Essence Apartments Chermside

Hotels
8.2 (1462 reviews)
541 Rode Road, Chermside , Brisbane , au

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly Staff
Great Location
Comfortable Beds
Cons:
High Price
Limited Toiletries
Poor Coffee

Categories

Cleanliness
7.78
Some complaints regarding the torn bed sheet and dirty duvet, but generally noted as very clean.
Service
9.25
Staff were consistently described as friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.29
Highlighted as excellent by multiple reviewers, especially for proximity to hospitals.
Room Quality
8.24
Generally comfortable and well-appointed with some concerns about lighting and missing amenities.
Amenities
8.27
Services and basics were satisfactory, though some amenities were noted as lacking.
Value for Money
7.23
Several reviews indicated that the pricing was high for what was provided.
Food and Beverage
6.78
Breakfast was minimal and coffee was poorly rated.
Overall Experience
8.75
Overall a positive experience mentioned, many would return despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 03:31

Property Description

Stylish Apartments in Chermside

Luxurious Amenities: Enjoy a Grab & Go Breakfast daily and unwind in the garden terrace with a BBQ area. Relax in the guest lounge with a 50-inch LCD TV or utilize the laundry facilities.

Modern Comforts: Each apartment features air conditioning, ceiling fans, and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and dishwasher. Some units boast a private balcony for a serene retreat.

Convenient Location: Situated near major hospitals and just a short drive from Brisbane Airport and the city centre, Essence Apartments offer free secured parking and a complimentary pass to a nearby fitness centre.

Book now for a lavish stay at Essence Apartments Brisbane.

Important information:

All Credit Card payments will incur a fee - Mastercard and Visa- 1.90% and Amex 2.75% and all International Credit Cards 3.75%Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: BNE

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for AUD 20 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 2 years old and over stay for AUD 53 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1462 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.78
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.29
Room Quality: 8.24
Amenities: 8.27
Value for Money: 7.23
Food and Beverage: 6.78
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Kate • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

Lovely staff, rooms were nice and clean, bed was comfy and in great location

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Kristie • family_with_children • au
8
Good
Pros:

Convenience and comfy bed

Cons:

The car parking. We didn’t get a park when we got home at midnight. We only had 1 car and should have been able to park our car in a space. We had to use the disable park as nothing was left other than reversed. And we were told not to use the reversed parks.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Jacinta • family_with_children • au
8
Pros:

Great location I'f staying at hospital

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Suzanne • family_with_children • au
10
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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RHONDA • family_with_children • au
9
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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CLinton • family_with_children • au
8
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Christina • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Very close to St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Dean • family_with_children • my
9
Super clean, well appointed, spacious and comfortable for a family.
Pros:

Large fairly comfortable bed. Aircon and fan - though the fan was quite loud, but that's ok. Really clean apartment with all the amenities you would want for an apartment. The 2 bathrooms made it super handy for a family of 5. Huge balcony/outdoor area and lovely internal access courtyard. Great location for us as we were wanting to stay near family and be near Chermside mall.

Cons:

The only thing we struggled with a little bit was the efficiency of the dryer. It took a really long time to dry clothes and was very loud adjacent to the living room.
We used one of the couches as a pullout bed which was great for a family of 5 to be able to stay together but there was no other living room seating as a result. But the TVs in the bedrooms allowed for comfortable relaxing.

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Annie • extended_group • au
5
Over priced!
Pros:

Secure carpark and comfortable beds and excellent air conditioner.

Cons:

The property is overpriced compared with similar accommodations. There were no individual toiletries provided—only a basic 3-in-1 dispenser for shampoo, soap, and shower gel. Although breakfast is advertised as included, it consists solely of cereal and milk, which you have to collect yourself. Towels are not changed during the stay, and the lighting in the room is very dim.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Yvette • couple • au
5
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Peta • family_with_children • au
5
Convenient location, comfortable room, rude service, awful vending machine option for food/snacks.
Pros:

Room was a good set up and comfortable.

We only stayed to sleep before a flight the next morning.

Cons:

Overpriced
Dad told me the lady at reception was rude, talked condescendingly while reading out the rules list, stabbed her pen at the paper emphasizing each point.
The vending machine dropped change everywhere or coins get caught in the return, didn’t show any pricing.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Kristina • couple • sb
9
Was freindly , and enoyed it
Pros:

I liked it because the staff were friendly, the rooms were up to standard, and it was not too far from shopping centres and airports

Cons:

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2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Judy • couple • au
9
Stay was for an early appointment for day surgery at the hospital so location was excellent
Pros:

Location and facilities

Cons:

The room, on arrival, was cold and air conditioning did not have a heat setting. Second day of winter so was chilly. Turned air conditioning off the entire stay but still cool. Needed to use a blanket before and after retiring to bed.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Cecilia • extended_group • sg
7
Staffs is gentle n poilet
Pros:

Breakfast

Cons:

Room service only once a week. Hv to throw rubbish ourselves.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • au
7
Happy
Pros:

Sleeping

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Prue • couple • au
9
2026-01-16 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • au
10
Very comfortable. He room layout is great and the staff were super helpful
Pros:

Cleanliness and friendly staff

2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
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Amber • couple • au
9
2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
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Maddison • family_with_children • au
8
2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
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Luke • family_with_children • au
10
2026-01-13 • via Nuitee