great location. easy access to central sydney. yes it is basic but that is relevant to what you pay. great coffee shop s and cafes within 20 metres. More

I spend 5 days in challis the location is great potts point is lovable..and not so far from the city centre but you must have a good trained because for arrive in the centre you have to do many steps..but is best done it in Sydney than in a gym! Next to Challis there is a cafe were i ve... More

Hotel room was very basic, no bedside light, radio, no milk in fridge, but the worst was the shower which looked like it needed a good clean. Felt like I did not know what was lurking in there and then I did find a bug the first night which I killed. Also unfortunately the guys on reception were very unhelpful,... More

The location was great with a beautiful scenic walk to the opera house and circular quay via the botanical gardens. The bed was extremely comfortable and sheets were immaculate. Unfortunately the room was tiny, and the bathroom pokey. Very noisy fridge that kept waking me up in the night with a jolt, and also the noise of people in the... More

The location is excellent, but room was small, smelly and not comfy at all. I know the prices of the area are quite high and this hotel was cheap compared to the rest in the area, but it was the poorest room I have ever stayed in. More

The guys at reception were very friendly and helpful, but that didn't help the dreadful bed - could feel the springs and lumps, even through the double-folded quilt I lay on. Whole place could be a lot cleaner - the stair carpets were dirty, the bathrooms very smelly with mould, cobwebs everywhere; and everything feels tired and worn out. Yes... More

Stayed in several motels in Australia (Sydney, Gold Coast, Hervey Bay, Airlie Beach and Cairns as well), and this was a disappointment. All other motels had internet, a nice room with some space and comfortable in general. The rooms at Challis were very small, with a minute ensuite and basically that's it. While I had no intention to stay in... More

Normally i dont leave feedback ref my hotel stays, but i feel that i must for this 1. Having always been very fortunate when booking hotels in the past, this has to have been the worst experience ever!!! Do not be mislead by the pictures on the internet (they are not of Challis Lodge). The place is falling apart :-0... More

Room very shabby, tiny ensuite & generally bad upkeep. Bedding & towels clean though and they provide kettle, iron & fridge in the room. Could be a fab place if they spent a little time on cleaning and maintanence! On plus side, location great for public transport and if you like walking not that far into Circular Quay!! More