Sunsea Villas was a fabulous surprise because it didn’t look the best from the outside but is in the best location and the lay out of the villas worked perfectly for our family of 5 and the 3 other families we were with.
We would definitely stay there again!
Lovely location but that's where it stops. Maintenance and cleaning were poor - fans were noisy in one of the bedrooms and toilet and the living area was so dusty we had to have the back and front doors open all the time. We think the culprit was a combination of mat, curtain and lounge dust.
The decor wasn't at all welcoming because it was dark and looked like someone's great grandmother had decorated it in the 1970's. The bathroom/ laundry layout was peculiar as well.
From reading reviews we've now discovered that some units have been refurbished, so if you intend staying be sure to ask for a reburbished villa. We were so disappointed with this accommodation the we're sorry that we're unable to recommend.
It appears Sunseas Villas have not seen much in the way of renovation since they were built, which looked as though it was in the 70s. Still, while the apartment we had (#10) was decidedly dated, it was clean, spacious and reasonably priced - and in the back (2nd) row of the villas - so away from the main road. The villas are very convenient to the town centre, wifi reception was excellent and the kitchen was adequately stocked with crockery, saucepans etc. There were a few oddities: did not get to meet the owners/operators - there was always a 'gone fishing' sign on the door, there wasn't really a bathroom - while there was a separate toilet and shower recess, the laundry tub in the passageway doubled as the handbasin. Main oddity though was the heavy-handed and threatening use of signage about the place warning of responsibilities for breakages etc. Labels told us how many pieces of crockery there were. It seems the owners did not have a lot of trust in their guests, which makes for a stressful time for all concerned.
Have stayed here 3 times now. Villas are dated but clean, comfortable and reasonably priced. Location is also great, walking distance to everything. Villas also have excellent views over the Murchison river and mouth. Mike
We arrived in the dark after a long drive from Perth airport aggravated by a traffic accident near Cervantes which delayed the journey by 2 hours. The property is really poorly lit and you couldn't even see the signage outside the property even when the GPS says you have arrived. This is the first time I have encountered "self-catering" means truly you dont see anyone on site throughout your stay and you are expected to clean everything yourself ( signs everywhere of heavy penalties if you don't clean up or do as told). Getting into the property in the dark was a stressful experience as first you have to find the letter that is left outside the closed office with the pin code to the lock box outside your "villa" which you had great difficulty finding in the dark because there is hardly any lighting.
There is no dryer, just a washing machine but they do provide clothes pegs and a drying rack outside. The patio is in front of house so anyone walking along the main road sees you, so no privacy at all.Really, really dated and my first impression is "what a dump" when I finally entered through this very old kitchen that looks like its been fitted out in the 70s.Its so basic that the shower with a curtain looks like something in a hostel. I would not recommend to anyone and at this price point, would expect something a little more decent. But I guess Kalbarrie is peak season in July and there aren't many choices. Its selling point is its location just across the river and it is near to shops and water activities. Really disappointing stay.
