No.14 Lovel St Guesthouse

+ Cute and quirky. Easy to walk to from Karoomba station. The common areas are kept clean. I enjoyed chilling on the comfy sofa on the outdoor deck. I would come back.

+ The house has a lot of character, and still has a lot of the original features. The kitchen is nice and efficient - everyone has their own clearly marked areas.

- Felt very impersonal. I didn't deal with a staff member at any stage, instead just working off the automated emails. Also, not really their fault, but just something to watch out for - I got phishing emails claiming they were from the property.

+ A cosy little home, with friendly people and a great social vibe.

- I do not recommend this place to anyone who is a light sleeper. The rooms are very poorly soundproofed - you can hear people walking, talking, slamming doors, and even washing dishes or banging pots. I had a room next to the kitchen, and guests using it did not respect quiet hours. I didn't get a good sleep there.

+ Gato y ambiente

+ Communication, Location, good bathroom amenities, nice beds, lots of small practical stuffs (usb plugs on the wall for each bunk bed, miniature fans for each bunk bed, etc)

- Lounge and dining room feel rather squished to my taste

+ The house is lovely, each night a fire going. The room was cosy and comfortable and a nice space. Kitchen is well equipped and plenty of shared facilities. This is my second time staying here, I really enjoy it. Easy to check in and out and can walk (little hill) into town

+ So cozy and family vibe. Such a good kitchen and living area. Free milk and cereal was such a nice bonus!

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+ The respect and friendliness of fellow guests.

+ Very friendly and nicely laid out. Catered for every need.

- It was a 10 minute up and down walk into town in the rain each time we went!

+ Schattig huisje met allerlei voorzieningen

- Rook iets muffig

+ An amazing cozy hostel full of good vibes

+ I loved my stay! It's definitely the best place with dorm rooms to stay in Katoomba. The owner is so friendly, helpful and kind. The free all-day breakfast, including soy milk (and other milks), was a pleasant surprise. There are plenty of seating areas inside and outside to eat meals. Many books on the shelves. Many pictures of the surrounding areas and wildlife. I really appreciated the room/bed specific tray on the shelf for dry food, and the cloth bag for chilled food. The bed was super comfortable. You don't have to pay for a towel.

- The only downside was that we had to use matches to light the gas stoves, but that was just a minor inconvenience.

+ It was such a cozy accomodation, one could immediately feel relaxed after arrival. Very well organisied, from check-in procedure to kitchen equipment. I loved how there was created space in the kitchen / fridge for every room / dorm bed - so helpful! I would definitely love to come back!