Palm Beach, 33B Shoal Bay Road

Awful

This place plain sucked, no toilet paper, had to wipe it on the curtains.
Reviewed by Spot from Newcastle, NSW, Australia on Mon 8th Jun 2020

Dirty, old and dated

This place needs maintenance urgently.... Got there and no linen....!!! The screens in the verandah are all broken and on the ground.. the sliding doors to the Verandah need new sliders... The 3rd bedroom smelt like vomit and the windows couldn't be opened .. one was locked with no screen and the other had no Guaze. There was cockroaches in the bathroom. The furniture has broken glass in the doors and is old and stained .. the whole place....needs an overhaul.... I won't ever stay there again... The only good thing was the view....
Reviewed by LM on Mon 23rd Mar 2020

ONLY plus- The location.

If you are looking for an apartment in the perfect spot but absolutely run down and clearly no maintenance followed up then this is for you! I have never been somewhere with all cabinet doors having a smashed glass panel out of them, cutlery and bowls etc in much need of updating, the blind in the spare room blinds being broken and useless against sunlight, screens coming off the veranda door and a broken vase on arrival. It is a real shame to see so much potential with such poor upkeep. you can tell the owners bought it and left it to rot! such a shame. We have stayed here a few times and each time the real estate promise to follow up- this going on for over a year! At some point the owner is not to blame it is the company renting it out that should clearly worn potential guests! What a shame we trusted in things being addressed and were ripped off, a 4th time.
Reviewed by Molly from Upper Hunter, NSW, Australia on Wed 8th Jan 2020

SHABBY, SHABBY, SHABBY

We have used this unit quite a few times - my sister rented 33B in September 2019 and I emailed Allogio with my concerns for our booking for New Year 2019/20. Unit dirty, bed covers smelt(dirty)filthy fans etc. broken and missing vertical blinds in lounge room and 3rd bedroom, sliding door onto the balcony broken and multiple screens ripped.Upon arrival for our expensive stay I was very disappointed to see none of these issues had been addressed. From what I just read it has been like this for well over a year!!! I will definitely be looking for somewhere else to stay for our future visits as our last holiday was uncomfortable and disappointing. I will also think twice about using Allogio to book through as well.
Reviewed by Kevin from Scone, NSW, Australia on Wed 8th Jan 2020

Disappointing!

Oh where to start! On arrival be prepared to be met by dead cockroaches and infestation of fruit flies. Our first 2 nights with no sleep due to the pub next door, the beds uncomfortable and so old springs poke you all night, pillows were filthy on arrival and had to purchase our own! Unda broken, door a mission to open and close. Couches walls doors dirty, showers with a build up of mould. Fridge froze all my groceries! Only positive is the view. Outdated and dirty... Dont waste your money!!
Reviewed by Canzz from Blacktown, NSW, Australia on Wed 8th Jan 2020

World class view but apartment is run down

This apartment has great uninterrupted views but is due for a renovation. Cracks in the plaster walls, threadbare carpet and old appliances, furniture and bathrooms. At $400 per night. It was the most that I have ever paid for accommodation and booked this for my wife's 50th birthday as she loves Shoal Bay. The pub next door was noisy as well with a fight there one night and a lot of yelling and screaming. The apartment is large but for the money, I would feel a bit ripped off if not for the excellent view.
Reviewed by Russell from Newcastle, NSW, Australia on Mon 18th Nov 2019

Shamble Shock

Our third stay at this property was very disappointing. The standard has hit rock bottom. I dont think anyone is taking notice of these reviews because we had a similar experience to the other reviewers. The place was an absolute shambles. Ive already given the property manager feedback on two occasions. Check in and check out was a ridiculous experience too. Collecting the keys from a shipping container in the middle of nowhere is not the best start to a holiday.
Reviewed by DanielleA from Brisbane, QLD, Australia on Tue 29th Oct 2019

Disgraceful

I gave it one star for location & view. On arrival ceiling lights in 3 rooms & TV not working. Vertical blinds in lounge/dining room & bedroom had missing slats, 3 piece lounge & cushions were dirty, old & uncomfortable. The dining room chairs were stained & some were lifted from the frame. The carpets in the bedrooms were filthy, curtains in the main bedroom dirty, the en-suite had a strong odour coming from the drain, the ceiling fans filthy, walls needed painting. Some of the crockery in the kitchen had chips. The quilt covers, pillows, beds were old & disgusting. On a positive note, the kitchen & laundry appliances were in good working condition. It was so disappointing to stay in a tired & run-down apartment. For the cost of this holiday rental property, people who use it deserve more value for their money. We are seasoned travellers & know what is acceptable.
Reviewed by Julie from Sydney, NSW, Australia on Wed 15th May 2019

Run down

This unit is in a fabulous location to shoal bay beach etc. Unfortunately the unit is grotty and neglected. Carpet in 2nd bed lifting at doorway, exposing rusty nails, lights not working, fly screens ripped and falling apart. Contacted maintenance, they said they would get back to us about fixing carpet, they never did. to get lights fixed they wanted us to unscrew light fittings and let them know what globes etc. NOT GOOD ENOUGH for a fairly expensive holiday house....shame on Alloggio property management for this low level of service.
Reviewed by Peter from Sydney, NSW, Australia on Tue 22nd Jan 2019

Great location but tired and dated

The location is fantastic/ right opposite beach. Unfortunately the furniture and bedding needs updated. The quilts/ throws in the wardrobes need replaced/ cleaned.the sofas only seat 6 ( in an apartment that sleeps 8) we stayed in this apartment years ago and it's the same old sofas. 2 of the outdoor chairs are broken . The fridge, tv and dishwasher are all in good condition. It's a shame as this apartment is quite unique with its wide frontage and proximity to the beach.
Reviewed by Moira from Sydney, NSW, Australia on Mon 15th Oct 2018

Perfect winter location

There is no better say to spend a winter weekend than on the first floor overlooking Shoal Bay.
Reviewed by Phil S. on Wed 9th Jun 2021

Perfect location

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Reviewed by Carmen A. from Australia on Wed 30th Dec 2020