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Reviews of Essence Boutique Hotel & Apartments

4 out of 5
Essence Boutique Hotel & Apartments
215 David Low Way, Peregian Beach, QLD

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruramayi Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful modern aparthotel. Close to the beach and shopping strip with great restaurants. Best place for a relaxing holiday
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Damien Larkin on 2024/5/1
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent stay. It is pleasing to hear how much you enjoyed the essence facilities and our central location within Peregian Village. We hope to welcome you back when you next decide to holiday.Kind Regards,essence Team

10/10 Excellent

Alexander, Wallsend

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Damien Larkin on 2024/5/1
Thank you for y our feedback Alexander.

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully styled rooms, but you can tell the developer wanted a hotel in their portfolio, but likely has no hotel experience. The hotel website is an over-sell on the reality of the experience. It’s not a bad hotel, but work is needed to live up to its promises. The soundproofing is not great: exposed concrete ceilings = noise travelling from above. It’s baffling that they didn’t build an entrance to the hotel: car park entrance = not the best first impression. The promise of a pool bar was not the experience offered - in fact, we were made to feel like an inconvenience every time we wanted to spend money buying drinks.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Damien Larkin on 2024/3/25
Thank you for your feedback. I am sorry there were some aspects of your stay that did not meet your expectations. It is surprising to hear that you did not enjoy some of the design features, we receive so much positive feedback about the Hotels unique design and luxury feel. Our pool bar is open daily with food and drinks available via a QR code which is very common practice and allows our guests to seamlessly order from the comfort of the pool sun lounges. Thank you again for your comments.

10/10 Excellent

Hojefa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, modern and stylish. Good customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Damien Larkin on 2024/3/6
Thank you for your feedback.

8/10 Good

Haidee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Damien Larkin on 2024/3/6
Hi Haidiee,We are pleased you enjoyed your stay,Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Amy

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at essence over the new year period. It was not unusual for temperatures to exceed 30 degrees. In spite of this, every time we opened a door to access the verandah, or left the apartment for more than 20 minutes the air conditioning in the room automatically turned off. We made the staff aware of this but they said it was how the system was set up and could not be changed. When returning to the room from visiting the beach it was unbearably hot and took a considerable amount of time to cool down especially with no fans in the apartment to assist with air flow. The pools were very small for the number of visitors, much smaller than you would expect for the price and the pictures on the website. It was not pleasant to swim with people practically on top of each other. Although there was a kitchen, there was only the bare minimum of kitchen equipment. An oven but no baking trays etc to use, one small saucepan and a small frypan. It made the kitchen more or less unusually other than the microwave and kettle. There was a large fridge but it was completely stacked with minibar items leaving very little room for us to store our own food. The only thing the staff were attentive with was asking us everyday if the minibar needed restocking! There was also no vacuum or broom in the apartment, even when we asked for one, so there was often quite a lot of sand on the floor from returning from the beach. The view was lovely but there are no ocean views from this accommodation
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Damien Larkin on 2024/1/19
Hi Amy,Thank you for your feedback. In line with current environmental building requirements the in room air conditioning does turn off after 30 minutes of no movement inside the room. The centrally ducted system allows for quick cooling throughout the entire room once activated on your return. I am sorry our pool areas did not meet your needs, many of our guests comment on the beautiful design and luxury of having two areas to enjoy during their stay. Our kitchens are equipped with baking trays, a large pan and saucepan along with a wide range of utensils and baking dishes. Please remember our friendly team are always available to assist with any additional requests and I was pleased we were available to vacuum your room and provide additional amenities when you requested them. Thank you again for your comments.Kind Regards,Damien LarkinGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a top quality property, with quality finishings, beautiful attention to detail, very friendly staff (all greeting you with a warm smile), and is in the perfect location - quiet, yet in the heart of everything Peregian has to offer!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Damien Larkin on 2024/1/19
Thank you for your feedback Benjamin. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and excellent. Very close to the beach and a great vibe in the area. Facilities were modern, new and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Damien Larkin on 2024/1/19
Great to hear you enjoyed your stay Eric. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Liying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing resort for Christmas trip, nice facilities with swimming pool. Five mins walk to the beach and we all enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I can't fault the accommodation; after check-out, however, I was charged for damage found in a room not used during my stay, without consultation or conclusive evidence. Word of advice: check the room thoroughly beforehand!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Damien on 2023/11/17
Dear Anthony,I am sorry you were disappointed with the charge for the significant damage caused during your stay. It is important we maintain our brand new property to the highest standards. Our terms and conditions are in line with industry standards. We hope you will return in the future, I am confident we will exceed your expectations.Kind Regards,Damien LarkinGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

Lori, Mernda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ambience is relaxing and calm, the whole property has a pleasant feel!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chiara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The boutique style was amazing! Well designed hotel and the cute bracelets were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Damien on 2023/11/1
Thank you for your feedback Chiara, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay.Kind Regards,Damien LarkinGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property if phenomenal. The decor is on trend and the entire place is calming and divine. Great location too with only a short walk to local shops and beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Damien on 2023/10/23
Hi Robert,Thank you for your feedback, we are pleased to hear you had an enjoyable stay.Thank you,Damien LarkinGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

Kristoffer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay nice quiet and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome property and overall experience staying here. Close to the beach and the shops at Peregian. The pools are really nice and all the bells and whistles. Gym is great, and the staff really friendly and accommodating. All round a super place to stay. Loved it and will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Damien on 2023/11/1
It is great to hear you enjoyed your experience at essence Jamin, we hope to see you again soon.Kind Regards,Damien LarkinGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place to stay
Amazing stay and super clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Damien on 2023/10/11
Thank you for your feedback.The essence Team

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very new, clean, great bed, lovely decor.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Damien on 2023/10/11
Hi Christopher,Great to hear you enjoyed your stay.Thank you,The essence Team

6/10 Okay

Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was was fine but the view of the supermarket car park was not. Woke to the sound of a garbage truck emptying industrial bins. Very disappointing.☹️ At least clients should know what they will overlook when they book.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Damien on 2023/9/25
Hi Maria,I am sorry you were disappointed with your rooms outlook. We do provide a clear photos of the view on our listing. If you are easily disturbed by light background noise or would like to enjoy a view of the national park we recommend booking one of our Biosphere view rooms for a small additional cost.We hope to welcome you back to essence again soon.Kind Regards,Damien LarkinGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

Rushi

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic complex in the middle of everything. Very clean, amazing service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Damien on 2023/9/25
Hi Amon,We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your comments.Kind Regards,Damien LarkinGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Damien on 2023/10/11
Thank you Jessie

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good, and relaxing place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Damien Larkin on 2023/9/11
Hi Gabriel,Great to hear you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again soon.Kind Regards,Damien LarkinGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Polite staff, and a pleasure to talk to, helped book a table at the restaurant for us. Property is in a good location walking distance to everything..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Damien Larkin- General Manager on 2023/8/15
Hi Kenneth, We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and we hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Jazmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay at essence, the room was amazing and the staff were very lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Damien Larkin on 2023/8/6
Hi Jazmin,Great to hear you enjoyed your stay, we hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautifully designed property, rooms were spacious and comfortable. Staff were helpful and friendly. Great pool area for the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Damien Larkin- General Manager on 2023/7/8
Hi Sarah, Great to hear you enjoyed your first experience with our team at essence. We take great pride in delivering personalised service to our valued guests and it is pleasing to hear your positive feedback. We can't wait to welcome you back for another stay very soon. Kind Regards, Damien Larkin General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, seems to be newly built with a lot of attention for details. Loved the rooms and pool with national park views!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Damien Larkin on 2024/3/6
Thank you for your comments, we hope to see you again soon.