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Mantra The Observatory

3.5 star property

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A coastal beach with ocean waves, a sandy shore, and buildings in the background.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern indoor pool area with lounge chairs, a glass wall, and a view of a multi-story building.
A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the ocean and trees.
A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
The current price is $176
$176 nightly
$176 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10

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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

Room options

View all photos for Three Bedroom Apartment Park View

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a painting, and a balcony with a view.

Three Bedroom Apartment Park View

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a dining table, and a large window offering a view.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Tower (Courtyard Tower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a bedside lamp, a framed artwork, and a glass door leading to a balcony.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

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

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Garden Terrace)

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, grey sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor balcony.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Garden Terrace)

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

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

A modern dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a hanging light fixture.

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

A modern living room with a balcony, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the sea.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

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

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A modern living room with a sofa, a television, a small table, and a chair.

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View

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

View all photos for Room, Ocean View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Room, Ocean View

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

View all photos for Deluxe Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Deluxe Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Park View

A modern living room with a dining area, a sofa, and a view of the outdoors.

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Park View

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Park View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a view through a sliding glass door, and a painting on the wall.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Park View

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a balcony with a view of trees and the sea, and a painting on the wall.

Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

Room with Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for One Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a bedside lamp, a window with a view, and a painting on the wall.

One Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Port Macquarie

When you stay at Mantra The Observatory in Port Macquarie, you'll be by the ocean, just steps from Port Macquarie Astronomical Association Observatory and Town Beach. .This beach aparthotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Mid North Coast Maritime Museum and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Town Beach Lookout.
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What's nearby

  • Town Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Port Macquarie Astronomical Association Observatory - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mid North Coast Maritime Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Port Macquarie Courthouse - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Glasshouse Cultural Centre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bills Fish - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Beach House - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Port Macquarie Hotel - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Little Shack - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Hill Street Store - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Mantra The Observatory

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.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 85 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.
Stop by the aparthotel's restaurant, The Other Side, for lunch or dinner, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
The Other Side - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open select days.
Milkbar Town Beach - This café serves breakfast only. Open daily.

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 200.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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
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)
Property Registration Number 2444

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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Mantra The Observatory Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 577 out of 1057 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1057 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1057 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1057 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1057 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lancing

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice room, nice location, easy access to beach and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay for the long weekend,great location,staff and cleanliness of the property.Will return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great position, spacious and clean rooms. Great bslconies. Perfect for an extended family stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staff were very courteous good view close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean room, ample parking, great location. Lovely pool. Spa wasn't working unfortunately.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice view and very spacious apartment
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent accommodation and service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jade

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

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Pretty much everything you need from an apartment hotel. Clean, spacious, comfortable and most importantly for me a firm bed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean room, great views staff were so lovely and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was great, will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Return guests. Never disappoints. 1st time without kids. Great spot and central from both CBD and Flynn’s Beach (both within walking distance). Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Nice hotel. We had a balcony overlooking the ocean. Very convenient for the beach. Easy free parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had a 6th floor full view of the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Nice beach viewPool
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Betty

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Koray

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean and tidy, amenities were great. Walk to the beach. Interconnect rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cheree

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
The room was an excellent size and had everything that we needed. Unfortunately the double room was advertised as 2x large double beds, however when we got there one room had a double bed and the other room was 2x singles. We had arrived too late in the afternoon for housekeeping to alter the beds - it may pay to call ahead if you need to confirm the room configurations. Despite the bed mix up, would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larysa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our stay was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent place to stay at!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Positives; Clean, Modern, Updated furnishings. Beds good. Negatives; No remote for 2nd tv. Bathroom tiny. Single lift to top floors.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026