Reviews of Paradise at The Bay
21/2 Gowrie Avenue, 2315 Nelson Bay, Australia
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Reviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewFloor layout, garden environment, access to walking tracks and marina, beach and lighthouse.
Na
Thanks glad you enjoyed your stay.
Reviewed: 18 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewLovely apartment very well presented and equipped. Had everything we needed. Great location close to beach. Would definitely stay again.
All good
Thanks Julie. Glad you enjoyed it, would love for you to return. Regards Bruce & Alison
Reviewed: 5 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewHosts were lovely and easy to deal with. The location was walking distance to Little Beach so we didn't have to battle for a parking spot. The kitchen was very well equipped which made it easy to cook for our family.
The sofa bed was very old, the mattress smelled and was uncomfortable.
Thanks Grace glad you had a great time.
Reviewed: 28 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewLocation was great. Living areas good size.
Bathrooms a bit small but okay. Nowhere to put suitcase.
Thanks Tracey for your review. Glad you had a great time at Paradise at The Bay.
Reviewed: 25 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewWell equipped unit and pleasant location. Very helpful management when we requested a later check out to accommodate a business call.
Advertised as waterfront but from in the unit you look out onto other units and nice grassy area- really can only see water from outside. Unit is quite dark.
Hi Katharine. Thanks for leaving a review for Paradise at The Bay. Regards booking.com saying property is waterfront, have adjusted description. Water is able to be seen from dining table or from porch. Thanks again Bruce & Alison
Reviewed: 17 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewEasy to understand instruction on how to collect keys & parking etc
The only thing which is a minor thing but there was no body wash soap in showers I feel that should be there
Thanks Kim, glad you enjoyed your stay. Regards Bruce & Alison
Reviewed: 11 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewGreat location Clear check in process and communication
Thanks, love for you to return
Reviewed: 14 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewExcellent location, spotlessly clean & unit was perfect for elderly parents with no stairs. Highly recommended & hosts were very helpful & informative. Thanks everyone had a lovely break
Second bedroom was small with bed pushed up against wall which makes it hard to get in
Thanks Lynne. Glad you enjoyed your stay at Paradise at The Bay. Love for you to return.
Reviewed: 29 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewApartment was spotless and have everything we needed for our 3 night stay
Nothing
Thanks Martin. Would love for you to return. Regards Bruce & Alison
Reviewed: 29 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewVery clean and comfortable. Everything thought of. The kitchen was fully equipped which was fantastic. Tastefully decorated.
The parking is not close to unit so it is hard work bringing in your bags shopping etc..
Thanks Lisa, glad you enjoyed it. Cheers Bruce & Alison
Reviewed: 1 July 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewGreat location, well equipped. Lovely outlook.
Maybe the time of year, but a bit dark inside. The shower door in the en-suite leaked.
Thanks Dora, glad you had a great time. Regards Bruce & Alison
Reviewed: 3 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewApartment had everything we needed for our weekend . Nice walk into town, an easy 10 minute walk. Bruce was very easy to communicate with
Thanks glad you had a nice stay. Thanks for staying at the Paradise at The Bay.
Reviewed: 2 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 December 2023 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 November 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified reviewLocation and the place as a whole
Thanks Nelson
Reviewed: 30 October 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 October 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
Verified reviewVery clean and comfortable. Everything we could possibly need. Well fitted with all the comforts of home.
Thanks Sheree
Reviewed: 7 October 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
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