Governor's Lodge Resort Hotel

3.5 star property
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Sports facility
Front of property
Balcony

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Norfolk Island, 2899
  • The Old Watermill
    19 min walk
  • Royal Engineer's Office, Guard House & Pier Store
    3 min drive
  • Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
    13 min drive
  • Norfolk Island (NLK)
    6 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Cabin, 1 Bedroom

  • 50 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Standard Cabin, 1 Bedroom

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Standard Cabin, 1 Bedroom

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Norfolk Island

With a stay at Governor's Lodge Resort Hotel in Norfolk Island, you'll be in the historical district, just a 1-minute walk from Queen Victoria's Garden and 8 minutes by foot from Bounty Folk Museum. .This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from The Old Watermill and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Ball Bay Reserve.

What's nearby

  • The Old Watermill - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • No 10 Quality Row - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Kingston and Arthur's Vale Historic Area - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • The Arches - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Emily Bay Beach - 13 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk Island (NLK) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Olive - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Bowlo Bistro - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪High Tide Kitchen - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Golden Orb - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chinese Emporium - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Governor's Lodge Resort Hotel

Hotel in Norfolk Island with bars and a coffee shop
Governor's Lodge Resort Hotel offers 55 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or spa tub without adult supervision. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or spa tub.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 55 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private furnished balconies. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with DVD players are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Baileys, for lunch or dinner, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Norfolk Island? This hotel has 150 square feet (14 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Baileys - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–9:00 AM: AUD 35-35 for adults and AUD 35-35 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Baileys

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge
  • Separate dining area

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference centre (150 square feet of space)
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 62.5 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 35 to 35 for adults, and AUD 35 to 35 for children
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 62.5 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or spa tub, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and spa tub with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Governor's Lodge Resort Hotel
Governor's Lodge Resort Hotel Norfolk Island
Governor's Norfolk Island
Governor's Lodge Resort Hotel Norfolk Island, Australia
Governor's Hotel Norfolk
Governor's Lodge Resort Hotel Hotel
Governor's Lodge Resort Hotel Norfolk Island
Governor's Lodge Resort Hotel Hotel Norfolk Island

Governor's Lodge Resort Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay at the Governors Lodge again. The staff are great, helpful and friendly. The cabins are basically a small house and very comfortable. The pool was good. If you have a car you park outside your cabin and the lodge can organise your car hire for you. Tour coaches stop outside reception. Bailey's restaurant is slightly upmarket with delicious food. The only negative is no free wifi and the paid wifi isn't stable. It's a walk into Burnt Pine township but no problem if you're fit.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
no free wifi no toaster
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Henry John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food In Bailey’s really good. No free wifi or aircon. Although the fans did the job, as it wasn’t too hot, so not necessarily a complaint! Staff friendly and mostly very helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay staff incredibly helpful Baileys restaurant excellent. Would certainly stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Joshua

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth Valmai

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Glenn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Deluxe One Bedroom Cabin was spacious and clean. Some of the furniture was dated and the lounge is worn. The gardens are impressive, whilst the pool and spa were popular spots each afternoon. It is a quiet location with nice views. Unfortunately, there is no cooking allowed in the cabin not even a toaster which was disappointing. The WiFi is very limited.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Tony, Sydney, au

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy walk to town but car required to get to beach. Restaurant was closed and cafe unavailable often, but food always available across the road at Hilli's.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not clean and were supposed to get a free bottle of wine but didn't happen. It was also supposed to be air conditioned and self contained but nothing
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely grounds and nice restaurant.
We bought a package deal and the flight arrangements for our one case weighing 14.7 kg were dreadful. Air New Zealand who took over from Virgin from Sydney to Norfolk wanted 186 dollars one way to as the luggage was only covered from Melbourne to Sydney. Who would want a ticket that left their luggage in Sydney.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Judy, Queensland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location not far from shopping & restaurants
We loved the fact that we were picked up from the airport and delivered back there. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. Daily maintenance was greatly appreciated. The quietness of the place was impressive - only birdsong to be heard on many occasions. The only disappointing part was Baileys Restaurant which was exceptionally slow in delivering meals and the meals were not good quality. However, there are many other choices of places to eat. Overall, we would highly recommend Governor's Lodge to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Broom-Broom, australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Individual cabins in a subtropical setting
Close to town, 10 minute drive to anywhere on the island. Friendly, helpful staff. Pool,spa beautiful. Yours a must

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Norfolk at Christmas
Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was comfortable and easy walking distance to town (but still recommend Re ting a car to see the Island)

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet private hotel close to main street
Would definitely like to return to the island. Plenty to do and see. Great walks and scenery. Excellent eating places. Lots of history. No crime.

10/10 Excellent

chook, Sydney Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good resort close to everything
I think the resort has every thing that you require when you are on holidays including a very good receptionist that can look after all your needs when required. FF

10/10 Excellent

CalebEdensNanny, Mount Maunganui NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location, clean private chalets
We had booked without having much knowledge of the Island layout or accommodation available on it. We couldn't have been happier with our choice. The stay at the Governors was a lovely experience, laid back, friendly, quiet efficiency, and when our flight was delayed on the day of departure they were very very accommodating and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. It was like staying with trusted friends.

6/10 Okay

Wendy, Wagga Wagga NSW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A step back in time
Have always wanted to go to Norfolk Island and now have ticked it of my list. The island is very quaint and is trying very hard to keep up with the rest of the world. WIFI was impossible and this is what people want. Not a place we are likely to return to in a hurry. When booking check all tour sites and book a package with all the inclusions you can. Your package MUST include car hire. It is expensive if you don't have it in your package. Check ALL tour sites before parting with your money.

10/10 Excellent

karen, nz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cosy and relaxed
Good position to all the attractions as you do need a car on the Island. Staff were very helpful and always accomodating. Atmosphere was relaxed with beautiful landscaped grounds. Loved the spa. Would definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

C P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

jean, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice setting. Fairly convenient to town.
Excellent staff very helpful. Units very comfortable. Good having restaurants for when did not want to go further afield. Gardens very nice and pool area. Norfolk Island a great place to visit.

8/10 Good

Mike, Innisfail QLD 4860, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing holiday
Friendly accommodating staff, good food, pleasant surroundings

8/10 Good

Andrew, Dunedin, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay
Quiet, overall comfortable place, all accomodation in detatched cabins - lounge/dining/kitchen area, bathoorm and bedroom. I was staying with a friend so one of us used the bedroom and the other the bed settee in the lounge. Complex has a small pool and laundry facilities. The only aspect we were not so keen on was the restaurant - food not that great, but are other options on Norfolk to get someting to eat. Complex also had towels you coudl take to Emily Bay plus snorkel gear/flippers - all for no extra charge.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Gregory, Australia - NSW - Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Good; Value: Bargain; Service: Friendly, Courteous; Cleanliness: Spotless; Hot Spa is fantastic to unwind at the end of each day

8/10 Good

Mal, Sydney NSW, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A top spot to return to - 2nd time there
A very clean ,easy place to stay. Great location, gardens, spa,pool,and accommodation - very private and quiet - 2 tellies, verandah, lounge, kitchen and nice en suite - comfy bed with plenty of blankets.