Kingston Ocean View Motel

We were met by the owner/manager who showed us to our unit and a quick explanation. She recommended the local pub for dinner. Unfortunately their BBQ was not available due to lack of maintenance by the previous owners. The new owners are working hard to renovate and refresh the units an facilities. There’s a pool for guests. Whilst we didn’t use it, it was certainly clean. 100% recommended.

Location. Very near the Kingston beach reserve. Efficient easy check in.

Our room was dated. Not the most comfortable bed. Bathroom very much in need of Tender Loving Care and a very good plumber. Taps don’t turn on easily and the hot water is excessively hot. Also I read in another review about someone struggling to open their room door.. I think we had that door. That lock and handle will soon break off.. it is wonky, loose and very difficult to open.. so hopefully it does get fixed soon.

The biggest problem is the difficulty in unlocking the door! Lucky my husband could do it and also open another ladies door!! I would not have paid out $50 to call after hours due to being unable to unlock the door!! You must fix them!!

The above!!

The motel was in an excellent location directly across from the beach and the room was generally clean. However, allowing for the age of the property and its budget price, we felt the comfort and facilities fell below our expectations.

The property was very dated, and the room was more basic than we had anticipated. The double bed was uncomfortable and positioned against a wall, meaning both occupants had to access it from the same side, which was particularly awkward. The sliding bathroom door was very stiff and difficult to operate. The bathroom itself felt quite institutional, with a hospital-style shower curtain and a very small hand basin with separate hot and cold taps, no mixer and no plug. A kettle was provided, but we couldn't find a conveniently located power point to use it. Although we had booked a garden-view room, there didn't appear to be much of a garden view.