Lucinda Fishing Lodge

Wow! What an amazing spot! The fishing lodge was ideal accommodation for our family of 4. Being able to leave the boat in the water was a game changer. All the staff are super friendly and very accommodating. The bait and tackle shop has everything you need and all at great prices. Great spot, we will be back for sure!

Had one of the most disgusting and professionally poor encounters I've ever experienced in my life with these people! If i could give a zero star i would!After a huge night/morning fishing the Lucinda Jetty myself, my partner and my 3 children decided we'd book in a room with Lucinda fishing lodge for some much needed R&R. Upon ringing the hotel we were told rooms were unavailable for booking for one night so we'd have to book for two at $160 per night. We agreed that two nights would be fine even though we did not need two nights a shower and a swim in the pool was becoming ever more appealing and worth an extra nights stay and seemed reasonable due to it being standard procedure around lucinda -rooms were extremely scarce in the township Itself. We were informed to finalize this booking we would have to pay the first night ($160) over the phone by card and the remaining $160 was to be paid upon checking in (as my internet banking had been playing up all morning i asked if i was able to pay the remaining $160 in cash) - this was all fine and went through. As we were extremely hot, tired and in desperate need of a shower we asked if an early check-in would be ok, The hotel said 11am would be fine as opposed to 2pm. VERY GOOD!! WRONG!!!.Upon arrival to Dungeness boat ramp the usual convenience stores ATM was out of order, As we didnt want to be late for check in and risk our room booking being cancelled we decided it would be best to head into reception to explain and ask if check in would still be ok? We also explained as soon as we left the office we would go and withdraw the remaining balance ($160 for the second night). We were told no and that the cash was needed upon check in - again this is fine and understandable so we headed to the nearest atm (Lucinda Pub) This was an approximate 10 minute round trip - But upon arriving back at the Lucinda fishing lodge reception with money in hand we were told that within that 10 minute period our room had been given to someone else (DESPITE US ALREADY HAVING PAID AN $160 DEPOSIT FOR THE FIRST NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION) And that There were no longer any rooms available at the hotel and they had taken it upon themselves to refund the $160 that had already been paid (that refund is still pending by the way was no immediate help to us what so ever) The management of this hotel was extremely rude and didnt offer us any apologies or help finding another room to stay in except for spouting off a couple of other hotels to try in the area which I'd ALREADY looked into and knew were fully booked. When I asked management why they would cancel our booking the response was we saw you driving away we thought you were leaving" (ridiculous response they were told we were goin to get the money withdrawn for them) I asked if they thought to make a phone call as they have my number provided to verify my apparent leaving with me and was met with blank stares! They were not sympathetic or apologetic in the slightest and made no effort to help or rectify the situation. I left that reception office in tears! Myself and my 3 children were then forced to spend the next 3 hours driving around walking into hotel receptions/checking booking sites/ making phone calls trying to find accommodation to no avail and eventually found accommodation 1 and a half hours away in an entirely different township! Thanks lucinda fishing lodge that was the most unethical and disgusting display I have ever seen and intend to make sure I leave this review on as many sites as humanly possible."

This place is awesome, great facilities and a second to none location . Your own personal pontoon for the boat and the friendly owners who are more then willing to help ( thanks again for the crab cooker ) . Lucinda fishing lodge is a perfect base station for your holiday getaway. Just wished we had some more time here to explore this beautiful country. We will definitely be back.

Absolutely amazing place to stay ., the place was beautiful and clean. You will feel very welcome here and it's right on th water . We will be back soon .

Great stay. Accommodation is basic but comfortable. Local pub has great food and friendly locals. Worth the trip.

We have just spent the Easter weekend in one of the motel rooms. We found the room extremely spacious and comfortable and the little deck outside awesome, beautiful views! The pool was great and the staff were fantastic. My hubby went to war with the bait knife lol and even though it was over the Easter break they happily opened up the shop and gathered up anything and everything they could find to help us. He also refused payment and was just happy to help. We will be back!

Not just an amazing fishing destination.Stay at this stunningly appointed lodge at the start and finish of your Thorsborne backpack on Hinchinbrook IslandIt's located right next to the jetty for your transfer by Absolute North Charters to the island and the start of the 32 km hike.Plus the pub across the road does great mealsThe Fun Fit Adventure gang have fallen in love with this place.....

The staff at the shop/front counter were lovely and helpful. The lady who takes the bookings was exceptionally rude. I witnessed first hand her yelling at and abusing a customer trying to ask a question about an accommodation booking. Also hung up on the customer and wouldn't answer further phone calls about the booking.

myself and 3 of my mates stayed for 4 nights. as fisho,s we were very impressed with the accom, location and host emma, even though the fish were on hollidays, we could safely leave our boat tied up at there guest only pontoon.pub was less than a minute from back doorso no drink driving .would highly recommend and we will come back

Stayed here with the family for a week in one of the bungalows and had a great time. Great facilities and pool. Staff were fantastic and nothing was too much trouble. Special thanks for fixing one of the skids on the trailer. Legendary. Can't wait to return.