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Reviews of Native Rose Hotel

68 Victoria Road, Balmain, 2039 Sydney, Australia

#259 of 325 hotels in Sydney

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 107 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.2

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    7.0
    Perfect stay for visiting Balmain. Bus stop at the door
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The PowerPoints beside the bed are not working. I reported to cleaner but not sure they knew what I was talking about.

    The property was secure. Shared bathrooms but felt safe and secure.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Staff were friendly, accommodation was convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Power went out second nite had a very cold shower, small room, other guests come in all hours speaking very loudly

    Convenient, close to transport to city, clean nice bathroom

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No Doona on bed even after asking for one.

    Location. Staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    6.0
    Nice but needs a few things sorting
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A few new hotel teething problems like: multiple power cuts and no quilts to sleep in - only sheets - despite it being autumn.

    Newly renovated to a high standard, clean and modern rooms and bathrooms with complementary teas & toiletries.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    8.0
    Great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    I knew that it was share bathrooms. There were 3 from Memory, all very clean and upgraded. No noise from the street either and Victoria road is a busy road.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    Value and location exactly what I needed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Quad Bunk Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    I was seeing a band at the Bridge Hotel and could walk from this location. The staff were extremely helpful and everything was as I expected. Bathrooms were clean and despite being fully booked and on a busy street, the place was quiet. I was also able to park nearby on a side street. Excellent value.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    8.0
    Fantastic quality renovations
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    No sound insulation, very small desk competing with kettle etc & inconsiderate other guests. No cover for the duvet. No comfortable seating inside or outside of the room. Patchy WiFi. Limited hanging space

    An iconic Sydney hotel in which the upstairs accommodation has been carefully & thoughtfully renovated to a very high standard. Access is direct & non contact, with the necessary codes & a phone number being sent on the day of arrival- which in my case, I didn't see until after. There is no reception, as such & all queries must be directed to the bar downstairs (fortunately quiet when I arrived), or the supplied phone number . . The room was large, the bed huge & comfortable & linen was quite new- although I was surprised & disconcerted by the fact that there was no cover for the duvet. Desk could be larger & WiFi was patchy & required frequent re- booting. There are 3 complete common bathrooms for 8 rooms. so access was never a problem. No replacement of supplies during my 4 days- but I am sure that was an oversight & perhaps lack of direction. No room servicing during my stay, which meant supplies of tea & coffee were limited to what was supplied on the first day. The staff I spoke with , said they did not replace these. There is a very limited bar menu which might be suitable for a simple dinner but not breakfast- Some good options are about a 10 minute walk in Darling St. Buses to and from the city are pretty much at the door & run every few minutes. My biggest concern was noise- rooms are not sound proofed & VERY loud music is played downstairs most nights- fortunately, it ends around midnight. That was fine & I was able to work with that. The issue though, extends to other guests who have/had no concern for others, with constant door slamming ,on 1 night every 10 minutes or less-until 2.30AM! - & on one night, a barking dog in 1 room. I understand this is not the hotel, although I think very clear guidance needs to be given.-shouldn't be necessary, but??.. I was very appreciative of the cleanliness, the renovation standards & the great location.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    7.0
    A delight
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bar downstairs was rather quiet, but due to recent renavations that is expected.

    Very clean and recently updated old hotel. Bar downstairs and a short walk to many places to eat and drink.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    8.0
    Relaxing and enjoyable stay in this heritage hotel. Would stay again when we visit Sydney.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Everything was to our liking

    Our room was away from the front so no main road noise. Room was big enough for two. Kettle and coffee/tea and whitener was appreciated. Bathrooms, although shared were cleaned and restocked regularly. No aircon but ceiling fan with plenty of controls kept us comfortable at night even though Sydney was experiencing hot weather. In summary a delightful heritage hotel, upgraded and great for a few nights, with good pub food and daily specials.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Light from billboards across the street made the room not very dark

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    7.0
    Great staff, clean room but a bit of a trek
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Probably the location however the buses were cheap to get to the city

    Staff were super helpful and friendly all of them

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    8.0
    Great value for money for a couple of nights.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A bit noisy on the weekend with the music from the pub. But the music was not too heavy , nice sort of pop songs and it didn't go too late.

    It was freshly renovated and bed super comfortable and tastefully appointed ie bed cover/lamps bathroom tiles. It's great to have the toilet and shower together for privacy.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    7.0
    Good for budget. Close to city.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No appliances; mini fridge would be great.

    Accessibility

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    7.0
    Great time would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds and general cleanliness No aircon but fan was amazing

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    8.0
    Well worth the money!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We probably would have given the room a 10 if it wasn't soo hot. There is no aircon and in the hot Sydney summer, a fan isn't enough. Small suggestion of maybe looking into getting a mini fridge for the room.

    Although out of the city centre it was only a 5 minute bus ride to and from Town Hall. When we arrived the staff member in the bar below was super helpful checking us into our room. The room itself is a decent size with a large comfy bed, smart tv and clothes rack. The shared bathrooms were always clean and very modern, with a rain shower. The bar below did great food throughout the day.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    8.0
    Really enjoyed, would recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No air con in room, which i did read when booking but forgot! Weather wasn’t too hot while we were there, so rooms were still very muggy but not unbearable in the evening, daytimes weren’t great. Apart from that, everything else was fab !

    Rooms really good size Bed very comfy Toilets were clean, never waited to use shower / toilet which was fab Close to bus stop, easy access to Sydney centre Above pub so handy if your wanting a drink!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    8.0
    Great affordable accommodation for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No air-conditioning, but understand to be installed very soon. TV reception a bit erratic

    Location fantastic as we were boarding for a cruise at white Bay terminal. Very close to great restaurants and great shops.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    6.0
    Was good for an overnight stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No AC

    Location and the furnitures.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    7.0
    The staff were very hospitable and friendly.
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn’t any coffee or milk, or fridge. Either in the room or bar downstairs. There was a big space for pizza downstairs yet it must be for lunch only. There really wasn’t anything to offer staying guests as mentioned in the advertisement.

    It has recently been renovated, and clean.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    7.0
    Very basic but I’ll stay again. Staff in the pub were really friendly and helpful. Balmain Rozelle only have Airbnb o
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I got one of the cheaper rooms and there was traffic noise all night. Windows needed to be open because there was no air con and a really hot night. As a solo female traveller I was a bit concerned about a shared bathroom but it wasn’t a problem. Bathrooms were very clean with locks on the door while you were showering etc.

    I loved the location. Pub downstairs made me feel right at home.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable, quiet, clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No parking

    Location and value for money

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    8.0
    Clean and Fresh
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Doors slamming late at night. The cleaner rushing us out at 9.30am

    Loved the whole room. Clean and fresh. The staff on the hotel were so friendly and the pizza was yummy

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    7.0
    A nice place if you need to be close to Rozelle
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The door codes were hard to use and no on site parking

    It was within walking distance of where we were going

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    8.0
    Excellent and lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was new, so I understand the dusty part from the wood. But after a good clean, it’ll be amazing!

    Loved how it was set up and the bathroom was amazing

    Stayed in December 2023

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