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Lamrock Lodge on Bondi Beach Reviews

19 Lamrock Av, Bondi Beach, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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61%Overall Rating

From 23 ratings
  • 60%Character
  • 63%Security
  • 90%Location
  • 58%Staff
  • 50%Atmosphere
  • 47%Cleanliness

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33%

When we arrived the staff was very unfriendly. The room we had smelled like someone had smoked in it even if there were signs saying that smoking is forbidden. You could here the people in the other room talking etc. and the bathrooms were tiny. There weren't any dishes provided in the kitchen and we had 3 huge cockroaches in our room. The staff told us that this is normal. They didn't help us at all. Instead they only gave us some spray. We decided to leave the hostel 2 days earlier!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


77%

A nice place to stay. The two Ukranian Ladies at the office were very helpful. Just ask nicely and they will help you with any advice or extras. I will for sure stay there again. Sydney is very expensive, so expect to pay a lot here.


73%

Very handy.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


60%

It is an ok Hostel, nice location and nice rooms but bathrooms are quite bad and it doesn't really have any atmosphere. Not a bad place to stay for a quick stop off though

  • Globetrotter
  • 02 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple 18-24
  • (21 reviews)


47%

security was bad. I forgot my key in my room and the guy working just handed me a key to my room without asking for id or nothing...


53%

Old, bad bed with really thin mattress, tiny communal kitchen (mind your head!) and kitchenette in room more than basic (small fridge, stinky sink and weird microwave) Russian-hold hostel, big staff so its seems but wonder what they are doing for it! Really poor value for money 20$ key deposit + 15$ deposit per cutlery/plate set per person

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


27%

This hostel was not clean. It is very closed to the Bondi beach. Except that, I don't want to recommend this lodge.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • South Korea
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


50%

The room was very dirty and the kitchen as well, Unfortunately tall people arent able to stand in the kitchen. Also i didnt feel very welcome while talking to hostel staff.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


63%

The hostel is an amazing location, literally 2 mins from the beach. The rooms are a good size, clean and comfortable. Fridge in your room which is helpful. However, there was not much communal space, which was a shame as we were there over Christmas. There are signs everywhere saying no drinking and that was a bit of a problem for Christmas when you cant drink on the beach either. It is not really a sociable hostel but if your not to bothered about this i would recommend.


97%

Really good hostel wether you're staying there for a 3 day trip or staying there long term and working. Jacky at reception is really friendly and all the staff are nice. Great atmosphere for sittin out front for a few beers or playin cards. one min walk to bondi beach.




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