Pinctada McAlpine House

Large rooms, friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast, nice to chat with other guests over breakfast. Nice quiet and relaxed atmosphere.

A little out from town but within walking distance

Breakfasts very good with a lot of thought, effort and skill to make each day a little different. No fuss, no bother and very comfortable. Staff were very good.

Nothing we didn't like.

The place and room were lovely. Staff beautiful. Enjoyed it a lot.

It was all good thanks

Great Room and Service

Breakfast was excellent. Catered very happily to my dietary needs.

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Lovely property, great history, wonderful staff , beautiful breakfast , small hotels are the best

After we'd visited several area hotels we were grateful we’d made this choice. Charming turn of the century homestead that’s been renovated into a guest house, while keeping the tropical ambience. Garden Room was plenty big with a King bed. Used the patio for morning yoga, but otherwise enjoyed the grounds when we wanted to have a break outside – plenty of shady and comfortable spots. Shower is huge, towels and sheets quality. In room fridge with complimentary tea and coffee via kettle (incl milk for tea/coffee). Breakfast does not offer choices (this is a B&B, not a hotel), but the food is great and cooked to any dietary needs. And there’s fresh baked sourdough, loose leaf tea and excellent coffee. We enjoyed meeting fellow guests at breakfast, too. The pool looked lovely and well maintained but we weren’t there enough to use it. Staff is super friendly, as is the little corgie. It’s an easy 20 minute walk to Chinatown or 10-15 to the Museum and Town Beach. You’ll need a taxi to get to Cable Beach ($30!! And it’s $20 to the airport!); taxis here are not cheap. The bus service is sporadic at best; we did ride it once from Cable Beach, but it was 50 minutes behind schedule! Having gone to Cable Beach twice, we were glad we had chosen this location instead of over there. Several VERY good restaurants within 5-10 min walking distance, plus whatever’s in Chinatown. I think all others you would have to taxi, but you would also have to taxi from Cable Beach.