Amaroo Holiday Park

Try driving over water 14 klms

Due to the photos, the reviews and the location we booked a stay for 5 nights at Amaroo Park in Cowes. The young man at the desk (Taylor) was friendly and helpful. Aside from the very front of the premises where the gardens and smaller apartments look neat, the rest of the property is very run down. The apartment that we booked, a 'Premier apartment' was half the size of a normal unit, as it turned out, but well appointed and self contained. It was suitable really only for a single person - or a couple for 1 night. We had already for 5 nights and the accommodation was claustrophobic and overpriced we believe - at almost $700. We only spent some evenings in the apartment, as we were very busy during our stay. The rooms were clean - but no doona cover. And the very bare essentials for cutlery and crockery, for 2 people. 2 towels were provided and no face washers - we had to keep asking for clean towels. The garden surrounds were uninviting and very poorly kept. Many of the units rooves had grass growing in the gutters due to tree leaf build-up. The property overall looks very tired, dated and the maintenance is poor. Compared to other accommodation places we saw in Cowes this place could best be described as 'Bogan-ville' and the only reason we would rate this 3 out of 5 stars and not 2, is due to the staff. The restaurant (Mon Dieu) adjoining the property was most enjoyable also. Compared to other places we have stayed at over the years, for price and value, this one sadly is a NO go.

Much too expensive for what it is. It is poky. The kitchen supplies were shocking. Garbage bin with no lid/health and safety hazard. Cutlery all odd 2 knives, 2 steak knives, 2 forks, 2 teaspoons. No mugs. 2 cups no saucers. 3 odd wine glasses, you couldn't both have the same size glass. No tongs. For washing up they had cut a sponge scourer into thirds. Clock doesn't work. Big splash of ? down window on inside really only half a cabin. Very tight .