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Danny K
Hobart

Mixed

Review of Walkabout Lodge
2.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 3 Mar 2018
Don't expect too much. Rooms basic, food basic, service friendly by majority of staff - not all. Rooms not serviced on weekends it seems unless you specifically request. But the options in this part of the world are few.
Date of stay: March 2018
Trip type: Travelled solo
2.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
3.0 of 5 bubblesService
2.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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WalkaboutLodge, Public Relations Manager at Walkabout Lodge, responded to this review
Responded 21 June 2018
Hi Danny we thank you for your rating and comments.
We are sorry that feel our rooms and food is basic here at the Walkabout. I am not sure why your room was not serviced as as our housekeeping staff do daily services to the rooms.

I have spoken to the department managers who have put in place an amended checklist to check that all rooms have been serviced and if not a reason why.

Once again I am sorry that your experience here may have been below our usual standard.
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    Reviewed 16 November 2017

    I like the Walkabout Hotel, it's a pretty decent place to stay but hesitated around giving it 4 stars due to the fact that the TV was busted and the room smelt of mold. Remember this is in a rather remote part of the country. Enjoyed my stay there again this time, love the Gove Peninsula and the opportunity to be with Yolngu people in their country. I've always found the staff here really friendly and also appreciate the continental breakfast. Would definitely give 4 stars if either the TV didn't work or the room smelt moldy but not with both of those together at the same time. ;) Look forward to my next visit.

    Date of stay: November 2017
    • Trip type: Travelled on business
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    Reviewed 31 October 2017 via mobile

    Had 2 nights up in Gods country
    The hotel has the same owners as the tavern next door
    Provides good meals and is close to supermarket pub butcher and other dining
    Nice clean rooms , not huge but ample with small fridge and new bathroom
    Beds are good air con works well but noisy
    Nice clean pool with dining area next to and tropical gardens
    Staff polite and efficient
    Caught some fish and chef cooked it up with a $25 charge
    Big car park
    Would I stay here again

    For sure!

    Date of stay: October 2017
    Trip type: Travelled on business
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    Reviewed 30 October 2017

    I wasn't sure what to expect as Nhulunbuy is along way from most places. Clean and tidy, though a little dated and the bedspreads might need a rethink or replacement. But it's welcoming, near a supermarket and a beach (watch for crocs though).
    The attached restaurant served a more than adequate breakfast included and the evening meals were well priced and generous.

    Room tip: avoid the western facing rooms as the afternoon sun is very hot
    Date of stay: October 2017
    • Trip type: Travelled on business
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    WalkaboutLodge, Manager at Walkabout Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded 31 October 2017

    Thank you LizzieSmiles for your review & we are glad that you enjoyed your stay.

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    Reviewed 5 October 2017 via mobile

    Stayed here 1 night recently on a business trip . The rooms are very dated , tv poor reception but at least the aircon eventually worked after fiddling with the room slot key for power .

    Given minimal choice in Nhulunbuy you don’t expect the ritz, but I last stayed here 6-7 years ago and it hasn’t improved .

    The biscuits were stale when I made a coffee , and the whole room as said looked tired .

    Given it’s really the only choice for accom in town , an upgrade of the rooms imo would be worth the investment .

    Check in and out was prompt however.

    Date of stay: October 2017
    Trip type: Travelled on business
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    Reviewed 23 September 2017

    We had a one week annual reunion with six couples in Gove recently. We chose the Walkabout Lodge as it was close to the shopping/business and recreation areas in Nhulunbuy.

    The Staff were just brilliant. Our initial communication was with Shelley and she gave us all the information and prices etc that we needed to arrange everything. Thanks Shelley..you are wonderful! Rooms were clean and comfy, Bathrooms great..spotlessly clean. Friendly Housekeeping. Guest Laundry. Great Pool etc.

    Restaurant food was tasty and fresh...we even were able to have our fish that we caught cooked for us by the chef. Thanks guys!!

    Would recommend the Walkabout. Room prices are not all that cheap, but you are in a remote area and the service offered is worth it.

    Date of stay: September 2017
    • Trip type: Travelled with friends
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    WalkaboutLodge, Manager at Walkabout Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded 25 September 2017

    Thank you Erich E for your review and we are so glad that you had a great time at the Walkabout Lodge with your friends for your annual reunion. I will pass your comments on to Shelley & to the Management team to pass on to their staff. We are so very happy you had a great experience here and I hope you come back to East Arnhem Land and visit us again.

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