About Barwon Valley Lodge
Situated opposite the magnificent Barwon River in Geelong, Barwon Valley Lodge serviced apartment takes pride in its invigorating solar-heated pool and spa tub- perfect for relaxing. Balyang Sanctuary and Kardinia Park are within one mile from this property.
Offering a patio, the air-conditioned apartments have private bathrooms with hairdryers and free toiletries. Each is equipped with a dining area, DVD player, big flat screen TV, dryer, washing machine, and ironing facilities. The granite kitchen in each room has refrigerator, dishwasher, toaster, microwave oven, and electric kettle.
Barwon Valley Lodge serviced apartment boasts a tennis court, playground, parking area, and BBQ area. Wi-Fi access throughout the property and parking are complimentary.
Guests can cook at the in-room kitchens. There are also various dining options outside the establishment including Mandarin Court Chinese Restaurant and Tony’ Restaurant.
Simonds Stadium is just a four-minute drive from this property. Geelong Performing Arts Centre is seven-minute drive away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Practical property position near Barwon River
According to guests, the property is closely situated within a short walking distance to shopping centres, restaurants, playgrounds, supermarkets, and major tourists' destinations. The Barwon River Parklands can be easily reached by foot.
positive:
Lovely hosts!
Most guests speak well of the overall quality assistance of the owners. They have provided helpful recommendations that helped the guests enjoy their stay. Furthermore, they were also very kind and humble enough to offer hands on assistance to guests by showing them to their respective rooms and even carrying their luggage.
positive:
Exciting pool area
Previous guests, especially the kids, were able to enjoy the heated outdoor swimming pool provided at the property and has been an effective play area for kids. Moreover, the pool with a spa that was enjoyed by adults was sufficient in size and well-maintained.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Uncontrollable noise can enter the rooms
Due to the large number of kids present in the premises and rooms' ineffective soundproofing, guests had issues with the noise coming from the other rooms especially during the night. Therefore, guests are advised to wear earplugs for comfort.
negative:
Beds need to be replaced
The unsatisfying quality of the beds resulted in guests not getting some proper sleep. The mattress was too hard for some guests and was a little uncomfortable. The beds also needed some underlay or electric blankets to prevent cold air from rising above the bed and to keep the guests warm.
negative:
Insufficient heating system
Most of the previous guests had issues with the poorly functional heating system provided at the property. It was not operational most of the time and rarely works. There was only one heater provided for the entire area and it was not sufficient to keep the whole place warm.