Just spent a few days at the chalets over the school holidays with our 4 children.

Plusses: the location is idyllic! Close to shops, the pub, parks, etc. You won't need to drive anywhere. The Waterfront units are the best as you can sit and watch the sun set, watch the kids play on the grass out the front and just watch the days go by.

The gardens and grounds are well maintained and gives that old world feeling of a caravan park...without caravans.

The staff were really very friendly and happy to help with information about the town and surrounds.

The TV is small, but works well and the reception was good. Fridge, microwave, fans and aircon provided were all in great working condition.

Minuses: I get the place is cheap, but I found it a little dirty and ill equipped. I get also that the place is old (one of the things I like about it), but the cleaning leaves a little to be desired. The beds had mouse dirt, remnants of old food, sand, hair etc., under the mattresses. I swept this up upon making the beds. The shower needed a good dose of exit mould and I didn't feel comfortable showering without my thongs on. A new shower curtain is in order too.

The floor was pretty filthy and needed a good mopping (which there wasn't one provided or I would have used it!). I used the bed spreads that were provided (that we didn't use on the beds as we bought our own linen with us) to cover the couches because they were absolutely filthy; covered with god only knows what and I didn't want my kids laying on those. They either need a good steam clean, washable covers (available from spotlight), or completely replaced.

Also, there are no wine glasses, salad bowls or baking dishes. With 4 kids, we don't eat out much and rely on the self contained facilities to be able too cook meals. This wasn't the case as there were 2 trays and that was it as far as additional kitchen cooking kit goes (everything else was there, i.e., plates, bowls, fry pan, pots, coffee mugs and glasses). A trip to a few local op shops and the kitchen could be better kitted out for very little cost.....starting with wine glasses. Sitting out the front drinking wine out of a tumbler....not a great look.

Would I stay here again? Yes I would, but I am hoping my review is read by management and that those few little changes can be made to improve the place slightly, but by still being able to keep the price down.

Ok, if you want good, basic accommodation this could be your spot. We were in Kalbarri to fish, so we only needed a place to cook, shower and put our heads down at night. The positives for us, boat parking, 30 seconds from the ramp, walking distance to shops and pub. It has A/c, kitchen and fridge. Don't think you could find better for the price. Don't forget river/ocean view from front units

Spent a week in the Riverfront Budget units again this year and was lucky enough to secure a front unit and a rear one for family to stay in. The front unit no 3 is showing its age and in need of some repair through high usage but the view is still the same and everything is there even if a little worn. The rear units are in much better condition and larger so if you dont want a view to die for these are the ones to get. Over all its a great place to stay and the price is great.