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The Sphinx

2 Thompson Rd, Geelong, Victoria 3215, Australia
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Echuca, Victoria, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013

The Sphix disappointed our expectations,not at all like the website.My husband discribed it as a mudguard shine on top s--t underneath.At 2.45 arrived,we payed & was told the key would be in the door,got to the room not made up was told to come back in half hour,did that no key in door went back to reception she said"go &... More

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Geelong
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2012

Pretty good meal, good for parties.First time I went here it had good food even though had to wait 1 hour for our meals at lunch when it was quiet. This time we waited an hour for our food then the waitress said sorry for the delay it should be on its way in 5 minutes then she came up... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 via mobile

my girlfriend and i went here expecting a simple porterhouse and a beer and the service was appauling. apparently one of the blonde (and i do mean blonde) barmaids had her non existent hearing aid switched off. unable to hear "pot of draught" and"millers" and insisted they have no millers beer despite the fact its in the menu and right... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

I like most people who read or write these reviews like the honest feedback that warns us off sub-standard places. But to be fair, this place is considerably better than the reviews here. Which are fairly old. I stayed here for three nights a month ago and was genuinely worried by the reviews before I arrived. But on check-in the... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2011

The only good thing about this hotel is the city its in. I had the room with the "spa". Which was a rather disgusting bathtub with a few hairs inside. The price they charge was just outrageous. Not really a place to come back to!

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sydney
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2010

Rooms were very basic, not at all like the website, The pool was more then green with beer bottles, and rubbish floating in it. The was no breakfast service or any fresh milk, towels or linen delivered daily Meals were way over priced The Rooms are located behind the hotel, hotel is open until 3 am with no car park... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2010

The sphinx has once again disappointed our expectations. We stayed at the establishment as well as experienced the nightlife and dining. Accommodation: I wouldn't recommend it at all. I know some upgrades have been done, but not alot has changed. The carpet is still putridity stained and dirty. We tried to get the heater to work, but it wouldn't, so... More

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perth
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2009

i have never ever stayed in such a disgusting place... and to have to pay 115 a night., we booked from the lovely sphinx site on the internet. nver again will i do that. the room was absolutley disgusting. carpet putrid bed looked like a two year old had made it. and blankets and pillows were filthy.luckily we had our... More

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Geelong
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2009

I went on uesday 20th October and ordered the lasagna. It was "swimming" in orange fat!!!! It was so bad I had to mop up the fat with a serviette, but unfortunately the orange fat had run underneath the chips making the whole meal greasy and unedible. You would think that anyone worth their weight in the hospitality industry would... More

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Melbourne
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2008

The carpet was stained and absolutely putrid. The toilet was dirty and just as well we only stayed one night because I could not even bring myself to go into the shower as I did not bring a pair of thongs. The sheets were not tucked into the bed and the cups had lipstick marks on them. The blankets were... More

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Address: 2 Thompson Rd, Geelong, Victoria 3215, Australia
Region: Australia > Victoria > Geelong Bellarine > Geelong
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