Beach nearby, white sand

Reviews of Indian Ocean Hotel

3 out of 5
Indian Ocean Hotel
23 Hastings Street, Scarborough, WA

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 482 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 482 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 482 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 482 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 482 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Meryn, Australind

Travelled with partner
I booked a superior pool room but was on 2nd floor. Very noisy from music below. Wasn't offered our free drink on arrival. Not enuff power points in room lucky only 2 of us. Got a deal thru Expedia as i would never pay full price of 200 a night. Upside bed comfy and pizzas were gr8 from the bar
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from IOH Manager on 15 Apr 2024
Hi Meryn, we're sorry you didn't enjoy your stay with us.Our Superior rooms are located on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors as is listed clearly on all booking platforms. The option of direct access from your room to the pool area is applicable to the rooms listed as "Deluxe with Pool Access".As a live music venue with history dating back to the 70s, we make sure to list the entertainment and potential for noise on all platforms also.The free drink on arrival is a special offer for people who book directly via our website and is not included in bookings made via third party agents. We'd love for you to give us another go.

10/10 Excellent

Tolulope

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from IOH Manager on 15 Apr 2024
Thanks Tolulope.We're glad you enjoyed your visit to Scarborough :)

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from IOH Manager on 15 Apr 2024
Thanks for the 5 stars Sean! See you next time

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked our room as had view of the water but bathroom needs remodelling because very hard to get to toilet, too bad if you are a big person! Should take out large wardrobes that no one uses and add to bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from IOH Manager on 15 Apr 2024
Hi Joan, thanks for the feedback. We've noted your concern about the bathroom. They are next on our renovations hit list so we'll hoepfully have improved in that area by your next visit.

6/10 Okay

Howard

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
To noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from IOH Manager on 15 Apr 2024
Hi Howard,We'd love to know how we can improve on your rating to make it a 5. All feedback is appreciated.

2/10 Terrible

Trevor

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from IOH Manager on 15 Apr 2024
Hi Trevor,We'd like to hear your feedback on how we can improve your rating.

6/10 Okay

Kylie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from IOH Manager on 15 Apr 2024
Hi Kylie, We'd love to know how we could have made your 3 stars a 5 star? Please make contact with us directly with your feedback.

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Boris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
NA
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mykh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap. Comfortable bed. Close to scarborough beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The pool wasn’t what was advertised, you can’t lay be the pool, no sun beds as it’s in the middle where the bar area is. I only booked it because it looked like a nice pool false advertising
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly 70s motel no fuss no rules
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very basic room in need of updating. No facilities like iron, bathroom products etc in room. Had to ask at reception if you needed them. Staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from IOH Management on 28 Dec 2023
Hi Sandra, Thankyou for taking the time to leave us a review, we will take on board your feedback.IOH Management

8/10 Good

Christian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great But it would have been good to have toaster and microwave as a matter of course rather than having to hire it. Most other hotels we have used over the last few years have always had them included in the room price. This is an older property but well kept even though it does show a little age. Very good that the check in counter is manned 24/7 and the staff just could not do enough for us and many other guests we noted. The toasty shop in the bar would be great if it had a wider range in my opinion. Overall a good stay indeed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from IOH Management on 13 Dec 2023
Hi Christian, We can provide a microwave and toaster complimentary to all guests when requested as you will find this information in our pamphlet you received on check-in.we are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A decent and budget choice
Good location, just less than 10 minutes walk to the beach. Staff are friendly and accomodating. It is an old hotel, but clean. A decent and budget one for me. I would recommend it especially if you spent most of the time outside and just want a place for sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from IOH Management on 13 Dec 2023
Thankyou for taking the time to leave us a review

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved it! Really cool, retro hotel with super friendly staff and a fun outdoor area and bar. couldn’t recommend it more
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from IOH Management on 13 Dec 2023
Hi Georgia, Thanks for your great review!

8/10 Good

Glenn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice laid back atmosphere, big room!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from IOH Management on 28 Dec 2023
HI Glenn, Thankyou for your lovely review IOH Management

2/10 Terrible

Des

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good vibes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Igor

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Family room was located next to reception and also next to a licenced music venue that finished a midnight each night. Drunks spilled out onto the streets and could be heard thereafter up u til about 1.30/2.00am. Walls seemed paper thin with no insulation and the door had no audible block/strip on the bottom so noise simply travelled very well into the room all night. Then around 4.00/4.30am anyone leaving the venue travelled past the door to room 103 and attempted to make as much noise as possible so I was effectively rendered an insomniac for 2 nights and then organised a refund for the remainder of my booking (i couldn't cancel after the first night as there was no manager to authorise it). Do yourself a favour. Pay a bit more. Get some sleep!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from IOH Management on 13 Dec 2023
Hi Igor,We clearly state on all booking platforms that we have a live music venue attached, I am sorry that this was a surprise for you. I am glad the staff could be so accommodating and organised a refund for you.

8/10 Good

Jackson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very welcoming and understanding. Excellent customer service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from IOH Manager on 14 Sept 2023
Thanks for the lovely reciew :)

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, Would of liked sea view From Newcastle NSW All Good See ya next time
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from IOH Management on 11 Sept 2023
Hi Richard, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. IOH Management

4/10 Poor

Nev

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms are extremely outdated, very disappointing for a hotel in this location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from IOH Manager on 14 Sept 2023
Hi Nev, we're sorry you didn't enjoy your stay.We are working very hard to keep the hotel as close to original design as is possible so 70s vibes all round!

6/10 Okay

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old and tired
Very very tried old building. Decor was old and very worn. Staff were excellent, delightful and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from IOH Management on 7 Aug 2023
Hi Terri, Thankyou for your kind words regarding our staff. I have made note of the issues you have pointed out in the pictures and our maintenance team will be rectifying them immediately.

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from IOH manager on 14 Sept 2023
Thanks for taking the time David

8/10 Good

Kevin john

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from . on 27 Jun 2023
Thankyou Kevin

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot. Reasonably priced, perfectly clean with a decent pub attached to it. It's basic, but has everything you need. Only down side is you're limited on the food front to toasties...albeit pretty good toasties, but toasties all the same. I'd stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from . on 27 Jun 2023
Hi Paul, Thank you for your lovely review :) IOH Management

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from IOH Manager on 26 May 2023
Thank you for the rating,we hope to see you back soon :)

10/10 Excellent

Miz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outside pool with spa room which was very retro and cool. Bars a great spot too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from IOH Manager on 11 May 2023
Thanks for the great review Miz!

10/10 Excellent

Glenys

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from IOH Manager on 26 May 2023
Thanks Glenys!

8/10 Good

william

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from IOH Manager on 26 May 2023
Thanks William, see you next time

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most out dated property ive ever stayed in & that in cludes travelling throughout Europe twice. Having to go to down to reception to even get a plate knife & fork, then over to the pub to get s wine glass to have a drink in your room OMG. What a joke. I will never stay thete again & wont be recommending it to anyone i know !!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Vickie

Liked: Staff & service
Bed was comfy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from IOH manager on 26 May 2023
Thanks for the feedback Vickie :)

6/10 Okay

Mykh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pack your ear plugs. I had no idea there was a pub downstairs, nor that it has live bands Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights from 8 till, I think, 10.30 -11pm. Thankfully it didn't affect me, only because I got upgraded to the 4th floor and I sleep with industrial ear plugs anyway. Other than that there was almost no noise from other rooms. Only 2 spare power points and none near the bed. There is about 6cm space between the front of the toilet and the vanity. When sitting on the toilet I just had enough space to get in and out, but a larger person might struggle.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jodie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms are a bit out dated but clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the pool area is in full view of the public bar where patrons are smoking and drinking, so it not very inviting or private. The 3 pm check in is terrible when been travelling and you just want to chill and relax. The beds are great and the rooms are clean. A good 3 ☆
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Troy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, bar downstairs is really good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet . Neat and clean .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Old but very clean and very pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from IOH Manager on 25 Feb 2023
Thank you Anthony :) Check back in with us next time you visit to see our renovations progress! We're keeping the 70s vibes but freshening up with new carpets and furniture

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service
Made and paid for a stay only to find out a few hours later that the hotel had cancelled the booking as they had no room available.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from IOH Manager on 25 Feb 2023
Hi Andrew,We are unsure how your booking was made available on an external booking platform. Our hotel had been full for the date for quite some time before your one snuck in. We do apologise that we were unable to accommodate you and hope to see you in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Response from IOH Manager on 25 Feb 2023
Thanks Irene :)

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Service good, parking was a problem. Live music downstairs was entertaining.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from IOH Manager on 25 Feb 2023
We're glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Complimentary parking is included for all hotel guests, so we are sorry to hear you didn't get a spot! Please enquire with reception if it occurs in future,

6/10 Okay

Lennie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The accommodation and staff were ok, but being on the ground floor and close to the bar, the music was very loud right up to midnight.
Response from IOH Manager on 25 Feb 2023
Hi Lennie, the ground floor rooms (particularly those with direct access to the pool and beer garden) are exposed to the entertainment noise a little more than our higher level rooms. Please request a quieter room on your next stay :)

4/10 Poor

Graham

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The pool and spa was unavailable most days to hotel residence most days. Bar facilities also only available for a fee which varied in price on most days. Room was old and tired. Reception unfriendly. Although food availability was limited the coffee shop staff was a rare positive. Coffee good.
Response from IOH Manager on 26 Feb 2023
Hi Graham, the pool and spa is available to use at all times during day time hours however due to events scheduled it may not be suitable for those under 18. From the booking schedule I can see that you were provided with full details of the pool parties and unsuitability for children back in November.Advance notice of all events that may impact on anyone's stay is emailed through upon booking to ensure that guests are provided with ample notice to change their bookings. We'll be sure to pass your feedback along to all staff.

6/10 Okay

Frank