The Old Victoria - East Maitland, New South Wales

Katrina O'Connor

My husband and I absolutely loved this historical B&B. We stayed in the Poet’s Room. The beautiful antique furniture and antique collectables were beautiful. So cosy and very old world. Felt like we stepped back in time. Bathroom was gorgeous with all laundry requirements available. We throughly enjoyed our stay .

Brett James

A really lovely place to stay. The room was superb. Old style shared bathroom. The bathtub is sensational. Close to pubs and Morpeth. Definitely recommend ?

arunima b

Love the old Victorian and antique charm this hotel had! It was a pretty pleasant stay as expected and nothing to write home about. The only misleading information we had before we booked this place was it will be an ensuite bathroom as there was no mention of a shared bath. Definitely recommend this hotel as it is located in a quiet neighbourhood and shared bath is not a game changer!

New Tech Automation

Firstly the good. Lovelyely host and beautiful old heritage building and restoration. Nicely furnished, comfy bed, quality linen.
Now the bad. No air con which is ok as it is advertised as such. It was a hot spell when l stayed and a fan was provided for circulation but bordered on an industrial unit that could almost launch a small plane down the runway so noise was an issue. Host advised to open both sets of windows after sundown to get a cool cross breeze which sounded like a great idea.
However, the rail line is about 150 metres in front. You can overlook the sound of trains during daytime, evening but these coaltrains run 24/7 every 10 -20 mins in both directions so maybe one passing every 5 -10 mins. A quick rumble past you might say except these things are loooong. In fact at 3am in the morning l checked the watch. 3 mins to pass end to end. So windows weren't an option not that closing them did much to the noise anyhow.
So a very hot stuffy, noisy night. It's 2024. If you are running accomodation, there are certainly a minimum of services to be provided.
Speaking of service, no running water in the "kitchen". Dishes go in a bucket from "your breakfast". " Breakfast is some white bread in the fridge with some marg, Vegemite or peanut butter, a limited range of single serve cereal and some milk.
Quite honestly, best to admit defeat, load up and go fast as you can.
Never to return.
It would seem a lot of reviewers here are rating the accomodation in with the restaurant which l would rate highly 4/5 stars.
How this accomodation can reach 4 something stars is amazing and says more about those that rated the joint so highly.
In summary, DO NOT STAY HERE.
So many other options in the area

V K

There is vintage charm and comfort.
But then there are so many bad things about this hotel/homestay.
There is not water in kitchen.
Lots of cockroaches ?
No towels per room
Only street parking
No aircon
It was like staying at grandmas house and paying for that

Lance baker

Fantastic meals, entrees and deserts. I was driving so didn't try out the cocktail menu, but that looked delicious too.
All the staff were super pleasant and helped create a superb atmosphere.
Best dining I've had in Maitland.

Glenn Radford

We love dining here. We save it for special occasions. Two or three course meals. Always first class. Great intermate atmosphere. Five stars

Anthony Palmowski

Now known as Duke's Restaurant and Bar. Very cosy atmosphere (especially in the room with the fire place).

Service was absolutely exceptional from Lindsay. The wine list and cocktail menu isn't extensive, but the availabile selections are great, and the Mrs has a new favourite cocktail.

We had the two course meal and both were fantastic (duck and sirloin).

Will definitely be back ?