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Jo H

Did not live up to expectations

2.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 4 Aug 2024
We booked a 3 bedroom ocean view apartment for a 4 night stay with my 4 children. The room stank as soon as we opened the door - bizarrely like fish. I went back down to complain and someone came up, sprayed some stuff, and added some diffusers.... but the smell just would not go away. I complained twice again, but nothing was ever done, no compensation was ever offered... house keeping did not take out the rubbish, only on the 3rd day after i complained they emptied one bin, but not the other. Quite bizarre really. Sofas are old and worn, bathroom taps are not children friendly. None of my kids could open them, they were so stiff. Curtains are all coming off windows. Kitchen was well equipped, i'll give it that. Very disappointing stay, the only thing it has going for it is its location.
Date of stay: July 2024
Trip type: Travelled with family
1.0 of 5 bubblesValue
1.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
3.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
1.0 of 5 bubblesService
3.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise , Guest Services / Front Office at Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise, responded to this review
Responded 5 Aug 2024
Dear Jo4z,

Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience with us. If you could kindly reach out to myself on my email with your experience so I can investigate this further.

My sincerest apologies regarding this experience and hopefully we can receive another opportunity to turn this around with a much more positive experience.

We look forwarding to hearing back from you

Kind Regards,
Reece Gilbert
Executive Assistant Manager
reece.gilbert@peppers.com.au
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Reviewed 27 July 2024

A week stay at a 5 star hotel which did not love up to our expectations we have stayed at the soul back in 2012 and loved the hotel so much we rebooked but we're disappointed from the moment we arrived , we went to check and the room wasn't ready understandably this happens some time but we were told someone would call when our room was ready provided both our mobile numbers 2.5 hrs went by and no phone call , until someone called asking if we were coming back at all to check in we said we were awaiting a call to be told to check in no apologies. Once got to check in the valet was very rude and slammed the bags onto the trolley I asked if he could take and extra bag of shopping onto the trolley if he could I got a response with a huff , he then told me he can park my car for $25 a day I said no thank you he snorted at me in disbelief I refused his offer , he then continued to leave the bag of shopping on the ground.

We arrived to our 2 bedroom apartment which cost 3.5k over 7 days so for 500$ a night we did not expect to see big dirty marks all over the walls throughout the apartment , a PowerPoint in the main bedroom masking tapped shut half hanging off with wires exposed, no washing liquid to wash the clothes a dirty washing machine which had mold in the seal and stunk, lint in the dryer , the last guest half used face cream sitting on the vanity in the second bedroom ,no towels in the second bathroom, stains on the couch, and for a late check in after awaiting our room to be cleaned black hair all over the main bathroom floor and mold build up around the shower outing as well as someone's dirty face print on the glass that separates the bath window to the main bedroom , the second day we managed to get one towel in the main bathroom and 1 in the second and they had left the dirty towels on the floor , as well as the cleaner decided to leave there used hotel guest slippers on the rug near the couch.
This was a family holiday and was extremely disappointed.

Date of stay: July 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise , Guest Services / Front Office at Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise, responded to this reviewResponded 31 July 2024

Dear Sarah,

Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience with us. If you could kindly reach out to myself on my email with your experience so I can investigate this further.

My sincerest apologies regarding this experience and hopefully we can receive another opportunity to turn this around with a much more positive experience.

We look forwarding to hearing back from you

Kind Regards,
Reece Gilbert
Executive Assistant Manager
reece.gilbert@peppers.com.au

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Reviewed 26 July 2024 via mobile

Superb location. Superb rooms . We take 2 bhk apartment and it’s on 32 floor and superb view of surfer paradise . Closes to best shopping and entertainment zone . We enjoy a lot . I have my best view in this hotel .Keep it up . Although in our stay there is fire in lift so we are block in room for 2 days . We can’t go out . But hotel provide all support they could give us and have proper announcements that what is happening. They even refund our 1 day apartment rent . Best place to stay in Gold Coast

Date of stay: December 2023
Trip type: Travelled with family
Thank 322sandeepb
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Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise , Guest Services / Front Office at Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise, responded to this reviewResponded 29 July 2024

Hi 322sandeepb,
Thank you for posting your review after your recent stay at Peppers Soul.

We appreciate your honest feedback and will be sure to share it with the team to ensure we are constantly improving.

Thank you & regards,

Guest Service Team

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Reviewed 24 July 2024

I had a two bedroom apartment overlooking the ocean. Everything was perfect. The view was majestic. The sunrises were amazing. The apartment was stunning every room had a balcony overlooking the beach.
Had buffet breakfast a couple of times at the hotel was really delicious. You are right in the heart of Surfers so everything including lots of restaurants and activities are right at the front of the building. Both inside and outside pools and spas were really good.
I loved the secret garden which overlooked Cavill mall.
The cleaning staff were lovely and replenished towels coffee daily.
The lifts were really fast and I never had to wait kind.
I most definitely recommend this place.

Date of stay: July 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Thank Wendy H
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Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise , Guest Services / Front Office at Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise, responded to this reviewResponded 24 July 2024

Hi wendyhU1817XE,
Thank you very much for your outstanding feedback regarding your stay at Peppers Soul.

It is always a pleasure to receive such positive feedback. I will share your feedback with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services.

Warm regards
The Guest Service Team

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Reviewed 23 July 2024

Valet staff were next level amazing. Front of house was ok. Night staff were absolutely terrible because of them we don’t want to return. We lost status points as we were hoping to extend our stay. It is also not a good look for a hotel that is apart of the Accor All membership scheme.

We were planning on staying longer until we had the terrible experience.
We are now at the darling treated beautifully and on first name bases.

Date of stay: July 2024
Trip type: Travelled with family
Thank Chrystal E
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Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise , Guest Services / Front Office at Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise, responded to this reviewResponded 24 July 2024

Dear Chrystal,
Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise. Your experience does not sound like our regular standard of operation, and I am very disappointed that we failed to provide the service we are renowned for.
I have reached out to you directly to further discuss your concerns.
Sincerely,
Elena Gligorova
Executive Assistant Manager

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Reviewed 19 July 2024

While no doubt the location is great, as a Gold Accor member we were a little disappointed by our experience. We got the room we paid for, with no obvious upgrade, and a room with a number of issues. Broken wheels on the dishwasher, a/c controls very temperamental, maintenance people hanging outside the windows, a tv that was installed in the middle of the stay. No turn down service, no service when requested as we were going to be out for a couple of hours. None of the issues in of themselves were a problem - but combined together over a 7 night stay, and compared to what we typically experience at these properties, it was just a bit disappointing. (Separately the indoor hot tub was awful - with green slime in the foam - needed a thorough clean).

Date of stay: June 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise , Guest Services / Front Office at Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise, responded to this reviewResponded 22 July 2024

Hi Sydney_Kat27,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and time on the phone. While I wish you had a better experience, it is feedback like this that we learn from and use to improve.

We work hard to deliver an exceptional guest experience, and it's apparent in this case that we fell short. If you give us a chance to earn back your trust, I can assure you that we will do our best to give you the great hotel experience that so many of our guests have grown so fond of.

Warm regards,
The Guest Service Team

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