Rydges, Garden Island hotels

"Complimentary wine on arrival for check in. Nice touch."

"Generally the staff had good hospitality, the room was very clean and comfortable. The bar staff were fantastic although they had limited choices of beer.The view was top of the range offering a friendly environment. "

"The refurbish is great. Very modern style, looks light and clean. The reception "desk" looks great, the staff are no longer hiding from the guests. (the staff may have some concerns with their safety) The room was also very well done, not cluttered so looked clean. I also liked the chairs. We have stayed at this location many times, more enjoyable this time. We did not have breakfast"

"Great hotel - exactly what I needed. The bed was insanely comfy and a good range of pillows. Location is good, easy to get to different places. My only concern was parking - if you need this, book in advance. I had not realised that was required and had to street park which turned out ok as I was there mostly over the weekend. "

"Staff were lovely, room nice and clean. Would most definitely stay again."

"The staff were exceptionally courteous and helpful across every area, the front desk, bar, and restaurant. Each person greeted me with a genuine smile that made me feel truly welcome. My room was spotless and comfortably spacious for a solo stay. If you have the chance, I highly recommend ordering the breakfast. The selection is excellent, with both hot and cold options to suit every taste. It’s best to purchase it at check-in, as the price is more favorable than buying it later. A wonderful experience overall, highly recommended. "

"Great room "

"Clean, comfortable room with modern facilities which had been sensitively restored to retain plenty of character. Excellent central location and a short walk to most places you’d want to visit. We were right next to the Emily Turner restaurant but couldn’t hear any noise from the bedroom. Chilled still and sparkling water on tap, free drinks and snacks in the room and a free drink at the tiny Gimlet gin bar which was worthwhile visiting to try out the extensive selection of gins and get expert advice from the mixologists. Secure car parking is available but is limited so needs to be reserved in advance. Reception is housed in the newly opened Garde Hotel where the included breakfast is also served. Plenty of choice and a good start to the day - coffee, fresh fruit, granola, yoghurt, breads, juices, pasties etc. Barista coffees, tea and cooked items were available but chargeable. The only disappointment was the self-serve coffee machine - only one machine meant there was a queue at busy times and the taste couldn’t compare with the excellent coffees we’d had elsewhere during our stay. Staff were friendly and helpful."

"The room was clean and odorless, staff is very attentive especially at the breakfast. The hotel itself is very accessible for Ubers and small walk to other destinations. "