Bannisters by the Sea - Mollymook Beach, New South Wales

Ean Joyce

A magnificent venue that my wife and I started visiting just before the pandemic to cross it off her bucket list. It's now an annual event over four days for her June birthday and our wedding anniversary, and always in the same room (7). The location is brilliant with seals and dolphins almost right off your balcony. It's not inexpensive, especially in summer, but the staff are all super friendly and helpful, and the rooms are clean, fresh and very well-presented.
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The reception team of Kim (x2), Kellie, Pam and Terri are delightful, and nothing is ever too much trouble. Glen in maintenance went out of his way to help my wife with her mobility issues, and Tabitha in housekeeping has a sense of humour that made my mornings.

The grounds and facilities are so impressive that we book for the following year before we've even completed our stay.

Sean O'Halloran

Umbrella by the door, binoculars for whale watching and warm bathroom floor, thoughtful details that put a smile on your face. Room was fresh and spanking clean. Slumber by the sounds of the sea. Loved it.
Oh and the restaurant? Thoughtfulness there too. Welcoming spacious and stylish. Best sand whiting I have ever had.

Susan Roar

Unfortunately, I must have got the one bad shellfish! Nevermind, I'm sure it was a one-off. My friend was fine. Wish I could give Bannisters more stars. But a very disappointing experience after looking forward to our stay and dinner. The staff are really nice, and the location is superb.

James FT

The hotel is in a beautiful location and it is great to listen to the sea when sleeping. The rooms have some nice touches, but are still slightly motel like. The aircon units are old and noisy (detracting from the sound of the sea), and the fridges are empty. There are no 'luxury' touches to justify the very high cost.

I know that it is hard to get staff in regional areas so the staff in the restaurant are ok, but in the pool bar the service was poor.

Would be good at half the price, but at the rates charged, it needs to be a very high standard and it is short of the mark.

Animesh Acharya

Spa, Bar by the Pool, Staff were 5 out of 5

The room we got was one with a terrace and didnt have much of a view. It did have a big space and a nice bathroom. I had accidentally booked this room although I wanted to get the one with spa / balcony (my fault). However for almost 1200 per night, I think it is fair to have a very high expectation, and unfortunately the room itself wasnt quite up there. The terrace was also a bit dirty, had water on the couch (it did rain slightly earlier that day; but I guess for $1200, you could expect it to still be ready if its not raining?) So I guess, be careful when booking to select the right room.
I got to see one of the rooms that I actually wanted and it was everything I was looking for, so will probably be back next time!
The dinner at Rick’s wasnt very special either. We got the fish curry, and the sause was quite bland.

Recy Allada

This place is like a heaven,so peaceful and calming especially at night,u will hear those waves hitting to those big rocks so amazing .if you want to relax your mind u might try this place even expensive but worth the money,especially the breakfast its so delicious too worth the price adding for breakfast ❤️will definitely come back here with my loving husband thank u so much bannister by the sea. A Good memory staying to your place ❤️

Savannah Julius

Checked in 15 May 2024 for 6 nights, Terrace Room R33. Certainly your own little paradise! happy with our stay the room large balcony, service, food, ocean views and exploring. The place needs a make-over tho! yes lotsa stairs which needs handrail's on both sides, no disable parking, not user friendly for the disabled (walking) if you upstairs unfortunately!

David

Fantastic outlook over the ocean, room was a bit dated and smelt of stale water, looked like the bathroom was leaking with wood rot on the bottom of the bathroom door. But the food in the restaurant was sensational.