Bannisters Port Stephens

“The perfect break”

Comfortable, spacious accommodation with a view of the bay that just gets better each time we stay. Delicious and varied breakfast. And the highlight - Rick Stein on site for top quality dining. Had the mahi mahi with beurre Blanc with seaweed main - just a perfect dish! Savoured each mouthful. G... more

Comfortable, spacious accommodation with a view of the bay that just gets better each time we stay. Delicious and varied breakfast. And the highlight - Rick Stein on site for top quality dining. Had the mahi mahi with beurre Blanc with seaweed main - just a perfect dish! Savoured each mouthful. Great cocktails and wines. No need to leave the property to take meals. Peaceful ambience and great, professional service. We wouldn’t consider anywhere else for a break away.

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“Excellent Stay”

We have just returned from an overnight stay at Port Stevens and attended Rick Steins Masterclass. It was a fantastic experience. The staff were wonderful, very attentive and professional. The masterclass was informative and showcased local produce and demonstrated the passion the staff have fo... more

We have just returned from an overnight stay at Port Stevens and attended Rick Steins Masterclass. It was a fantastic experience. The staff were wonderful, very attentive and professional. The masterclass was informative and showcased local produce and demonstrated the passion the staff have for the dishes they create. The accommodation was excellent, very comfortable bed and the buffet breakfast was very scrumptious!

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“Bucket List Top Pick”

Stayed for two nights (simply not long enough) in an Upper Deck Ocean Room view that did not disappoint, the view was perfect for looking out across the bay. All the staff at Bannisters were warm and welcoming, taking time to explain everything on offer. After check in, we popped into the Chee... more

Stayed for two nights (simply not long enough) in an Upper Deck Ocean Room view that did not disappoint, the view was perfect for looking out across the bay. All the staff at Bannisters were warm and welcoming, taking time to explain everything on offer. After check in, we popped into the Cheeky Dog for a small bite and cold drink after the drive from Sydney then a quiet relaxing walk to the nearby pier and beach. On our first night we had a great pool side dinner at Julio's with some uber fresh tacos and an utterly filling chicken burrito. However, the attraction for us was to sample Rick Steins' menu the following night, having followed Rick's culinary adventures on the box over the years. The Singapore Crab was my wife's dinner plate dream come true. Luckily for me, I got to finish off the remaining sauce in the accompanying side serve of rice. After consuming a wonderfully fresh Nelson Bay Tuna Steak, I was utterly and totally satisfied - yummo!! A big shout out to our Server on the night - Bryony who went above and beyond to be attentive and kept our glasses topped up. And not to forget those unsung heroes - the Housekeeping team, a huge thank you as well. A truly memorable stay.

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“All staff well trained, efficient and friendly. You never left by them lost. All questions are answered.”

We stay at Bannisters Port Stephens for two nights and enjoyed our time there very much. Few points to mention: Continental Breakfast was very good. the Lady-Manager of the Breakfast at the premises of Rick Stein Restaurant over there organise the work of her team so well and in a very effici... more

We stay at Bannisters Port Stephens for two nights and enjoyed our time there very much. Few points to mention: Continental Breakfast was very good. the Lady-Manager of the Breakfast at the premises of Rick Stein Restaurant over there organise the work of her team so well and in a very efficient manner. Plenty of choices of food bits including (just to mention few) warm boiled eggs with lovely with very yellow yolk, tasty smoked salmon, Ham and salami (all of them not too salty and f the highest possible quality), feta, cheese, croissants and other pastries, fresh fruit, veggie salad, nice jams, juice, variety of coffee from hight-tech machine, etc. Staff well trained and attentive. The breakfast that never bored you. Infinite pool with warm water. Comfy temperature of about +38 centigrade all year around (they say) . Good size towels. Beautiful view on water, trees, boats and flying high big birds. We went into pool several times and even on the morning of checking out. In the room proper size bath towels and robes (I am a big person and very rare am able to use robe in the hotels, here it was perfect). After having shower you seat on the balcony and enjoy view. Shower cabin of good size even for two people at the same time. Efficient shower heads (top and on hand held). Very nice and clean everywhere. The cleaning ladies are replenishing drinking water bottles supply, coffee capsules. New bath towels in exchange to wet once. All staff well trained, efficient and friendly. You never left by them lost. All questions are answered. Special thanks o Josh at reception and Anna (next day). Three levels of car parking. Chargers for Electric Vehicles on the top one. Even bottom one is convenient and secure. Lifts work very well so people with motion problems (not us) will be comfortable at Bannisters. Rick Stein restaurant stood to its name very well, thanks. We did expect this high quality dinner after lovely Continental Breakfast (see above) We will come here again.

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