I really wanted to love this place. Where to begin?
Cleanliness:
Dirty furniture and dusty fans.
Maintenance:
Nicks and scratches on the kitchen table and floor. Burned out lightbulbs. Patio doors that don’t close easily resulting in street noise, cockroaches, and the feeling of lack of safety. Broken fan that got so hot upon plugging in that we had to put it out on the balcony as to not cause a fire. Fridge covered in ice that either freezes food or doesn’t keep cold at all.
Amenities:
Admittedly we should have done our research as the no Wifi would have been a deal breaker had we known. Option to purchase Wifi with an Australian credit card only, a useless alternative for non-Aussies. Just when we thought we could still watch movies using the provided DVD player, we couldn’t get it to work. Had to purchase our own bathroom tissue because believe it or not one roll doesn’t last three nights.
Communication:
Messaged host to inquire about early check-in, no response. Turns out the office is closed on weekends, but still no acknowledgement or follow up on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. Check-out times and key drop-off locations are contradictory in the pre-arrival text message and in the informational booklet. No instruction on where to dispose of rubbish and recycling, simply instruction to do so.
Value:
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At the end of the day, the place just fell short of our expectations. Had the apartment cost $200/night, we would not be bothered by such shortcomings. To put it into perspective, we paid a similar rate to stay at the Four Seasons in a US metropolitan harbour during the Summer.
The only positive this accommodation has is the location, but if that’s all you’re after, I’d recommend the hostel next door.