Spinifex Hotel

Derby, 6 Clarendon Street-17.303223,123.626527(Show on Map)

7.3

Good

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Checkin - Checkout datesSun, 28 Jun - Mon, 29 Jun28 Jun - 29 Jun

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The Spinifex Hotel is a versatile and iconic hotel located in Kimberley and offers visitors a range of amenities, including a bar, restaurant, TAB, motel-style accommodation, swimming pool, BBQs and a conference room. The hotel is a perfect destination for travellers who want to visit Derby, as it is situated near many popular tourist attractions such as Horizontal Waterfall, boab trees and Windjana Gorge National Park. The hotel also offers facilities like wireless internet, laundry, non-smoking rooms, secure parking, a bottle shop, a family bar and more. The hotel's minimalistic decor offers guests a relaxing atmosphere for intimate dining, business lunches or quick snacks. The hotel's swimming pool is fenced, ensuring the safety of young guests, and its location away from the main facilities provides a fun and safe environment for children to enjoy without disturbing other guests.

Summary of reviews

The Spinifex Hotel is a great choice for those looking for a good location in Derby with easy access to restaurants, cafes and other businesses. The hotel offers an array of dining options with both a restaurant and a pub on-site and the rooms are modern, spacious and clean. The staff is friendly and helpful and the secure and gated car park is a reassuring feature. While some guests had concerns about the cleanliness and accessibility, the majority of guests seem to be satisfied with the hotel's cleanliness and appreciate the friendly and helpful staff. Overall, the Spinifex Hotel offers good value for money with a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

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Room Types

Studio ApartmentThis air-conditioned apartment features a private balcony, a kitchenette, laundry facilities and a seating area with a flat-screen TV.

Standard Single RoomThis single room has a king single bed and private en suite bathroom with shower. It offers a desk, TV with cable channels, tea and coffee making facilities, fridge, and individual air-conditioning units. Please note that there are no cooking facilities in this rooms, however guests have access to a free shared laundry that has a microwave.

Twin RoomThis twin room has 1 queen-sized bed and 1 single-sized bed. It also includes a washing machine, tumble dryer and a kitchenette with a kettle. There is a sofa and free WiFi.

About Spinifex Hotel

The Spinifex Hotel is an iconic hotel located in the Kimberley that offers travellers a range of facilities including a full bar, restaurant and TAB, as well as brand new motel-style accommodation, swimming pool, BBQs and a conference room. The hotel is a perfect destination for visitors to Derby and serves as a regional administrative and supply centre. The hotel is situated near many popular tourist attractions such as the Buccaneer Archipelago, Horizontal Waterfall, boab trees, the Gibb River Road, Windjana Gorge National Park, Tunnel Creek and Wharfinger's House Museum. The hotel has a vast range of facilities catering to all guests. The restaurant at the Spinifex Hotel is one of the finest in Derby, offering a menu full of flavoursome food. The bar has a wide selection of domestic, premium national craft and international beers, and the sports bar and TAB allows followers and mad punters to keep up with all the action on a variety of screens. The hotel also offers wireless internet, CCTV, laundry facilities, non-smoking rooms, secure on-site parking, fax, bottle shop, take-away food service, pub TAB, free in-house movies, daily room servicing and a family bar. The Spinifex Hotel offers a relaxing atmosphere for guests to enjoy. The minimalist decor creates a refreshing and relaxing atmosphere, perfect for an intimate dining experience, a quick business lunch or just a snack on the run. The hotel's swimming pool is fenced for the safety of younger guests, while its location away from the main facilities of the hotel offers a fun and safe environment for children to enjoy without disturbing other guests.

Guest Reviews

7.3

Good

Review Summaries

Location

The Spinifex Hotel is a great choice for those looking for a good location in Derby. Situated in the centre of town, this hotel is conveniently close to restaurants, cafes and other businesses. The location is also great for walks with a nice sunset view just a short walk away. Security is good here and the design of the buildings is also pleasing. Guests appreciate the convenience of having a restaurant and bar on site and there are additional dining options nearby too. Plus, the hotel is located at the top end of Derby, offering easy access to the Derby Wharf and other attractions. Overall, the Spinifex Hotel is the best in town and a great choice for your Derby stay.

Breakfast

The Spinifex Hotel offers a pleasant stay with excellent meals served at their on-site restaurant, although the coffee at breakfast could have been better according to some reviewers. However, a few guests were disappointed to find out that the hotel doesn't serve breakfast. Nevertheless, the restaurant on-site was definitely a bonus for dinner and early breakfast. Some found the breakfast options to be out of date, but overall, the restaurant food was good. A minor complaint was the overcooked poached eggs. For those who needed breakfast, they went across to another location off-site.

Dinner

The Spinifex Hotel offers an array of dining options with both a restaurant and a pub on-site. While some guests found the food to be excellent, others had mixed experiences. The meals in the pub were generally good with some describing it as great pub grub. However, some guests waiting in excess of 90 minutes for dinner and found the food to be of poor quality. The restaurant attached to the hotel was a bonus for dinner and early breakfast, but some found the prices a little expensive. Despite some negative reviews, many guests found the meals to be well-priced, fresh and tasty. Overall, the hotel offers different food and beverage options for all seven days of the week.

Rooms

The Spinifex Hotel provides guests with a selection of modern, spacious and clean rooms that cater to their every need. The fully self-contained apartments are well equipped with a washer/dryer and kitchen, while the single rooms offer basic comforts such as a kettle. Many guests appreciated the added bonus of having a balcony, comfortable beds and lounge chairs. While there were some reports of maintenance issues, the majority of guests enjoyed the bright and nicely decorated rooms. Some guests even remarked on the stunning sunset views they experienced from their rooms. The hotel's excellent facilities and cleanliness were highly praised with several guests highlighting the convenience of having their own washing machine in the room. Overall, the Spinifex Hotel offers good value for money with a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Beds

The beds at the Spinifex Hotel received mixed reviews from guests. While some found them to be very comfortable, others reported that their beds were terrible and had bed bugs. Some also mentioned that the pillows were of poor quality and collapsed easily. However, there were guests who had a positive experience with comfortable beds in clean rooms. The hotel could improve by ensuring that beds have clean bedsheets and are not squeaky or lumpy to enhance guests' sleeping experience. Overall, while some guests found the beds to be noisy, it can be said that the quality of sleep at the Spinifex Hotel depends on the room assigned to guests.

Cleanliness

Guests have reported mixed experiences with the cleanliness of Spinifex Hotel. Some reviewers have praised the hotel for being lovely, spacious, comfortable and clean with modern and well-equipped rooms. Several reviews also highlighted the convenience of having washing machines or washer/dryers in the rooms. However, some guests have reported issues with cleanliness, including dirty cups, glasses, cutlery and plates, as well as used soap, shampoo and even washing left from previous guests. Some reviewers have also noted dust, dirty shower screens and dusty surfaces, while others have complained about the lack of cleanliness in the lounge, kitchen and shower areas and the unpleasant smell of linen. Despite these issues, the majority of guests seem to be satisfied with the hotel's cleanliness and appreciate the friendly and helpful staff.

Staff

The Spinifex Hotel boasts an excellent team who are ready to cater to your every need. From the moment you arrive, the friendly and helpful staff will make you feel right at home. Whether you need assistance with your luggage, directions to local attractions, or suggestions for dining options, the staff are always on hand to help. Unfortunately, the reception staff can be hit or miss with some reviewers finding them unhelpful and disinterested. However, the majority of guests rave about the staff, who are often described as the highlight of their stay. They are praised for being attentive, efficient and welcoming and many guests commend their efforts to make their stay as comfortable as possible. The sports bar is a particular favorite among visitors with several reviews mentioning the excellent service they received there. While there were a few instances of rude staff members or inefficiencies among the team, most guests agree that the Spinifex Hotel has a fantastic team who go above and beyond to ensure an enjoyable stay.

Wi-Fi

Guests at the Spinifex Hotel have varied experiences with the wifi. Some guests have reported that the wifi is reliable and good, while others have found the reliability and speed to be lacking. Some guests have also reported difficulties in obtaining the wifi password with some having to check with multiple staff members. Some guests have also experienced no wifi reception in their rooms, while others have had to stand outside their rooms for reception. Despite some negative experiences with the wifi, it seems that good wifi is available in certain areas of the hotel.

Pool

Guests of the Spinifex Hotel seem to have mixed reviews when it comes to the pool area. Some are disappointed by the lack of chaises to relax on after a swim, while others enjoyed the very comfortable set up and had a great time in the pool. Despite some negative feedback about the lack of protection from the sun, guests still found it great to have a dip after a hot day. Some even considered the pool to be the highlight of their stay. Overall it seems like the pool and washing facilities were great and complemented the great meals that were had at the hotel.

Parking

The Spinifex Hotel boasts a secure and gated car park for its guests with many reviewers praising its added security. However, a few guests experienced issues with broken entry gates, leading to concerns about the level of security for their vehicles. Some guests also found the car park to be a bit of a hike from the hotel lobby, particularly when carrying heavy luggage. Overall, while some guests had concerns about the security of the car park, many found it to be a reassuring feature of their stay at the Spinifex Hotel.

Accessible

The Spinifex Hotel had mixed reviews when it comes to accessibility for guests with disabilities. While some found the rooms to be easily accessible and the location fine, others had issues with the facilities provided. Guests reported broken doors, lack of security and privacy and difficulty with heavy luggage. Some also noted that the hotel lacked basic amenities such as a trolley to assist guests with heavy luggage. Additionally, some guests had trouble getting in touch with staff after 6.00 pm. However, the hotel's reception did offer to move guests to a room with hot water availability to help with their needs. Others reported issues with the plumbing and bathroom facilities. Overall, guests with disabilities may want to consider other accommodation options due to the varied accessibility experience reported.

FAQ

Yes, Spinifex Hotel has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Outdoor Pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Spinifex Hotel.

No, Spinifex Hotel doesn't allow dogs.

No, parking facilities aren't available at Spinifex Hotel.

No, Spinifex Hotel doesn't have a gym.

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