The Surf Lodge and Pub
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Summary of reviewsThe Surf Lodge and Pub is celebrated for its sensational location, providing a tranquil and breathtaking setting that offers spectacular ocean views and memorable sunsets. Its serene ambiance, away from the island's center, makes it an idyllic retreat, perfect for relaxation and captivating guests with its million-dollar vistas.
Dining at the lodge receives high marks, particularly for dinner. Guests enjoy a delightful culinary experience with consistently fantastic food, including the super yummy calamari and standout dishes like the lamb burger. Desserts and drinks also receive praise, ensuring a satisfying visit for patrons. Although some visitors note occasional long waits due to understaffing, the service, when efficient, contributes positively to the overall dining experience.
The lodge's rooms offer a unique blend of comfort and rustic charm. Guests appreciate the cozy atmosphere complemented by king-sized beds and picturesque water views. While some reviews highlight issues related to ventilation, noise, and the need for more thorough cleaning, the charming vintage decor and functional amenities still provide a distinctive experience. Cleanliness standards meet basic expectations, and the dedicated staff work to maintain a welcoming and hygienic environment.
The staff, known for their warm and welcoming nature, are a standout feature at The Surf Lodge and Pub. They consistently go above and beyond to ensure guests have a pleasant stay, contributing to the inviting atmosphere despite occasional staff shortages. Their friendly attitude and exceptional service remain central to the guests' positive experience.
With a mix of opinions on bed comfort, the lodge generally accommodates guests' preferences, striving to ensure a restful night’s sleep. Overall, The Surf Lodge and Pub offers a serene escape with stunning views, delightful dining, charming accommodations, and exceptional service, making it a memorable getaway despite some minor drawbacks.
Dining at the lodge receives high marks, particularly for dinner. Guests enjoy a delightful culinary experience with consistently fantastic food, including the super yummy calamari and standout dishes like the lamb burger. Desserts and drinks also receive praise, ensuring a satisfying visit for patrons. Although some visitors note occasional long waits due to understaffing, the service, when efficient, contributes positively to the overall dining experience.
The lodge's rooms offer a unique blend of comfort and rustic charm. Guests appreciate the cozy atmosphere complemented by king-sized beds and picturesque water views. While some reviews highlight issues related to ventilation, noise, and the need for more thorough cleaning, the charming vintage decor and functional amenities still provide a distinctive experience. Cleanliness standards meet basic expectations, and the dedicated staff work to maintain a welcoming and hygienic environment.
The staff, known for their warm and welcoming nature, are a standout feature at The Surf Lodge and Pub. They consistently go above and beyond to ensure guests have a pleasant stay, contributing to the inviting atmosphere despite occasional staff shortages. Their friendly attitude and exceptional service remain central to the guests' positive experience.
With a mix of opinions on bed comfort, the lodge generally accommodates guests' preferences, striving to ensure a restful night’s sleep. Overall, The Surf Lodge and Pub offers a serene escape with stunning views, delightful dining, charming accommodations, and exceptional service, making it a memorable getaway despite some minor drawbacks.
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Nestled in a sensational setting, The Surf Lodge and Pub offers a tranquil retreat with its prime and quiet location. Guests rave about its breathtaking beauty, with stunning ocean views that are simply spectacular. The property's location is hailed as fabulous, with both indoor and outdoor restaurant areas offering lovely vistas that enhance the dining experience. Positioned away from the hustle and bustle of the island's center, this serene spot provides a peaceful escape, perfect for a relaxing break.
The location's proximity to the ocean and the delightful island ambiance add to its allure, making it an ideal getaway. There's an undeniable charm to its scenic sunsets, often described as the best on the island, offering a million dollar view. With cozy accommodations complementing the great atmosphere, it's no surprise that many find themselves captivated by the lodge's amazing location and gorgeous views.
The Surf Lodge and Pub, while offering a serene and inviting atmosphere, tends to leave some guests wishing for more when it comes to breakfast options. The lodge currently does not offer breakfast service, prompting guests to explore nearby villages for morning meals. This can pose an inconvenience for those desiring a quick start to their day. However, the lodge does try to accommodate, offering a light coffee service with some pastries on occasion. The absence of a more substantial breakfast, coupled with limited food service options until noon, is a recurring theme among guest reviews. For travelers who prioritize morning meals, planning ahead by researching nearby alternatives or packing essentials might be advisable.
At The Surf Lodge and Pub, guests will find a delightful dining experience marked by consistently fantastic food. The restaurant's offerings, ranging from appetizers like the super yummy calamari to standout dishes such as the lamb burger, have left a favorable impression on visitors. Families will appreciate the good selection available for kids, ensuring everyone finds something to enjoy.
Guests often highlight the great meals and drinks served at this establishment, with the pub providing a tasty and convenient option for both lunch and dinner. Desserts also earn high praise, rounding out the dining experience with enjoyable sweet treats.
While the food quality is usually excellent, some reviews mention occasional long waits or issues with understaffing, which slightly mar the experience for some patrons. The service, when efficient, adds to the positive dining experience over multiple visits.
Overall, dining at The Surf Lodge and Pub is described as mostly positive, offering guests the convenience of an onsite restaurant with a generally high standard of meals that satisfies a range of palates.
The Surf Lodge and Pub offers guests a unique blend of comfort and rustic charm, creating an experience that feels both quaint and inviting. Many guests appreciate the comfortable king-sized beds, which promise a relaxing night's sleep. The lodge, with its dated yet cozy aesthetic, retains a charmingly vintage feel that harkens back to simpler times, allowing visitors to enjoy the quaint and adorable decor.
Rooms with views of the water feature delightful outside decks that enhance the experience of this picturesque location. The rustic feel is complemented by functional amenities, such as mini fridges. While the rooms are noted for their coziness, guests may find them a bit small, including the bathrooms, which have been described as cramped.
However, the lodge struggles with certain challenges typical of older buildings. Some rooms lack adequate air movement or ventilation, sometimes resulting in them being uncomfortably warm. Noise from nearby compressors can disrupt sleep for those who find themselves close to this area, and a general need for more thorough cleaning has been mentioned, specifically in bathrooms.
Despite these aspects, the charm and character of the Surf Lodge and Pub provide a distinctive and memorable experience for those seeking a retreat with nostalgic rustic elements and stunning ocean views.
At The Surf Lodge and Pub, guests have mixed opinions about the beds. While many have praised the beds for being comfortable and clean, with several reviewers specifically mentioning their comfort and quality sleep experience, not everyone shared the same sentiment. Some guests found the beds exceptionally uncomfortable, with comments about firmness and lumpy mattresses affecting their stay. Despite this variability, the lodge appears to be attentive and accommodating to specific requests, such as providing additional bedding arrangements when needed. Overall, the bed experience at The Surf Lodge and Pub may vary depending on personal preferences.
The Surf Lodge and Pub offers a welcoming atmosphere with an emphasis on cleanliness despite its older accommodations. Guests generally find the rooms clean and satisfactory for their needs. The beds are frequently praised for being clean and comfortable, contributing to a restful stay. While the building itself feels cozy and inviting, some detractors mention issues with dust and occasional lapses in cleaning standards, highlighting areas where improvements could be made. Nevertheless, the dedicated cleaning staff work tirelessly to maintain a good level of hygiene throughout the facility. Overall, the lodge meets basic cleanliness expectations, providing a pleasant backdrop for a relaxing visit, even if it falls short of luxury standards.
Visitors to The Surf Lodge and Pub consistently highlight the warm and welcoming nature of the staff. The team is frequently praised for being exceptionally friendly and helpful, consistently going above and beyond to ensure a pleasant stay for guests. From the attentive service provided by employees like Bronwyn, known for her engaging and personable demeanor, to the diligent housekeeping crew, every member of the staff contributes to creating a positive and inviting atmosphere. Even when arriving late at night, guests have noted the friendly attitude of the bar staff. While a staff shortage was noted, it did not appear to significantly detract from the overall positive experiences reported by guests. The restaurant staff also received commendations for their niceness, although some guests felt that the dining style could be more relaxed. Overall, the excellent service provided by the staff is a standout feature of The Surf Lodge and Pub.
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The location's proximity to the ocean and the delightful island ambiance add to its allure, making it an ideal getaway. There's an undeniable charm to its scenic sunsets, often described as the best on the island, offering a million dollar view. With cozy accommodations complementing the great atmosphere, it's no surprise that many find themselves captivated by the lodge's amazing location and gorgeous views.
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Dinner
Guests often highlight the great meals and drinks served at this establishment, with the pub providing a tasty and convenient option for both lunch and dinner. Desserts also earn high praise, rounding out the dining experience with enjoyable sweet treats.
While the food quality is usually excellent, some reviews mention occasional long waits or issues with understaffing, which slightly mar the experience for some patrons. The service, when efficient, adds to the positive dining experience over multiple visits.
Overall, dining at The Surf Lodge and Pub is described as mostly positive, offering guests the convenience of an onsite restaurant with a generally high standard of meals that satisfies a range of palates.
Rooms
Rooms with views of the water feature delightful outside decks that enhance the experience of this picturesque location. The rustic feel is complemented by functional amenities, such as mini fridges. While the rooms are noted for their coziness, guests may find them a bit small, including the bathrooms, which have been described as cramped.
However, the lodge struggles with certain challenges typical of older buildings. Some rooms lack adequate air movement or ventilation, sometimes resulting in them being uncomfortably warm. Noise from nearby compressors can disrupt sleep for those who find themselves close to this area, and a general need for more thorough cleaning has been mentioned, specifically in bathrooms.
Despite these aspects, the charm and character of the Surf Lodge and Pub provide a distinctive and memorable experience for those seeking a retreat with nostalgic rustic elements and stunning ocean views.
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No, The Surf Lodge and Pub doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at The Surf Lodge and Pub.
No, The Surf Lodge and Pub doesn't allow dogs.
No, parking facilities aren't available at The Surf Lodge and Pub.
No, The Surf Lodge and Pub doesn't have a gym.
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