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Mantra The Observatory

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star beach aparthotel with restaurant

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Beach nearby
Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms | Living area
Balcony view
Deluxe Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms
Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Town Beach, 40 William Street, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444
  • Place, Town Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mid North Coast Maritime Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Glasshouse Cultural Centre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Tower (Courtyard Tower)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Tower (Courtyard Tower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Garden Terrace)

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Garden Terrace)

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Room, Ocean View

Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms

Deluxe Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Park View

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Park View

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms

Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

About the area

Port Macquarie

Oceanside stay.At this aparthotel, you'll be steps from Port Macquarie Astronomical Association Observatory and Town Beach. Mid North Coast Maritime Museum and Oxley Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Town Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Port Macquarie Astronomical Association Observatory - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mid North Coast Maritime Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Glasshouse Cultural Centre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Flynns Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Wauchope Station - 20 min drive
  • Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fusion Seven - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bills Fish - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Port Macquarie Hotel - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Port City Bowling Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Chip Shop - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Mantra The Observatory

3.5-star beach aparthotel with restaurant
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Mantra The Observatory offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Mantra The Observatory. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Port Macquarie aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 85 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2009
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Mantra The Observatory offers 85 accommodations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Crib: AUD 10 per night

Restaurants on site

  • Milkbar Town Beach
  • The Other Side

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Phone
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Vending machine
  • Weekly housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the airport
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 3 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • 85 units
  • Built in 2009
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from May 18 2026 to September 18 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 200.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

Property Registration Number 2444

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Mantra The Observatory Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 563 out of 1034 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 1034 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1034 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1034 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1034 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation and service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Moe

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Outdated building, no aircon in bedrooms, kitchen was ok, tv size was impressive
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie, Hartsdale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful apartment with lovely view especially with the fully opening glass doors in the lounge room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Sharon

I booked and paid for an Ocean View Room via Wot-If and I did NOT have this room. I was given a room over a spa / pool where a bunch of teenagers from 5 pm to 9 pm were yelling and screaming and then the following morning until 9.30 am, the same yelling and screaming where you could not even sit out on the balcony and have a cup of tea for breakfast. We had to have the balcony closed off and blinds down and sleep in a box. Not an enjoyable night and morning and a cell in Goulburn Goal would probably be more comfortable. Would I stay in your hotel again, No. I thought staying in a Mantra hotel would provide a certain level of comfort but I was mistaken. I was also completely mislead of the room that I paid for and I will lodge a complaint with the ACCC.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Koray

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was beautiful. It was perfect falling asleep to the sound of crashing waves and wake up to beautiful water views
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Betty

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Hotel staff not overly friendly or helpful to be honest but the overall location and hotel are lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Absolutely enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice beach viewPool
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Didn’t realise there was no lift
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Ocean view, room clean though room feel needs a freshen up.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Large spacious apartment, plenty of storage if staying for extended period, well equipped kitchenette, great undercover Carpark, indoor heated pool, close to Main beach and local bowling club.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and just what was required for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great apartment with ocean view. Clean and well appointed and equipped. Free undercover parking. Across road from main beach. Short walk drive to resruarants.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

sally-anne

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
The moldy shower doors were overwhelming to me. I could not get over my “ocean view” was that of trees and no other rooms were available. Staff members were pleasant. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SAMANTHA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
I live in the area and this is my go to hotel for friends and family to stay comfortably, get the wow factor of the view, and value for money spaciousness. Pool is warm, sauna is my fave, kitchenette is so appreciated. Love ☀️
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Lovely room with all you need and separate bedroom. Exceeded expectations Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ian

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not as advertised, very old over priced
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The 2 bedroom ocean view apartment was spacious, well appointed & the beds were really comfortable. There were great dining options close by and only a short walk to the town centre
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, perfect location! The view of The beach is incredible and it’s easy walking distance to restaurants and the beach. We ate at the Milkbar and the food was awesome! All of the staff we interacted with were super friendly and helpful. Would recommend this place to everyone!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location opposite the beach front with views over the Norfolk pines, out to the ocean. Very relax with your own private balcony which was really like a sunroom, especially on the wet cold day I was there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just an all round great spot. Couple of little things that need a touch up in rooms and bathrooms, but otherwise, always a treat to get away and come here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025