ibis budget Coffs Harbour 3 estrelas

The Ibis is very dated, the carpet was threadbare and smelly, the bathroom walls were very old and there was urine on the bathroom floor. Sheets were not clean and room was exceptionally small. This motel needs to be completely refurbished or knocked down.

I’m known amongst friends and family for always researching accommodation and restaurants before I commit to staying / eating at those places. I dropped the ball well and truly when I booked here. To justify my lack of consistency it was an unplanned trip to Coffs with a matter of urgency. I had packed lightly with my usual basics as I’ve stayed at many Ibis properties (but never a Budget) thinking most things I required would be provided. Firstly on entering there was a distinct smell of dog odour. Even though they have a “no pet policy” the property allows people to smuggle an animal in without being detected. Coffee, tea, milk etc provided but no spoon. A bath mat is provided in the bathroom but with a flat floor between the shower and remaining area this is pointless as the bath mat is soaked within minutes with a flimsy shower curtain being defeated. No hair dryer being provided and to be fair in this minuscule bathroom where could they store it as there is no vanity unit. Never mind thinks me I’ll phone reception to see if I could collect a hair dryer ! Hang on, no telephone. Never mind I’ll go down to reception to enquire but no one on reception. We noticed 2 vending machines in the foyer when checking in. Feeling snackish we later went down to buy some snacks. I’m informed by the very pleasant receptionist that the machines only take coins with no offer of a solution. We have a good sense of humour and this stay provided some laughs with a story to tell friends and family that a place such as this actually exists. On a positive note the staff were very pleasant and there was ample parking.

Ficamos 1 noite no hotel, pois estávamos de passagem. Para uma noite ele é bom. O banheiro do nosso quarto era muito pequeno e você molhava o banheiro inteiro ao tomar banho. O hotel tem 3 andares e não possui elevador. A internet era paga, mas o estacionamento era gratuito.

Hotel limpo, sem luxo, banheiro sem boxe, toalhas limpas, Tv a cabo, geladeira no quarto. Único problema era o ar condicionado que durante a noite desligava sozinho a cada 3 horas tínhamos que levantar para apertar o botão de novo. Talvez o meu estivesse com problemas, mas só notamos isso no meio da noite já era tarde de mais para fazermos algo a respeito.

Nada de especial, é um Formule 1 como outro qualquer e os quartos são pequenos. Ficamos só para dormir. Só recomendaria para que está de passagem ou só chegue na hora de dormir. As camas possuem lençóis brancos e limpos e um bom colchão, o que considero importante para um bom sono. Não gostei muito do banheiro, não existe divisão no chão e quando se toma banho molha tudo. Outra coisa, a recepção fecha às 22h mas diz que o check in é até meia noite, não sei o que teria acontecido se tivessemos chegado depois das 22h.