8/10 Very good
Comfortable and convenient
Good accommodation; spacious apartments with self-catering facilities. Perfect for a family holiday. Easy walk to shops, bar and restaurant and close to beach.
Frances
Frances, 4-night trip
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Somerset Apartments Lord Howe Island
Lord Howe Island apartments with kitchenettes and balconies
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Located just 2.5 mi (4 km) from the airport, Somerset Apartments Lord Howe Island offers a free shuttle during limited hours. Guests can keep active with nearby snorkeling. Apartments feature kitchenettes and balconies.
9.2
Wonderful
Popular amenities
- Airport transfer
- Kitchenette
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator
Main amenities (10)
- 12 apartments
- Near the beach
- Free airport shuttle
- Airport shuttle
- Garden
- Self-serve laundry
- Picnic area
- Barbecue grills
- Luggage storage
- Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home (6)
- Kitchenette
- Private bathroom
- Television
- Garden
- Laundry facilities
- Coffee/tea maker
Room options
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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (Standard unit)
- 538 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed
Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (Superior unit)
- 538 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood
Lord Howe Island, Lord Howe Island, NSW, 2898
What's nearby
- Neds Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Lagoon Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Old Settlement Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
- Middle Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
- Salmon Beach - 11 min drive - 5.4 km
Getting around
- Lord Howe Island, NSW (LDH) - 12 min drive
- Free airport shuttle
Restaurants
- The Anchorage
- Driftwood Bar & restaurant - 8 min walk
- Lord Howe Island Bowling Club
- The Crooked Post - 6 min walk
- Greenback Eatery
About this property
Somerset Apartments Lord Howe Island
Located just 2.5 mi (4 km) from the airport, Somerset Apartments Lord Howe Island offers a free shuttle during limited hours. Guests can keep active with nearby snorkeling. Apartments feature kitchenettes and balconies.
At a glance
Property size
- 12 apartments
Arriving/Leaving
- Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 10 AM
- Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
- This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
- The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
- No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome
Parking
- No onsite parking
Transfers
- Free airport shuttle from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM*
Other information
- Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Beach
- Near the beach
Parking and transportation
- No onsite parking available
- Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Electric kettle
- Coffee/tea maker
- Toaster
Bedrooms
- Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- TV
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Picnic area
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
Pets
- Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
- No elevators
- Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
- Tour/ticket assistance
- Luggage storage
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- No housekeeping
Things to do
- Snorkeling nearby
- Fishing nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
- 12 rooms
Fees & policies
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Frequently asked questions
Does Somerset Apartments Lord Howe Island offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Somerset Apartments Lord Howe Island does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Somerset Apartments Lord Howe Island?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Somerset Apartments Lord Howe Island?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Somerset Apartments Lord Howe Island.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Somerset Apartments Lord Howe Island?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Somerset Apartments Lord Howe Island?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Somerset Apartments Lord Howe Island and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like fishing and snorkeling. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
Does Somerset Apartments Lord Howe Island have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchenette which also includes a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
Does Somerset Apartments Lord Howe Island have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, each apartment features a balcony.
What's the area around Somerset Apartments Lord Howe Island like?
Somerset Apartments Lord Howe Island is a short 12-minute walk from Lagoon Beach and 14 minutes' walk from Old Settlement Beach.
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Somerset Apartments Lord Howe Island Reviews
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9.6
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
10/10 Exceptional
Property is centrally located. The environment is in keeping with the island. Staff were always helpful.
Verified traveler
10-night trip
8/10 Very good
Gréât location
Gréât location and beautiful lush gardens make Somerset a great base for your LHI stay. Rooms are basic and bathroom small, but you don’t come to LHI to stay in your room! Large balcony attached to our room was great feature. Staff all friendly & helpful. Overall great value for money on LHI & would stay again.
Tom
Tom, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Very comfortable, excellent location
Very spacious rooms, very comfortable, excellent central location
Yvonne
Yvonne, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Somerset Apartments are brilliantly located midway between Ned's Beach and the Lagoon/CBD area. Beautiful gardens, lots of BBQ areas and bike racks on site, as well as a laundry building.
The apartments are pretty basic but have everything you need. They are scrupulously clean and well maintained, but could do with a bit of a refresh. The Wi-Fi situation is initially a bit irksome, but that is an island wide issue and part of the charm of Lord Howe - an enforced digital detox. You can get coverage at the Transit Lounge at Somerset, so not too bad.
Gai and her team are extremely accommodating and run nightly shuttle buses to take guests to the various restaurants located a little way away from the apartments. They also pick up and drop off at the airport.
Lord Howe exceeded our expectations. The people living there are extremely kind and within a few days of arriving, we noticed ourselves beginning to adapt to island life and saying good morning to everyone we passed and waving at strangers on bikes and in cars, as is the island custom.
The mantra "kindness begets kindness" is highly evident there and we found ourselves inviting strangers to have dinner with us or share a drink and had some of the best evenings we can remember.
Snorkelling and hiking are sublime and we were lucky enough to see a couple of sharks as well as some of the most laid back turtles and fish on the planet.
Amazing place. Definitely go.
Joanna
Joanna, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Position, position, position
The location is the best thing about this property - half way between the lagoon & Ned's Beach - and close to the main shops. Nice & level here too as there are plenty of hills on the island.
The rooms are all very private and hidden in lush tropical gardens. The room was very comfortable and came with lots of thoughtful extras like backpacks, water bottles & golf umbrellas.
Lots of BBQs scattered around the property, plus quite a few laundry's. Also a main transit lounge with plenty of books to swap and lots of tourist info.
Office kindly lent us a fan, torches and clothes airer. Plus a courtesy bus runs every night and will drop you at whichever restaurant you want to eat at (the restaurants then drop you home).
Will definitely stay here again.
Karen
Karen, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
great location - easy to walk everywhere - management helpful
Maria
Maria, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Excellent location. Close to the shops, restaurants and beach. The property is very clean. Staff are friendly and helpful.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Great situation, close to everything. Walk to Ned's Beach, Post Office and Thompson's store. Very clean apartment, well equipped kitchen. Helpful, friendly staff. Even when I left my precious Kentia palm back in my room after I had been dropped off at the airport, no trouble to go back and collect it for me. I was most grateful for that. I would stay there again when I go back for another relaxing and full of adventure week.
Felicity/Carmen
Felicity/Carmen, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Excellent place to stay on Lord Howe Island. Very convenient location to walk to shops and restaurants and very friendly staff.
Jason
Jason, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Spectacular Lord Howe
Our stay at Somerset was great everything you could need. Very close to all the amenities and fabulous beches. Wish we could have stayed longer
Marilyn
Marilyn, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Excellent Stay
Excellent apartment which is clean and tidy. Friendly staffs. Close to restaurant and Ned’s Beach. Would recommend to spend your stay at this lovely place.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Friendly, helpful staff. Perfect location on Ned’s Road, between the Lagoon and Ned’s Beach. Clean, well stocked apartment. Small problems: some sewage smell on first day only, poor tv reception. Overall: it was great accommodation on a wonderful island to visit. Highly recommended.
Verified traveler
7-night trip
8/10 Very good
A good location close to Neds Beach and to local Cafes. Lovely grounds and mostly out of the wind. Apartments clean and tidy and loved the comfy cane arm chairs
Verified traveler
7-night trip
8/10 Very good
It's on Lord Howe Island. What's not to like? It was cool in the rooms, but then it was the coldest time of year.
Verified traveler
14-night trip
8/10 Very good
Friendly and helpful staff, location was perfect and accommodation very comfortable.
David
David, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Being picked up at the airport and assisted when our baggage didn't arrive was very nice .We loved the location of the property ,being central to both Neds beach & the lagoon beach. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Accommodation is comfortable & clean with a relatively new bathroom.The unit / apartment is much better than what the Website pictures show.
With checkout being a standard 10.00 a.m it was nice to have an available shower in the transit lounge,which we used after snorkelling between checkout time and being driven back to the airport.
Thanks for a wonderful holiday.
Verified traveler
8-night trip
8/10 Very good
Well located in lush surroundings, easy walk to the wonderful Anchorage cafe, general store, museum and glass bottom boat trips. No mobile phone network and unstable wifi so a great opportunity to enjoy amazing scenery and foreshore walks. Balcony ideal for a quiet coffee or wine o'clock.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sehr freundliches Personal, gute Ausstattung der Zimmer
Verified traveler
7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Comfortable, functional and perfect location close to all the main beaches and services
Verified traveler
7-night trip
8/10 Very good
Great location. Very obliging staff.
Some ceiling fans would help us mainlanders in the afternoon having a post dive snooze!
Verified traveler
6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Excellent accommodation .Great location halfway between Ned's beach and Lagoon.
Jann
Jann, 7-night trip
6/10 Good
Upgraded unit
Having never been to Lord Howe Island we had no idea what to expect. Pleasantly surprised by the spacious gardens, well kept grounds and accommodation. The photo for the advert does not give a good indication of accommodation on offer. Located walking distances to beaches, store,hall for Wednesday night historical movie night and Sunday market day, cafe, post and close to wharf, dive centre and start of hikes.
DB32
DB32, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Tropical setting
This apartment was suitably located between the lagoon and Ned’s beach. It was protected from the ever present winds. It was relatively flat to walk or cycle to from Lagoon Rd.
Sue
Sue, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Ideal location - unique setting - great experience
We have long thought about going to Lord Howe Island, and much earlier this year our forward-looking research suggested the Somerset Apartments as the right place at the right price - and it proved an excellent choice, meeting and exceeding all our expectations. From when we were picked up at the airport to when we were taken back there at the end of our stay, the facilities and support services plus excellent information about the island and its features and opportunities, underpinned all aspects of a great holiday. The well-designed and very well equipped and comfortably furnished apartments are spaces out in small groups within surrounding lush gardens of sub-tropical palms and flowering shrubs where the loudest sounds are the songs of many and varied birds. Relaxed. Uncommercialised. Peaceful. Perfect.
Frangipani4
Frangipani4, 8-night trip