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Reviews of Mooltan House

2 out of 5
Mooltan House
129 Main Road, Hepburn Springs, VIC

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 48 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Rodney

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ant & fly infestation as well as dead millipedes in the shower Property very old & tired
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Mooltan on 28 July 2023
Mooltan is old, in fact one hundred years next year, and is not getting a modern make-over any time soon. One of the last surviving Edwardian guesthouses of the 37 that once housed guests in Hepburn, we are proud of that heritage and try to maintain it. But we also have all the modern facilities - ensuite bathrooms with baths, flat screen TVs and internet access. Yes, living in the country means insects, birds, frogs, bees and trying to live in harmony with them. We do provide sprays for guests who find that a challenge. We understand Mooltan House is not for everyone and are really sorry these guests were disappointed with their stay. When not happy with their room we moved them to another room which they stayed in for one night before deciding not to stay a second night for which we refunded them in full.

2/10 Terrible

Gordon

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property in and out is old, very tired and very outdated including all furnishings. The spare single room is the most scariest room I have ever seen, it’s setting is in an old grotto/dungeon . As soon as you walk in, the musky smell hits you, we had to purchase room freshener atomiser. Location is good, quiet, heating good and also the Moolton hedge. Definitely overpriced for this standard accommodation.. 👀 elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I asked for quiet and to be left alone and that is exactly what i got. My wishes were respected. The room i stayed in had a beautiful window, full of light to let me do some painting and drawing. I only ate out on e because the kitchen area was able to let me self cater to a small extent. It is a short walk to the mineral springs for a drink and for the spa also. The location has bottles you can fill up for the lovely mineral water. Did i mention the warm bed, the quiet atmosphere and the beautiful garden?
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
History
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just like staying at grandma’s house
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loverly old world charm. Lots of intresting stuff in the house. Great verandas to chill out. Good big window that opens all the way so you feel like you are in the treetops. All a bit querky, but quite loverly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the atmosphere and homeliness.. Would book again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Eddie on 28 June 2021
Glad you liked Mooltan. Look forward to seeing you again some time in the future. Eddie

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I really appreciated the quaint room and home decor; the garden spaces; access to lounge, kitchenette, sunroom, verandah and fully decked cosy library; the actual location; the relaxed, calm energy. Yes, small shared bathrooms, but was not an issue for access for my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely building and surroundings.
Great location lovely balcony around the outside. Quiet location close to springs and restaurants. Friendly host.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

ROZALIA, MELBOURNE

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THE ONLY THING WE COULD SAY WE LIKED IS THE NAME CUT OUT IN THE HEDGE, THE MUSTY OLD ROOM WAS TIDY, BUT NOT VERY CLEAN, THE SHEETS WERE BRILLIANT WHITE, BUT THE TOP WAS SHABBY I UNDERSTAND IT'S STILL NOT THAT WARM AND THE ELECTRIC BLANKET WAS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE MATTRESS EXTREMELY HARD FOR US THE THE 2ND PILLOW SLIP ON THE BED WAS STAINED BY SWEAT, BATHROOM SMELT OF URINE, THERE WERE CLEAN TOWELS, SPRAYS FOR THE ODOUR AND A LIQUID SOAP ON THE BASIN, THE BASIN DRAINED SLOW, IT MIGHT STILL SUIT OTHER PEOPLE WHO DON'T CARE ABOUT HYGIENE ONLY THE MONEY, SADLY WE FOUND OUT TOO LATE THAT THOSE 2 NIGHTS WE COULD'VE SPENT IN A BEAUTIFUL ROOM, GREAT BREAKFAST INCLUDED FOR ONLY $120 EXTRA P/N WHICH WE WOULD'VE GLADLY PAID FOR, BUT FROM YOUR RATINGS IT LOOKED LIKE A 4 STAR HOTEL, SO WE FELL FOR IT, NEXT TIME WE'LL KNOW BETTER, WE BARELY SLEPT ALTHOUGH WE HAD THE WINDOW OPEN WHILE THERE CONSTANTLY, WOULD'NT TURN ON THE FAN AS THE TOP WAS ALL DUSTY, SORRY, BUT VERY - VERY DISAPPOINTING, BUT WE LEARNT NOW WE KNOW BETTER, FOR OUR NEXT TRIP.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Eddie Beacham on 9 Nov 2019
We make no apology for maintaining the traditional guest house in accord with when it was built in 1924 and as you concede it is also 'price sensitive' for those travellers who want an overnight stay in Hepburn. We are glad the sheets and towels were satisfactory but mattress and pillow needs are very individual. It is a bit surprising you slept with the window open if you were feeling cold. We do not claim to be a 4 star hotel, we are a traditional guesthouse and many people still like our accommodation and return regularly. We like our guests to smell the country air.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Eddie on 28 Aug 2019
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Eddie

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Seri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Country B&B in a lovely Hepburn Springs
A lovely spot in Hepburn Springs. If you are looking for a 5 star accommodation, this is not the one for you. However, it has the charm factor or a country B&B.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The architecture, decor and garden were all delightful. Felt like I was in a period film.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Melbourne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is very well located, the gardens are beautiful. The owner was very attentive. The place had lots of breakout areas. I would definitely go again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Old world
The stay was comfortable and the guest house was very quirky enjoyable for a two night getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant time - that's all I have time for and will have to cancel all I have submitted if you dont let me out!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good for a short stay.
For our overnight stay it was adequate, would not recommend it for a longer stay. However the heating was completely inadequate. Clean and a nice bathroom. Garden pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Electric blankets, electric fire, hydronic heating but it has been one of our coldest winters for ages, and the wood fires upstairs in the library and sitting room throw out a great heat.

8/10 Good

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quirky old place
Eddie greeted us warmly and we had a very pleasant stay.
Fab groovy grass chair
I'm lichen that
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Interesting old (1920's) guest house.
All ok, however rooms a bit worn and lived in. Hosts had friends who left late and were occupying the communal living areas (lounge room and library/sitting room), so we could not really use them.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Response from Eddie on 29 June 2017
Communal living areas always available for guests to use. Fire going in both rooms and one always vacant. Please talk to us if you needed something.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Poor TV signal Non AC Poor ceiling fan Close to all spots.

10/10 Excellent

Alexis, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful old guest house
I stayed one night at Mooltan; my room was just beautiful - lovely hand-quilted bedspreads, etc - and the proprietor made me feel warmly welcome. The guesthouse is within walking distance of restaurants, bushwalks, the springs, etc. There's a sweet cat who padded across the verandah outside my room and let me have a pat. Hepburn Springs is a gorgeous part of the world.

8/10 Good

denise, victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A comfortable guest house in perfect location.
Enjoyed our stay at this beautiful guest house, great facilities and in a good location. Thanks for a great overnight stay.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Melbourne, VIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very happy with our stay
Ordered at the last minute and the owner was accommodating and hospitable despite our lateish arrival.

2/10 Terrible

Michael, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Dated in Daylesford (Hepburn Springs)
Great location but very dated guest house. Place was clean but run down. The price is high considering the guest house age and condition. We stayed in the studio room and the walls are paper thin.

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Great place to stay, clean and comfortable great for a getaway. Staff are extremely nice, just a great atmosphere.

8/10 Good

kailey , Melbourne, VIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay, with friendly staff.
Lovely clean room And very close to restaurants, cafes and Hepburn springs bath house.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warm rooms, pleasant veranda. Great location. The staff were helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Bron66, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very homey
Lovely friendly staff. Nice warm room. Old style guest house.

8/10 Good

Corey, melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Eddy was very helpful and it was an interesting place to stay, with the library and pool table room. Very close to the hot springs which worked perfectly. Just the bed was a little hard.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Nice to find a facility willing to allow a one night stay. Would stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey, Australia - NT - Alice Springs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Amazing;

6/10 Okay

Paul, Australia - VIC - Regional VIC

Facilities: Typical; Value: Could be better; Service: Polite; Cleanliness: Hygienic ;

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Australia - TAS - Regional TAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Nice ; Value: Affordable; Service: Respectful; Cleanliness: Beautiful; great place to stay for a quiet break away - close to Hepburn Springs Spa Centre

8/10 Good

Cherel, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness
Facilities: Unpretentious, Typical; Value: Affordable; Service: Basic, Inoffensive, Polite; Lovely old world atmosphere

4/10 Poor

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Shabby, Run-down, Smell of moth balls; Value: Could be better; Service: Inferior; Cleanliness: Smelly, Grubby;

10/10 Excellent

wendy, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

4/10 Poor

Judith, Australia - TAS - Hobart

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Shabby, Run-down, floors grubby; Value: Unreasonable; Service: Bad, No service at all; Cleanliness: Grubby, Decayed milk in frige;

10/10 Excellent

Andy, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Good;

8/10 Good

richard, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Facilities: Everyday; Value: Affordable, not too expensive; Service: Professional, Courteous; Cleanliness: Spotless, Immaculate, Very cleancharming room;

8/10 Good

LEANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Facilities: Modest; Value: Affordable; Service: Courteous; Cleanliness: Pleasant; Can book for one night unlike most other accomodation in Daylesford

8/10 Good

LANA, Australia - VIC - Geelong

Facilities: Unpretentious; Value: Average price; Service: Polite; Cleanliness: Neat; Very nice stay

4/10 Poor

Jess, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Run down and tired. ; Value: Could be better; Service: Below average; Cleanliness: Lacking; Staff pushy with their mate's restaurant, biased!

8/10 Good

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities