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Boathouse Apartments by Outrigger: Traveler Reviews

4.5 of 5
33 Port Drive, Airlie Beach, Queensland 4802, Australia
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Yeppoon, Australia
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29 reviews 29 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Great location and lovely room with view”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 4, 2012

This place really is great. Its a 300mtr walk to the centre of Airlie (flat walk, no hills) and its far enough away that its very peaceful and no noise from pubs/clubs. The room was very nice and modern. We stayed in a 2 bedroom which has 2 bathrooms. Great undercover secure parking. Everything is very modern. We had breakfast included at the coffee club downstairs which was also fantastic. The only thing I wasn't happy with was in the second bathroom it was like it wasn't cleaned very well - rubbish was still in the bin from previous person, floor wasn't mopped, and there was a large stain on the valance.

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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AABManager, General Manager at Boathouse Apartments by Outrigger, responded to this review
December 10, 2012
Thank you for your review on the Boathouse Apartments by Outrigger, we are delighted that you found our resort to be easily accessible to town and that our rooms were nice and modern. I do apologise for any shortcomings in service from the housekeeping department and have addressed your points of concern to the team. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Boathouse Apartments by Outrigger.
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London
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Spacious apartments, lack of clarity on services”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 4, 2012

The apartment was beautiful. Just as good as all the reviews said.
Everything was new and pristine, it was very spacious (bigger than our 2-bedroom flat at home!), with comfortable pillows and a comfortable sofa, 2 bathrooms, 2 balconies and a well-equipped kitchen. It also overlooked the marina with beautiful views. The location was quiet, with an easy 5 minute walk to shops and restaurants on the high street.

The apartment was excellent and would've easily gotten a 5-star rating from me except:
1. The shower hot water ran out 2 mornings in a row. A cold shower would have been fine later in the day to cool down, but first thing in the morning I need a hot shower. It didn't seem dependent on the amount of hot water used, as I didn't even have time to rinse the shampoo from my hair.
2. They did not clean on the day that housekeeping said they would, nor the next day, so we did not get any fresh towels during our 6-day stay. It would have been better to have our expectations set for this, but as we explicitly asked housekeeping whether anyone would clean, we were disappointed when nobody turned up.

Would I recommend Outrigger apartments to a friend? Definitely yes. But I would suggest they take a shower before bed rather than first thing in the morning, and be prepared to nudge the staff about the cleaning.

Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
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AABManager, General Manager at Boathouse Apartments by Outrigger, responded to this review
January 24, 2013
Thank you for taking the time to review your visit to The Boathouse Apartments By Outrigger.
I do apologize for the short comings you experienced...
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Flash!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 3, 2012 via mobile

We stayed for four nights in a two bedroom apartment with our two young kids. The apartment was lovely, fresh and modern. Both bedrooms have their own bathroom which we found handy. Couldn't really rate the service as we only had contact on check in and out, and the reception service both times were lovely. Made a room request prior to arriving to have a third floor room which was accommodated. For what we wanted this apartment was great. If you are staying for a few nights you will need to bring a few household things like washing up liquid, laundry powder etc. Had a few meals at the Coffee Club downstairs and this was convenient and the meals/service were good. Pool is a bit of a hike if you are staying in the wing on the Shute Harbour side, but it wasn't a problem for us. Would definitely stay again.

  • Stayed December 2012
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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AABManager, General Manager at Boathouse Apartments by Outrigger, responded to this review
December 12, 2012
Thank you for your positive review on the Boathouse Apartments by Outrigger. I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay in one of our 2 bedroom apartments and that we were able to meet your specific room requests. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back to the Boathouse Apartments by Outrigger.
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“Lovely rooms, however very poor room service, did not clean rooms at all or replace simple items such as toilet paper, tea or su”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 25, 2012 via mobile

Lovely rooms, everything was new, there was a beautiful view of the marina, however very poor room service, the staff did not clean the rooms at all, didn't even wipe down the sinks and left dirty towels that were obviously ready to be laundered on the floor in a pile for days. Also there was minimal tea coffee and sugar provided and when that ran out on the second day they were not replaced. Other essential items such as toilet paper were not replaced and garbage bins in the bathrooms were not emptied.
And when we asked about having our towels swapped on the third day we were told there would be an additional fee per towel! There was one or two helpful reception staff but that was all. Overall the rooms were lovely but the house keeping/service was aweful.

  • Stayed November 2012
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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AABManager, General Manager at Boathouse Apartments by Outrigger, responded to this review
December 3, 2012
Thank you for your review. As we are a fully self-contained apartment complex, we do not service clean rooms on a daily basis as a hotel would. We do however provide cleaning amenities in each room and provide mid stay cleans for stays longer than 5 nights+. I do apologise if there was any inconvenience caused throughout your stay and hope to welcome you back to the Boathouse Apartments by Outrigger.
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“Great location and lovely rooms, poor unfriendly service”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 25, 2012 via mobile

Rooms had great view, disappointed with overall cleanliness , stayed for 4 nights, linen not changed once, bins not emptied, no clean towels, no toilet paper refills or replacement of general amenities -- asked for clean towels and expected to pay extra $2 per towel. Despite this, rooms were beautifully furnished great location and beautiful views.

  • Stayed November 2012
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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AABManager, General Manager at Boathouse Apartments by Outrigger, responded to this review
November 27, 2012
Thank you for taking the time to write a review on the Boathouse Apartments by Outrigger. I regret the shortcomings in service you have reported by our Housekeeping team regarding the bins not being emptied. As we are a fully self-contained apartment complex, we do provide a mid stay clean (linen and towel replacement and general tidy-up) for stays longer then 5 nights+, however we do not service rooms on a daily basis. We hope that this did not deter from your experience at the Boathouse Apartments by Outrigger and we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.
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Boathouse Apartments By Outrigger Airlie Beach/Whitsunday Islands
Address: 33 Port Drive, Airlie Beach, Queensland 4802, Australia
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Region: Australia > Queensland > Airlie Beach
Amenities:
Business Center Free Parking Kids Activities Kitchenette Restaurant Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#5 Top resorts Hotels in Airlie Beach
#6 Family Hotels in Airlie Beach
#8 Luxury Hotels in Airlie Beach
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Ideally located on the water’s edge at the new Port of Airlie Marina, The Boathouse Apartments by Outrigger is a short stroll from the heart of Airlie Beach’s entertainment, shopping and dining precincts and the famous Airlie Beach Lagoon. Featuring spacious two and three bedroom self-contained apartments with every room offering views across the marina out to the Coral Sea. Guest facilities include a resort-style swimming pool, tennis court, children’s playground and tour desk. ... more   less 
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