Clint Tynan
06/06/2024
My wife and I stayed at the the Baxter Tavern for three nights in October 2023 as we have good friends who live a short walk away.
The tavern itself is pleasant. The food was fine and the staff were friendly.
However, the rooms were disgustingly dirty. We had stayed there previously and ended up having to walk across the train tracks to Woollies for cleaning supplies. When my wife booked for our October stay she tried to explain how dirty the room was on our previous visit and asked if it could be cleaned properly before we arrived. The person who took the call didn't seem to be that interested.
We planned ahead and brought cleaning products with us, thankfully, and before we could relax we had to dust, clean toilets, shower and floors as well as the kitchenette area - including the kettle and utensils.
The dust was so thick on the pelmet and the lights above the bed, it looked like it hadn't been cleaned in years.
We only stayed there for convenience's sake but would not recommend unless they make serious changes to their cleaning protocol. The rooms are basic and inexpensive, but you should expect them to at least have been dusted, mopped and the surfaces wiped.
The best we can say is that the sheets were clean.
EDIT: I appreciate the response from the Baxter Tavern owners and I'd also like to make it clear that our issues were only related to the accommodation - as I said the tavern itself, its amenities and the service staff were all great - no complaints whatsoever and I'd absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a nice place for a good meal and some cold drinks.