Central Apartment Hotel (Caloundra)
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Central Apartment Hotel (Caloundra)
36 Browning Boulevarde, Caloundra, Queensland 4551 Australia
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Caloundra Central Apartment Hotel is central to everything on the vibrant Sunshine Coast, including some of Australia's best surf beaches; Currimundi, Kings, Moffat and Dicky beaches are only minutes away. This 4½ Star resort is ideal for family holidays, romantic getaways and corporate travellers. Choose from our large standard or luxury studio, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments that offer free: Wi-Fi, Foxtel and secure undercover parking. Apartments are elegantly furnished and have fully equipped kitchens and large flat-screen TVs. Apartments also have a large entertainer balcony overlooking the pools and tropical gardens. Most importantly, all apartments are home-sized with plenty of room to stretch out. There are an array of eateries and shops only minutes away. This resort offers two refreshing swimming pools as well as a heated spa pool, a barbecue area and lush tropical gardens.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Vending machine
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Conference facilities
Meeting rooms
Spa
Secured parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Fence around pool
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Outdoor furniture
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Umbrella
Express check-in / check-out
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Room features
Air conditioning
Desk
Dining area
Private balcony
Coffee / tea maker
Kitchenette
Cable / satellite TV
Bath / shower
Safe
Seating area
Sofa
Telephone
Clothes rack
Iron
Private bathrooms
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Kitchenware
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
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HOTEL STYLE
Modern
Mid-range
Languages Spoken
English
Location
36 Browning Boulevarde, Caloundra, Queensland 4551 Australia
Getting there
Car recommended
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We stayed here for 17 nights whilst searching for a house to buy in Buderim. First of all let me say that Skilene in reception was great, she is very friendly and helpful. (No wonder she was employee of the month) The apartment was well equipped, full size fridge, dishwasher, washer and dryer. There were 2 toilets which was good as the ensuite bathroom is open to the bedroom so no privacy which was a bit much. While staying there the apartment had its couches updated with brand new ones and also the TV was updated to a bigger smart TV. The place is quite large with a huge balcony, although the cleaning wasn't the best it wasn't too bad. You have your own undercover parking space and although we didn't use the pool it looked quite nice. There is a supermarket within walking distance and it is a 5 minute drive to Caloundra centre, 15 minute walk down to Dicky Beach and 20 mins to Mooloolaba. It is on a busy road, Nicklin Way, but we were on the Browning Blvd side so no traffic noise. We would definitely stay here again.
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Date of stay: December 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Staying one night, room and facilities were really big for what we needed. Single bedroom had full kitchen, ensuite, laundry and second bathroom.
Terms and Conditions not visible when booking.
Be aware hotel has terms and conditions not displayed or discussed when booking.
$100 for lost room key ?? (Plastic key that can be replaced for less then $1)
$100 for Noise complaint after 9pm
Terms and Conditions only displayed at check in (too late to go else where) and displayed below credit card authorisation. Management take "Credit Card" authorisation signature as agreement.
Both actions are classed as unfair in Australian Consumer Law
Displaying T&C's last minute and not hav
Terms and Conditions not visible when booking.
Be aware hotel has terms and conditions not displayed or discussed when booking.
$100 for lost room key ?? (Plastic key that can be replaced for less then $1)
$100 for Noise complaint after 9pm
Terms and Conditions only displayed at check in (too late to go else where) and displayed below credit card authorisation. Management take "Credit Card" authorisation signature as agreement.
Both actions are classed as unfair in Australian Consumer Law
Displaying T&C's last minute and not hav
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Caloundra Central Darke, General Manager at Central Apartment Hotel (Caloundra)
Responded 27 Apr 2021
Sam, thank you for your review. Just to clarify you were charged $100 late call out fee as you and your partner climbed the pool fence at 1am in the morning to use the spa pool ( pool locked at 9.30pm) A staff member was called out at 1am to ask you to leave, you then questioned why you were charged $100? You also had a late call out for a lost key which you were not charged for ($100) and just to clarify the room keys are not $1 as you mentioned. We just had a new lock system put in by Body Corporate who are well in their rights to charge for lost or damaged cards, most hotels charge $200 for lost cards. We do not take Credit Card authorisation signature for our terms and conditions. These are on the back of the form which lists all terms and conditions that you also signed. Maybe next time you should read these terms and conditions and adhere to Hotel rules instead of leaving bad reviews. Management
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Horrible room don’t waste your money on this place, receptionist was rude.
We had a studio room which looked out at a brick wall hardly any space and a horrible shower with a sprinkle spray. I wanted my money back but didn’t receive it. Make sure you see the room before paying.
We had a studio room which looked out at a brick wall hardly any space and a horrible shower with a sprinkle spray. I wanted my money back but didn’t receive it. Make sure you see the room before paying.
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Make sure you see the room before you pay otherwise they won’t refund you whatever the reason.
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Stayed for 6 nights , don’t get fault by the name Central. Not central at all on the main road in the middle of nowhere
Your window is going the hallway , at least a bit less noise as the hotel is on the Main Street
Room service after 4 days , arrived at my studio room at 5pm finding my door open , the cleaning service was to put 2 towels on the desk , the cleaner didn’t even go to the bathrooms to remove the used towels or rubbish , the receptionist told me where the bins are .
No laundry at all if you book a studio
Even it’s 122 dollar a night I would expect cleaning and security and not leaving the door open by the cleaner
After I complained they did sent a cleaner again the day before I finally was planning to leave , too late
Your window is going the hallway , at least a bit less noise as the hotel is on the Main Street
Room service after 4 days , arrived at my studio room at 5pm finding my door open , the cleaning service was to put 2 towels on the desk , the cleaner didn’t even go to the bathrooms to remove the used towels or rubbish , the receptionist told me where the bins are .
No laundry at all if you book a studio
Even it’s 122 dollar a night I would expect cleaning and security and not leaving the door open by the cleaner
After I complained they did sent a cleaner again the day before I finally was planning to leave , too late
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from CentralAptGroup, Guest Relations Manager at Central Apartment Hotel (Caloundra)
Responded 13 Feb 2020
Hi Claus In essence you booked a motel/studio room and as such it does not have a laundry. We do not do daily room services. Perhaps next time you travel it would be wise to book something that costs a lot more to meet your expectations rather than a motel suite
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Reception area stunk of cigarettes even though there’s a sign that says no smoking. Not a good first impression. Reception lady was friendly and check in and check out was easy. Parking spot we were given was extremely tight. Air con is only in one room which is the living room, no air con in the bedrooms which is terrible, especially in a Queensland summer. The aircon unit had leaking stains on the wall. 2/3 fans in the bedrooms make creaking noises. The cups, plates and utensils needed to be washed before using. There was a rip in one of the couch chairs. The walls have smudges and stains on them. The whole room needed a makeover. Wifi did not work for us. Constant smell of cigarette smoke when walking around the hotel. Overall, extremely disappointed. Won’t be coming back.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from CentralAptGroup, Guest Relations Manager at Central Apartment Hotel (Caloundra)
Responded 1 Jan 2020
Thank you for your review. This hotel is about to have a refurbishment and at no time is this very outdoor living style of hotel responsible for what people do with their smoking decisions. I hate cigarette smoke too and find it an impossible thing to avoid 100 per cent. We have a no smoking policy as per the law requires
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We stayed at the apartment for one night and I almost chose to sleep in my car the room was that disgusting. There was hair all in the bed sheets so clearly had not been changed, a dirty used cake of soap left in the dirty shower, the air vents are filled with so much lint they wouldn’t even work. The dryer doesn’t work and the space is completely mouldy on the walls. I didn’t want to touch anything in the room as it was so unclean. The facility claims that it is fully air conned which is not the case. The tv cupboard is falling apart with the door hanging on by one hinge and the soap dispensers in the bathroom were mostly empty.
Management were were rude at check in and the general appearance of the apartments is nothing like the photos used to advertise. The pathways outside have not been maintained or cleaned either. I would never bring children to this place as the residents are disgusting, sitting on their balconies smoking weed overlooking the pool area. Major disturbance through the middle of the night with a domestic with people yelling and screaming.
I will be checking out this morning and going straight to SCUH for a Covid test as this place boosts professional cleaning during these times and honestly I would very much doubt the last time even the sheets were changed on the bed let alone the apartment professionally cleaned.
Management were were rude at check in and the general appearance of the apartments is nothing like the photos used to advertise. The pathways outside have not been maintained or cleaned either. I would never bring children to this place as the residents are disgusting, sitting on their balconies smoking weed overlooking the pool area. Major disturbance through the middle of the night with a domestic with people yelling and screaming.
I will be checking out this morning and going straight to SCUH for a Covid test as this place boosts professional cleaning during these times and honestly I would very much doubt the last time even the sheets were changed on the bed let alone the apartment professionally cleaned.
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Management and staff were rude and unpleasant. The aircon was broken. They shouldn’t advertise facilities they clearly don’t have. It’s misleading marketing. I wouldn’t of spent over $300 per night during the Christmas period to have no aircon on the Sunshine Coast in that heat and humidity. It was most certainly an uncomfortable stay. They promised to reimburse me and failed to do so. There is no way this should be classified as a 4+ star hotel and the advertising pictures look way better than the reality. It’s not a good environment for kids either as people live there on a full time basis so owners were talking loudly and smoking.
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Date of stay: December 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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We stayed here in the New Year in a 1 bedroom ocean view apartment. The lady at reception was very nice and welcoming. We ate in the restaurant onsite the chef was helpful and food was tasty. Our room was very clean and the bed was comfy. Excellent hotel with amazing views from the balcony. We will be back again.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from caloundracentral, General Manager at Central Apartment Hotel (Caloundra)
Responded 28 Jan 2020
Hi Natasha, Thank you for the wonderful review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back next time you are visiting Caloundra. Regards Management
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Upon checking in, the foyer and reception area smells like cigarettes. One thing I can compliment this hotel on are the staff at check in who were very friendly and helpful.
The room itself is very dissapointing. The carpet is dirty, the air con is only in the living room which just simply does not reach the bedroom. The fan in the bedroom creaks. The bed is so old you can feel the springs and it is almost like a trampoline. You would almost consider sleeping on the couch.
The toilet is at the end of the hallway in the bedroom with NO DOOR. The shower head is so clogged the water kind of sprays everywhere except on you. The soaps and supplied shampoos, etc are fine and there are enough towels and linens.
The room is however, sad and dated and simply depressing. The curtains are filthy and have holes in them. From 5am a dog, presumably somewhere in the complex, was barking non stop till 7:30am. It was loud and noisy, hot and humid. I felt really uncomfortable in this hotel.
People live here, and you almost feel like an intruder and they watch you and look at you like you are a criminal on their property….! It’s an unusual, gloomy place and I would not stay here again.
The room itself is very dissapointing. The carpet is dirty, the air con is only in the living room which just simply does not reach the bedroom. The fan in the bedroom creaks. The bed is so old you can feel the springs and it is almost like a trampoline. You would almost consider sleeping on the couch.
The toilet is at the end of the hallway in the bedroom with NO DOOR. The shower head is so clogged the water kind of sprays everywhere except on you. The soaps and supplied shampoos, etc are fine and there are enough towels and linens.
The room is however, sad and dated and simply depressing. The curtains are filthy and have holes in them. From 5am a dog, presumably somewhere in the complex, was barking non stop till 7:30am. It was loud and noisy, hot and humid. I felt really uncomfortable in this hotel.
People live here, and you almost feel like an intruder and they watch you and look at you like you are a criminal on their property….! It’s an unusual, gloomy place and I would not stay here again.
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Rented the house next door. Stay away!
Tv didn't work for 5 days. Blamed a storm
Dryer only worked when 4 pairs of underwearin it. Put in a towel and it stops. Blamed a storm
No mesh on front security screen
Security light out front door didn't work. Blamed a storm. Just needed bulb replacing
Lock to bathroom didn't work.
Dead bugs in light shades
Beds not as advertised
Tap came off in my hand
No wifi
"Daily House Keeping" but not in weekends. How dumb is that? When they did do room service we only got new towels. A vacuum was never done, sheets not changed or any surfaces wiped.
Advertised as "all facilities" like the complex - bollocks.
Terrible, just terrible
Worst experience at a hotel ever. Saved up for a family holiday and the Caloundra Central Apartments single handedly ruined this.
Have lodged complaint with Australia Commerce Commissiom as well as the Australian Hotel Standards Authority.
Beware of this. Not what you pay for or expect for a supposed 4.5 start establishment.
Oh, and to the Management: please don't disrespect me with your normal apologetic reply trying to make excuses for the terrible experience we had.
Tv didn't work for 5 days. Blamed a storm
Dryer only worked when 4 pairs of underwearin it. Put in a towel and it stops. Blamed a storm
No mesh on front security screen
Security light out front door didn't work. Blamed a storm. Just needed bulb replacing
Lock to bathroom didn't work.
Dead bugs in light shades
Beds not as advertised
Tap came off in my hand
No wifi
"Daily House Keeping" but not in weekends. How dumb is that? When they did do room service we only got new towels. A vacuum was never done, sheets not changed or any surfaces wiped.
Advertised as "all facilities" like the complex - bollocks.
Terrible, just terrible
Worst experience at a hotel ever. Saved up for a family holiday and the Caloundra Central Apartments single handedly ruined this.
Have lodged complaint with Australia Commerce Commissiom as well as the Australian Hotel Standards Authority.
Beware of this. Not what you pay for or expect for a supposed 4.5 start establishment.
Oh, and to the Management: please don't disrespect me with your normal apologetic reply trying to make excuses for the terrible experience we had.
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from CentralAptGroup, Guest Relations Manager at Central Apartment Hotel (Caloundra)
Responded 4 Feb 2020
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We often get nice reviews for people who stay at the house next door so this review has come as a surprise to us. You stayed at the house/villa next door which is quite popular. It is pet friendly and provides a lot of space to stretch out in. You were able to use the full resort facilities and we trust you found them pleasant. You speak of having no wifi but the house is advertised as pet friendly but with no wifi. I understand that you stayed over the peak Christmas /New year period and during that time the TV antenna for the house was affected for a short time by a storm for a few days and because it was this busy Christmas/ New Year week we rang around and got the first available emergency TV antenna repairer in to check on your concerns. I understand from making the necessary enquiries during those few days that the nature of your worry was that the TV reception was prone to some fuzzy periods. We thank you for notifying our friendly front desk staff about these fuzzy patches you experienced. Unfortunately it does not appear that you brought your more recent complaints to anyone's attention until your review. I myself stayed in that house/villa next door during the January school holiday period and found it to be in a very good state of repair indeed. It certainly appears that the mesh in the security door has been there for years and it is still there. If you had any other concerns whatsoever it would have been expected that you would have mentioned any concerns other than the TV during your stay so that your concerns could be checked and sorted. For example if you wanted the bedding configured differently that can be easily arranged with our king split bedding system. If you saw a bug in a light you only had to tell us and it would have been removed immediately. We have high cleaning standards. Any of your concerns could have been addressed easily if you had mentioned them. You did mention the TV fuzzy patch thing and we had the first available technician in. By mentioning issues during your stay we can check it all out. You are always welcome to stay here again any time and maybe next time you might enjoy one of the apartments within the complex rather than the house.
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PRICE RANGE
$187 - $235 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
AustraliaQueenslandSunshine CoastCaloundra
NUMBER OF ROOMS
36
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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Apartment Hotel (Caloundra)
Which popular attractions are close to Central Apartment Hotel (Caloundra)?
Nearby attractions include The Reject Shop (0.8 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Central Apartment Hotel (Caloundra)?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and a spa.
Which room amenities are available at Central Apartment Hotel (Caloundra)?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Central Apartment Hotel (Caloundra)?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at Central Apartment Hotel (Caloundra)?
Yes, free parking, secured parking, and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Central Apartment Hotel (Caloundra)?
Conveniently located restaurants include Italia Pizza and Pasts, Pacific Haven Bakery, and Muffin Break.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Central Apartment Hotel (Caloundra)?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Central Apartment Hotel (Caloundra)?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Does Central Apartment Hotel (Caloundra) offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and conference facilities during their stay.
Are there any historical sites close to Central Apartment Hotel (Caloundra)?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Buderim - Palmwoods Heritage Tramway (13.5 km).
Is Central Apartment Hotel (Caloundra) accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.