They claim "Not a hotel but better, the Ultimate Apartments is perfect for any type of stay. A a contemporary Bondi Beach property, offering quality apartment accommodation."

What is actually true: converted motel rooms with the cheapest beds, linen, pillows etc that even charities would not accept. I'm not sure what they class as 'modern beds' but the bed in my room was the worst I had ever slept on - worse than sofa bed quality. The pillows were seriously an inch thick with no cushioning whatsoever.

There was no foxtel in my room as they claim and most appliances were damaged. The bathroom drains were covered in old dirt and waste, but apart from that it wasn't what I would call 'dirty'. Just old and not cleaned professionally.

I only stayed for one night thankfully, and next time I will shell out a few more bucks to actually get a good night's sleep. I paid $165 - which is a good rate for Sydney, but I expect better than one star motel quality for that price. A YMCA or hostel would be better. I recommend you pay a little more elsewhere and get value for your money.

On the plus side, the staff were friendly and they provided a much needed heater because the antiquated air conditioning didn't do much other than make noise and leak water.

I read less than complimentary reviews elsewhere and was a bit apprehensive about this place, but went for it anyway as we were on a budget and I wanted the ability to prepare my own food. It turned out to be fine. Sure, if you're expecting a luxury hotel, it isn't that. It's basically one room with comfortable bed(s) (we had a twin room), a sofa and table, a smallish TV, and a kitchen unit with utensils, cutlery and crockery. It has a kettle, a microwave and a single plug-in hob. It doesn't have a cooker, though, so you won't be fully self-catering. We made breakfast there, took sandwiches for lunch when I could be bothered to make them, and except for a couple of nights when I cooked meat pies and spuds, we ate dinner in restaurants. Those more adept/enthusiastic at cooking could do a lot more there, of course. We were there for 11 days.

Towels are changed once a week. Half way through the week I just added them to our laundry. There's a laundry room in the basement with washers and dryers. No powder or change (though if you're lucky someone will have left powder). Cleaning is also done once a week. This isn't a hotel.

It's 10 minutes from the beach, but we went in winter so our attention was on more cultural pursuits. Personally, I find the whole Bondi area pretty depressing, so apart from the first day when we walked to the beach and the second to last day when we did the Bondi-Clovelly walk (wonderful!!), we spent our time in the CIty. But that was convenient enough. The 389 bus stops right outside (both ways) and it's a half hour trip to Circular Quay. If you have to commute you'd probably get fed up with it, but on holiday it's part of the experience. You can buy daily or weekly prepaid tickets in the shop opposite the apartments (very friendly guy there! But avoid the Bondi Mini Supermarket up the road - the guy is as friendly as death).

I would go back there.

It's a cross between a motel and an apartment at this place. Service is pretty good, the place is gated so you must go to get someone to open the gate when you first arrive. Staff friendly enough. Room is clean, apart from some dirt in the shower. Newly refurbished it seems. Bed is a bit too firm although good enough for the night. Very clean sheets and good amenities and clean cutlery although I really think they need a hairdryer. As a note to everyone an extra towel is under the sofa bed. The Foxtel isn't very good but for a few nights it's fine if your not lounging about. Unfortunately the place seems very strict. With so many signs telling you what you shouldn't be doing. Like having a conversation near the office. Internet is paying. As it says in the title. The beach is pretty close but could be closer. Overall if you want Affordable and Cheerful Accomodation but the basics this place is for you!

Please note though, this is NOT a Hotel! It's an apartment!

Behind the gates to the secure parking area reveals what was most likely a motel during the 70's. The land is probably earmarked for development and the owners are doing what is needed to keep it going, no more, no less. Make no mistakes, you are in a rental room and not a motel, lots and lots of signs telling you what you can and cant do, a list of prices should you break anything - 5 bucks for the plastic water filler for the iron?? Overall it was a pleasant enough place to stay, nice and secure albeit a little dated.