Esplanade Hotel, Queenscliff

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Since 1878, The Esplanade has always been the place to stop, relax and enjoy life.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Reviving a Queenscliff legend

Troy & Loretta Ashley took over the Esplanade Hotel in August 2003.

Having spent much time, money & energy renovating, decorating, hiring and training staff to their exacting standards, the new-look Esplanade Hotel has arrived.

The Esplanade Hotel, Queenscliff is the oldest continuously licensed hotel in Queenscliff.

History

Built in 1878 the Esplanade Hotel was the first of the towered hotels in Gellibrand Street and the first 2-storey masonry hotel in Queenscliff.

Here's an excerpt from the Esplanade Hotel advertisement in the "Queenscliff Sentinel" December 1882:

".. Superior Billiard Room & table THE BEST OF LIQUORS ONLY KEPT. The situation of the Hotel commends itself to all visitors, whether by LAND or WATER… No effort will be wanting on the proprietors part to give the fullest satisfaction."

Some things never change. (The Queenscliffe Historical Museum has a wealth of fascinating information, photos and artefacts about our town.)

Where to stay

The Esplanade doesn't offer accommodation but we can recommend these fine local establishments:

Point Lonsdale Cottages - www.pointlonsdalecottages.com.au
Seaview Guest House - www.seaviewhouse.com.au
Benambra Bed & Breakfast - www.benambraqueenscliff.com.au

What to do in Queenscliff

Queenscliff is an historic maritime village in the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula wine growing region and the nearby famous surfing West Coast. It's chock-full of things to do:

For the latest goings on in the town go to the Visit Queenscliff & the Queenscliffe Visitor Information Centre or go on the next scheduled tour or walk
Visit Adventure Park or get aboard the Blues Train
Go for a Dolphin swim or seal watch , a charter fishing trip or a daytrip on the Queenscliff/ Sorrento Ferry
Chill out at the Queenscliff Day Spa
Check out local artists at the Seaview Gallery & Salt Art Gallery
Try the local drop at nearby Scotchmans Hill, Kilgour Estate & Bellarine Estate vineyards
On the last Sunday of the month is the Queenscliff Community Market
Don't forget to visit Fort Queensliff as well as the Marine Discovery Centre

The Esplanade Hotel - 2 Gellibrand St Queenscliff Victoria 3225 - Open daily. Phone: (03) 5258 1919 Fax: 5258 4085 Download our vcard.
E-mail - enquiries@theesplanadehotel.com

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