Pamela's Retreat

3.5 star property

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Bungalow, Kitchenette (Self contained) | Bed sheets
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Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
9 Bovell Street, Bridgetown, WA, 6255
  • Sunnyhurst Wines
    7 min walk
  • Bridgetown Civic and Community Centre
    5 min drive
  • Bridgetown Visitor Information Centre
    5 min drive

Room options

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Queen room)

  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Bungalow, Kitchenette (Self contained)

  • 391 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Double room)

  • 391 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About this property

Pamela's Retreat

3.5-star Bridgetown guest house with free self parking
A refrigerator in a common area, laundry facilities, and a garden are available at this smoke-free guesthouse. Self parking is free. Other amenities include barbecue grills and a picnic area. Housekeeping is not available.
Pamela's Retreat offers 4 accommodations with air conditioning.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Pamela's Retreat features a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. This Bridgetown guesthouse also offers a picnic area, laundry facilities, and a refrigerator in a common area. The property has a front desk available during limited hours. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Pamela's Retreat is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 8:30 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: AUD 18 to 28 per person

Things to do

  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Reflexology

More

  • Built in 1978
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 18 to 28 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Pamela's Retreat House Bridgetown
Pamela's Retreat House
Pamela's Retreat Bridgetown
Pamela's Retreat
Pamela's Retreat Bridgetown, Australia - Western Australia
Pamela's Retreat Guesthouse Bridgetown
Pamela's Retreat Guesthouse
Pamela's Retreat Guesthouse
Pamela's Retreat Bridgetown
Pamela's Retreat Guesthouse Bridgetown

Pamela's Retreat Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

belinda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was exactly as described, a beautiful quiet place to rest. Added bonus was full of retro furnishing, we loved it. Also the dog Jake on the property was lovely and friendly and we will miss him. Would recommend anyone to stay that just wants a genuine down to earth stay thats value for money. Thank you Pamela.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pavlos

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Neil

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the ability to be able to come and go as we pleased however this was over shadowed by the host watching our every move. The accommodation was clean but everything was old and secondhand. The host felt she needed to go through the accommodation every day while we were there to check on our toilet paper. She was very intrusive even to the point of pushing in the door when my husband answered to talk to me while i was in bed. We would definitely not stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property was larger than expected, clean and comfortable. Pamela was friendly and attentive to our needs. Very peaceful and quiet surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice location, chooks and Guinea fowl to wake up to. Comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was someone's house the room was in their house with a dog.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to spend a weekend
Good, clean accomodation. Friendly and pleasant owner. Bridgetown is a great place to chill for a weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A welcoming character home with amazing view
Pamela has an amazing property. Just a little out of the way, but an easy drive if have a vehicle. Just a couple minutes out of town, but well worth it. Great view, beautiful ground and a great character home. Pamela is very welcoming and great to sit down for a chat. The decor is older, but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Anne, Fremantle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a nice, comfortable retreat on beautiful premises. Nothing fancy but everything one needs to get away and relax. Beautiful walk into Bridgetown along the river..(we were unlucky because the pedestrian crossing had washed out..) Beautiful area. We stayed in the chalet and were quite satisfied. Pamela also offers fresh oranges and apples, jams and fresh eggs!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice experience
Little bit secluded and the was no one when i arrived. But a sign at the door with all important information. Later I met the host Pamela with a warm welcome. So all clean and all amenities available with a quite private character.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very quiet location with beautiful gardens
One night stop over as travelling for work. Clean, tidy room stay in dwelling. No facilities to cook etc but that was understood at booking. Room & bathròm are dated. Lovely people and good value
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
WOW
Disappointed overall. there was a picture of a Spa Bath the reality was something different. Queen Room =Double bed, 1 chair and 2 bed side tables. The Aircon was a bar heater.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Dos

4/10 Poor

Jim, Perth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location, rooms are in very poor condition.
Doors at Pamela's Retreat aren't closed using the usual locks with a snib on one side and a keyhole on the other. Instead, a sliding bolt lockable and unlockable only from the outside is used - this means that someone can inadvertently trap you inside your room, and your privacy is compromised because you can't lock it from the inside. Aging wallpaper peels from the plastered walls. The ill-fitting, threadbare carpet shifts around as you walk on it. Pieces of wooden trim hang down in the corners of the ceiling. The bedside lamps lack light bulbs, and the shower is as warm and satisfying as standing outside in the drizzle. To put it charitably, the place is falling apart. On the other hand, the lady we met was nice enough and I love the view from the yard - the place is situated most of the way up a hill and gives a great vista over the valley and across Bridgetown itself. The dog is a quiet, friendly soul who is very pleased to meet guests. My recommendation to the owners of Pamela's is this: close the place for a week or two, and: Remove the peeling wallpaper and renew the plaster and paint. Replace the aging carpet with something a little more modern, and use underlay this time so it doesn't feel like you're walking on a picnic blanket. Get rid of the barely-working showerhead and replace it. Paint the ceilings properly. Delete your cheap excuse for locks and replace them with locking handles which allow security and privacy. Place could be lovely but it needs work.

10/10 Excellent

Lesley, M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful stay.
Wonderful host, very clean, well kept property. A delightful experience.

8/10 Good

Linda, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pamela's Retreat was a pleasant overnight stop.
My host was friendly and helpful. I enjoyed a pleasant overnight stayat Pamela's Retreat in the lovely Bridgetown area.

8/10 Good

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Wonderful views with fresh eggs!
It was adequate to our needs, reasonable accommodation with self catering facilities. Pam sold us some beautiful fresh eggs and locally grown oranges.

4/10 Poor

J, Perth, WA

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
disappointed
Our room was booked for 4 but could really only cater for max of 3. Sheets were only provided for the double and single bed, the fourth person had to bunk on a very hard sofa bed which was only about 150cm long, or a small matress which was about 80cm wide and not in good condition. Contents of the room were all very old, second hand and tired looking with the exception of the TV and the airconditioner. Towels were clean but one was covered in green paint. Hot water was intermittent making for unpleasant showers. Although lights and lamps were present, only 2 had globes provided. 'View of Lake' was really just a small manmade dam in a paddock, 'pleasant walks' was a 5minute walk to the dam. Kitchen was filled with brikabrak including disposable plastic plates and cups and other outdated junk, fridge is outside the room in the cold. There were signs of 'do not do this and do not do that' everywhere. 'Self contained retreat' is really a small extremely drafty room tacked on to the side of the owners garage. I am not usually a complainer but this is seriously overpriced for what you get. Pictures on the website manage to hide the worst. Very disappointed and couldnt leave quick enough...

10/10 Excellent

martin, Australia - WA - Perth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Above average; Value: Great deal; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Pristine;

10/10 Excellent

Nicole, Belgium

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Kliment, Australia - WA - Perth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Great deal, Bargain, Fantastic; Service: P; Cleanliness: Spotless, Beautiful;

8/10 Good

Melinda, Australia - WA - Perth

Liked: Cleanliness
Facilities: Basic; Cleanliness: Lovely;

10/10 Excellent

Tane, Australia - WA - Perth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Affordable; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Spotless; Nice lake nearby for walking

8/10 Good

Yuen, Australia - WA - Perth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value: Economical; Service: Good, Courteous;