Bed and Breakfast Benambra Bed & Breakfast

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15 Hesse St, 3225 Queenscliff, Australia – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 177 reviews)

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8.3
Very Good
176 reviews

Hosts were pleasant and friendly. Cooked breakfast was excellent. Facility was charming.

Neil Australia

The breakfast was perfect for me. Great choices, good size serving, and good quality. Location was fantastic, right on the edge of town.

Susan Australia

Our hosts Anne and Geoff were both hospitable and accommodating of any requests. The property exudes old world charm, with lots of original features that were pleasing to the eye. The breakfast met our needs.

Hatzimanolis Australia

Loved the atmosphere and the charm of Benambra. Hosts Geoff and Anne were friendly and welcoming. The cooked breakfast and old world charm in exquisite settings were just what we needed. Highly recommended and will definitely be back.

Michael Australia

Geoff and Anne are excellent hosts who provide comfortable accommodation and very good breakfasts. They are extremely personable. Our second stay at Benambra.

David Australia

gorgeous old home which is kept beautifully. owners are lovely.

Kerry Australia

Very hospitable hosts. Good location. Excellent breakfast.

Richard United Kingdom

Historic guest house in a great location with friendly hosts.

Greg Australia

The location was perfect, the staff were excellent and friendly, the breakfast was great.

Jean Australia

Geoff and Anne were delightful welcoming hosts. Delicious hearty cooked breakfast with home grown tomatoes, endless brewed coffee and gluten free toast. Great location -close for a stroll to the lighthouse, chatting to friendly locals on the and pier, fish and chips on the beach, then back to Benumbra for a cosy night listening to the rain on the tin roof.

Libby Australia
8.3
Very Good
176 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Hosts were pleasant and friendly. Cooked breakfast was excellent. Facility was charming.”
    Neil Neil Australia Australia
  • “The breakfast was perfect for me. Great choices, good size serving, and good quality. Location was fantastic, right on the edge of town.”
    Susan Susan Australia Australia
  • “Our hosts Anne and Geoff were both hospitable and accommodating of any requests. The property exudes old world charm, with lots of original features that were pleasing to the eye.”
    Hatzimanolis Hatzimanolis Australia Australia
  • “Loved the atmosphere and the charm of Benambra. Hosts Geoff and Anne were friendly and welcoming. The cooked breakfast and old world charm in exquisite settings were just what we needed.”
    Michael Michael Australia Australia
  • “Geoff and Anne are excellent hosts who provide comfortable accommodation and very good breakfasts. They are extremely personable. Our second stay at Benambra.”
    David David Australia Australia
  • “gorgeous old home which is kept beautifully. owners are lovely.”
    Kerry Kerry Australia Australia
  • “Very hospitable hosts. Good location. Excellent breakfast.”
    Richard Richard United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Historic guest house in a great location with friendly hosts.”
    Greg Greg Australia Australia
  • “The location was perfect, the staff were excellent and friendly, the breakfast was great.”
    Jean Jean Australia Australia
  • “Geoff and Anne were delightful welcoming hosts. Delicious hearty cooked breakfast with home grown tomatoes, endless brewed coffee and gluten free toast.”
    Libby Libby Australia Australia

Categories:

  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort8.7
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location9.6

This property is a 6-minute walk from the beach. Featuring a shared lounge as well as a garden, Benambra Bed & Breakfast is located in Queenscliff, within a 9-minute walk of Queenscliff Harbour and 12 miles of Fort Pearce.

Some units also have a kitchen equipped with a microwave and a fridge.

The bed and breakfast offers a à la carte or Full English/Irish breakfast.

If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible nearby.

The nearest airport is Avalon Airport, 34 miles from Benambra Bed & Breakfast.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Benambra Bed & Breakfast has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Dec 19, 2015

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Most popular amenities

Free parking

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

FREE parking!

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Max adults: 2
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  • 1 full bed
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  • Bedroom 1: 2 twin beds
  • Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

8.3
Very Good · 176 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort8.7
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location9.6

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  • Neil Australia

    “Hosts were pleasant and friendly. Cooked breakfast was excellent. Facility was charming.”

  • Susan Australia

    “The breakfast was perfect for me. Great choices, good size serving, and good quality. Location was fantastic, right on the edge of town.”

  • Hatzimanolis Australia

    “Our hosts Anne and Geoff were both hospitable and accommodating of any requests. The property exudes old world charm, with lots of original features that were pleasing to the eye. The breakfast met our needs.”

  • Michael Australia

    “Loved the atmosphere and the charm of Benambra. Hosts Geoff and Anne were friendly and welcoming. The cooked breakfast and old world charm in exquisite settings were just what we needed. Highly recommended and will definitely be back.”

  • David Australia

    “Geoff and Anne are excellent hosts who provide comfortable accommodation and very good breakfasts. They are extremely personable. Our second stay at Benambra.”

  • Kerry Australia

    “gorgeous old home which is kept beautifully. owners are lovely.”

  • Richard United Kingdom

    “Very hospitable hosts. Good location. Excellent breakfast.”

  • Greg Australia

    “Historic guest house in a great location with friendly hosts.”

  • Jean Australia

    “The location was perfect, the staff were excellent and friendly, the breakfast was great.”

  • Libby Australia

    “Geoff and Anne were delightful welcoming hosts. Delicious hearty cooked breakfast with home grown tomatoes, endless brewed coffee and gluten free toast. Great location -close for a stroll to the lighthouse, chatting to friendly locals on the and pier, fish and chips on the beach, then back to Benumbra for a cosy night listening to the rain on the tin roof.”

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi, I am unable to go up steps, so I am wondering if there is flat access to your property &. also if there is a walk-in shower ? Many thanks, Rosemary.
    Hi Rosemary - we have a lot of steps and stairs as we are built on the side of a hill. You do need to be able to cope with stairs in order to stay here. Hope you find something suitable elsewhere . Regards Anne Benambra Queenscliff
    Answered on November 17, 2021
  • bring a guide dog for legally blind person with guide
    Yes - you can bring your guide dog
    Asked about: Queen Room • Answered on April 7, 2022
  • is your accommodation dog friendly?
    Sorry we are not. Try phoning out information centre - they may know of places in the area which are. regards Anne & Geoff Benambra B&B
    Answered on January 12, 2021
  • Hi Are we able to stay at your accomodation if one of us is not fully vaccinated ?
    At the moment we are required by current Victorian Government rules to allow only fully vaccinated people to stay . This may change in the future so please keep abreast of the Government regulations . We hope to see you soon.
    Answered on November 16, 2021
  • Does each room come with a private bathroom/ensuite?
    Yes - our double/twin rooms of which we have 2 , have ensuites
    Asked about: Double or Twin Room • Answered on January 6, 2021

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Host Info

9.2
Host Review Score
Benambra B&B and Cottage are located in the heart of Queenscliff, a pretty seaside village on the Bellarine peninsular and about 2 hours from Melbourne. Queenscliff is surrounded by water on 3 sides and is at the entrance of Port Phillip Bay. Benambra has been providing comfortable accomodation to visitors since 1883 to people from all over the world. If you enjoy that small boutique experience with modern day comforts, Benambra has it all. An easy stroll to shops, restaurants, beach, ferry, marina , train station and more. Start your day with a delicious Benambra breakfast followed by any number of relaxing activities at your doorstep.
Geoff and Anne have been welcoming guests to Benambra since 2004. Many guests return regularly and even have a favourite room. Sharing people's stories is a wonderful privilege when hosting a B&B and we have been part of many people's special moments including engagements, weddings, birthdays, and anniversaries. We love sharing our unique home and beautiful surroundings with the world.
Imagine walking along golden sand with the waves lapping at your toes, small fishing boats bobbing off shore, seagulls calling as the soar above and all you have to decide is which restaurant to have dinner at or what to do tomorrow - swim with the Dolphins, go fishing, have a massage, visit a winery . go shopping, catch the ferry across the bay , go sailing , laze around on the beach, visit an art gallery or learn more about Queenscliff's history by visiting the museum . Ship watching at the heads is also another relaxing past-time. Do as much or as little - the choice is all yours.
Language spoken: English
Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Queenscliff Harbour
    0.3 miles
  • Fort Pearce
    2.9 miles
  • Blairgowrie Marina
    8.7 miles
  • Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
    8.8 miles
  • Adventure Park Geelong
    8.9 miles
  • OneDay Estate Winery & Function Centre
    9.9 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant 360Q
    0.6 miles
  • Cafe/Bar The Shelter Shed
    0.1 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Cliffe's Cafe
    0.1 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Trident Fish &Chips
    0.2 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Ocean/Sea Queenscliff Back Beach
    0.6 miles
Ski lifts
  • Queenscliff Sea Ferry
    0.6 miles
  • The Blues Train
    0.1 miles
  • The Q Train
    0.1 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Point Longsdale Back Beach
    3.2 miles
  • Portsea Back Beach
    4.7 miles
  • Shelley Beach
    5 miles
  • Point King Beach
    6 miles
Closest Airports
  • Avalon Airport
    19.2 miles
  • Moorabbin Airport
    31.2 miles
  • Essendon Fields Airport
    39.4 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Benambra Bed & Breakfast

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Water park Off-site Additional charge
  • Snorkeling Off-site Additional charge
  • Diving Off-site Additional charge
  • Bowling Off-site Additional charge
  • Cycling Off-site
  • Fishing Off-site Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
  • Tennis court Off-site Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Adults only
  • Electric blankets
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
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House rules Benambra Bed & Breakfast takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:30 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Eftpos American Express Benambra Bed & Breakfast accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Please inform Benambra Bed & Breakfast of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Benambra Bed & Breakfast

  • Benambra Bed & Breakfast offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Bowling
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Water park
    • Walking tours

  • Check-in at Benambra Bed & Breakfast is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Room options at Benambra Bed & Breakfast include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Twin
    • Vacation Home

  • The prices at Benambra Bed & Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Benambra Bed & Breakfast (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Street parking
    • Free parking

  • Benambra Bed & Breakfast is 650 feet from the center of Queenscliff.

  • Guests staying at Benambra Bed & Breakfast can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • The nearest beach is 1,650 feet from Benambra Bed & Breakfast.