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Port Macquarie’s best address!

Enjoy the spectacular ocean and hinterland views at The Observatory, located opposite the picturesque (and patrolled) Town Beach and only an 8 min riverside stroll into Port Macquarie's town centre.

Choose from 1, 2 & 3 bedroom open plan apartments, hotel rooms or penthouses all with contemporary finishes and state-of-the-art appliances.

Onsite resort facilities include:
- Heated indoor pool, sauna & spa
- Outdoor BBQ area
- Endota Day Spa – facials, massages & body treatments
- Scampi's Seafood Bar and Grill
- The Milkbar Cafe
- Wireless broadband
- Free undercover security parking

The Observatory is the North Coast’s most awarded apartment hotel. Recent awards include:

*Winner 2012 NSW Tourism Awards, Deluxe Accommodation

*Winner 2012, Qantas Awards for Excellence in Environmental Sustainability

*Winner 2012, TripAdvisor - Traveller's Choice Awards

So come and recharge your batteries at The Observatory - Port Macquarie's best address!

Activities and facilities

  • Bar / Lounge
  • BBQ facilities
  • Café
  • Day spa
  • Dry cleaning / laundry service
  • Gay friendly
  • Indoor pool - heated
  • Lift/Elevator
  • Non-smoking property
  • On-site secure undercover parking
  • Restaurant/s
  • Sauna
  • Self service laundry facilities
  • Spa/Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Location

40 William Street, Port Macquarie 2444 NSW Australia

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The Observatory

Rooms and rates

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Room description
Min. night stay
Rates shown in Australian Dollars (AU$) & are tax inclusive per room. Card fees apply
Book Penthouse Couple Special 2 AU$830 SoldSoldSold329 329 329 329 329 SoldSoldSoldSoldSoldSold
Book Penthouse Special - 4 pax 2 AU$830 429 429 429 SoldSoldSoldSoldSold429 429 429 429 429 429
Book 3 Bedroom Ocean Apartment 2 AU$460 329 329 Sold329 329 329 329 329 329 329 329 329 329 329
Book 2 Bedroom Ocean Apartment 2 AU$420 259 259 259 259 259 259 259 259 259 259 259 259 259 259
Book 2 Bedroom Park View 2 AU$370 SoldSoldSoldSold239 239 239 239 239 239 239 239 239 239
Book 1 Bedroom Ocean Apartment 2 AU$360 SoldSoldSoldSold229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229
Book 2 Bedroom Garden Terrace 2 AU$350 Sold239 239 239 239 239 239 239 239 239 239 239 SoldSold
Book 1 Bed Tower Apartment 2 AU$280 169 169 169 169 169 169 169 SoldSoldSold169 169 169 169
Book Hotel Ocean View O'Night 1 AU$220 135 135 Sold135 135 135 135 135 135 135 135 145 145 145
Book Ocean View Hotel RM- 2NTS 2 AU$220 135 135 Sold135 135 135 135 135 135 135 135 135 135 135
from AU$329 per night
Rates are for 2 people The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults, and a maximum of 1 child but cannot exceed 2 guests in total.
Cancellation policy Minimum 24 Hours (1st night) Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

Penthouse Couple Special

Rates are for 2 people Minimum 2 night stay
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ABSOLUTE LUXURY! Spectacular views, opposite Town Beach. Includes sparkling wine & chocolates. HUGE balcony with private BBQ. Plasma TV. Indoor pool, spa, sauna & restaurant onsite. Short stroll to town. Price is for 2 people. Min 2 night stay.

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony / courtyard
  • Bath
  • Bathrobes
  • CD player
  • Clothes line / airer
  • Dial-up
  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • DVD player
  • Free in-house movies
  • Full kitchen
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room spa bath / Jacuzzi
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator - full size
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Separate shower & bath
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Washing machine
  • Wireless / WiFi
  • 1 double
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Room description
Min. night stay
Rates shown in Australian Dollars (AU$) & are tax inclusive per room. Card fees apply
Book Penthouse Couple Special 2 AU$830 SoldSoldSold329 329 329 329 329 SoldSoldSoldSoldSoldSold
from AU$429 per night
Rates are for 4 people The room caters for a maximum of 4 adults, and a maximum of 3 children but cannot exceed 4 guests in total.
Cancellation policy Minimum 24 Hours (1st night) Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

Penthouse Special - 4 pax

Rates are for 4 people Minimum 2 night stay
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ABSOLUTE LUXURY! Spectacular views, opposite Town Beach. HUGE balcony with private BBQ. Plasma TV. Indoor pool, spa, sauna & restaurant onsite. Short walk to town. Price is for 4 people. Max occupancy is 6.

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony / courtyard
  • Bath
  • Bathrobes
  • CD player
  • Clothes line / airer
  • Dial-up
  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • DVD player
  • Free in-house movies
  • Full kitchen
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room spa bath / Jacuzzi
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator - full size
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Separate shower & bath
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Washing machine
  • Wireless / WiFi
  • 3 doubles More bedding options
    or
  • 2 doubles and 2 singles
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Room description
Min. night stay
Rates shown in Australian Dollars (AU$) & are tax inclusive per room. Card fees apply
Book Penthouse Special - 4 pax 2 AU$830 429 429 429 SoldSoldSoldSoldSold429 429 429 429 429 429
from AU$329 per night
Rates are for 6 people The room caters for a maximum of 6 adults, and a maximum of 4 children but cannot exceed 6 guests in total.
Cancellation policy Minimum 24 Hours (1st night) Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

3 Bedroom Ocean Apartment

Rates are for 6 people Minimum 2 night stay
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Stunning ocean views. Rates are for 6 people. Bedding configuration is 2 Queens & 2 singles or 2 Queens & 1 King. 2 bathrooms & laundry. On-site restaurant, indoor pool, sauna and spa. Enquire about overnight rates.

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony / courtyard
  • Bath
  • Clothes line / airer
  • Dial-up
  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • DVD player
  • Free in-house movies
  • Full kitchen
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Refrigerator - full size
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Separate shower & bath
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Washing machine
  • Wireless / WiFi
  • 3 doubles More bedding options
    or
  • 2 doubles and 2 singles
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Room description
Min. night stay
Rates shown in Australian Dollars (AU$) & are tax inclusive per room. Card fees apply
Book 3 Bedroom Ocean Apartment 2 AU$460 329 329 Sold329 329 329 329 329 329 329 329 329 329 329
from AU$259 per night
Rates are for 4 people The room caters for a maximum of 4 adults, and a maximum of 3 children but cannot exceed 4 guests in total.
Cancellation policy Minimum 24 Hours (1st night) Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

2 Bedroom Ocean Apartment

Rates are for 4 people Minimum 2 night stay
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Rates are for 4 people. Bedding configuration is 1 Queen and 2 singles or 1 Queen & 1 King. 1 bathroom & laundry. River or ocean views. On-site restaurant (all meals 7 days) walking distance many others. On-site Endota Day Spa. Indoor pool, sauna & spa.

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony / courtyard
  • Bath
  • Clothes line / airer
  • Dial-up
  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • DVD player
  • Free in-house movies
  • Full kitchen
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Refrigerator - full size
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Separate shower & bath
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Washing machine
  • Wireless / WiFi
  • 2 doubles More bedding options
    or
  • 1 double and 2 singles
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Room description
Min. night stay
Rates shown in Australian Dollars (AU$) & are tax inclusive per room. Card fees apply
Book 2 Bedroom Ocean Apartment 2 AU$420 259 259 259 259 259 259 259 259 259 259 259 259 259 259
from AU$239 per night
Rates are for 4 people The room caters for a maximum of 4 adults, and a maximum of 2 children but cannot exceed 4 guests in total.
Cancellation policy Minimum 24 Hours (1st night) Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

2 Bedroom Park View

Rates are for 4 people Minimum 2 night stay
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Rates are for 4 people. Bedding configuration is 1 Queen and 2 singles or 1 Queen & 1 King. 1 bathroom & laundry. Park views. On-site restaurant(7 days all meals) and walking distance many other restaurants. On-site Endota Day Spa. Indoor pool,sauna & spa

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony / courtyard
  • Bath
  • Clothes line / airer
  • Dial-up
  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • DVD player
  • Free in-house movies
  • Full kitchen
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Refrigerator - full size
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Separate shower & bath
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Washing machine
  • Wireless / WiFi
  • 2 doubles More bedding options
    or
  • 1 double and 2 singles
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Room description
Min. night stay
Rates shown in Australian Dollars (AU$) & are tax inclusive per room. Card fees apply
Book 2 Bedroom Park View 2 AU$370 SoldSoldSoldSold239 239 239 239 239 239 239 239 239 239
from AU$229 per night
Rates are for 2 people The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.
Cancellation policy Minimum 24 Hours (1st night) Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

1 Bedroom Ocean Apartment

Rates are for 2 people Minimum 2 night stay
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STUNNING OCEAN VIEWS. Opposite Town Beach. Includes 1 bedroom fully self contained luxury apartment. Multi- award winning resort. Indoor pool, sauna, spa & restaurant onsite. Short stroll to town. Enquire about overnight rates.

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony / courtyard
  • Bath
  • Dial-up
  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • DVD player
  • Free in-house movies
  • Full kitchen
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Refrigerator - full size
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Separate shower & bath
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Washing machine
  • Wireless / WiFi
  • 1 queen
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Room description
Min. night stay
Rates shown in Australian Dollars (AU$) & are tax inclusive per room. Card fees apply
Book 1 Bedroom Ocean Apartment 2 AU$360 SoldSoldSoldSold229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229
from AU$239 per night
Rates are for 4 people Extra adults AU$10.00. Extra children AU$10.00. The room caters for a maximum of 5 adults, and a maximum of 3 children but cannot exceed 6 guests in total.
Cancellation policy Minimum 24 Hours (1st night) Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

2 Bedroom Garden Terrace

Rates are for 4 people Minimum 2 night stay
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3 story walk ups. Garden courtyard view. 2 bathrooms. Laundry. On-site restaurant (all meals 7 days), day spa, pool and sauna.

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony / courtyard
  • Bath
  • Clothes line / airer
  • Dial-up
  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • DVD player
  • Free in-house movies
  • Full kitchen
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Refrigerator - full size
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Separate shower & bath
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Washing machine
  • Wireless / WiFi
  • 2 doubles More bedding options
    or
  • 1 double and 2 singles
    or
  • 2 doubles and sofa bed +AU$10.00
    or
  • 1 double , 2 singles and sofa bed
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Room description
Min. night stay
Rates shown in Australian Dollars (AU$) & are tax inclusive per room. Card fees apply
Book 2 Bedroom Garden Terrace 2 AU$350 Sold239 239 239 239 239 239 239 239 239 239 239 SoldSold
from AU$169 per night
Rates are for 2 people The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults, and a maximum of 1 child but cannot exceed 2 guests in total.
Cancellation policy Minimum 24 Hours (1st night) Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

1 Bed Tower Apartment

Rates are for 2 people Minimum 2 night stay
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Bedding configuration is 1 king or queen or 2 singles. Kitchenette incl. microwave & dishwasher. Laundry. On-site restaurant and walking distance to many others

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony / courtyard
  • Clothes line / airer
  • Dial-up
  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • DVD player
  • Free in-house movies
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Kitchenette (basic facilities)
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Refrigerator - full size
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Washing machine
  • Wireless / WiFi
  • 1 double More bedding options
    or
  • 2 singles
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Room description
Min. night stay
Rates shown in Australian Dollars (AU$) & are tax inclusive per room. Card fees apply
Book 1 Bed Tower Apartment 2 AU$280 169 169 169 169 169 169 169 SoldSoldSold169 169 169 169
from AU$135 per night
Rates are for 2 people The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults, and a maximum of 1 child but cannot exceed 2 guests in total.
Cancellation policy Minimum 24 Hours (1st night) Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

Hotel Ocean View O'Night

Rates are for 2 people
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Bedding configuration is 1 Queen. Private bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities. Ocean views ++. On-site restaurant (all meals 7 days) & walking distance to many others.

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony / courtyard
  • Clothes line / airer
  • Dial-up
  • DVD player
  • Free in-house movies
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Refrigerator - bar size
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi
  • 1 queen
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Room description
Min. night stay
Rates shown in Australian Dollars (AU$) & are tax inclusive per room. Card fees apply
Book Hotel Ocean View O'Night 1 AU$220 135 135 Sold135 135 135 135 135 135 135 135 145 145 145
from AU$135 per night
Rates are for 2 people The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults, and a maximum of 1 child but cannot exceed 2 guests in total.
Cancellation policy Minimum 24 Hours (1st night) Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

Ocean View Hotel RM- 2NTS

Rates are for 2 people Minimum 2 night stay
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Min 2 night stay in an ocean view hotel room. Bedding configuration includes 1 King Bed with private bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities. Enclosed louvered balcony. On-site restaurant & cafe.

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony / courtyard
  • Clothes line / airer
  • Dial-up
  • Free in-house movies
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Refrigerator - bar size
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi
  • 1 King Bed
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Room description
Min. night stay
Rates shown in Australian Dollars (AU$) & are tax inclusive per room. Card fees apply
Book Ocean View Hotel RM- 2NTS 2 AU$220 135 135 Sold135 135 135 135 135 135 135 135 135 135 135
Check In 1400hrs
Check In Instructions Reception hours are between 7.30am and 8.00pm (Mon-Fri) and 8am to 7pm (Sat/Sun) and public holidays. If you think you may arrive after hours please let us know so that we can make "after hours" check in arrangements.
Check Out 1000hrs
Getting There 40 William Street Port Macquarie NSW 2444. Approx 4-5 hours drive from Sydney, Port Macquarie has a regional airport and there is a train station at the neighbouring town of Wauchope (about 20 mins drive from Port Macquarie).
Parking Undercover security parking is free.
Things To Do Visit Port Macquarie's spectacular beaches. Nearby to The Observatory foreshore walkways meander along the beaches and wetlands filled with natural wildlife beg to be explored. Go for a leisurely drive along leafy country roads and visit the many picturesque neighbouring towns. Visit the local wineries and sample their wonderful wines or take a boat cruise down the Hastings River.