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Reviews of Lodestar Waterside Apartments

4 out of 5
Lodestar Waterside Apartments
29 Melville Parade, South Perth, WA

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 487 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 487 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 487 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 487 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 487 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Hoe Kiat

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had booked an apartment at Lodestar Waterside Apartments between 16 Feb and 24 Feb 24. I think the place is extremely bad, amongst other things, the living room light was not working, the television set was not working, the remote control had to be taped, and the frying pan was so bad that it was unsuitable for use. I thought it was very unprofessional of the management for not checking. Moreover, the mobile signal was very weak. For the above reasons, I have booked another place and had checked out on 18 Feb 24.

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chee Hiong

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Expedia indicated property has wifi but upon checked in there is no wifi as advised by the receptionist. Unliveable condition, inside is too old. I didn’t even stayed for the 2 nights booking and left the property immediately.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Kerry

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Property needs an upgrade to bring it to a reasonable standard. Meet with filthy stairway and corridor to the apartment. Kitchen dirty - food on the outside of the refrigerator plus dirty shelves on inside of the refrigerator. Plate taken from cupboard with food on it. No hot water in the kitchen. Only time I have ever had to buy cleaning products. Walls marked, curtains dirty and the doona fit only to be thrown out. Condition of the apartment totally negates the excellent position of the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Venus

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is extremely dirty and outdated. We walked around the property barefoot for 10 minutes and our feet were black. The cleaners tried to clean the floors but they didn’t even have a proper mop. The toilet was leaking and the floors were wet. The showers were constantly leaking and we couldn’t turn them off, the noise kept us up at night. Because it was holidays, there wasn’t anyone at the reception to help us. On a positive note, it’s a good location and the apartment is large.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

James

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Wouldn't Recommend
Our room hadn't actually been cleaned (towels, sheets had been used) when we were given the key. We had to ask for it to be cleaned. It wasn't particularly clean in general. The beds were comfortable, at least. There was an aircon issue that thankfully didn’t end up being a problem. Overall, not at all recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Alessandro, Ingleburn

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great but the carpet was old and stained, the appliances were really old and the kitchen was really outdated. The linen and bathroom was clean. There was no internet as shown in the instructions. It needs new cutlery, fridge and countertop
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tiaan

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely no communication from the hosts and couldn’t even check out with the office hours being open but nobody answering the office door
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

jeff

Liked: Cleanliness
A bit dated but clean
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

BRUCE

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
2 of 3 dining chairs broken 1 x Bedlamp broken and hanging from wall Patio light not working Unit clean but dated could do with some painting of wall at back of kitchen bench. Location very good overall good value for money
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Accomodation for sports teams
Generally good. Unit was clean but decor tired. There was traffic noise from freeway, we reduced this by keeping windows closed while sleeping. We appreciated the spacious kitchen and full laundry. Kitchen had oven as well as microwave. Our appartment had adequate utensils. We were taking part in a sports team so spent little time in the appartment during the day. The location was excellent for getting to the various sports fields throughout Perth.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Staff were great & happy to assist with my request for a ground floor apartment . Room was clean & bed comfortable. Will definitely be happy to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nick

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT BOOK AT THIS PROPERTY!!! This place is a scam. Arrived to the most disgusting, un-hygienic room I have ever seen in my life. - blood stains on the walls - mold on the bedding - brown stains on the bedsheets - piles of hair and dirt all over the floor - chips and scratches covered over all walls and counters - multiple burn marks on the floor - all kitchenware unwashed - sinks and hot plate dirty - toilet takes 6-7 flushes to clear - Wi-Fi doesn’t work - reception staff rude and unhelpful. wont do anything. Property management has gone silent, taken our money and refusing to communicate. Avoid this place at all costs!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Nikki

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at these apartments many times over the years but found the cleanliness of the apartment wasn't up to its usual standards this time....
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Small things detract from the overall enjoyment of the property: no privacy scrim curtain in the bedroom, no luggage stand, needs shelves or a chest of drawers for clothes, no plug for bathroom sink and the standard of lighting in the lounge area is poor. The low lounge is a pain for an old bloke with crook knees as was the first floor location but I concede they would not be a problem for most people.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was excellent 👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This place was nice. Unfortunately the sofa bed was broken which made it very uncomfortable to sit in. There was a lack of cooking equipment in the kitchen but it was easy to order in food so not a major problem for us
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Unit furniture ie couch, very worn and unfit for purpose.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Kapil

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location. Average accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kristina

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
The units themselves are basic and clean. If you're only intending on sleeping and showering there they're more than adequate. Has fridge and cooking facilities and dishwasher too. Being right next to the freeway could be a problem if a light sleeper and need quiet. Limited parking however seems to be enough for all guests. A slightly dated appearance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Donna

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Central location easy access to everything we needed shopping and restaurants close by. Need to be aware that it is a 3 story apartment and no lift, need to use stairs which might not be suitable for everyone.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Carly, Bayview Heights

The bed was comfortable, it was a lot older property than I thought
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Stacey

Basic accommodation but wifi was useless and phone hotspot not great either. Not many plugs for equipment. Good area for food with a 10 min walk
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my 1 night stay Staff welcoming & made check in effortless given as arriving after hour Unit was light bright & clean with great appliances Parking easier smaller cars
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for overnight stay in Perth.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brogan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was prepared to ignore all the hair in the bathroom.. maybe missed the clean this time around. Then I found hair in the fridge. I messaged asking when the room had last been cleaned and was ignored. The place was damp, dirty, unhygienic and stank.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

kristy

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was decent enough room But dirty dishes in dishwasher and balcony was very unsafe screw went into foot when I step out onto balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location but noisy; large enough flat with solid facilities BUT carpet dirty and malodorous - requires replacement now; bedside lamps required for all beds.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lorraine

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT GO THERE. If you makev an error in booking it cannot be changed thanks to The Lodestar and Last Minute.com Please dont use either of them. You will never see your money or actually get to stay. Having looked at the exterior I would suggest you dont go in..car park is dangerous hard to manouvre. Would be easy to get your car damaged. Staff are unhelpful and probably testimony to the shoddy second rate interior. Dont waste your money there are many better quality hotels nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jai

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property was booked due to being in close proximity to one of the hospitals. The apartment was a good size, however very dated with visible marks on the walls and carpets. There was also dust on the bedside tables. The property was in a good location to local shops, cafes, jetty, zoo. Being next to the freeway, there was constant noise from road vehicles and trains.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Elwyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place with reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Anthony

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Sean

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs new furniture. Stains on walls doors and carpet and doona. Shower temp was too hot for young children and very difficult to keep at a steady temperature. Allocated car space was often occupied making transit with kids difficult. Location was great. Very central and easy to get around the city.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Veronica

Disliked: Cleanliness
Room stank
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, within easy walking distance of South Perth foreshore, Windsor Hotel & Zoo. Beautiful suburb with lots of large trees lining the streets. Property great with lovely balcony, protected from the wind.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Ainslee

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and close to the city, fountains could be removed and a pool installed would make it nicer. Good kitchen facilities, but no tea towels. Room was cleaned half way through our stay but only one bed made, was thinking the room would not get serviced so that was odd. Parking a little tight in a 4WD but workable.

4/10 Poor

Christine

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property need attention sofa ends replacing very uncomfortable. The sliding door out to the balcony was very hard to open, the exhaust fan in the bathroom needs replacing very very noisy. Very basic apartment .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness

2/10 Terrible

Gabrielle

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Filthy and damaged room. Management we’re understanding and apologetic but we were unable to stay due to the un hygienic conditions.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Shower drain obviously blocked … vanity sink also needs drain cleared
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Linda

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unclean. Leaking toilet. Just not up to scratch.

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
The location
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Debbie

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was very comfy, good location. Generally clean and well presented. Shower was very mouldy and there was no sponge or tea towel in the kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a dreadful odor that would not go away even after using teatree and orange power and opening up to air it out. The carpet looked oppressive and so did the ugly big couch, I had to cover some ugly things like couch and the rusted mouldy air con so I didnt have to look at them. I had to wear a mask with filters so I didnt have to breathe in or smell the odour which was around washing machine and fridge area. The shower was good and clean. Appliances like washing machine, fridge and other things were all near new and clean, bed was clean and nicely made.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Shane

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The appartment was not properly clean on arrival. There was blood stains on the matters and a vulgar drawing of a naked person that a previous person left. I have photos of required
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022