The Hotel: Inchcolm Hotel

The Ship: P&O Pacific Explorer

The Ovolo Inchcolm Hotel was rebranded as an "Ode" hotel in October 2024.

The Pacific Explorer sailed its last voyage in July 2024 and P&O Australia Cruises brand merged with Carnival in 2025. 

The Hotel Room

The Ship Cabin

There was a clear elegance to the hotel room, it was spacious, the walls were dressed with art work and there was sense of home. This room had a large television and a modern wall unit complete with interesting ornaments that provided great conversation topics. There was a desk; and to give a sense of space in this room, if I sat at the desk, I could not touch the bed because it was so far away. There was loads storage and hanging space in the wardrobe along with a few drawers. The room was large enough to host a chaise and extra cupboard that housed a mini bar fridge, sink and coffee pod machine.

Not knowing what to expect with the cabin; I was pleasantly surprised. The cabin was quite smart and appeared to have all the key features of a hotel room; although somewhat smaller. In fact; the cabin was quite compact and could be described as cramped. This cabin configuration had two single beds, small television and a compact mini fridge similar in size to the hotel. There was also a desk, but unlike the hotel room; when I sat at the desk; I could easily reach the bed. The desk acted also acted as a bed side table. There was a small wardrobe with hanging space, extra rugs and a safe to store valuables.

One King Bed

Twin Single Beds

The king size bed had been freshly made with three crisp white sheets, doona and tight mitres. At the foot of the bed there was a soft leather bench seat and the bed head was a large fabric print that was a piece of art in itself.  There were two bed side tables adorned with stylish reading lamps and there was ample space to walk around the bed. The bed was huge, comfortable and easy to get lost in.

The single beds were dressed with soft white doonas and three white sheets. The beds were separated by a slim bed side table and one bed was positioned flush against a wall. Also attached to the wall were small reading lamps. Behind the beds was an elongated padded bed head and above was a mirror that reached to the ceiling that helped give the cabin a sense of space. The bed was comfortable however; because I’m tall my feet dangled off the end.

Twin basin bathroom

Single basin bathroom

The bathroom was modern and lined with marble. Twin basins prominently sat beneath a large mirror and a bench that provided space for water glasses and guest toiletries. Opposite there was a separate cubicle for the toilet and a spacious open walk-in shower that was so big it did not require a door. As expected, the bathroom was equipped with towels, hand towels, face washers and a bath mat.

The bathroom was compact and fit for purpose. There was a singular hand basin with a large mirror and some extra shelves to hold guest toiletries. The shelves had guard rails to prevent toiletries and personal items from falling in rough seas. The toilet sat directly in between the hand basin and the shower. The shower was modular, made of plastic and had a shower curtain. The bathroom came equipped with towels, hand towels and bath mat.

Hotel Toiletries

Cabin Toiletries

Hotel Amenities

Cabin Amenities

The hotel room provided an in room safe, extra blankets and pillows along with an iron and board. Tea and coffee pod machine were available along with a minimalistic mini bar.

The cabin provided an in room safe, extra blankets and pillows. There was no tea and coffee making facilities or mini bar however, there were two life jackets. Just in case!

Hotel View

Cabin View

This inner-city hotel had no balcony and limited view options. My room was on a low floor and I had a view out to a neighbouring hotel and main road.

The cabin offered a small balcony large enough for a small table and two chairs. The balcony had impressive ocean views.