Grand Hotel Kiama

Hotels
Independent
5.4 (21 reviews)
49 Manning St, Kiama, New South Wales, 2533 , Kiama , AU

Facilities

Wheelchair accessible
Front desk (limited hours)
Housekeeping on request
Accessible shuttle
No accessible shuttle

Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Good food
Quiet location
Cons:
Shared bathroom issues
Limited amenities
Creaky floors

Categories

Cleanliness
6.36
Rooms were very clean, but shared bathroom issues noted.
Service
4.83
Staff were friendly but offered limited assistance.
Location
6.87
Quiet location close to the harbour, only a short walk to public transport.
Room Quality
4.82
Good clean rooms but shared bathroom; creaky old floors noted.
Amenities
3.85
Limited amenities, no full-length mirror or hanging racks.
Value for Money
5.31
Reasonably priced for the condition of the rooms and food offered.
Food and Beverage
6.86
Food was really good.
Overall Experience
4.33
A mixed stay with some positives and areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 16:26

Property Description

Experience coastal charm and relaxation at Grand Hotel Kiama, where your perfect getaway awaits.

Savor Culinary Delights
Indulge in mouthwatering meals at our on-site restaurant, where flavors meet local ingredients for a truly satisfying dining experience.

Refreshing Libations
Unwind in our cozy bar/lounge, perfect for enjoying your favorite drink while soaking in the vibrant atmosphere of Kiama’s nightlife.

Prime Location
Just a short stroll to Kiama Surf Beach and the breathtaking Kiama Coast Walk, our hotel puts you at the heart of adventure as you explore stunning sights like the iconic Kiama Blowhole.

Don't miss out on a memorable stay; book your escape at Grand Hotel Kiama today!

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

5.4
Based on 21 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.36
Service: 4.83
Location: 6.87
Room Quality: 4.82
Amenities: 3.85
Value for Money: 5.31
Food and Beverage: 6.86
Overall Experience: 4.33
T
Trish
4
Pros:

Disappointed in rudeness of manager , also room and amenities not clean

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
S
Stan
8
Pros:

Would stay here again for work travel stopover - A classic case of you get what you pay for.

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
C
Christiaan friends
8
Pros:

Good pub room, shared shoemwer and bathroom.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
N
Nathan
6
Pros:

Nice place, good if you can get cheap and plan to party late. Room could do with a bit more attention, furniture, powerpoints and curtains!!

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
Y
Yanfeng
10
Pros:

Not far from the lighthouse

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
J
Julie family
10
Pros:

Very spacious!! Excellent bedding!! Loved the character of the heritage.

2025-10-01 via Nuitee
S
Steven
6
Pros:

Food was really good.

2025-09-21 via Nuitee
A
Allison friends
6
Pros:

The rooms were very clean and the beds comfortable. A full length mirror would have been handy plus a hanging rack in both rooms. Also ironing facilities. The shared bathroom was out of order on our floor so we had to go up another flight of stairs to use the bathroom.
Staff were friendly. A quick rundown of check out procedure was given but no help offered to get our bags upstairs.

2025-09-21 via Nuitee
P
Peta
8
Pros:

Nice stay for 2 nights.
There was plenty of room for a table and chairs or stools under the coffee bench , rather than eating on the bed.

2025-09-20 via Nuitee
P
Peter
8
Pros:

Good clean, well presented pub rooms.
It’s an old pub, creaky old floors, shared bathroom. Street parking only.
The rooms are good if you have a few and want to stay the night.
Good pub food.
A few nice cafes on the same street and only a 10min walk to the blowhole.
The staff were very good.

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
G
Greg
10
Pros:

Caught train to Kiama. Hotel just short walk around corner. Quiet location close to harbour

2025-07-10 via Nuitee
M
Mary Anne
10
Pros:

Staff were amazing

2025-06-17 via Nuitee
G
Graeme T partner
10
Pros:

Friendly Helpful Staff, Good Food.

2025-04-22 via Nuitee
N
noel
4
Pros:

No aircon
No wardrobe
No fridge
For the price it was noisy
Only for the ceiling fans
Stayed in the family room
Food was over priced also

2025-04-18 via Nuitee
S
Srikanth
6
Pros:

Property is old one with few facilities. Rest all good and staff are nice.

2025-04-14 via Nuitee
Q
Quyen partner
2
Pros:

The floor was dirty. The doona was on the floor. We couldn’t stay and asked for the money back. We hope that we will get the refund.

2025-04-13 via Nuitee
M
Miriam partner
8
Pros:

Check-in was a little prolonged as the bar staff check you in and it was a busy Friday night. It was a very clean room in a quiet secure part of the hotel with a comfortable bed. The only downside was that there were no powerpoints we could access in the room - only some in the hallway. Obviously it is quite an old building but my husband needed to charge his computer for work the next day as he had a meeting with colleagues in US. I needed to leave early for my makeup job the next morning but we had no key to get back into the building and noone was around so my husband had to stand at the main door holding it open to make sure we didn’t get locked out. Otherwise, the pub itself has a really nice atmosphere and if I wasn’t getting up early next day, would have definitely hung around for a drink and listen to the live music. I think it was very reasonable for the price we paid.

2025-04-08 via Nuitee
I
IAN partner
6
Pros:

clean and great bed so all okay but room facilities ... weird set up and very very basic .Tv on side wall..not visible from bed ... no seats to sit on then to watch it .... only one channel tuned in to watch... no bedside lamp so only main light to see anything...

2025-04-06 via Nuitee
D
Danielle
2
Pros:

Was worst place ever stayed . No bathroom in rooms , no power points for charging . Toxic paint smell , had to leave really early as was unbearable , cockroaches as big as mice . Not worth 185$ , don’t stay here .

2025-04-05 via Nuitee
M
Marcus family
2
Pros:

Needless to say- it’s beyond no star - no offensive but it could be better than that..
Not even wanted to be there for second- leave as soon as saw the condition..
Wasted money booking with Whatif website..
Will not trust Whatif website ever..

2025-03-21 via Nuitee