DATE OF VISIT : September 1999

TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION - Hotel

TEL : +61 7- 4053-51111

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY : 3 or 4 star low rise resort hotel located on the outskirts of town.

ENTRANCE AND PUBLIC ROOMS

Is there easy parking at the property ? Yes

The property roads were asphalt? (delete all not applicable)

Are there any steps to the entrance or reception? No If yes, single/multiple step

Were there any steps to the Public Rooms (ie restaurant, bars, lounge, dining rooms, etc)? Yes

If yes to which rooms? Only the French style restaurant, two other restaurants are fully accessible

Could you sit comfortably in your wheelchair in the Restaurant/Dining Room? Yes

Is there an accessible toilet in the foyer/general area ? Yes

Is there an accessible telephone in the foyer/general area ? Yes

Are there lifts to all floors? No

Are the lift buttons within reach from wheelchair? Inside lift? Outside lift?

Are the lifts big enough for wheelchairs without removing foot plates?

Is there room for you and an able-bodied person?

Were any of the bedrooms on the ground floor? Yes Any steps to the ground floor bedrooms? No

Were any of the bedrooms specially designed? Yes What is the width of the bedroom door? 76cms

Is there room to manoeuvre in a wheelchair? Yes Is the balcony accessible?

What was your room number? 138 What was the height of the bed? 51cms

Is the bathoom en suite? YES

Width of the door? 81cms Height of the toilet? 45cms

Can you get your wheelchair alongside the toilet: if so which side(s)? Lefthand side

From which side is it possible to transfer? Left transverse

Are there grab rails by the toilet, if so which side? Yes righthand when seated

Can you reach the hand basin while using the toilet? No

Can you get your knees under the hand basin? Yes

Was the shaving/hair dryer socket within reach? Yes

Were you able to use the bath? No Were you able to use the shower? Yes but only with help

If so how? Transfer to free standing chair/wheelin (delete all not applicable)

Were there any grab rails by the shower, if so which side? Yes

Was there turning space in the bathroom with the door closed? Yes

Is the surrounding area hilly or flat? Flat

Is there a swimming pool? YES Is the pool area accessible? YES

How is the pool accessed? Ladder/ramp (delete not applicable)

Were the grounds accessible? Yes

Were you accompanied? YES Did you need any help during your visit? YES to get into the pool and use the shower

How far is it to the nearest shops/town centre? Hotel shop and 10mins on the bus

Did you take a car? No Was it essential? No

Perhaps here you could mention any points not covered on the questionnaire, or anything about the accommodation which you found particularly good or bad: