100 Hamilton Drive, 5223 Emu Bay, Australia
Based on 34 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Location
9.7
Facilities
8.0
Staff
8.7
Value for money
8.8
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Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Kate
AustraliaSome things are a bit dated, the shower temp was pretty bad (scolding hot or freezing cold) but nothing that would ruin a trip
Amazing location on Emu Bay, with views of the Jetty and easy access to the beach; lots of local wildlife visits (Wallaby, echidna- loads of birds) place was clean enough and beds comfy
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 February 2024
Vanessa
FranceVery small bathroom , and the water was really hard to close it tended to drip all the time. Would have loved an explanation about how to see the penguins!! No wifi and almost no signal so you'd better have taken all the information you need before.
Such a nice vue! And another terrasse in the back for privacy. Hudge garden. Nice big common area.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 16 September 2023
Regula
AustraliaIt’s a beach shack not a posh house
We made our own delicious breakfast. Great location.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 9 April 2023
Sami
FinlandFurniture has wear and tear. The place is nice but needs renovation.
Great location next to the beach. Nice porch with sea view.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 29 March 2023
Roderick
AustraliaA few cobwebs around shower ceiling and light that I removed using the dust brush on the fridge. A bit of dust in wardrobes and drawers. Bed linen had what looks light peroxide stains on the sheets. Clean but a tad off putting. Minor though. It is not a new building but if you accept it for what it is then you will find yourself having an enjoyable stay.
Perfect location. House a bit like walking down memory lane. A lot of old stuff but repainted and modern wall prints made for a comfortable stay. Very spacious and that was great. Nature at our doorstep. Saw goanna's, wallabies, kangaroos, echidna, possums, hawk, crows and other birds. Site has so much potential I wish I was younger to embrace it. The house was full of everything one could need. There were DVD'S, CD PLAYER, GAMES , loads of kitchen utensils, vacuum cleaners. list is endless. Would certainly stay there again if the opportunity arose. Made a very relaxing stay. Can cover the Island from there as a home base. Second fridge a bonus.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 17 January 2023
Sylvia
AustraliaLovely location at Emu Bay and fairly central to get to other places on the island.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 7 November 2022
Bryon
AustraliaThe home was spacious and comfortable with easy parking and fabulous views.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 20 October 2022
Toni
AustraliaBathroom too small
Quiet location close to beach. Good space inside, large kitchen and nice verandah
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 15 April 2022
Elizabeth
AustraliaBathroom is rather small, limited storage areas in bedrooms.
Lovely seaside cottage perfect for 2 couples. Lots of kitchen utensils and 2 huge fridges. Great ambience from verandah overlooking bay. A few small issues we had on arrival were quickly resolved by manager. Good alternative to Kingscote and accessible to other parts of island. Lots of wildlife nearby.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 15 March 2022
Simon
Australiaall good
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 9 March 2022
Leanne
AustraliaCobwebs, dirty windows, kitchen bench near the taps needs attention (very worn and tired), hot water ran out during showering a couple of times.
Terrific location and the deck was amazing to spend time on. Very comfy bed and accomodation was generally clean.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 1 March 2022
Jillian
AustraliaOnly small gripe was the kitchen needs a couple of frypans instead of the old electric one.
Perfect location great quiet place for just chilling out.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 22 January 2022
Leanne
Australialove the location. could sit on the balcony all day
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 16 December 2021
Gemma
Australiaonly issue was the hot water didn’t stay hot enough for a full shower
great location, close to the water. Clean tidy property. Had positive interactions with the local wildlife with resident koala in the tree beside the property, woke up kangaroos around the back of the house and briefly saw fairy penguins along the beach less than a minute from the rental
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 1 November 2021
Brenda
AustraliaIt was lovely and a quiet, location with a beautiful view.
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 26 October 2021
Narelle
AustraliaA small laundry or tubs would have been good as I was there for 5 days.
Location was fantastic
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 6 September 2021
Amanda
AustraliaEverything
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 17 July 2021
Vanessa
AustraliaMaybe some form of heating in the outside bedroom.
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 6 July 2021
Leanne
AustraliaAmazing location and felt like home. We arrived after dark and instantly fell in love with the location and the fairy lights hanging in the front of the house. Inside was very warm and inviting and we felt like we were home.
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 13 October 2023
Gretchen
AustraliaThe online pictures left me with expectations of something a bit less rustic.
The location was amazing
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 15 April 2023
Errol
AustraliaFront door lock difficult. No battery in clock. No battery in torch. No fly spray, only aerogard. Didn’t like we had to replace any tea coffee we used. Had to empty vacuum to use it. Rubbish under bed in in bedroom 2. Too much spray and wipe used on table and kitchen bench, was very sticky. Tour maps stuck to the table. Air con vent needs cleaning, as well as exhaust fan in bathroom.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 19 March 2023
Peter
Australiacleanliness. but this was largely fixed when raised
the location is terrific
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 17 February 2022
Phil
AustraliaThe place wasn't especially clean - there was a lot of cobwebs and dead insects/spiders in particular the small bathroom area (which looked like had been there for a long while). Some kitchen utensils weren't that clean, the kitchen knifes were completely blunt and some cooking basics you'd expect (like olive oil etc) wasn't provided. We also didn't appreciate the cleaner arriving 30-45 mins early before check-out and then sitting in her car with her window down, staring at us while we were finishing our packing. That made us feel quite uncomfortable and unfortunately left us with a bad impression of what was otherwise a pleasant stay.
The location was great - a stone's throw away from Emu Bay Beach. And Kangaroo Island itself was beautiful - a must for anyone who hasn't been!
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Koreena
AustraliaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 February 2024
Julia
AustraliaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2024
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