Signature Apartment, Multiple Beds

Reviews of Harp Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Harp Hotel
124 Corrimal Street, Wollongong, NSW

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 287 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 287 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 287 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 287 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 287 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jim

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic accomodation but good location. Reasonably priced for CBD location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Hotel Management on 29 Apr 2024
Thank you for your review!

4/10 Poor

Alae, Woy Woy

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
There is a disco and kareoke bar in the hotel beneath the room. The noise was so loud that I could hear it banging through the ear plugs I was sleeping with. This went on until almost 2am and I could not sleep at all. The hotel is also next to the main road and traffic noise and lights from the street is horrible. Aside for this there are insence sticks in the lobby (I assume to mask the smell of cigarette smoke) which gave my terrible hay fever. It definitely should not get an 8.2 rating!! It was not good at all!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Hotel Management on 26 Apr 2024
Thank you for bringing these concerns to our attention. We apologise for any discomfort you may have encountered during your stay. It is important that we note that we send pre-arrival emails to all guests to inform them about potential noise disturbances, ensuring transparency. However, we acknowledge that despite our efforts, the noise level may have exceeded expectations during your stay. While we strive to provide a peaceful environment for all our guests, we understand that factors beyond our control, such as street noise, can impact your stay.Regarding the incense stick in the lobby, please be assured that they are not intended to mask any smoke odors, as we are strictly a non-smoking hotel. However, we acknowledge that they may have contributed to your discomfort, especially if you suffer from hay fever. Your feedback regarding the incense stick is duly noted, and we will review our policies to ensure they align with the needs of our guests.

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was expecting some noise - after all, the hotel is above a pub and on a busy street. What a pleasant surprise to have such a quiet night (Monday), comfortable bed and convenient location for the best price in Wollongong. I would definitely stay here again. Bonus - just around the corner, Lower East Cafe. Great coffee & food!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Hotel Management on 14 Apr 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that the noise didn't disturb you and that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to welcome you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Gerrit

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and air conditioner was turned on as it was a warm day. Check in was friendly and easy .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Hotel Management on 25 Mar 2024
Thank you for a great review, we hope to welcome you back soon!

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
What is not disclosed is that this hotel is actually a pub hotel with the weekends turning into a nightclub and karaoke every evening. The hotel space of the building has heavy smell of cleaning and air fresheners that made me nauseous
Response from Hotel Management on 12 Mar 2024
We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We make every effort to accurately represent our hotel's atmosphere and amenities on our website, booking platforms and through pre-arrival messages, including the presence of a nightclub and karaoke events. We regret any discomfort caused by the cleaning scents and will take your comments into account as we strive to improve.

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at the Harp.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Hotel Management on 3 Mar 2024
Thank you for a great review! We hope to welcome you back again soon!

2/10 Terrible

David

We were to old to climb the three flights of stairs
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Hotel Management on 2 Mar 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. Our hotel is indeed located on the second floor, as advertised on all booking platforms. We understand that stairs can be challenging for some guests, and we appreciate your understanding. We strive to accommodate all our guests' needs and promptly issued a refund to ensure your comfort elsewhere.

10/10 Excellent

shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Hotel Management on 27 Feb 2024
Thank you for a great review Shaun! We hope to welcome you back soon.

8/10 Good

Simon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Hotel Management on 18 Feb 2024
Thank you for your review!

2/10 Terrible

John

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Hotel Management on 21 Mar 2024
Thank you for your feedback. Could you please share more details about your experience? Your input helps us improve. Feel free to reach out directly if you prefer.

8/10 Good

Aidan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Hotel Management on 26 Jan 2024
Thank you for a great review! We hope to welcome you back soon.

6/10 Okay

Leonard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was OK
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Hotel Management on 23 Jan 2024
Thank you for your review!

8/10 Good

Natalie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, comfy beds!!
I booked this hotel pretty last minute. I was performing at the Illawarra Performing Arts Center, just around the corner. I had read the reviews about the loud music late at night. I knew this would not be a problem for me, as I myself would be getting to sleep late at night after my show. The reviews were correct, the music is pretty loud until about 2am. They do provide ear plugs though, so good for them! The bed and sheets were amazing, super comfy, 10/10 for the bed, sheets and towels! The hot water in the shower was a little temperamental but lucky for me, I am not fussy when it comes to that. Overall, best choice in town for location, price and comfort. I looked at another cheaper hotel that had a shared bathroom and no air conditioning........ what in the world?! This was definitely worth the price difference between that hotel and this one!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Hotel Management on 20 Jan 2024
Thank you for choosing our hotel. We're delighted you enjoyed the convenient location and comfortable amenities during your stay. We appreciate your understanding regarding the late-night music, and we're glad the provided earplugs helped. Your positive comments on our bed, sheets, and towels are much appreciated. We hope to welcome you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything, the room was very clean, location was the best but one thing was very concerning and it was a safety issue that we didnt feel safe at all especially when was raining that the power electrical box and cables were right infront of our room and very close, i had a panic attack over it and even the first night after i went to bed, heard a bang woke up in fear and straight ran to check the window. Other than the pole with electricity stuff everything was amazing. Friday was the noisy night but didnt really bother us becaue we stay up late anyway. We will be back definitely.
Response from Hotel Management on 20 Jan 2024
Thank you for your positive feedback and for choosing our hotel. We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay overall. We apologize for any concern caused by the electrical box; please note it is council property, but we take your safety seriously. We're actively addressing this issue. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you back.

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Hotel Management on 18 Jan 2024
Thank you for a great review, we're glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to shops restaurants and beach. Lovely staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Hotel Management on 15 Jan 2024
Thank you for a great review! Were glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to welcome you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Tongi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Hotel Management on 15 Jan 2024
Thank you for a great review! Were glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to welcome you back soon!

6/10 Okay

Harold

Liked: Staff & service
Convenient but ordinary
Noise was a bit of an issue and there was no dinner service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Hotel Management on 15 Jan 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you experienced during your stay and appreciate your understanding regarding the noise, as we have provided warnings on our booking platforms and in pre-arrival messages.Your comments about the kitchen closure on Mondays and Tuesdays have been duly noted. We understand the importance of accurate communication and will be taking your feedback into careful consideration to improve our messaging and avoid any future misunderstandings.We hope to welcome you back soon.

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When I booked harp hotel it was not mentioned that this is a pub hotel. I asked the reception would noise be an issue and she said no. Not only did I feel it wasn't safe the music and loud singing was blasting on past 2am- definitely couldn't sleep . Tried to call management and they said it was mentioned we were above a pub in the welcome message sent (I found it among a lot of other information). I then said it was not mentioned noise would continue till 2am- I was told that I should have looked up the opening hours. Management and staff are intentionally being deceitful. I have posted photos
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Hotel Management on 11 Jan 2024
We are very disappointed in this review, Not once during your two night stay did you speak to any of our staff with your issues or concerns about the noise. It is clearly mentioned on every booking platform that we are a pub and we also send two pre arrival messages stating that there is noise, to avoid dissatisfaction of our guests. We are glad our reception staff were able to assist you in managements absence to find the information you claim we are being deceitful about.

10/10 Excellent

Kamlesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I never booked 2 single beds I booked double or queen size Upon numerous requests to change our rooms was told the hotel was full Very disappointed to sleep on 2 single beds
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Hotel Management on 9 Jan 2024
Thank you for a great rating. However, we would like to clarify that upon reviewing our records, we have confirmed that your reservation was indeed for a twin room (two single beds), as indicated in the confirmation emails that were sent to you. Our reception staff also made every effort to assist and provide clarification by showing you on the documentation that you provided which supports your reservation for a twin room. We apologize that there were no alternative rooms available without notice and appreciate your understanding in this matter.

8/10 Good

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 8 Jan 2024
Thank you for a great review. We hope to welcome you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Cataldo

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 23 Jan 2024
Thank you for your review, we hope to welcome you back soon.

8/10 Good

Maria Carmen Menchu

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 2 Jan 2024
Thank you for your review! We hope to see you again soon.

4/10 Poor

Georgiana

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 29 Dec 2023
Thank you for your review..

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very clean, modern and in a central position. Easy access and on site parking was an added bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 26 Dec 2023
Thank you for a wonderful review, we hope to welcome you back soon!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Friendly staff, clean room and great location. Beware, they do have karaoke but it's fun to sing along in your room. They do provide earplugs for free if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 24 Dec 2023
Thank you for your review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us.

6/10 Okay

Martin

Travelled with family
Harp Hotel
The hotel had a night club in the basement, that went on until the early hours.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 24 Dec 2023
Thank you for your Review!

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 13 Dec 2023
Thank you for a great review! We hope to welcome you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Thati

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was way better than I expected. Very nice and clean rooms. The noise from down stairs were expected so it didn’t bother me and they offer free ear plugs which helps.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 8 Dec 2023
Thank you for a fantastic review! We hope to welcome you back soon!

8/10 Good

Iris

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and price was good. Rooms above the Hotel and music was loud but they do supply ear plugs for your use
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 8 Dec 2023
Thank you for a fantastic review! We hope to welcome you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 8 Dec 2023
Thank you for a fantastic review! We hope to welcome you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is closed to all the best landmarks.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 28 Nov 2023
Thank you for a great review! We hope to welcome you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money. Clean and tidy with excellent amenities. Walking distance to local shops and effective sound proofing for outside noise. Would recommend and use again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 21 Nov 2023
Thank you for a great review! We appreciate your kind words, and we hope to welcome you back soon.

4/10 Poor

Rhiannon

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities
Air conditioner not working and no hot water for a shower. Staff are great and try and help but can’t fix the problem and no other rooms available to swap to.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 19 Nov 2023
Thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention, and we appreciate your patience as we looked into the issues you have now raised regarding the air conditioner and hot water. Our investigation post-check-out indicates that both systems in all three rooms you had booked are in proper working order.We understand the importance of a seamless stay, and we apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced. Guest satisfaction is our priority, and we value your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean ,tidy room Friendly staff Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 21 Nov 2023
Thank you for a great review! We appreciate your kind words, and we hope to welcome you back soon.

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 18 Nov 2023
Thank you for a great review. We hope to welcome you back soon!

8/10 Good

Vesna

convenient location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 17 Nov 2023
Thank you for a great review, we hope to welcome you back soon!

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 17 Nov 2023
Thank you for a great review, we hope to welcome you back soon!

8/10 Good

Elie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe,convenient
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 17 Nov 2023
Thank you for a great review, we hope to welcome you back soon!

8/10 Good

Norman

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 17 Nov 2023
Thank you for a great review, we hope to welcome you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My car was scratched in the carpark!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 14 Nov 2023
Thank you for your 5/5 review and for bringing the car scratch to our attention. We're thrilled you still had an overall positive experience.We apologize for any inconvenience caused. To assist you further, could you please share more details about the incident by contacting our customer service at (02) 4228 4466 so we can investigate and resolve this promptly.Your feedback is invaluable, and we appreciate your understanding.

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 8 Nov 2023
Thank you for your review!

8/10 Good

Alan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable place to stay. Reasonably good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 7 Nov 2023
Thank you for a great review! We hope to welcome you back soon.

6/10 Okay

Richard

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness
Strong smell
Stayed for one night, paid a $200 ‘bond’ here we are couple days later and no sign of it having been paid back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 4 Nov 2023
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We'd like to clarify that the 200 'bond' was indeed voided on the day of your check-out. Typically, when a bond is voided, it means that the initial hold on your payment method has been released. If you have not seen your balance increase, we recommend getting in touch with your bank directly, as it may take a few business days for the funds to become available again, depending on your bank's policies.We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience you may have experienced, and we appreciate your understanding. If you have any more questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

4/10 Poor

Jayden

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 21 Nov 2023
Thank you for your review!

2/10 Terrible

Jake

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish I had read the reviews before booking. Located on top of a very loud club, you'll be hearing bass till the early hours. Do yourself the favour and book elseware
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 31 Oct 2023
Thank you for your review. We understand that the noise from the nightclub may not have met your expectations. However, we would like to clarify that we do mention this in our pre-arrival messages, on our website and on all external booking platforms to ensure complete transparency with our guests. We regret any misunderstanding in this regard.

10/10 Excellent

joan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stylist and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 30 Oct 2023
Thank you for a great review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back soon!

4/10 Poor

glenn

Travelled with partner
Our room had a large electrical transformer directly outside our window within 5m
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 31 Oct 2023
Thank you for sharing your concerns. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the electrical transformer outside on the curbside. While it complies with safety regulations, we understand it affected your stay. We appreciate your understanding, and we issued a refund promptly to address your concerns and ensure your satisfaction.

8/10 Good

mumba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 23 Oct 2023
Thank you for your review! We hope to welcome you back soon.

8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Surrounded by fantastic dining options. You definitely need the ear plugs on Friday and Saturday night but overall I was happy with my stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 22 Oct 2023
Thank you for a great review. We appreciate your kind words about our hotel. We hope to welcome you back soon!