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Observatory, Port Macquarie

NEW… Opened in June 2004. Winner of the 2005 North Coast Tourism Award for Deluxe Accommodation.

Opposite Town Beach and a leisurely 8 minute riverside stroll to the town centre, the Observatory boasts stunning panoramic ocean and leafy garden views.

Offering a range of accommodation from studios and one, two and three bedroom apartments and penthouses.

With full resort facilities and in-house restaurant (opening October 2004), the Observatory is fast being recognised as the premier accommodation destination in Port Macquarie.

Accommodation Options

1 Bedroom Ocean View Apartments

One bedroom fully self contained apartments with full kitchen, laundry, living room, separate bathroom and bedroom.

Floor to ceiling fully retractable bi-fold doors open onto a large north facing balcony which offers expansive ocean and coastal views from the elevated position opposite town beach. Open the doors and bring the ocean right into your living room.

Weekly servicing and optional daily towel service available.

2 Bedroom Ocean View Apartments

Two bedroom fully self contained apartments with full kitchen, laundry, living room, separate bathroom and master bedroom with ensuite.

Floor to ceiling fully retractable bi-fold doors open onto a large north facing balcony which offers expansive ocean and coastal views from the elevated position opposite town beach. Open the doors and bring the ocean right into your living room.

Weekly servicing and optional daily towel service available.

3 Bedroom Ocean View Apartments

Three bedroom fully self contained apartments with full kitchen, laundry, living room, separate bathroom and ensuite off the master bedroom.

Floor to ceiling fully retractable bi-fold doors open onto a large north facing balcony which offers expansive ocean and coastal views from the elevated position opposite town beach. Open the doors and bring the ocean right into your living room.

Weekly servicing and optional daily towel service available.

Motel Style Ocean View Studio Rooms

Motel style studio rooms. Your private indoor / outdoor logia has north eaterly panoramic ocean and coastal views to Point Plumber in the distance.

Weekly Servicing. Optional daily servicing or towel change service available.

Penthouses

lThe Observatory Penthouses set the benchmark for opulence, featuring open plan living with timber floors throughout, contemporary furnishings and a lounge setting which seats eight.

Able to accommodate up to six people, the master bedroom comprises a king sized bed with ensuite and spa bath.

The second bedroom has either a second king sized bed or 2 single beds and its own private ensuite, while the third bedroom has a queen sized bed.

The fully equipped gourmet kitchen features stone bench tops and state of the art appliances, including a glass cook top, fully featured oven, dishwasher, microwave and a cavernous 450L fridge.

There is full climate control reverse cycle air conditioning throughout, large plasma screen TV with home theatre system including CD and DVD and a separate TV in the master bedroom. The fully equipped internal laundry comes complete with washing machine and dryer.

Floor to ceiling fully retractable bi-fold doors open onto huge north facing private rooftop terrace which offers expansive un-interrupted ocean, coastal and hinterland views from the elevated position opposite town beach.

The terrace includes its own outdoor dining setting, sun lounges and a 4 burner stainless steel gas BBQ with roasting hood.

Weekly servicing and daily towel change is provided.

1 Bedroom Executive Apartment

Very spacious, fully self contained one bedroom apartment with full kitchen, laundry, living room and separate bedroom and bathroom. Large balconies have leafy hinterland outlook and ocean glimpses. Weekly servicing and optional daily towel service.

Ideal for the corporate business traveller who desires a home away from home with all the conveniences of modern living.

2 Bedroom Garden Terrace Apartments

Very spacious two bedroom, two bathroom apartments. Large kitchen, laundry, living and dining area. Large balconies provide a leafy outlook, many with ocean glimpses.

Providing excellent value and ideal for the family holiday or corporate traveller requiring space, and all the modern facilities you could desire.

Weekly servicing and optional daily towel change service is available.

Website: www.observatory.net.au

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