Boronia Lodge - Burwood, New South Wales

Joe L.

2 major issues, otherwise a very reasonable room for a last minute NYE booking for $198.

Check in was a breeze, the receptionist was out, but called the number on the door and she was summoned promptly. Very friendly and helpful

Had all the amenities you'd expect, tv, wifi, kettle, toaster, fridge, ac, private shower and bathroom. (I only used the fridge, tv, bed, bathroom, shower). No in unit lockbox/safe.

Fantastic location being a block away from the Burwood train station and shopping center. Bed was comfortable, though a little poorly made as I had accidentally picked up the bottom sheets without realizing and slept on the mattress protector. Didn't inspect the bed too closely. Nice sheets and fresh towels were provided. Though no soap and or body wash.

Unfortunately 2 major issues were that for a ground floor street facing room the door was flimsy with a poor lock at best, and had no curtains save a thin veil that can easily be seen through at night or up close. Which made changing uncomfortable as people passed to access the carpark.

I also found glass from a broken bottle in the shower by kicking it with my foot, no damage was done but could easily have been worse. The shower could also have done with a thorough scrub as there was a clear buildup of mould and soap scum.

Met one of the long term residents on checkout, was very friendly and suggested calling and booking directly rather than online for a slightly better rate. Backed up other reviews too by saying the lodge is often used as a halfway house.

Honestly can't complain for a last minute 1 night stay on NYE, but I would avoid room 2 if possible

K-A

Was very grateful to find a room at Boronia Lodge at short notice. Frank was very accommodating and pleasant coming to meet me at the front patio after the office had closed.
The Lodge is very neat and clean. My room was the same. Comfy bed, bathroom free from grime and mold - very sanitary. Quiet location.
Would be happy to recommend.

Niki T.

Rooms are dirty. Our bed had the last persons hair on the blanket and their dog hair all over it too. It was covered over with s white sheet to made to look clean. It is a nice place but definitely very slack with the cleaning.

Lucinda D.

I have stayed here several times now, value for money is great, always clean, lots of hot water, crisp linen, always been very quiet and peaceful. Rooms are small but have microwave, sink, jug , fridge etc, all you need to heat up a meal. Air con has always been very efficient in the hottest summer night. Helpful staff. Would not bother to look elsewhere. Definitely five star for this type of accommodation.

smartvz

WOW what a dissapointment. From the photos to what we received. First we had to search for someone to checkin with, beautiful old house.Then here is your room ,here is your breakfast n if you need more milk come n see me. We had a bed ,sink, cupboard n tv. We had to scout the hallways to find the toilet n showers. NOT LIKE THE PHOTOS SHOWN. Breakfast is a satchel of special K stuff or similar. The noise from the upstairs room was non stop all night. Exterior doors were wedged open all night, scary. We checked out, or tried to , 8.45 n couldn't find anyone to give the key to, no one answered my phone call to ask what do we have to do. Beautiful area. Great location. Poor attention to customer service.||We tried to submit a photo of our room but our normal photo of a pub type room was classed as too large. Good luck people.

Ehab K.

Was really good and the owner was very friendly and helpful with me as I had something to do with pepper work and I wasn’t sure what to do so he helped me out with it and printed out and he was very friendly with everyone were in the house great job thank you so much and please keep it up they’re very kind and welcoming staff cheers

SnakeSDR

We had a nice clean room, with adequate space and all the essentials. There was easy access to the local Westfield shopping centre and the train station. The staff were also polite and helpful. The only issue was the tap water was a bit dirty in the kitchen sink, but otherwise everything else was quite good.

eRectiOn H.

This is the most horrific place I have ever stayed in my life. I was booked in for 2 weeks - lasted one night. It is a boarding house, rooms are not only small, but unclean, mould all over curtains and blinds has never been cleaned. Opened up my bath towel to shower the first morning, black mould all over the bath towel.

The owner of the property immediately threw away the bath towel and said "what do you expect for a 100+ year old building"

My response "what I expect the property to be clean, fresh linen, no mould or health risks"

With the Covid society we live in, shared kitchen facilities and cooking facilities should simply be a no go zone. The shared kitchen microwave has never been cleaned and the rotting corpse of food waste living in the shared fridge - the odour made me instantly sick.

The room had coffee satches and sugar satches, no complimentary milk provided. Definitely no complimentary breakfast which they rave about on the website.

The room had an outdoor sitting area directly outside my window, junkies smoking and talking outside my bedroom window all night.

I told my employer who had paid in advance for this property, that I woudl prefer to sleep in my work ute as at least I know that my work ute is clean.

Be warned before you even consider staying here, this would have to be the worst property I have ever stayed in my entire life.

Photos on website definitely appear to have been photo shopped, as on arrival to this property you will immediately see this is a poorly managed, poorly maintained, old dump.

I would not recommend this property to my worst enemy.