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Reviews of Pamela's Retreat

3.5 out of 5
Pamela's Retreat
9 Bovell Street, Bridgetown, WA

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

belinda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was exactly as described, a beautiful quiet place to rest. Added bonus was full of retro furnishing, we loved it. Also the dog Jake on the property was lovely and friendly and we will miss him. Would recommend anyone to stay that just wants a genuine down to earth stay thats value for money. Thank you Pamela.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pavlos

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Neil

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the ability to be able to come and go as we pleased however this was over shadowed by the host watching our every move. The accommodation was clean but everything was old and secondhand. The host felt she needed to go through the accommodation every day while we were there to check on our toilet paper. She was very intrusive even to the point of pushing in the door when my husband answered to talk to me while i was in bed. We would definitely not stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property was larger than expected, clean and comfortable. Pamela was friendly and attentive to our needs. Very peaceful and quiet surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice location, chooks and Guinea fowl to wake up to. Comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from P on 19 Jan 2021
Thank you lovely you have taken time to Respond I look forward to seeing u Maybe Bridgetown Blue's Pamela_

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was someone's house the room was in their house with a dog.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to spend a weekend
Good, clean accomodation. Friendly and pleasant owner. Bridgetown is a great place to chill for a weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from pam on 28 Oct 2018
helllo bruce, fran, Thanks for time to comment, it is appreciated,sorry it,s taken alittle longer to reply.' iam still having somr not ok days. the weather is gorgious at present. regards Pamela

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A welcoming character home with amazing view
Pamela has an amazing property. Just a little out of the way, but an easy drive if have a vehicle. Just a couple minutes out of town, but well worth it. Great view, beautiful ground and a great character home. Pamela is very welcoming and great to sit down for a chat. The decor is older, but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from pamela on 8 Oct 2018
hello again Irene,tha.nk you lovely to have met you,please enjoy the remainder of your trip, stay safe regard Pamela

8/10 Good

Anne, Fremantle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a nice, comfortable retreat on beautiful premises. Nothing fancy but everything one needs to get away and relax. Beautiful walk into Bridgetown along the river..(we were unlucky because the pedestrian crossing had washed out..) Beautiful area. We stayed in the chalet and were quite satisfied. Pamela also offers fresh oranges and apples, jams and fresh eggs!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from none on 10 Sept 2018
thanks anne/geoge,nice to meet you,pleased you relaxed on your visit,sorry i misssed saying goodbye Pamela

10/10 Excellent

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice experience
Little bit secluded and the was no one when i arrived. But a sign at the door with all important information. Later I met the host Pamela with a warm welcome. So all clean and all amenities available with a quite private character.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Response from pam on 21 Feb 2018
yhank you again Kai,it is over 1 week ago so i hope trip still enjoyable PAMELA

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very quiet location with beautiful gardens
One night stop over as travelling for work. Clean, tidy room stay in dwelling. No facilities to cook etc but that was understood at booking. Room & bathròm are dated. Lovely people and good value
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Response from pamela on 29 Aug 2017
thank you for taking time to comment,the accomadation is advertised as1988 and the rooms /bathroom are as pictured an web page, thanks again and i look forward to welcoming you again pamela

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
WOW
Disappointed overall. there was a picture of a Spa Bath the reality was something different. Queen Room =Double bed, 1 chair and 2 bed side tables. The Aircon was a bar heater.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
i see the descriptions were misread....air-con is for self -contained and your guest lounge. the Queen room IS a Queen bed.the double room is a dble bed. heating for these rooms is electric blankets AND electric blankets. Ido massage and spa bath treatment they are ALL extras. for $ 95 would you expect a free spa? I would be happy to explain my operation if you would only ask, i do find it disturbing that you need to be not include your name. PAMELA

6/10 Okay

Dos

4/10 Poor

Jim, Perth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location, rooms are in very poor condition.
Doors at Pamela's Retreat aren't closed using the usual locks with a snib on one side and a keyhole on the other. Instead, a sliding bolt lockable and unlockable only from the outside is used - this means that someone can inadvertently trap you inside your room, and your privacy is compromised because you can't lock it from the inside. Aging wallpaper peels from the plastered walls. The ill-fitting, threadbare carpet shifts around as you walk on it. Pieces of wooden trim hang down in the corners of the ceiling. The bedside lamps lack light bulbs, and the shower is as warm and satisfying as standing outside in the drizzle. To put it charitably, the place is falling apart. On the other hand, the lady we met was nice enough and I love the view from the yard - the place is situated most of the way up a hill and gives a great vista over the valley and across Bridgetown itself. The dog is a quiet, friendly soul who is very pleased to meet guests. My recommendation to the owners of Pamela's is this: close the place for a week or two, and: Remove the peeling wallpaper and renew the plaster and paint. Replace the aging carpet with something a little more modern, and use underlay this time so it doesn't feel like you're walking on a picnic blanket. Get rid of the barely-working showerhead and replace it. Paint the ceilings properly. Delete your cheap excuse for locks and replace them with locking handles which allow security and privacy. Place could be lovely but it needs work.
Response from pam on 29 Oct 2016
thank you for making this long detailed comment, Iam sorry you didn,t enjoy the newly fitted water saving shower head,i,ve had a very positve response to my thoughful ness to my water effecentcy.., Iam recently now the sole owner ,i do work very hard on clean friendly service and have done so for 25 yrs. pamela ,do have a merry xmas Pamela

10/10 Excellent

Lesley, M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful stay.
Wonderful host, very clean, well kept property. A delightful experience.
Response from pam on 29 Oct 2016
Iam sorry this response has taken so long, i thank you for your comments and your time taken to place them.Pamela merry xmas

8/10 Good

Linda, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pamela's Retreat was a pleasant overnight stop.
My host was friendly and helpful. I enjoyed a pleasant overnight stayat Pamela's Retreat in the lovely Bridgetown area.
Response from pam on 29 Oct 2016
thank you for time taken to comment;sorry this responce has been neglected. best wishes merry xmas Pamela

8/10 Good

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Wonderful views with fresh eggs!
It was adequate to our needs, reasonable accommodation with self catering facilities. Pam sold us some beautiful fresh eggs and locally grown oranges.
Response from pam on 1 Oct 2015
YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO REVIEW. SO GALD YOU ENJOYED THE FRESH PRODUCE PAMELA

4/10 Poor

J, Perth, WA

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
disappointed
Our room was booked for 4 but could really only cater for max of 3. Sheets were only provided for the double and single bed, the fourth person had to bunk on a very hard sofa bed which was only about 150cm long, or a small matress which was about 80cm wide and not in good condition. Contents of the room were all very old, second hand and tired looking with the exception of the TV and the airconditioner. Towels were clean but one was covered in green paint. Hot water was intermittent making for unpleasant showers. Although lights and lamps were present, only 2 had globes provided. 'View of Lake' was really just a small manmade dam in a paddock, 'pleasant walks' was a 5minute walk to the dam. Kitchen was filled with brikabrak including disposable plastic plates and cups and other outdated junk, fridge is outside the room in the cold. There were signs of 'do not do this and do not do that' everywhere. 'Self contained retreat' is really a small extremely drafty room tacked on to the side of the owners garage. I am not usually a complainer but this is seriously overpriced for what you get. Pictures on the website manage to hide the worst. Very disappointed and couldnt leave quick enough...

10/10 Excellent

martin, Australia - WA - Perth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Above average; Value: Great deal; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Pristine;

10/10 Excellent

Nicole, Belgium

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Kliment, Australia - WA - Perth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Great deal, Bargain, Fantastic; Service: P; Cleanliness: Spotless, Beautiful;

8/10 Good

Melinda, Australia - WA - Perth

Liked: Cleanliness
Facilities: Basic; Cleanliness: Lovely;

10/10 Excellent

Tane, Australia - WA - Perth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Affordable; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Spotless; Nice lake nearby for walking

8/10 Good

Yuen, Australia - WA - Perth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value: Economical; Service: Good, Courteous;

8/10 Good

Morgan, Australia - WA - Fremantle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value: Inexpensive, Economical;

8/10 Good

Judit, Australia

Facilities: Basic; Value: Fair price;

4/10 Poor

Paul, Australia - WA - Perth

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Tired, Old; Value: Overpriced for quality; Service: Inoffensive; Cleanliness: Grubby; Couldn't recommend

8/10 Good

Paul, Australia - WA - Fremantle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Facilities: Modest, A comfy granny flat; Value: Great deal; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Spotless;

8/10 Good

Patricia, Australia - WA - Perth

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Good; Value: Bargain; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Clean;

4/10 Poor

Craig, Australia - NT - Darwin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Old; Value: Rip-off; Service: Basic; Cleanliness: Lacking;

6/10 Okay

Paul

6/10 Okay

Ann, Australia - WA - Perth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Shabby; Value: Excessive; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Nice;

6/10 Okay

gary

Disliked: Cleanliness
Facilities: Basic; Value: Moderate; Service: Sufficient; Cleanliness: Lacking;

6/10 Okay

Andreas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ohne Navi nicht zu finden, Pamela und Jake(ihr Hund) sehr nett, Anlage retro, und da im den Woodlands gelegen, sollte man Spinnentiere mögen!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Andreas

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
einfache Unterkunft
eigentlich nur ein Zimmer ohne irgendwelchen Extras. Sehr schöne Lage, die die Nachteile allerdings nicht ganz aufwiegen kann

8/10 Good

papa, OSA

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
絵本の世界の素敵なホテル
とても素敵なホテルでしたが、ダイニングにゴキブリがいました。 殺虫剤は置いてなかったです。 でも、それ以外はアンティーク調の家具があったりと、とても素敵なホテルでした。 従業員の方もとても親切に対応してくださり、感謝しています。
Response from pam on 31 Aug 2017
many thanks for your nice comments. i,d like you to know here in the country i have wood fires (3)so wood may contain the occasional WOOD insect,they ,,are clean non harmful quite different to other breeds of roaches.