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Reviews of Waterfront (Yarra St) by Gold Star Stays 4 stars

2203/2 Yarra Street, 3220 Geelong, Australia

#56 of 64 Holiday rentals in Geelong

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Review score

Based on 169 apartment reviews

6.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.3

  • Comfort

    7.2

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    6.7

  • Staff

    7.2

  • Value for money

    6.8

  • Free WiFi

    4.1

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  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It said it had a sea view and it was a very average sea view. Also, the balcony doors wouldn't unlock. I did message the owner, but he didn't get back to me Was a bit dissapointed

    Was big and had a spa

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    8.0
    Nice stay.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I stayed here once before and had access to a pool and gym which you can't do now.

    Good location, nice large place.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The WiFi didn't work

    The view and apartment was quite nice

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    8.0
    Good time overall
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Internet access wasn’t provided

    Location Cleanliness

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    5.0
    No Pool!!!!! No View!!!! False description. Apartment nice and location great but very disappointed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is advertised and is still advertised as having access to a swimming pool. There is no pool, they used to have access to the hotel next doors pool but no longer do but are still today showing swimming pool pictures in their description on here. The owner reimbursed us $50 for no pool access which we excepted hoping that they would correct their description for future people staying here but they haven’t. A pool is what we always make sure is a part of our holiday accommodation. View is also not there, it is hidden by trees, apparently a view when the tree loses its leaves, if it does. Apartment nice and location great but description of what you are getting is very inaccurate. Very Disappointed!!!!!

    Location was great and the apartment itself was roomy and comfortable as described and convenient to everything.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not really a sea view

    Close to shops

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was reasonable, no complaints.

    Quiet, and easy to get to waterfront.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    7.0
    We had a lovely stay but facilities needs upgrading
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was very tired and run down, curtains were coming out the wall in bedroom and didn’t close properly, cutlery very cheap, not one sharp knife to cut anything up with, walls scratched and damage.

    Location, and bed and living area was comfy

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly helpful host great location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    5.0
    We did enjoy our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We got 1 dish cloth no paper towels . 1 towel each no face washers. No storage containers it was lacking in every day items that are usually standard in apartments. Needed block out blinds.

    Location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    8.0
    Once you work out the key lock box it was good ..
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little dirty pot outside had but rubbish no toilet paper shower water runs out from spay and was dirty

    John was great very helpful

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    6.0
    Lovely stay after settling down from how much the manager that goes by Jake, was rude and unwelcoming upon my arrival. I
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Inwards facing balcony, I thought I was paying for the view 🥴 thick stained carpet throughout main bedroom

    Great room and very quiet loved the balcony and lounge

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2023

    5.0
    Unless the property is refurbished I would not recommend it for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property is in urgent need of a refurbishment. Several knobs missing off kitchen cupboards with screws sticking out. Stains on couch. Hot water consistently turning off and on. WIFI would not connect. TV in bed room did not pick up digital channels only 3|4 of the screen was visible from the bed due to the TV stand. A open box of condoms in bathroom draw. Overall it requires refurbish

    Location .Staff very helpful and polite

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2023

    7.0
    Overall, a pleasant stay in a good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think a fitted sheet on the bed would be better. The toilet seat was wobbly. Kitchen needs a bread board. Some info re wifi password and TV operation would have been helpful

    Great location. Large apartment.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    8.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are a few cupboard handles in the kitchen that are broken or not there.

    Location was great. It was easy to get in touch with the owner and he was very accommodating with getting us in early.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    6.0
    It was adequate
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom had nowhere to put anything, shower screen not attached to bath properly. 3 adults but only left 2 glasses so we bought our own. Dated and scuff marks on walls etc. car park was very tight on ramps.

    Great location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2023

    7.0
    Great location, very secure and quiet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maintenance was lacking, leaking at base of bathroom basin, tape on shower screen, dusty, long life milk provided was off and lumpy.

    Great location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    5.0
    I won’t be booking with booking.com or this property again I feel the site deceived me with booking
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t like that what I booked through booking .com was not what I was given . Also when I brought this to the attention of John the property contact on the phone to relay my dissatisfaction at being given an apartment practically on the road with a park view and minor water views . He argued with me saying’ there are only 2 apartments available and that l was not listening to him so I ended the call .

    The apartment itself was not what I thought I had booked but this is a booking .com issue I believe they don’t show the apartments they have available but a sea view apartment that o booked and didn’t get . Apartment 2023 was lovely but the bath tap was broken , the laundry smells terribly musty /damp and there was no Wi fi under the name stated on the note on the ealll so I could use my laptop

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    5.0
    TO HARD BASKET
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No checking in office or person Check in is a whole lot of codes .directions. And frustrating. The shower bath is very difficult to get in and out there is no room. There are portable steps to use to get in and out a glass section should open but doesnt. The cleaner could do a better job too.. hair on bath drainplug. Fridge hadnt been whiped out properly. Had to put the tv aerial plug back together with the sticky tape its held on by. Washing machine very dirty

    The location and view

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable stay. A few issues but owner attempted to resolve
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little tired and in need of some love

    Size and location tops

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2023

    7.0
    Enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The apartment was supposed to have a sea or bay view but the view was only available from the balcony. The car park was poorly designed and difficult to navigate for bigger cars.

    Spaciousness Near the beach

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2023

    7.0
    Good location but not value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The second bedroom looks like it was not meant to be a bedroom. It has no room to move in it. No bedside table or storage space. The only dining area was at the kitchen bench. Very high bath and hard to climb into for a shower.

    Good location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2023

    8.0
    Great place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location for a family break. Waking up to the view of the foreshore and access to a heated swimming pool for kids to use in Winter makes it a great place to stay.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2023

    7.0
    It did what it needed to as we left early the next day
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Early check in would be better

    Where is was its a good spot

    Stayed in March 2023

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