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Phil F

Motel hell

1.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 30 Apr 2020
7 floors of pop- up brothels
Prodominently Asian
Asian owner
Asian staff
Room was filthy
Ceiling fans never been cleaned
Sliding balcony door inoperable
No security on premises
I was robbed whist staying there
I certainly wouldn't recommend
Date of stay: April 2020
Trip type: Travelled solo
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Reviewed 12 July 2019

We ended up at Luma Luma after our accomodation was unavailble due to maintence issue coming into school holidays. To be honest, I cried that we could only get into Luma Luma but was pleasantly surprised.

It is very honest accomodation with very friendly staff. It was great to get the room cleaned everyday, which is not normal for apartment accomodation.

Solid walls, so very quiet with the windows closed. Lots of fridges which was really helpful. The pool was nice but quite cold at this time of year.

Great location.

Date of stay: July 2019
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Thank Betabebold
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Reviewed 30 April 2019 via mobile

We stayed for 4 days - the rooms were clean and the aircon worked well - the showers where great and we also had a good kitchen area - it’s not the ritz but I was not paying top dollar - great value for money

Date of stay: April 2019
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 2 January 2019

they are everywhere! when wake up in the morning, they are sitting on the walls. we are here two nights only and I can't wait to get out!!! reception person is nice but I would never stay here again!! no WiFi in the rooms, only in reception area

Date of stay: January 2019
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Thank Kira K
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DavidW12864, Reception personnel at Luma Luma Holiday Apartments Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 25 March 2019

Hi Kira,
In the wet season, this could be an issue but we strive our best to keep on top of this with regular pest treatment.
We only wished you could have brought this to our attention straight _ we would have immediately rectified it for you.
We haven't had this issue for a long time. We take pride in room cleanliness at all times and hope we can make it up to you should you choose to stay with us again.

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Reviewed 19 December 2018 via mobile

I stayed for one night on the 5th floor at Luma Luma and couldn't wait to leave. The place is tired, filthy and there is no Wi-Fi in the rooms, only in reception. At night the cockroaches came out, they were everywhere and I had to move the bed for fear of them falling onto my head. They scuttled through my luggage and all over the kitchen and bathroom surfaces. The appliances were filthy and the fridge stunk the room out. The only nice thing to say about the place was the politeness of the guy in reception.

Date of stay: December 2018
Trip type: Travelled solo
Thank Cheryl P
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DavidW12864, Reception personnel at Luma Luma Holiday Apartments Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 25 March 2019

Thanks for your response, Cheryl.
Unfortunately cockroaches are an issue throughout the wet season.
However, at Luma Luma we strive to keep on top of this with regular pest control treatment, and will endeavour to continue this practice. We're happy to advise that we don't have too many issues of this nature in our establishment in recent times and the picture of the cockroaches you posted cannot be recognised as being from this hotel.

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Reviewed 9 December 2018

Stayed at Luma Luma for 4 nights and was very pleasantly surprised! The room was clean and comfortable with a good size bathroom, efficient aircon and handy balcony. The 24 hour reception made the stay enjoyable and safe. The complex is so convenient to everything in the CBD and the staff were very friendly and helpful. I'm a regular visitor to Darwin and have stayed at many of the hotels there. I'm very happy to recommend Luma Luma most highly.

Date of stay: December 2018
  • Trip type: Travelled solo
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Thank Stephenie C
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