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31 South Esplanade, 4507 Bongaree, Australia

#41 of 64 hotels in Bongaree

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 32 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free Wifi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    8.0
    Overall, a very pleasant place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some of the jets on the BBQ didn’t work and some of the mattresses on the beds were soft and wobbly.

    Terrific position, with great views and close to the restaurant. The deck makes full use of the view.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    8.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The single beds were very uncomfortable - no support at all. The house is also very hot / it needs more fans.

    Keys were available early and easy to get at the key lock.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Think the bedding needs to be replaced - dusty smell

    Great location 👌, view and deck.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2024

    8.0
    We will definitely be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Although a very humid weekend the house had no airflow. Pedastal Fans need replacing and I would highly recommend ceiling fans. Also master matress is extremely old and needs replacing. Everything else was PERFECT 🥰

    Loved the layout of house, the deck, and the location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The master bed was very uncomfortable and the furniture was old and worn. It was hot and there were no fly screens on the windows in the hall so lucky the mosquitos weren't too bad.

    The view and location. it was great to have a dryer to dry things in the rain.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: November 27, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some fans and window coverings would have made the stay so much more comfortable.

    The location on a quiet street next to the passage was unreal. The house design really capitalises on this - sand and water play, and dolphin watching all weekend long!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 16, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Overpriced

    Fantastic location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    theres no air conditioning and was only pedistal fans that very dusty in general house need a decent clean, had wipe down a lot of the surfaces

    nice location and a nice place to stay

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great Location!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 25, 2023

    7.0
    Mixed bag. Great location. Grubby accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The cleanliness was appalling. Both Queen beds had black hairs on the sheets. My single bed was ok. But we wondered if the Queen sheets had even been washed! The kitchen has a grungy feel about it with an abundance of used condiments which is very unappealing. The house is generally shabby and needs TLC. Some of the glassware was grubby. Kmart has gassed for $2 perhaps an upgrade? A shame really because the location is terrific.

    The location is beautiful. The sunset was unbelievable.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2023

    8.0
    we will be back ☺️
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the main bedroom bed needs a new mattress but other than that the property is great!

    location was great. the deck was amazing and we ate outside for all our meals which was so nice. really appreciated all the condiments and kitchen items as it saved us having to buy any and loved the bottle of wine in the fridge. great service from the team too!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2024

    4.0
    Despite the stunning view and beach proximity, the stay was largely disappointing due to comfort and cleanliness issues.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Regrettably, our experience fell short of expectations. The accommodation's sleeping arrangements were uncomfortable, with beds consisting of mattresses stacked upon each other, leading to such discomfort that my husband opted to sleep on the floor instead. Upon arrival, we found the cleanliness of the property to be below standard. The rooms were very dusty, and the kitchenware, including cutlery, utensils, pots, and plates, along with the kitchen benches, required thorough cleaning before they could be used. Additionally, the floor was covered in sand. The property lacked air conditioning, offering only pedestal fans for cooling, which proved inadequate. Furthermore, the bath was unusable due to a malfunctioning push plug. The furniture, including a leather couch, was old and in dire need of updating. The couch shed small pieces of peeling leather, which was quite uncomfortable and messy. Another point of discomfort was the absence of fly screens, which allowed mosquitoes free entry, significantly detracting from our stay's enjoyment. We believe that attention to these areas could greatly enhance the experience for future guests. It is with hope that this feedback is received as constructive, with the aim of improving the quality and comfort of the accommodation.

    The proximity to the beach and the view.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No ceiling fans or air-conditioning

    View

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No aircon or ceiling fans, it made the heat from our stay so unpleasant half our family went home 2 days early. Half the windows don't open and no insect screens so it was a hot box and mosquito haven as it backs onto swamp land. The bedding felt old and dirty and bedroom tvs can't be used. All up it is extremely overpriced for what you get :(

    View was amazing, location was great.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2023

    5.0
    Not worth the price, no aircon and screens. The only thing great is location
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It was so hot and uncomfortable. No air conditioning or ceiling fans in any room. Most windows had no screens so you had to choose between getting bitten or overheating

    The location was wonderful, being so close to the beach and restaurants.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2022

    3.0
    Not worth the price at all, just paying for a veiw
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wasn't cleaned properly, no privacy at all on any window's, very run down, furniture is all out dated beds are Very old and stains on sheets. Blinds on patio had nothing to tie them down and woke up at 4am to them hitting the roof and apparently that's our fault to know the weather at that time of morning, electrical cords behind beds are exposed and dosnt meet Australian standards, someone could be seriously hurt I could go on with what's wrong but we all get the idea.

    View from deck and really nice location, size of house was really open

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: June 28, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 5, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2023

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