Indian Ocean Hotel

Was having a great time here, sat by the pool having a few pints. All of a sudden bouncer comes up to us saying we'd have to leave in 5 minutes as we were wearing thongs and it's a licensed venue and the live music is starting. We'd just bought a full round and had no idea. Bouncer (the tall one with moustache) was pretty rude, just said 5 minutes and we're gone. Bit of a shame as it's a nice bar with a cool vibe, but how can you be a beach side venue with a swimming pool and kick out people wearing thongs who've been drinking there all day?

Loved the pool spa area and the service was definitely amazing.
Will def.come again.

It was quite surreal staying at the IOH. The decor hasn't been changed in decades so it felt like stepping back in time (or walking on to the set of a B grade horror movie.not necessarily a bad thing). The IOH offers a simple service: rooms for a very reasonable price. It's only a short walk away from the Esplanade so you can't fault the location.

The staff were friendly and helpful enough.

The walls between adjoining rooms are paper-thin. You can hear everything going on in the room next to you. Everything. Every. Thing.

EDIT NOTE: To date I am yet to get back the $200 bond I paid. I was told this would happen within 7 working days after our stay. We're well passed that now.

Have to say used to come here 20 years ago and it is still the same. Which is a good thing. Reception staff were brilliant so helpful. Bar staff fantastic. Made me feel like I’d never left. One night but was absolutely brilliant. Do t change a thing there x

The Indian Ocean Hotel has been our home away from home for the last 6 months so we could take our daughter to her state team commitments. Rooms are clean and comfortable, beds are great, it’s not the ritz but for the price it’s well worth it. And coffee down stairs is great. Staff are amazing. Thanks for all your help over the last few months. Location is perfect for a Perth getaway.

Great retro style hotel. Clean with large rooms. Excelent value for money. Good pool.
Great funky live music venue to the side. We will definitely stay there again

From our initial greeting by the welcoming friendly staff, our impromptu stay was with a small family. This venue may not be suitable for every family as it was also a live music venue and we didn't choose to use the pool while the adults pool party was underway, however the kids still loved the place and.thiuggt it was groovy and had a morning swim. The place in general, was very clean and well maintained and exceeded my expectations, the pool area was meticulously maintained and cleaned, apart from natural age the place has weathered very well. Much better than any place I've stayed at in a while and I was impressed at the simplicity but attention to detail. The experience was made more enjoyable by the staff interaction and if was quite personal, rather than being just another number. Hands down would go again with friends if the opportunity arose.

In this fake plastic world, it has been an absolute joy to behold. Transport yourself back in time.absolute quality place to experience.

Rubbish music when my party was the only party at the bar we weren't able to stop the music ended up leaving.

Been here many times for music gigs and now summer pool parties! Always clean and well presented everytime I've gone there.

Bought tickets to a gig here spent over $100 on tickets for multiple people. No set times were posted what so ever. Called up to ask about the set times the lady on the phone Rhiannon was flat out rude as and told me they were currently playing and no idea when they started or finished and couldn't be bothered helping me cause she had 'customers to serve' then literally hung up on me. How's that for customer service!

Good grief, what an awful place to stay! I booked here because I'm moving overseas, and needed somewhere to sleep close to my house while the house was being packed up.

I've stayed in some bad hotels, but this one is really bad! The walls are paper thin, so you hear everybody! The wi-fi is slower than dial up so don't even think about watching a movie on Netflix! And there's only one accessible powerpoint in the whole room to charge electronics. The room can have up to three occupants! Can you imagine three people each needing to charge their phones and tablets.

They say the like to keep the hotel as true to its original 1970s look as possible, which basically means they haven't modernised it at all. You can modernise and remain true to the design!

I have one more night booked in here, but if it's as noisy as it is tonight, I think I'll book somewhere else.

I lived in Perth 35 years ago and I recall seeing bands here back then. I am in town visiting family and friends and had no real expectations when I booked here. It's a distinctive hotel - retro style rooms that remind me of growing up in Perth. Spotlessly clean. The staff are warm and friendly, and went out of their way to be helpful. They cautioned me about loud live music but I really didn't notice it. The location is very convenient, the price is very reasonable. This is clearly a well managed place and I look forward to returning.

Very outdated, especially for the price. No power outlets above ground level, so charging my phone was difficult. Hotel also has a limit to what alcohol you can have in your private room, which I found inconvenient. They should advertise that.

I like that they have a great outdoor area with the pool, spa and pool table but the rooms are really outdated

Awesome little room overlooking the pool area. Definitely not for older couples on the weekends as the atmosphere outside is similar to spring break but if that's what you're there for.then it lives up to the hype.

Nice place, fresh beers and concerts. Dishes are nice as well. I will come more often. So far 100% enjoyed the night spent there.

I didn't stay there but went into the bar on Tuesday 18th January, it was 40c and no airconditioner on, doors to the pool open and flies coming in to the bar. Very uncomfortable conditions to try and enjoy a cold drink. The glasses are not kept in the fridge so a cold drink turned warm very quickly. I had to ask for a cloth to wipe the dirty table, no coasters available so tables get wet. The single fin beer $12.50 for a pint over priced. I cannot recommend this bar.

Great place to stay. Close to beach. Great Indi pub with live music attached. Terrific prices. Rooms clean and comfortable. Great staff. My fav hotel.

Very upset with my visit here tonight. Service was appalling. Called up the hotel to ask if toastface grillah was open as they weren’t answering the phones and she said they were. Ended up driving 15 down to be told we weren’t allowed to go in to order any food as we might be trying to sneak into the bar. Literally had no intention of going there dressed in pyjamas and both the bouncer and hotel receptionist were very rude. All we wanted was to buy a meal and leave and ended up wasting our time! Why tell me over the phone they’re open then when we try to go order refuse us entry?