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The Cecil Guesthouse Reviews

108 Katoomba Street, Katoomba, Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia

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91%

Rating
66 Total Reviews
  • 100%Value For Money
  • 80%Security
  • 100%Location
  • 100%Staff
  • 60%Atmosphere
  • 100%Cleanliness
  • 100%Facilities

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89%

A lovely old fashioned guest house reminiscent of bygone days. Security was a bit of a worry though as our bedroom door would not lock properly and the front entrance was open to anyone. I suppose we should have reported this to the management but forgot to do so as we didn't have any valuables with us.

  • 17 Nov 2012
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 41+
  • (1 review)


91%

Very good place and very nice house. I felt like at home.


80%

the owner are a very frindly couple. the house seems to be very old. the facilities are quite old fashioned but it's clean and when they inflame the fire in the habitable room it becomes so cosy and homely. we loved our stay at this lovely characterful place.


97%

We had a fantastic time at Cecil and the staff were great and the breakfast was a great start to the day. Loved the place as is was so full of character and so central to everything Thanks for all who work there


100%

Everything was really nice I enjoid staying at Cecil.

  • 20 Sep 2012
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


94%

Very nicely decorated hostel. The continental breakfast is plenty n very nice and the staff are mostly friendly. Was pleasantly surprise by the pool n table tennis table! However it can be really cold in the room at night and the heater doesn't seem to be strong enough to provide warmth. Temp. is really low n unbearable for sleeping. Will be good for the room door to be lock using card access, to have free tv, umbrella loan and instruction on how to operate heater. Took a while to figure out.


100%

Amazing hostel. Everything was good. Bathrooms and toilets are really clean. You've got pool and ping pong table to spend time. Breakfast is included in the price. No Free WiFi. Really good evening and night at Cecil Guesthouse.


89%

An absolutely wonderful place, peaceful, quiet, and beautiful. And the staff is very friendly and helpful.


100%

very lovely place!! free breakfast and towel and soap. :)


100%

Absolutely loved it here. The staff were fabtastic!! Made my blue mountains experience wonderful. Recommend to everyone.

  • 27 Jun 2012
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 31-40
  • (1 review)


74%

Very happy with the stay. Just one problem with a mixup with the rooms. I had a problem with the host who got upset when I was trying to understand what she was saying. She saw me as being angry and loud; I was simply trying to understand what she was telling me. Apart from that it was good. The building was a bit draughty, and cold, but heating was adequate. The free brekkie was fine, a bit of a bonus.

Owner Comment (Hide)
Dear Mr Meagher, Thank you for your review. I would like to explain to all the "mix up with the rooms" that your refer to. On booking two rooms, a double and a twin, I was able to give the twin room a free upgrade to an Ensuite bathroom. Instead of being grateful for this free upgrade unfortunately you raised your voice in anger several times due to the fact that you had paid less than your friends for a better room. We were only trying to make your stay a more pleasant one, and instead we were shouted at at least twice, behaviour that we found quite upsetting. Regards, The Cecil Regards, The Cecil.



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