Kelli
29/05/2024
I was a thru hiker on the Heysen, arrived on a Sunday with tavern closed, at 4:15,office hours posted at 2-5. Found a lovely permanent local, like many are doing it tough and having to live here atm. She offered me the bathroom code and I assured her I'd call in to settle with the manager. Bathrooms dirty, grounds unwelcoming, residents really decent, although I initially felt a bit unsettled. Slept till 6 and set off on my way
Today I called to settle my account with the manager, to be lectured that they close early if it's quiet, that's why Heysen walkers need to pre book, that no one should have let met into the bathroom ( btw, the hall bathroom across the street is open to anyone who needs, and is squeaky clean) and ' have me a pass' on payment. I've backpacked the globe, don't need much except some degree of safety and respect.
Drive or walk on would be my suggestion, and I anticipate a negative and defensive rebuttal based on this manager's past responses to reviews.