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The hotel was clean, warm & the lifts worked! The bed & pillows were like sleeping on a cloud. My one gripe with cleanliness was that the dry towel folded beneath the sink unit was sodden & stained. I thought it was the sink leaking, but after close inspection it had been used, folded & put back! Luckily my travel friend had a disposable towel in her suitcase that I was able to use.

Lovely hotel to unwind and enjoy Manly. Staff and service was excellent too

Perfect for a weekend stay would come again

Excellent location

Very happy with their Silkara Suites’ service. Check in/out was smooth and we also requested for slippers, which was delivered to our room quickly. One of the shower heads was leaking and couldn’t be used. We called the front desk and they replaced the shower head for us. Everything happened within 15 min and was impressed. Room and bathrooms were tidy and clean. The only thing that could have made it a better stay is probably being offered a room on a higher floor due to the noise. We stayed on level 1 and the garbage trucks were busy doing their thing overnight, which woke me a couple of times. Then there were people talking loudly on the streets early in the morning, which woke me up. I would probably have to remember to request to stay on a higher level myself next time.

Our room overlooked a koala habitat!!! This unique property is part of the Taranga Zoo, so if you are an animal fan, you will have an amazing experience. The breakfast is second to none. What I didn't like: shower floors very slippery and there are no hand holds anywhere in the bathroom. This is probably important only for those of guests that are more mature, but in my view simple and low cost enhancements would make it much better.