Governor's Lodge Resort Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Norfolk Island with bars/lounges and coffee shop/cafe
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December 2024
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Property grounds
Deluxe Cabin, 1 Bedroom | Deep soaking bathtub
Deluxe Cabin, 1 Bedroom | Living area
Balcony

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Cabin, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
  • 50 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

Standard Cabin, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

Standard Cabin, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Norfolk Island, 2899

What's nearby

  • The Old Watermill - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kingston and Arthur's Vale Historic Area - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • The Arches - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Norfolk Island Botanic Garden - 13 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Emily Bay Beach - 13 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk Island (NLK) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Olive - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Bowlo Bistro - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪High Tide Kitchen - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Golden Orb - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chinese Emporium - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Governor's Lodge Resort Hotel

Hotel in the historical district
Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and a library at Governor's Lodge Resort Hotel. Active travellers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site restaurant, Baileys, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and 2 bars.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a local area shuttle
  • Express check-out, luggage storage and a front desk safe
Room features
All 55 individually furnished rooms feature comforts, such as premium bedding and furnished balconies, as well as perks, such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch HDTVs with DVD players
  • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas and kitchenettes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: AUD 35 to 35 for adults and AUD 35 to 35 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Baileys

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference centre (150 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 58 buildings
  • Built in 2002
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 62.5 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 35 to 35 for adults and AUD 35 to 35 for children
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 62.5 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and hot tub with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Governor's Lodge Resort Hotel
Governor's Lodge Resort Hotel Norfolk Island
Governor's Norfolk Island
Governor's Lodge Resort Hotel Norfolk Island, Australia
Governor's Hotel Norfolk
Governor's Lodge Resort Hotel Hotel
Governor's Lodge Resort Hotel Norfolk Island
Governor's Lodge Resort Hotel Hotel Norfolk Island

Frequently asked questions

Does Governor's Lodge Resort Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Governor's Lodge Resort Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Governor's Lodge Resort Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Governor's Lodge Resort Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Governor's Lodge Resort Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for AUD 50 (subject to availability).

Where is Governor's Lodge Resort Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Queen Victoria's Garden and Bounty Folk Museum. The Old Watermill and Ball Bay Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Governor's Lodge Resort Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the one bedroom apartments. The restaurant had very good food and the nightly happy hour was enjoyable
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Rooms starting to show their age. No shelf space in the bathroom and very little space around the basin. Pillows too soft. Sofa beds do not make comfortable couches in a "deluxe suite" No toasters in the rooms and the excuse for this is not acceptable. Restaurant at the Governors is overrated. Breakfast in the dining space is very good but the staff are all young backpackers who would rather be somewhere else. If location is of paramount importance this is a go-to destination, otherwise, assess your options ....
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay at the Governors Lodge again. The staff are great, helpful and friendly. The cabins are basically a small house and very comfortable. The pool was good. If you have a car you park outside your cabin and the lodge can organise your car hire for you. Tour coaches stop outside reception. Bailey's restaurant is slightly upmarket with delicious food. The only negative is no free wifi and the paid wifi isn't stable. It's a walk into Burnt Pine township but no problem if you're fit.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
no free wifi no toaster
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Henry John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food In Bailey’s really good. No free wifi or aircon. Although the fans did the job, as it wasn’t too hot, so not necessarily a complaint! Staff friendly and mostly very helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay staff incredibly helpful Baileys restaurant excellent. Would certainly stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Joshua

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth Valmai

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Glenn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Deluxe One Bedroom Cabin was spacious and clean. Some of the furniture was dated and the lounge is worn. The gardens are impressive, whilst the pool and spa were popular spots each afternoon. It is a quiet location with nice views. Unfortunately, there is no cooking allowed in the cabin not even a toaster which was disappointing. The WiFi is very limited.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Tony, Sydney, au

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy walk to town but car required to get to beach. Restaurant was closed and cafe unavailable often, but food always available across the road at Hilli's.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not clean and were supposed to get a free bottle of wine but didn't happen. It was also supposed to be air conditioned and self contained but nothing
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely grounds and nice restaurant.
We bought a package deal and the flight arrangements for our one case weighing 14.7 kg were dreadful. Air New Zealand who took over from Virgin from Sydney to Norfolk wanted 186 dollars one way to as the luggage was only covered from Melbourne to Sydney. Who would want a ticket that left their luggage in Sydney.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Judy, Queensland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location not far from shopping & restaurants
We loved the fact that we were picked up from the airport and delivered back there. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. Daily maintenance was greatly appreciated. The quietness of the place was impressive - only birdsong to be heard on many occasions. The only disappointing part was Baileys Restaurant which was exceptionally slow in delivering meals and the meals were not good quality. However, there are many other choices of places to eat. Overall, we would highly recommend Governor's Lodge to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Broom-Broom, australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Individual cabins in a subtropical setting
Close to town, 10 minute drive to anywhere on the island. Friendly, helpful staff. Pool,spa beautiful. Yours a must

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Norfolk at Christmas
Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was comfortable and easy walking distance to town (but still recommend Re ting a car to see the Island)

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet private hotel close to main street
Would definitely like to return to the island. Plenty to do and see. Great walks and scenery. Excellent eating places. Lots of history. No crime.

10/10 Excellent

chook, Sydney Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good resort close to everything
I think the resort has every thing that you require when you are on holidays including a very good receptionist that can look after all your needs when required. FF

10/10 Excellent

CalebEdensNanny, Mount Maunganui NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location, clean private chalets
We had booked without having much knowledge of the Island layout or accommodation available on it. We couldn't have been happier with our choice. The stay at the Governors was a lovely experience, laid back, friendly, quiet efficiency, and when our flight was delayed on the day of departure they were very very accommodating and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. It was like staying with trusted friends.

6/10 Okay

Wendy, Wagga Wagga NSW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A step back in time
Have always wanted to go to Norfolk Island and now have ticked it of my list. The island is very quaint and is trying very hard to keep up with the rest of the world. WIFI was impossible and this is what people want. Not a place we are likely to return to in a hurry. When booking check all tour sites and book a package with all the inclusions you can. Your package MUST include car hire. It is expensive if you don't have it in your package. Check ALL tour sites before parting with your money.

10/10 Excellent

karen, nz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cosy and relaxed
Good position to all the attractions as you do need a car on the Island. Staff were very helpful and always accomodating. Atmosphere was relaxed with beautiful landscaped grounds. Loved the spa. Would definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

C P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

jean, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice setting. Fairly convenient to town.
Excellent staff very helpful. Units very comfortable. Good having restaurants for when did not want to go further afield. Gardens very nice and pool area. Norfolk Island a great place to visit.

8/10 Good

Mike, Innisfail QLD 4860, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing holiday
Friendly accommodating staff, good food, pleasant surroundings

8/10 Good

Andrew, Dunedin, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay
Quiet, overall comfortable place, all accomodation in detatched cabins - lounge/dining/kitchen area, bathoorm and bedroom. I was staying with a friend so one of us used the bedroom and the other the bed settee in the lounge. Complex has a small pool and laundry facilities. The only aspect we were not so keen on was the restaurant - food not that great, but are other options on Norfolk to get someting to eat. Complex also had towels you coudl take to Emily Bay plus snorkel gear/flippers - all for no extra charge.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

General hotel information

Check-In Time
8:00 AM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
3.5
Address
Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Norfolk Island