About Pippi's at the Point
Pippis at the Point is a 14-room hotel with an on-site restaurant and views of Lake Macquarie, a few minutes from the centre of Newcastle.
All rooms are air-conditioned and come standard with a flat-screen TV, refrigerator and coffee/tea making facilities, as well as a seating area and a table with chairs. Each room also has a private bathroom with hair dryer and shower.
Free Wi-Fi access is available in all areas of the hotel and free parking is possible on-site. The property also has a conference space that comes with audio-video equipment, as well as event management services.
The on-site restaurant, Pippi’s at the Point, serves lunch and dinner, and a bar/lounge serves snacks and drinks. Several restaurants are also located nearby.
Pippis at the Point is conveniently close to the Hunter Valley vineyards, Port Stephens, Blackbutt Reserve and the Newcastle International Hockey Centre, as well as the University of Newcastle and the Newcastle Showground.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Guests like that the rooms are clean with plenty of space to move around, and say that the furnishings are well-appointed and comfortable. Others comment that the air conditioning cools that room efficiently, and add that the bathroom amenities work well.
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Tasty and varied food choices
Many guests find that the food from the restaurant comes in generous servings, and say that the food is tasty and well-presented. Others comment that the menu has many options to choose from, while some like the various specials that change on a daily basis.
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Friendly and helpful staff
Several guests appreciate that the staff is friendly and attentive to their needs, and note that the staff is informative about the local area. Others say that the staff is accommodating to requests like early check-in and late check-out, while some like that the staff goes out of the way to ensure that guests have everything they need.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Gets noisy
Guests comment that the noise from the road traffic and the other rooms is constant and gets loud at night. Others find that the music from live bands playing at the restaurant goes on until late at night and suggest that light sleepers pack a pair of ear plugs.
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Limited parking space
Some guests say that there is a limited number of parking slots, and add that parking is on a first-come, first served basis. Others note that there are no reserved parking slots for booked guests.
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Rooms needs an update
A handful of guests note that the carpets are stained and should be replaced. Others comment that the walls and ceilings are dirty, and say that a fresh coat of paint should be considered.