Stanley Village

We stayed in the Retreat- it was fabulous !

We had a lovely, peaceful stay at Stanley Village Waterfront. The rooms are typical motel style and are sufficient for a night's accommodation. The large single-pane window overlooking the bay was perfect for sitting and enjoying the view, although walkers on the waterfront often displayed curiosity, peering into the ground-floor apartment thus privacy was, at times, thin. The kitchenette offered basic cutlery, mugs and a kettle but no crockery nor toaster, preventing one preparing a simple breakfast. Check-in is via The Stanley Hotel; the process was simple. We also reserved a table for dinner at the hotel, which was a good choice. You will enjoy your stay at the Stanley Village Waterfront.

There are various room types at Stanley Village with management conducted from the Stanley Hotel some 600-700 metres away. It's confusing as there are apartments and motel rooms, but the motel rooms are very standard, not particularly clean, and overpriced. Management staff could also be better trained. Problems with our credit card, even though it was prefectly fine. But unforgivable to not be informed that part of the Village was a building site meaning tradies banging away at early hours. Not restful. If we were properly informed, we may have stayed elsewhere. We also broke a glass that we were informed would be replaced. It wasn't, but our room was partially made up - something we didn't request. The Village has a great location (notwithstanding the fishy smell from Herseys next door), but there seems to be a breakdown in communication spoiling the experience. We would also avoid the upstairs rooms. The stairs look uncomfortably steep. Beds are comfortable though, the outlook nice, and the over-the-bath shower hot.