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Reviews of Arcadia Beach Guest House and Car Hire 3 stars

27 Marine Parade, 4819 Nelly Bay, Australia

#49 of 88 hotels in Nelly Bay

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 440 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.5

  • Comfort

    7.5

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    6.4

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  • Reviewed: 13 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Safari Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tent beds are not the most comfortable and the lights of the garden at night can be a little annoying, but I would still go back

    Location is perfect, the place is just beautiful, simple and peaceful, right across the street from the beach The owner was very nice and gave us a map and lots of information about what to do on the island. Definitely would recommend

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2024

    7.0
    in a great location on the island
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room - Safari Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    property is a bit dilapidated large gaps under the bedroom doors

    in an excellent location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2024

    8.0
    Great way to overnight on Maggie
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room with Shared Bathroom - Joyce Bay
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stairs are dodgy. Bit of a fire trap

    Quirky. Friendly

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room - Safari Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen needs a bit of an upgrade

    Great location, helpful staff, great price

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio - Alma Bay
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed wasn’t very comfortable

    The view

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2024

    7.0
    We loved our stay in Arcadia Beach Guest House
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite - Lovers Bay
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No door on the bathroom. The stairs might be tricky for some

    The property is well located with a lovely sea view and balcony

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2024

    8.0
    Really enjoyed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite - Lovers Bay
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Good authentic island holiday accommodation, helpful manager, great location, historic building.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in a 4-Bed Dormitory Room - Horseshoe Bay
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms, beds and bathrooms quite old

    Good location, good owner,

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2024

    6.0
    Just a place to crash at night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Safari Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    Obviously we knew what we paid for: A bed in a tent. We have no problem with the room except for the fact that the wifi didn't reach so you could only conect in the common space. The common space is very dirty, with random people sleeping in the sofas like they didn't pay a room but they were somehow related to the place. The kitchen is well equiped but again, extremelly dirty, coachroaches.. badly maintained. There's only 2 toilets for all of this place so except to queue even at night.. Again, if you just need a place to crash at night it's ok, but dont expect more..

    The location was great, easy to get there from the port by 15 min walk or bus. There's many bus stops nearby. The price is good taking into account is an island. They offer you breakfast for good price, nothing special but some fruits and toast. You can also leave your bags in a container where they have some other stuff.. In general it's ok.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2024

    8.0
    Close to the nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room - Safari Tent
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some things a little bit worn out. But everything still works !

    The location! The most incredible beach is across the road.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room with Shared Bathroom - Joyce Bay
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A mirror in the bedroom would be useful.

    It was very quiet.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    8.0
    Great location and value for money. Would recommend to couples!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Safari Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was cobwebs around the bed and there was no lock to our room

    It was on the esplanade and the manager was really helpful & accommodating

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room - Safari Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The safari tents we stayed in were in dirty conditions. Lots of spider webs.

    I loved the location and possibility to hire cars

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    8.0
    Lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Safari Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom sink drain needs fixing... it might explode?

    Beautiful tree...like being in a tree house

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    8.0
    Decent for what it is
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in a 4-Bed Dormitory Room - Horseshoe Bay
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs a good clean, replace taps that fall off. Need to get the blower out and clear out some leaves.

    Good location. Rooms only 4 bed so bit less hectic than other backpackers

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    8.0
    Very peaceful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in a 4-Bed Dormitory Room - Horseshoe Bay
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sinks in bathrooms are leaking, the owner get quickly mad on people (no patient).

    Peaceful, people are smiling, quiet and friendly, the place is next to the beach, well located, staff very helpful, every facilities on the place.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Safari Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was only 5 min walk to the bus station. The Room/Tent was clean and we had light, a fan and power inside. The bathroom and kitchen also were clean. And there was a pool table in the chilling area

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    7.0
    Good location but only book a private double room
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room - Safari Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One staff member friendly. Another miserable. Young short term traveller staff used here so hit and miss. A tent room is not private enough and use cheap beds. The other room the parents used was nice and roomy and perfectly good. You need to either hire a car which is possible from them but they are all very old and close to MOT failure I imagine, or get a local bus.

    Location near the beach/out of main area.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room - Safari Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful location, unique experience sleeping in the safari tents Not fancy, but excellent value for the money you are paying. Third time I have been staying there.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    7.0
    Cool place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Safari Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The tents could use some better and more clean fans, as it gets a little hot. Kitchen was not the cleanest. Wi-fi was not the best in many areas.

    Fun and interesting little accomodation. Cool details. We stayed in one of the tents with a Roof. There is Good bathrooms and toilets. Good view from the Common area.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room - Safari Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Good location 10mins walk from the rock wallabies, also close to the fort walks where you can see wallabies. Friendly host, very informative and welcoming.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in Mixed 2-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Felt a bit dated in terms of decor and a few of the walls had been damaged. Air con was quite loud, which was slightly annoying during the night.

    Good location, that had bus stops nearby. Room was a good size!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed 2-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very dirty, everywhere. Bathroom, Fridges, common areas, bed.. little bit of attention could fix everything.

    I liked the position and the facilities.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room - Safari Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fan was sometimes insuficient for the weather, otherwise it was great!

    The staff is awesome and you feel like you're really in the middle of nature

    Stayed in March 2024

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