Summer House Melbourne
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Summary of reviewsSummer House Melbourne stands out as an exceptional accommodation option in the vibrant heart of St. Kilda. Its prime location offers convenient access to the beach, trendy cafes and bustling Fitzroy Street, complemented by easy availability of public transport for quick trips into Melbourne's city center. The rooftop terrace, bar and ground-floor social spaces create a lively atmosphere, enhanced by panoramic city views and leisure activities.
Guests frequently commend the spacious, clean and well-equipped rooms, which offer great value for money. Private rooms often feature amenities like private bathrooms, large refrigerators and air conditioning, contributing to a comfortable stay. Despite isolated mentions of occasional cleanliness lapses and some crowded dorms, the overall sentiment leans positively, appreciating the clean en-suite bathrooms, daily cleaning routines and well-kept shared facilities.
The hostel's cleanliness extends to the kitchen and other common areas, maintaining a spotless environment. This is further bolstered by a friendly and attentive staff who receive high praise for their welcoming and helpful demeanor. Staff members, including receptionists and management, are noted for going above and beyond to ensure guests feel at home. Organized social activities add value, fostering a strong sense of community, especially beneficial for solo travelers.
Guest feedback on the beds is generally positive, highlighting their comfort and cozy atmosphere. While a few reviews mention old or lumpy beds, the majority find the sleeping experience satisfactory, even in a backpacker's setting.
Overall, Summer House Melbourne receives high praise for its comfort, cleanliness and value, consistently described with terms like superb, exceptional and very good. The combination of excellent facilities, a prime location and outstanding staff make it a highly recommended choice for anyone visiting Melbourne.
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Guests frequently commend the spacious, clean and well-equipped rooms, which offer great value for money. Private rooms often feature amenities like private bathrooms, large refrigerators and air conditioning, contributing to a comfortable stay. Despite isolated mentions of occasional cleanliness lapses and some crowded dorms, the overall sentiment leans positively, appreciating the clean en-suite bathrooms, daily cleaning routines and well-kept shared facilities.
The hostel's cleanliness extends to the kitchen and other common areas, maintaining a spotless environment. This is further bolstered by a friendly and attentive staff who receive high praise for their welcoming and helpful demeanor. Staff members, including receptionists and management, are noted for going above and beyond to ensure guests feel at home. Organized social activities add value, fostering a strong sense of community, especially beneficial for solo travelers.
Guest feedback on the beds is generally positive, highlighting their comfort and cozy atmosphere. While a few reviews mention old or lumpy beds, the majority find the sleeping experience satisfactory, even in a backpacker's setting.
Overall, Summer House Melbourne receives high praise for its comfort, cleanliness and value, consistently described with terms like superb, exceptional and very good. The combination of excellent facilities, a prime location and outstanding staff make it a highly recommended choice for anyone visiting Melbourne.
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As a hostel, it provides budget accommodation options, mainly dormitory-style rooms. Situated in St Kilda, it offers proximity to the beach and local entertainment.
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Summer House Melbourne offers an enviable location in the heart of St Kilda, making it ideal for those looking to explore this vibrant neighborhood. The hotel is within walking distance of the beach, trendy cafes and bustling Fitzroy Street, providing easy access to a variety of dining and shopping options. Guests appreciate the proximity to public transport with trams and buses readily available for quick trips into Melbourne's city center.
The rooftop terrace and bar on the ground floor are standout features, adding to the social and lively atmosphere. The rooftop is particularly favored for its leisure activities and scenic views. Reviewers consistently highlight the friendly and welcoming staff, who go above and beyond to ensure guests feel at home, often organizing social events that foster a sense of community.
The rooms are described as spacious, clean and well-equipped with amenities like private bathrooms, refrigerators and TVs ensuring a comfortable stay. The location's appeal is further enhanced by the ease of access to public transport, making it an excellent base for exploring both St Kilda and the broader Melbourne area. Overall, the combination of a prime location, excellent staff and great facilities makes Summer House Melbourne a highly recommended choice for visitors.
Summer House Melbourne offers roomy accommodations that impress with their ample space and comfort. Guests frequently highlight the spaciousness of both private rooms and dorms, describing them as very clean - a notable feat for a hostel. Many private rooms come with their own bathrooms and are described as comfy and well-maintained.
Priced reasonably, the rooms provide great value for money. Some private rooms even feature amenities such as large refrigerators and working air conditioning, adding to the comfort of the stay. Numerous guests enjoyed panoramic city views from their rooms, which added an extra touch of charm to their experience.
While most reviews commend the hygiene and spaciousness of the rooms, there are isolated mentions of rooms not meeting cleanliness standards and being overly crowded. However, the general consensus leans positively with many appreciating the pleasant views, efficient heating or air conditioning and clean facilities. The strategic location and friendly staff further enhance the appeal of staying at Summer House Melbourne.
The beds at Summer House Melbourne receive generally positive feedback from guests. Many reviews highlight the comfort of the beds with several guests describing their sleeping experience as super comfortable, very comfy or surprisingly comfortable. Some guests appreciated the cozy atmosphere in the room, complementing the stable and nice bed setups. However, there are a few mixed opinions, noting that some beds were old, lumpy or a bit hard and in rare cases, broken or noisy. Despite these occasional drawbacks, the majority of guests found the beds to be quite comfortable, even in a backpacker’s setting where pillow top mattresses are not expected. Overall, the accommodation seems to provide a satisfactory sleeping experience with mostly positive remarks about the beds, ensuring a good rest for travelers.
Summer House Melbourne, located in the vibrant heart of St. Kilda, consistently earns praise for its cleanliness and well-maintained facilities. Guests commend the spotless and spacious rooms, private bathrooms and regular daily cleaning. The hostel features very clean en-suite bathrooms and spacious, well-kept shared facilities. The kitchen is also noted for its cleanliness and ample seating area.
The attentive and friendly staff are frequently highlighted for their helpfulness and pleasant demeanor. The location near the beach and public transportation adds to the overall convenience and appeal, making it easy for guests to explore the local area. Notable amenities include a lovely rooftop, good outdoor area and helpful additions like an elevator for those with heavy luggage.
Despite a few minor remarks about room lighting and occasional bathroom cleanliness issues, the positive sentiments strongly dominate. With a welcoming community atmosphere and a reputation for good affordable accommodation, Summer House Melbourne proves to be an excellent choice for travelers seeking a comfortable and clean place to stay in St. Kilda.
At Summer House Melbourne, the staff consistently receives high praise from guests for their friendliness, helpfulness and attentiveness. Visitors frequently note that the team, from receptionists like Vale and Greta to management figures such as Anna and Marnie, go above and beyond to make guests feel welcome and accommodated. Many reviews highlight the super friendly atmosphere created by the staff, who are not only pleasant but also proactive in offering assistance and directions. Cleanliness and maintenance may occasionally not be prioritized, but the general friendliness and assistance from the staff make up for it.
Guests appreciate the social activities organized by the team, which is particularly beneficial for solo travelers looking to meet new people. The bar downstairs with guest discounts and the clean, modern restrooms add to the positive experience. The combination of the staff's warmth and the hostel's excellent location and amenities create a welcoming and enjoyable environment for all visitors.
Summer House Melbourne receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from its guests. Reviewers highlight the hostel's exceptional comfort, particularly noting the excellence of the private beds. Descriptors such as superb, exceptional and very good appear frequently, underscoring the high quality of the facilities and services. While one guest mentioned unusual lighting, the overall sentiment indicates a pleasant and highly satisfactory experience. The consistent use of phrases like excellent and good further reinforces the hostel's reputation as a top-tier accommodation choice in Melbourne.
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The rooftop terrace and bar on the ground floor are standout features, adding to the social and lively atmosphere. The rooftop is particularly favored for its leisure activities and scenic views. Reviewers consistently highlight the friendly and welcoming staff, who go above and beyond to ensure guests feel at home, often organizing social events that foster a sense of community.
The rooms are described as spacious, clean and well-equipped with amenities like private bathrooms, refrigerators and TVs ensuring a comfortable stay. The location's appeal is further enhanced by the ease of access to public transport, making it an excellent base for exploring both St Kilda and the broader Melbourne area. Overall, the combination of a prime location, excellent staff and great facilities makes Summer House Melbourne a highly recommended choice for visitors.
Rooms
Priced reasonably, the rooms provide great value for money. Some private rooms even feature amenities such as large refrigerators and working air conditioning, adding to the comfort of the stay. Numerous guests enjoyed panoramic city views from their rooms, which added an extra touch of charm to their experience.
While most reviews commend the hygiene and spaciousness of the rooms, there are isolated mentions of rooms not meeting cleanliness standards and being overly crowded. However, the general consensus leans positively with many appreciating the pleasant views, efficient heating or air conditioning and clean facilities. The strategic location and friendly staff further enhance the appeal of staying at Summer House Melbourne.
Beds
Cleanliness
The attentive and friendly staff are frequently highlighted for their helpfulness and pleasant demeanor. The location near the beach and public transportation adds to the overall convenience and appeal, making it easy for guests to explore the local area. Notable amenities include a lovely rooftop, good outdoor area and helpful additions like an elevator for those with heavy luggage.
Despite a few minor remarks about room lighting and occasional bathroom cleanliness issues, the positive sentiments strongly dominate. With a welcoming community atmosphere and a reputation for good affordable accommodation, Summer House Melbourne proves to be an excellent choice for travelers seeking a comfortable and clean place to stay in St. Kilda.
Staff
Guests appreciate the social activities organized by the team, which is particularly beneficial for solo travelers looking to meet new people. The bar downstairs with guest discounts and the clean, modern restrooms add to the positive experience. The combination of the staff's warmth and the hostel's excellent location and amenities create a welcoming and enjoyable environment for all visitors.
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No, Summer House Melbourne doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Summer House Melbourne.
No, Summer House Melbourne doesn't allow dogs.
No, parking facilities aren't available at Summer House Melbourne.
No, Summer House Melbourne doesn't have a gym.
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