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Reviews of Western Sydney University Village - Penrith 3.5 stars

56 Second Avenue, Building SJ, 2747 Penrith, Australia

Review score

Based on 92 hostel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    7.0
    Good value, great location, but muggy in summer and nosey cleaners
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room in Shared Apartment with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no temperature control. You get a cieling fan, a wall heater, and a window - which is not nearly enough in the middle of summer Also the cleaners will move your things if they are not in the drawers - which was all my stuff since i was just living out of my suitcase. I came back to my room a day before I had to leave (after 2 weeks of no cleaner, it was silly timing, wouldn't you just have to clean the room again after I left the next day?) And all my things had moved, and anything that looked like rubbish was taken away, which was annoying because I had been reusing some plastic bags for shopping and plastic bottles - either give fair warning about the cleaners, and tell people to put their things in the drawers, or only clean between bookings please i still feel a little violated.

    I like its proximity to the univeristy and the good views I liked that it had all the necessary facilities in the room or within a few minutes walk

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2023

    8.0
    adequate
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Five-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights

    My EMPLOYEE forgot the key was charged $300 for replacement. When he found the key he returned it via the post they claimed to not have received it and he was never refunded.

    good location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room in Shared Apartment with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A guest in the shared accommodation who was ignorant of others and sharing, cooperating. Fortunately we were only impacted 1 evening out of 4. Not sure who would cook food in an electric jug which is for boiling water, and only boiling water.

    Quiteness, breeze from the east was lovely..Proximity of news shopping precinct a bonus, Woolies, specialty shops, chemist and great food choice shops.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room in Shared Apartment with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ir was good value and the facilities were adequate. The check in process was not easy and I would recommend ensuring you arrive within hours

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Five-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds were very hard and only one very flat pillow per bed. Plus the directions to get there are incredibly hard to follow and they need to be revised. Some staff were very poor namely the security.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room in Shared Apartment with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Affordable Valued for money

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2023

    8.0
    Overall a great stay and will stay again in the future.
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room in Shared Apartment with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Any problem in the kitchen.

    Convenient for study being able to stay on campus. Nice staff and comfortable accommodation.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    8.0
    Convenient, budget friendly, clean and green.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room in Shared Apartment with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quality of stay will be dependant on your fellow Lodgers! Long time since I have had to share a bathroom. 😊

    This accomodation is conveniently located in outer Sydney, open green spaces, and very budget friendly. Ability to cook or heat up your own meals in the kitchen too! The supermarket and small shops are within walking distance. Shared areas i.e lounge/kitchen/dining and bathrooms were extremely spacious. All of the staff I dealt with were helpful and friendly. Plenty of parking. I was traveling alone but this would be a budget friendly spot for a group of friends or family to get together.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room in Shared Apartment with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good clean place. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room in Shared Apartment with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were so lovely and instructions were very clear.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2023

    8.0
    Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room in Shared Apartment with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very affordable. Very Clean, with good facilities.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2023

    7.0
    Will book it again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Five-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Offer internet connection for short stays. I am happy to pay a rental cost / day if necessary. But not having access to internet during 4 days was not good. When you are visiting, it is nice to be able to go online to check maps, events, etc...

    The campus was great and quiet. The unit was a nice place to live in for 4 days. Bathrooms were nice.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2023

    7.0
    good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room in Shared Apartment with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    expensive

    clean

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2022

    7.0
    Pretty good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room in Shared Apartment with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The laundry was locked on Saturday because there were no staff I think

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2022

    9.0
    Very satisfactory with helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Five-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Signage at the grounds to find locations, but once in our rooms we were okay.

    Great set up for four friends to have their own rooms and a common room/kitchen to mingle.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2022

    8.0
    comfortable and relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Five-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Heating - radiators not working all the time - instructions how to work them?

    Everything except the heating. Could not get the radiators to work all the time. So only one blanket on the bed was not adequate - maybe have some spare bedding in cupboards,

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room in Shared Apartment with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It

    Quiet

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2022

    8.0
    Fun time on a quiet campus
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Five-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    It is surprisingly hard to find. Then finding the accommodation counter was harder. The hotlink in the Booking.com messages for the map did not work and I suggest there are better ways to do it. Be aware the fire alarms are sensitive and there is a big briefing on check-in. Open the window in the shower spaces is a must (an interesting discussion point about chance of fire in wet space....).

    Once we found the accommodation and checked in, we were excited about the size and amenities available. The 5 bed option was perfect for a teenage family, as it gave us a mixture of individual space when needed and family zones for meals and organising the day.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2022

    8.0
    Conveniently located that met our short-stay needs.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Five-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Style and comfort still that of a “Uni Resies”, which is what it was designed for. Basic equipment in the kitchen and mis-match of crockery and cutlery, including not quite enough for number of maximum guests, it self-catering.

    Its capacity to sleep up to 6 people in one unit was excellent. The location was also ideal with quick and easy access to local shops (groceries and cafés) and main road network to the city or Blue Mountains.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Five-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit of a hike to pubs and restaurants

    Lots of space everyone had individual rooms Shopping center close

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2022

    7.0
    For a one night stay it's good, especially if you want to cook.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room in Shared Apartment with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bedrooms are very, very bare. The TV in the living room is tiny and the couches set too far from it. It's not a place to hang out and relax. Good enough for a quick work or conference trip.

    Great bathroom and kitchen - very spacious and well equipped.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Five-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    basic items are missing such as air conditioning on a hot summer day and WiFi

    location and size of apartment

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2021

    9.0
    Very Helpful staff. James and the young African girl was helpful. Well done!!!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room in Shared Apartment with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The bus stop is too far

    Quiet Clean Room Cold no heater in the room Very Helpful staff

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2021

    8.0
    it was generally good.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room in Shared Apartment with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the address on the website is on another part of the campus, not where the rooms & office are (building SJ). i wasn't notified how to check in and only given a landline number (which goes to voicemail) on the confirmation. Only after sifting through booking.com website I found a mobile number to call and a helpful student came to assist. I would like to have another blanket.... it was a cold night, but I didn't want to wake up the poor student after midnight. 😅

    there's nothing fancy about this accomodation. it is spacious, clean and come with basic supplies for my overnight stay. it has sufficient cutlery & utensils if the apartment is fully occupied 👍🏻 (you would know what I mean if you have read previous reviews).

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Five-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    locating it

    clean, convenient to where I needed to be

    Stayed in June 2021

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