Ratings based on 28 Verified Reviews
4.9 Room cleanliness
4.9 Service & staff
4.9 Room comfort
4.6 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
A place to feel safe and at peace with lovely view
Posted 4 Mar 2020 on HotelsThe hosts from the moment we were greeted to showing us throughout the villa. Really felt at peace, a very private villa and home away from home. Would buy the property if I could!!!! Will definitely return
Comment from Hotel Management
4 Mar 2020 by Charisse, Hotel Management
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. All the best until we see you again, Charisse
by A verified traveler
Posted 10 Jun 2019
by A verified traveler
Posted 1 Apr 2019 on Wotif
Everything was fabulous, but the view from villa 5 was to die for! Treat yourself
& stay @ Shearwater, you won’t be disappointed.
Comment from Hotel Management
2 Apr 2019 by Charisse, Hotel Management
Thank you for sharing your experience. It's rewarding to us that you enjoyed yourselves.
by A verified traveler
Villa with a stunning view
Posted 21 Nov 2018 on HotelsFirstly, it is not ön the beach"but on top of cliff as shown in photo. To access beach is precipitous cliff path, or short car drive.
I am allergic to mosquitos and not all windows were screened and we had unwelcome "visitors"- also ants in the bed on three occasions and in my hair. Nothing was left that could have attracted them!!!
Property is in glorious location, once you have mastered the very rough unmade tracks that are full of deep potholes. You know you have nearly arrived when you pass delapidated rundown sheds and farming equipment!
Linen changed once a week . There is a washing machine in the unit's laundry.
Gets dark by around 6.30 and there is no "street"lighting and so its quite an ädventure" to get in to town and avoid the deep potholes and animals/cows etc. who have right of way. We mostly self catered at night because of this. Our visit was for two weeks. One would have been enough.,. Norfolk Island has changed very little since I was last there 60 years ago!
Be aware of high costs for petrol, food etc. A hire car is essential. Try to get car ïncluded". We didnt and it was a considerable additional expense.
Also, regarding swimming pool? There is one but not for general use. It is attached to their premier
accommodation. So, not on beach and no swimming pool, however, the view is fabulous and the location very peaceful.
Recommended
for Couplesby A verified traveler from Sydney, Australia
Great villa No1 had best views
Posted 21 Oct 2017
Pros: The views very special.
Cons: Operating instructions for the oven.
Location: A little out of town but views could not be matched. A visit to Bedrock café a must from a beautiful setting.
We selected Shearwater from the fabulous reviews and we were not disappointed we drove the whole island end to end and did not come across another establishment that we would swap it with. The holiday went smoothly from the time our guests met us at the airport supervised car hire and guided us back to the villa. The sea shores and headlands are amongst the best we have experienced. The only issues we had was with a number of the tour operator staff in the tour offices who could learn to be a little more friendly. But outside of that was a great holiday.
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Springwood, NSW
Tranquil setting with wonderful views
Posted 5 Aug 2017
Pros: Spacious, well appointed villa with friendly and very helpful hosts
Location: Small island, lots lovely scenery, lookouts & buildings with interesting histories. Lots of restaurants, touristy attractions. Friendly "natives"
Were met at the airport by our hosts; it was a short drive to our secluded accommodation, with wonderful views over Kingston and Phillip Island. The villa had everything you could possibly need; the hosts provided us with lots of information to make our stay more enjoyable. Thank you Charisse, Melissa & William. Had a lovely relaxing week exploring the beautiful island and eating the tasty local food while being entertained by the locals.
by Jeanette
Posted 14 May 2017 on Hotels
Wonderful stay at Shearwater, view from villa is spectacular, quiet spot to rest and relax
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Gold Coast, Qld
You can't go wrong at Shearwater!
Posted 18 Apr 2017 on WotifWe had the most amazing stay at Shearwater. You can't get better hosts.. they went above and beyond. Every morning we woke to a stunning view of Kingston. Our villa had everything we needed and more with unexpected, homely touches to welcome us. The villas are spacious and all with a great view, gorgeous surrounds and we were so sad to leave after our 7 days. We can only highly recommend Shearwater. We were so happy with our choice and look forward to returning again.
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Sydney
Wonderful place to stay.
Posted 16 Apr 2017 on Wotif
Pros: Everything !
Cons: A pen with the comment book.
We didn't have an airer for washing.
Location: I enjoyed the spa & the free produce.
Loved the privacy but still a close drive to Kingston and Burnt Pine.
Management extremely helpful.
Magnificent view from our villa.
Villas not on top of each other.
Villa for 2 very spacious and lacked nothing.
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from England
Amazing sea views
Posted 4 Mar 2017
Pros: Hire car was included.A picnic basket was made available and this allowed us to take advantage of stopping at one of the many picnic spots
Cons: More cutlery and crockery in the villa would have been very useful.
Location: This small island offers both great locations with amazing views and also has a very interesting history which can be explored.
Stayed on Norfolk Island for the first time at Shearwater where we had a lovely, private villa with amazing sea views. The staff were very helpful and the grounds around our villa were well maintained and full of flowers. The people we met were all very friendly, there were no concerns about any items being stolen - nobody locked up properties or vehicles often leaving expensive items on view ........ all of this meant it provided a wonderful place to stay and despite its location a very long way from our home in the UK - we will return!
