Port Macquarie.May 05, 2013. Our eighth visit. Over some thirty years we have stayed at various places on the island. All were good, clean, and the welcomes was great. Never stayed at places up the hill on the top road 'cos it would be too uncomfortable to ride bikes up there. Eating at places on the top road is fine.... More

Stayed a week here in the end of April. It somewhat depends on what you are planning on doing, but the properties location is one of the best on the island. Also stayed at the Blue Lagoon. If you are planning on going to Ned's beach and the Lagoon, then this is right in the middle..but the best grocery store... More

Location wise, it doesn't get much better than Somerset apartments which are on a level part of the island making easy walking to the Lagoon, Ned's Beach, the information centre and most restaurants. We found the staff generally unhelpful. We were two days late to the island due to crew-availability and weather-related flight cancellations. When we enquired at extending our... More

Well located & convenient to town & beaches. Clean & stocked with courtesy umbrella, backpacks, water bottles. Would be a great budget place to stay except for the mattresses which I would guess to be original from when the apartments opened decades ago. Very uncomfortable.

We travelled in January 2013 with 4 adults and 3 kids (2 couples, one family worth of kids). We wanted somewhere close to Ned's Beach as we knew the kids would love that, and to the post office which is near a restaurant and corner store/takeaway joint. Somerset is the perfect location on the island - it's a 5 minute... More

This accommodation is in an excellent location close to restaurants and shops. At least you don't have to climb the hill to get there. All accommodation on the island is relatively expensive and Somerset is at the value end of the price range. Lord Howe is a truly unique location and holiday experience. The staff at Somerset are excellent and... More

The accomodation was very basic but clean although once you arrive the rooms are not cleaned unless specifically requested. There is no air conditioning or ceiling fan which is an issue as it is very hot and humid on the island during summer. Lord Howe is generally expensive and this is one of the better value options on the island... More

As seems to be the case with all guest houses, staff from Somerset Apartments greet you at the airport. As continued to be the case right across the island, the service and standards were great. These apartments are ideal for those wanting a bit of extra room, and space and facilities to prepare a simple meal. I was extremely comfortable... More

Somerset apartments are clean and have everything you need for your stay on this idyllic island. If you see much of the apartment then you really are not partaking of the numerous activities on the island. There is no attached restaurant but it is only a short level walk to Anchorage which is a great option. The bedding is very... More