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Pinetrees Lodge

Lagoon Road, Lord Howe Island 2898, Australia
02 6563 2177
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4.0 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
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Legana
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9 reviews 9 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Our final meal was at Pinetrees and we had a good evening, beginning with canape down near the water and moving to the resort for the rest of the evening. More

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australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

i have just returned from a short stay on lord howe island and staying at pinetrees is just a wonderful place for a very relaxing holiday,having visited the island on previous occasions i keep returning,there is plenty of choice from the lunch/evening meals in fact the food is very very good, just remember you are buying full board as its... More

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Sydney, Australia
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64 reviews 64 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

We stayed here twice and liked it alot. The only main issues are the location and meals. Location - if is a way out of town. Not very far but enough to make trips an effort. Meals - the food is good but we found that, human nature being what it is, we ate too much. Another related issue tha... More

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Sydney, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

What can you say about a place where there are no need for locks, the staff are ALL friendly and the food is fantastic? Pinetrees has been a Lord Howe institution for many decades. The owners and staff take great pride in Pinetrees and it really results in a truly relaxing stay for guests. It's not like a 5 star... More

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Melbourne, Australia
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

I spent a week at Pinetrees kayaking and fishing. Having good quality food provided made the week so much more enjoyable. The room was just average but I would certainly stay their again just for the great meals and friendly service More

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Sydney Australia
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

Pine Trees Lodge is the grand dame of the lodges on Lord Howe Island. Its over 100 years old and exudes history and old world charm. The buffet dinner which is served outdoors and eaten in is a great spread of local fare and the desert selection is to die for. Put it on your bucket list to dine at... More

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Chittaway Bay NSW
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

Had canapes at the Boathouse by the lagoon then dinner in the restaurant. Very relaxing and enjoyable. More

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Sydney
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012
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food was average, portions miniscule (and we are not big eaters), service adequate. nice setting. poor value for money compared with the other restaurants we visited on Lord Howe (Pandanus, The Anchorage). Left feeling that I could've cooked much better in our apartment. More

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Sydney, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012

The meal was good but very rushed. We weren't staying at Pinetrees and felt that we were on the outer. Certainly worth a look. More

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Brisbane, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012
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Lovely setting, but food was disappointing and not up to the standard of some of the other Island restaurants such as Pandanus and the Anchorage More

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