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Eclair1951
Brisbane, Australia

Not bad

3.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 30 Nov 2022
Firstly, all apartments are privately owned so they are all different. You have to be very specific in what you are booking - some apartments are not suitable for the elderly as the showers are difficult to get in and out of. Not all apartments have a kitchen, some are like hotel rooms with only a jug and a fridge. If you want a kitchen you have to pay more.
Our apartment, 44a, was quite nice, clean, great views, kitchenette, comfortable sofa and beds. We could not use the balcony chairs and table as they were too high and uncomfortable. We found the tv difficult as we are not used to Foxtel, and the bedroom tv had only Netflix. The owners should provide a long handled broom and pan so you don’t have to bend right down to clean the floor. The velvety bedcovers were weird - get some nice cotton Ikea ones!
This property takes your whole payment about a week before you arrive even if you have booked with free cancellation, so beware.
Date of stay: November 2022
Room Tip: Be specific about booking a kitchen as not all rooms have one.
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
4.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
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Reviewed 6 November 2022 via mobile

My friend and I had an amazing vacation at your resort. Your resort is very beautiful, and your staffs are very friendly and helpful. The room was very clean. The location is amazing too. The beach is right in front of the resort. I would​ definitely recommend this resort to my friends.

Can't wait to go back again

High​ly​ recomment for your next trip

Room tip: Avoid rainy season
Date of stay: October 2022
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Manager Beach Retreat, General Manager at The Beach Retreat Coolum, responded to this reviewResponded 7 November 2022

Thanks Wipa, we are glad you enjoyed your stay.

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Reviewed 3 November 2022

Location is perfect, pool and outdoor facilities are very good. Room however was very sub standard for almost $200 per night. Very small with old furniture, damaged top on cabinet. Bathroom outdated and gloomy. The lighting is terrible, a small dull ceiling light and 2 very yellow wall lights at the bed. Can't leave the balcony door open for fresh air (ground floor) as no screens, fly or security. Cleaning was OK but vinyl plank floor felt gritty.

Date of stay: October 2022
Trip type: Travelled solo
Thank Trish H
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Reviewed 3 November 2022 via mobile

Staff were so friendly. Location was great. Room was clean and tidy. Great views. Check in was easy and when room was ready we received a text to say we could check-in in early. Didn't expect that. Handy to the beach, all the Coolum restaurants.

Date of stay: November 2022
Trip type: Travelled with friends
Thank Peter G
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Manager Beach Retreat, General Manager at The Beach Retreat Coolum, responded to this reviewResponded 7 November 2022

Thanks Peter, we are happy you enjoyed your stay.

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Reviewed 19 October 2022

We’ve stayed previously so were happy to rebook this year.
What a disappointment! A one bedroom, ocean view. Not cheap but lovely views. We had requested a walk-in shower and the apartment did have this but all in all a really tired property.
On arrival the first cupboard opened revealed a P or Ice pipe left by previous tenants or the cleaner! Not good. I took it down to reception who were horrified but no action was taken. A suggestion was made that they would upgrade us to another room but with the triathlon on that weekend they were full up. Maybe after the weekend. Didn’t hear another word from them.
For some reason the queen bed is on wheels. That’s really handy if you want to cruise around the bedroom. What a pain, the bed was very tired with a very lumpy mattress and two legs on one side bent at 45 degrees about to break off.
On check out we had heard nothing from management about the ice pipe. Didn’t really seem to be too bothered. As ice pipes are illegal to possess, maybe I should have called the Police!!
But did offer a free night if we wanted to stay again! Not likely to happen.

Date of stay: September 2022
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Manager Beach Retreat, General Manager at The Beach Retreat Coolum, responded to this reviewResponded 1 November 2022

Thank you for your review GeoffandJan, obviously we were horrified to hear about the pipe that was left hidden in your room. The matter was immediately reported to the police and we are awaiting an official response from them. The Beach Retreat Coolum is now under new management and we are already making improvements to this room and to the resort as a whole.

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Reviewed 14 October 2022 via mobile

To be honest, it was one of the worst experiences we have incurred.
It's not what we expected, not only personally but was overpriced.
Thete was a bad smell in the room, which we found to be a crack in the wall and moulded carpets being hidden by a couch, so old it should have been replaced a long time ago
Housekeeping was very poor. Room had dirty carpet, only 1/4 of a roll toilet paper for the entire stay!
There was a dead bug on the roof, the only positive was the outlook across to the beach
Sorry, but I'm a seasoned traveller
Sometimes the truth hurts!

Room tip: Be very cautious about staying here
Date of stay: October 2022
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Manager Beach Retreat, General Manager at The Beach Retreat Coolum, responded to this reviewResponded 1 November 2022

Thank you for your review wayner774, we are disappointed to hear that you did not enjoy your stay with us. The Beach Retreat Coolum is now under new management and we are working hard to make improvements to our rooms and the resort as a whole.

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