1st time at Sanctuary Lakes Hotel but definitely not the last!
Staff was friendly, attentive, fast and extremely well mannered and well spoken.
Atmosphere was vibrant, the Venue is quite large too.
And the food was fresh, tasty and hearty.
Highly recommended for families and functions!!
Sylvia Vaka · 2025-12-13
Saturday dinner buffet $46. No drinks included.
Good
Prawns - fresh, firm, juicy.
Chicken curry, tasty, succulent enough, creamy. Good coconut and fragrant flavours.
chicken nuggets, crispy, meaty, best eaten hot.
Biscoff cheese cake, creamy, crunchy, not overly sweet.
Calamari, crispy, soft squid
Steamed Fish, tender, flaky light sauce that wasn't overpowering.
Briyani rice, light, fluffy, fragrant
kabana, good bite, tasty.
Average
Smoked salmon, similar to supermarket offerings.
Black bean beef, tasty, tender, some bite.
Pappadam, crispy, strange taste and thicker texture than typical though.
Pork, crispy tasty skin but meat lacked flavour. Apple sauce didn't salvage it.
Lamb curry, tender, gamey, could have used more flavour.
Mussels, fresh, lacked flavour.
Salami, tasty but plastic like texture.
Pork rib, tender meat falling off the bone. Much too sweet flavour.
Chips, looks like McDonald's chips but not as crispy or salty.
Bad
Mac and cheese, clumpy, tasteless.
Chocolate mousse, tasteless
Jelly, taste like cough syrup
Bread pudding, lacked crispiness and flavour.
Cheese, tasteless.
Vegetable samosa, thin and lacked flavour.
Fish bite, crispy but lacked flavour and bite.
Pumpkin soup, too sweet.
Beef stew, tough and dry.
Roast beef, bland. Mushroom gravy overly salty.
Service
Servers were very prompt with clearing the dishes and friendly.
Atmosphere
Tends to get noisy with large groups celebrating.
Jason · 2025-10-11
Had lunch here recently. Good range of food with a range of mains and desserts. Plenty of tables. Friendly service. Prices was reasonable. Well worth to try out. A separate bar area in the hotel with polkies too.
Christine Brandt · 2025-08-05
Holly and her team truly made my daughter's birthday party a memorable celebration! Their services were exceptional from start to finish. The food was plentiful and delicious, with a great variety of items that catered to everyone's tastes. What impressed me most was how attentive they were; the trays were constantly being replenished before they even had a chance to get empty!
Beyond the food, Holly and her team did an amazing job arranging the room. The atmosphere was perfect and really contributed to the overall festive mood. Holly herself was a constant presence throughout the party, always available and ready to lend a hand to ensure everything ran smoothly. Her dedication and support were invaluable.
I wholeheartedly recommend this place for anyone looking for a stress-free party with great food and a wonderful atmosphere. Holly and her team will go above and beyond to make your event a success!
ARUN · 2025-02-27