gardens

I have stayed at the Boathouse many times for business and have always enjoyed the location, staff and clean facilities offered. I wouldn't stay anywhere else.

8/10

Excellent

26 Feb 2017

Martin

Perfectly adequate apartment

Clean and functional apartment with good swimming pool. Nothing exciting. Staff fine. Only used as one night stop and may have got more out of a longer stay but that said Tea Gardens not exactly buzzing....

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2017

Jason

Great place to stay

Our family at the last minute decided to get away for the a few days away, not only did we get a great 3 bedroom apartment with views over the pool and beyond. Staff friendly and very helpful. Highly recommended. Wifi a little slow, I found the data on my phone a lot faster, the only downside and normal for the location as I do a bit of international travel for work.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2017

JR

Everything I expected and more.

Very comfortable room with all I needed and wanted in it. Clean, neat and tidy, a very relaxing time.
The only downside was the spa motor was a little noisy.

8/10

Excellent

02 Jan 2017

Verified traveler

Great family resort

Great resort, comfortable room, great pool. Had a very relaxing time with my kids

Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2016

mohammed

Very nice place to relax

Really enjoyed
Planning another trip soon to boathouse resort

6/10

Pleasant

15 Nov 2016

Rea

staff compensate for tired property

Probably the best accommodation around Tea Gardens/Hawk's Nest. Charming staff, facilities good, walking distance to restaurants, well stocked kitchen/laundry. Needs a revamp - tired colours and walls with heavy scuff marks. Also linen very plain. Sheets were probably zero cotton threads and no light cotton blankets, just a heavy coverlet also minus natural fibres

Partner

2/10

Poor

15 Nov 2016

Patricia

Yuck

Room 110 dirty, stained carpet and furnishings, chipped walls and mouldy shower. The only good thing was the pool!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2016

Allison

Quiet and peaceful

Only 3 Foxtel channels working. No Foxtel box just analog. Rooms smell old but are clean. Washing machine leeking water over the bathroom floor. The pool is much smaller from what you see on the website photos. Pool good for kids but not adults. You are only given one main entry key and parking door key which makes it harder after the reception closes at 5pm. The gym has only 3 things in it, cross trainer, bike and treadmill.