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Victor Lodge

29 Dawes St, Canberra 2604, Australia
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London, United Kingdom
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24 reviews 24 reviews
21 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

The location is the best part of this hostel, its a fair old way from some of the tourist attractions by foot but with a bike or taxi its no big deal. The local shops and restaurants etc are some of the best in the city. Its a cute little place but not good value for money yet did the... More

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Graham V, Manager at Victor Lodge, responded to this review
6 April 2013

Thank you for your review. Glad you enjoyed our excellent location. More

hobart
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

We selected this accommodation for its location and ease of being able to be self sufficient and breakfast included in the price. Advertised as being suitable for singles, couples and families (+5yrs) we thought it would be an ideal choice. Our experience was not the best, not because of the lodge itself, rather their property (house) over the road which... More

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Graham V, Manager at Victor Lodge, responded to this review
6 April 2013

Thank you for taking the time to send a review. Unfortunately you had a poor experience with noise. Noise which bothers any guest, especially after 10pm, is not acceptable to us. We have a strict no noise policy and act quickly when problems are brought to our attention. We have a reception phone monitored 24 hours in case of such... More

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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7 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

1) all the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. 2) the rooms we stayed had 2 single beds, a wall fan, and a large walk-in cupboard for storage. it also had a sink and mirror which was quite convenient. 3) the tv room was very comfortable, and we also took dvds from the reception for our viewing pleasure. there were... More

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Graham V, Manager at Victor Lodge, responded to this review
18 March 2013

Thank you for your comprehensive review. I am really pleased you enjoyed your stay and reviewed us as budget accommodation. We try to be clean, safe and comfortable in a great location and provide amenities, such as great kitchen, TV Room with DVDs, quality beds and delicious breakfast ( your very apt description). I have taken another look at the... More

Sussex Inlet
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11 reviews 11 reviews
9 hotel reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2012

We have stayed at Victor Lodge (VL) on many occasions over the last decade or so. It has served us well as a clean, friendly and comfortable place to stay, that is very well located for access to many places one might want or need in Canberra. The service is friendly and helpful. It remains good value overall, but in... More

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Graham V, Owner at Victor Lodge, responded to this review
29 October 2012

Thank you Rose and Mike. It has been a pleasure to include you as guests over the years and thank you for your assessment. I have to say you are extremely well qualified as long time regular guests and we look forward to seeing you again. More

Adelaide, Australia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
12 hotel reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2012

This was a cheap and convenient place to stay with a good breakfast provision included and with friendly staff and fellow guests. This is a bonus in Canberra where accommodation can be reasonably expensive. There was also plenty of room for parking my car. However, the Lodge does leave a lot to be desired. Shared Bathroom, though clean, was very... More

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Graham V, Manager at Victor Lodge, responded to this review
27 August 2012

Thanks a lot for your accurate review. We aim to provide clean, budget priced accommodtion in a friendly, safe environment. No costly frills but good value including breakfast and can't beat the location. Hope we see you again when our style of accommodation fits your need. More

Melbourne, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 July 2012

This place is cheap,good value for money but the rooms are small and outdated.The built in wardrobe is like from the 1920s with cheap plastic hangers.The double bed headboard sits right where the window is so,you get a wakeup call from the condensation breeze during the night.It has ducted heating where it turns on only at night for a while... More

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3 July 2012

Thanks for your review and your appreciation of the requirements of budget accommodation. Victor Lodge is indeed budget accommodation in a great location. The price point reflects the simplicity and size of the rooms and with a continental breakfast included makes for rare value in the Canberra market. We pride ourselves on cleanliness and function in one of Canberra's best... More

Glasgow, United Kingdom
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31 reviews 31 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

cheap but decent. Room was basic, but shared showers/toilets were clean, staff helpful, and kitchen was decent. Close to trendy areas of Kingston and Manaka (with restaurants, shops).

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Graham V, Manager at Victor Lodge, responded to this review
27 August 2012

Glad we were able to look after you in the fashion you expected...without a hefty price tag. We love being able to offer reasonably priced accommodation for travellers. No fancy stuff but a great place to stay. Safe, clean, excellent location and breakfast is included. More

Bathurst, Australia
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57 reviews 57 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

Stayed here for two nights in a single room. The room smelt a little musty but not unbearably so. Some noise from other guests, but you could perhaps avoid this if you ask for a room less close to the shared bathrooms, and it didn't continue late into the night. Towel provided but without soap. Those are the negatives. The... More

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Graham V, Manager at Victor Lodge, responded to this review
27 August 2012

Thanks for the review. Location and price are big winners for us and pleased we met your expectations. We work very hard on cleanliness and maintenance ..especially as our property is over 50 years old...thats how you get location at a reasonable price I suppose - get in early! We do provide soap on request as we found it unhygenic... More

Portsmouth, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012 via mobile

This hostel is friendly,homely value for money and the staff extremely helpful, I have travelled around Australia and stayed in many types of budget accommodation this by far is the cleanest one around, there is always staff around to ask about the surrounding area and me and my husband had a memorable stay here and will always remember the owners... More

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Graham V, Manager at Victor Lodge, responded to this review
27 August 2012

Great to hear from you and pleased you enjoyed your experience. Most times a life experience like travel is what you make it. Good basic accommodation and friedly service don't get in the way of a positive attitude and can actually add something. No tvs, aircon, fluffy bathrobes or shampoo but it works! Thanks for sharing your opinion. More

Margaret River Wine Region
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2011

When booking this really cheap and wonderfully clean Lodge I was not aware that the female bathroom would be done the hallway.It was on the site but I missed it. "my bad". It was not a problem as every time I went for a shower I could just go straight in. The Lodge was full so I was amazed. There... More

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Graham V, Manager at Victor Lodge, responded to this review
27 August 2012

So what if the bathroom is down the hall. Great comment thank you. We take great pride in keeping the facilities clean and functional... they are still down the hall and there are never any queus! Fantastic to have guests with an appreciation of what accommodation on a budget is all about. The basics are well covered with breakfast provided,... More

 
 
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Victor Hotel
Address: 29 Dawes St, Canberra 2604, Australia
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Region: Australia > Australian Capital Territory > Greater Canberra > Canberra
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Ranked #4 of 7 B&Bs / Inns in Canberra
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Location, Location, Location!! Victor Lodge is a family run bed & breakfast offering the best value accommodation in one of the best locations in Canberra. We have been catering to travelers from all parts for many years, with a friendly, family atmosphere. Many guests return or send family and friends to enjoy Canberra and a stay in a great location.Excellent Location. Just a few minutes walk from the exciting areas of Kingston and Manuka giving access to the best restaurants, pubs and shops in the Canberra region. Catering to all travelers, whether you are in town on business or holiday.Rooms:Victor Lodge has a range of accommodation to offer including singles, doubles, twin share, and family rooms. All include the FAMOUS breakfast!Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, undercover barbecue area, TV room with cable TV, laundry, High-speed wireless Internet access, baths and a relaxing garden area. All rooms have fans and are heated in winter and all beds have duvets/doonas (whatever you like to call them) and great mattresses for that sleep you've probably being missing out on!!Convenient off street parking is available free of charge. Mountain bikes are available for hire. This is the best way to see Canberra, which has one of the best networks of bicycle paths.Use of facilities after check out, including luggage storage and use of all amenities, MAY be available upon request and is subject to a fee. ... more   less 
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