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Royal Mail Hotel

3.5 of 5
98 Parker Street, Dunkeld, Victoria 3294, Australia
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Royal Mail Hotel
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Sydney
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23 reviews 23 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

We had a decent stay at the Royal Mail but I wouldn't recommend it and I wouldn't return. I booked into a Garden view room and knew ahead of time that it wasn't in the main area of the hotel. The room was nice enough, nothing to rave about but nothing to complain about either. I will say that the... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

We stayed at The Royal Mail Hotel to try the degustation menu at the first class restaurant. We were not disappointed. The accommodation was spacious, modern and comfortable. The degustation menu was fantastic. Next time we would not match the wines with the food as some wines we did not like and the separate wine list is huge. Too many... More

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Scott H, General Manager at Royal Mail Hotel, responded to this review
May 21, 2013

Dear bronniemac Thank you very much for choosing to stay and dine with us. I was delighted to read that you had an enjoyable experience and the team looks forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards Scott Horn General Manager More

Brisbane, Australia
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46 reviews 46 reviews
44 hotel reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

We stayed in a two bedroom apartment, with our two small children. The apartment was over two levels and had loads of room for all of us - we were really surprised how spacious it was. The downstairs was the living area, with some kitchen facilities, and the large bedrooms & bathroom were upstairs. The upstairs balcony had a great... More

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Scott H, General Manager at Royal Mail Hotel, responded to this review
May 14, 2013

Dear ricardofusball Thank you very much for choosing to stay and dine with us. I was delighted to read your review and you have summed us up to a T. We have a broad range of accommodation and dining experiences catering to all tastes and budgets and are well set up to cater for families and children. We look forward... More

Melbourne, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 via mobile

I ordered a chicken parma from the bar menu which was around $20, it was dry and tasteless. My husband ordered the beef burger $18 and the bun on top was burnt. The atmosphere was quite nice and the service was excellent but overall the experience was underwhelming.

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Scott H, General Manager at Royal Mail Hotel, responded to this review
May 14, 2013

Dear RebeccaL Thank you very much for dining in our public and bar and for your review. Thank you very much for your comments on the great atmosphere and excellent service which are certainly two areas of importance for creating a great experience. In terms of the burger and parma these are two long serving Pub food staples that we... More

Melbourne Australiia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

We have stayed at this magnificent establishment with friends the last two years on our way to the May Warrnambool Racing Carnival. It is situated at the end of the Grampains in a lovely bush setting the rooms are lovely looking out onto the Grampian and the sunset is wonderful. There are Wallabies and Kangaroos grazing either in the garden... More

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Scott H, General Manager at Royal Mail Hotel, responded to this review
May 8, 2013

Dear Kathleen25Feb A sincere thank you for your repeat patronage of the hotel and you have summed us up to a T. We certainly feel we have our own little piece of paradise here and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards Scott Horn General Manager More

Melbourne, Australia
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25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Rooms are basically good quality motel rooms - say 4star. Comfortable, good facilities etc. Great view of Mt Sturgeon etc. But most importantly it is close to the Royal Mail restaurant which is great. The bush walks along the creek towards their other property are terrific as well - lots of roos on dusk.

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Scott H, General Manager at Royal Mail Hotel, responded to this review
May 8, 2013

Dear Lyn&MarkfromOZ Thank you very much for staying and dining with us. It appears that you have enjoyed what we have on offer. Wonderful dining, fabulous views, amazing wildlife and walking trails. We are currently half way through a $1.3 million room enhancement project which will not only ensure the rooms are comfortable but provide some luxurious touches as well.... More

Perth, Australia
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125 reviews 125 reviews
36 hotel reviews
Reviews in 51 cities Reviews in 51 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013 via mobile

We stayed at the Stables, a 2 bed cottage. The historic buildings on the huge property just out of Dunkeld are simply beautiful and very special for their history, even tho they would not be classified as five star or luxury. I don't know how the hotel rooms at the Royal Mail proper compare. Decor in the Stables is appropriate... More

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Scott H, General Manager at Royal Mail Hotel, responded to this review
May 3, 2013

Dear perthmarlin Thank you very much for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to post a review. I was delighted to read that you enjoyed the bluestone shearers cottages at Mount Sturgeon. They are a very unique and special part of our broad range of accommodation. Nestled at the base of Mount Sturgeon they have amazing... More

Zurich, Switzerland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

This is quite possibly one of the best restaurants in the world, we stayed for one night on 24th April and found the whole experience wonderful. A friendly greeting, comfortable room with one hell of a view and some truly memorable food. The layout is interesting as there is a bar at one end of the building serving bar food... More

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Scott H, General Manager at Royal Mail Hotel, responded to this review
May 3, 2013

Dear HungryG Thank you very much for dining and staying with us and for taking the time to post a review. It appears that you have summed us up quite well. All of our Food and Beverage offerings are quite special and we have something to cater for a broad range of tastes and budgets from a great country Public... More

Ballarat, Australia
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

After a long drive and the expectation of a lovely lunch at the Royal Mail (having dined previously) our table of 4 enjoyed wonderful entrees and held high hopes for our main course. My three companions received beautifully presented and appetising dishes however my order of the scotch fillet steak with hand cut chips and leaves was not worthy of... More

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Scott H, General Manager at Royal Mail Hotel, responded to this review
May 3, 2013

Dear peterv Thank you very much for dinig with us and posting a review. It appears by reading your review that you have enjoyed 4 great entrees and 3 great mains and great coffee along with being a return guest. Please accept my apolgies for the steak and we use some of the best product in the country including Rangers... More

London, United Kingdom
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26 reviews 26 reviews
23 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

We stayed at the Royal Mail Hotel for two nights. The room was comfortable but dated. The blinds were very fiddly and dusty, and the bathroom was adequate. The outside deck was good but had a couple of chairs only. We ate at the bistro one night and the restaurant the other night. Both were wonderful. The ambience in both... More

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Scott H, General Manager at Royal Mail Hotel, responded to this review
May 3, 2013

Dear Isobella D N Thank you very much for choosing to stay and dine with us and for taking the time to post a review. I was delighted to read that you enjoyed the Bistro and Restaurant. Please accept my apologies in regards to the room. The cleaning matter will be raised with our Head Housekeeper and you will be... More

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Additional Information about Royal Mail Hotel

Also Known As:
Royal Mail Dunkeld
Address: 98 Parker Street, Dunkeld, Victoria 3294, Australia
Region: Australia > Victoria > Grampians > Dunkeld
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 1 hotels in Dunkeld
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Royal Mail Hotel is a unique destination set among native gardens and fruit orchards with stunning views of the Southern Grampians Ranges. Award-winning food and wine, accommodation, conferencing and wedding facilities and the nearby historic Mt Sturgeon Estate are all available for guests to explore and enjoy. ... more   less 

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