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Reviews of COST EFFECTIVE ISLAND ESCAPE! Studio Unit, Nelly Bay

61-79 Mandalay Avenue, 4819 Nelly Bay, Australia

#13 of 93 hotels in Nelly Bay

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Review Score

Based on 59 apartment reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free Wifi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: April 21, 2025

    10
    Cosy unit in perfect location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Located right next to a bus stop to take you basically anywhere you need on the island. The unit is clean and has everything you might need for a stay. Very comfortable place.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2025

    10
    Perfect for a 3 day getaway!! Lynda communicated with me well and her property was very cosy and clean 🧼🙌🏻. Also close t
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Absolutely nothing!

    Clean and cosy. A short walk from the dock, supermarket and car/bike hires 🙌🏻. Cute wallabies out at night. The swimming pool was also a nice bonus!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2025

    10
    Amazing perfect facilities for a couple
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great price and very big room with kitchenette. Seen wallabies outside our room at night and was so cute.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All was excellent

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great place to stay with plenty of room for the few days we were there for. All the essential equipment was in the room and the pool facilities were exceptional. Very comfy bed with good cooking facilities. Only think was there was quite a few ants in the doorway to the bathroom first thing in the morning but apart from that, a really good stay.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: January 26, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely clean apartment in an ideal location with all the amenities you’d need. Detailed check in communication from a very helpful owner.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lynda was a great host. She left lots of toiletries and little touches to help make us more comfortable. Plenty of towels, cold water etc. air con excellent also.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2025

    10
    Perfect spot for a few nights on the island
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Had everything we needed for a short stay.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 10, 2025

    8.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Weird to have a dishwasher but no hob, but didn’t impact us too much

    Cosy and comfortable, well equipped and the wine was a nice touch. Good location near the ferry and on bus route

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2024

    10
    Fantastic Stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lynda was a fantastic host! Very easy and clear communication and the unit had everything you could want for a short vacation! The pool was excellent and a really good size

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 21, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Süper clean and comfortable . Locations near the bus stop

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 27, 2024

    9.0
    Really enjoyed ourselves. Very comfortable stay with nice little inclusions
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    May be a queen size bed would have been a big more comfortable. Air conditioning a bit noisy.

    A lovely little unit. Had some modern modifications on an older building I think. Was just what I was looking for for a few days. Extra touches like wine and chocolate on arrival. Plenty of information about the local area. Very centrally spot to all the different villages on the island. Bus service outside resorts. Pool area great.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 2, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing stay. The accommodation style was nothing fancy, which I expected given the budget allocated, but it was so nicely arranged that it felt very homey. Everything in the room (deco, utilities) was thought through to improve the experience and it was the best equipped room I have ever been in. They even provided women's hygienic items! Nothing was missing. The overall resort was beautiful, with plants all around and even occasional wildlife. The pool felt like it was in the middle of the jungle. It looked a bit worn out and in need of care but the surroundings made it special. The restaurant was alright for dinner, with a really friendly hostess. Aside from the restaurant hostess, we only interacted with one other staff member, Lynda, via messaging. She was awesome. She gave us the heads up that the pool would be closed for half our stay. I expressed my disappointment and Lynda went the extra mile to improve our stay. Thank you Lynda!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2024

    9.0
    Good room in a resort in a great location at a decent price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The dated design and layout and upkeep of the pool. A tad overpriced.

    The location was fantastic. The room very well appointed and bathroom pristine. The bed was comfortable as well. Also access to the walking trails were situated close by. Very quiet with only the sounds of birds singing. Overall a solid 9/10.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 7, 2024

    8.0
    Great little stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Air conditioner a bit noisy but worth having air conditioning.

    Good location with restaurant and pool. Comfortable and clean.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 6, 2024

    9.0
    Lovely quiet studio unit
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The unit is in a complex, where there is a gate enclosure that automatically locked after hours. With an early morning departure, it was a little complicated to get out and return the keys to the unit.

    This was a lovely little studio with fully equipped kitchenette. The patio had table/chairs and was a good place to watch the local birds. While the double bed was a little small for us, the couch was effectively a single bed and very comfortable. The location was close to both walking tracks and great restaurants. We had a very comfortable stay!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 19, 2024

    9.0
    Very good, location and facilities were exactly what I needed and more
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, clean and tidy all the appliances and accessories provided that are needed to make a great stay. Will leave another review on Google

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2024

    8.0
    Good comfortable accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The property was in a good location. The host was very accommodating with an early check in. The check in process was very easy with everything explained before hand.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2024

    10
    Great location, super comfortable. All you need!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Perfect everything was great!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2024

    8.0
    Absolutely perfect stay for our very short two night visit. Very cheap and cheerful accomodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Couldn't fault much at all except the size of the bed only a double which was not anticipated. Still comfortable bed though

    Good location close to ferry terminal and right on the local bus route. Quiet area. Our host was very accommodating and provided everything we could have needed for a comfortable stay. very clean and good self-contained amenities for a short stay.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The window mounted air-conditioning was a bit noisy. I noticed a lot of other units had changed to split systems. Would be my only suggestion.

    Just loved our apartment. Just the right size and beautifully appointed. Super comfy bed and lounge. Smallish bathroom but no complaints. Nice bottle of white wine in the fridge. Caramello koalas in the fridge was a nice touch. Easy parking and no steps as you can use ramps. Super communication and directions. Perfect location and close to everything. Hoghly recommended. Restaurant, bar, pool and tennis court.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There's a problem with the smoke alarm.

    Lots and lots of personal touches. I appreciated all the the extras (airbnb style). Very nice.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2024

    8.0
    We really enjoyed our stay at the property and look forward to returning in the future
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property was very clean and tidy. Had everything we needed.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely modern unit in a nice resort.

    Stayed in May 2024

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