Karma Rottnest

We took a multi generation family vacation. For that purpose the accommodations were good. The staff are very hospitable and accommodating. Katie checked us in and even though it was late she stayed up and gave us as much information as she could Klang was super helpful got us water for all of us Bow was great told us about all the food options Kitchen staff Petch, Johnskis, Puy, Mui, Chd were always smiling helped my son who had special needs accommodate about food Umapom was a great cleaner. I will review the time share at a later opportunity I would like to make sure I give credit to the staff who deserve it so well.

I was here for the summer holiday for the second time as the hotel fulfilled our need for a vacation. Begins with exploring the island and ends with a nice dinner and perfect cocktails. Love the rooms, lots of choices for breakfast, perfect services. Need to book few months in advance or you will miss the spot. Recommended!

We booked a room with water views, must have missed the fine print that water views are conditional on the visitor being 10ft tall. Our room was 380 for one night, staff couldn’t be bothered cleaning the inch of dust under the bed or shooing away at least the biggest cockroaches. Some staff were pleasant, some were openly hostile. Shocker.

I have only been to rottnest 4 times, and once was for our honeymoon (thanks to COVID and not being able to go far). We spent a fortune on Samphire Hotel, which really was not that great considering how expensive it was (but I won't go into that because this isn't about them)... Karma Lodge is by no means fancy, but it has that real rottnest island relaxed vibe. The staff are extremely friendly, the rooms are decent (we had a big king, two singles, and a bar fridge, and a powerful warm shower in a huge bathroom overlooking the salt lakes on our balcony). Half of this was missing at the Samphire hotel and this room was half the price ... so... if you are looking for a bang for your back then Karma lodge is for you. Not to mention an INCREDIBLE buffet breakfast that is included in the room. Everything from hot english breakfast, to muesli, fresh fruit and a bakery section full of croissants and toast... hot coffee, tea and juices. I really felt all the staff were down to earth and friendly and more than happy to accomodate. This is the second time we have stayed there and I never leave reviews but I felt this one needed a bit of a shout out! I again want to stress that this hotel is not a 5 star luxury hotel but it is worth it if you have an open mind & want to save a few pennies & receive all the same as you would anywhere else on the island!

OK, so check in was fine by Dee the friendly, but stern receptionist, but the Lakeview room was absolutely shockingly dirty, with marks everywhere, putrid floors, walls, ceilings and a bathroom that has not been maintained to even a basic standard level. The crows are so annoying, but understand that is not their fault. Breakfast was probably the worst I have ever experienced!! inedible, stale, off, unappetizing, no service, complacencies' with most staff. Took 1/2 an hour to get a coffee which was over extracted, bitter and foul. The whole property is DIRTY and you will find used jam and sauce sachets littering the ground and pool areas with ants all over them. Pool was uninviting in this hot weather, It seems they have left the broken "pool cleaner" submerged and makes it hard to swim!! I seriously do not know how they can run a business like this? Never ever going back to Karma - Looks like they have no money left to patch up all the issues surrounding this awful venue.

No maintenance done on it, rear door to balcony hard to slide, bar fridge has a loud constant whine, has a door through to an adjoining room (not ours) that we CANNOT lock and keep possessions safe!!!! Floor is black with dirt and sand. For $457/night I am appalled