Boab Inn

Hotels
5.7 (354 reviews)
98 Loch Street , Derby , au

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Adequate for price
Cons:
Unclean rooms
Poor room quality
Amenities not functioning properly

Categories

Cleanliness
3.91
Multiple mentions of cleanliness issues, including unclean rooms and poor maintenance.
Service
7.38
Friendly and helpful staff were frequently noted in positive contexts.
Location
6.42
Location is generally good but needs to be balanced against other issues.
Room Quality
4.87
Rooms are old with some maintenance issues mentioned, but clean bedding.
Amenities
4.9
Basic amenities available, though some facilities were lacking or malfunctioning.
Value for Money
6.86
For the price, some guests felt it was adequate, but issues detracted from the experience.
Food and Beverage
6.41
Food at the restaurant received positive mentions.
Overall Experience
4.88
Guests reflected mixed feelings, balancing good service against numerous issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 04:09

Property Description

Charming Accommodation in Derby

Convenient Location: Situated just 400 metres from Old Derby Gaol, Boab Inn offers a peaceful retreat with easy access to nearby attractions like Norval Gallery and Boab Prison Tree.

Modern Amenities: Enjoy a comfortable stay in our air-conditioned guest rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV, private bathroom, and cozy bed linens. Take advantage of free WiFi, an ATM, and a complimentary shuttle service during your visit.

Relaxing Atmosphere: Unwind in our garden, grab a drink at the bar, or savor a meal at the on-site restaurant. Don't miss the chance to experience true hospitality at Boab Inn.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

5.7
Based on 354 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.91
Service: 7.38
Location: 6.42
Room Quality: 4.87
Amenities: 4.9
Value for Money: 6.86
Food and Beverage: 6.41
Overall Experience: 4.88
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john • solo_traveller • au
5
Pros:

Good reception,great staff,friendly and committed.

Cons:

Place is rundown and scruffy.Very tired and parking space is like a junkyard.Huge holes in bitumen etc.Obviously Hi Vis worker orientated but not attractive to normal travellers.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Gilligan • extended_group • au
5
Room were cheap to stay
Pros:

Location were close to get and meals were good.

Cons:

None

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • au
1
Don't book waste of $$$
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Denetta • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Karenjean • extended_group • au
5
Ok for 1 night stay
Pros:

The security & location. It was great to have a microwave in the room

Cons:

It’s really run down & old, the fridge wasn’t working properly & the room wasn’t that clean

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Cooper • solo_traveller • au
4
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • extended_group • au
2
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Leeanne • solo_traveller • au
5
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Walker • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
M
Marion • couple • de
5
Für eine Nacht geht’s, aber wir würden es nicht mehr buchen.
Pros:

Die Lage war an der Hauptstraße, also günstig, ein verschlossener Hof für die Autos.

Cons:

Heruntergekommen, nicht sauber, eng, nicht schön.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Grant • couple • au
10
Great value for money, comfortable room good security and great food
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Gary • solo_traveller • au
4
Pros:

Not a thing about this place. We had to visit elsewhere to get some service. We ended up at the Spinifex hotel, what a difference. Full service and good prices..

Cons:

it was locked up like fort Knox, there was only one person attending and at first we did not think that we would get entry to the establishment. The attendant seemed rushed and pre occupied, sometimes confused. Nothing was open, no restaurant or bar open, no service. Couldn't wait to get out of there.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Vanessa • couple • au
9
It was a really nice stay
Pros:

Location was good 👍 a nice and quiet area

Cons:

Didn't have a microwave.. to warm up our food

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Joe • couple • au
1
The worst hotel I’ve ever stayed at and at a price that should have offered more.
Pros:

Available

Cons:

WiFi didn’t work. Toilet not cleaned. Ugly premises.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Cassandra • solo_traveller • au
2
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Grant • couple • au
10
Pros:

The staff are excellent, the room is reasonable and good value for money, the food is excellent and good value, and everybody is there too help with any needs that you have, highly recommend this place

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • au
5
Pros:

Location & security, room was adequate but showing age, a toaster would have improved circumstance.

Cons:

Washing machines out of order, apparently wrong time / days for obtaining meals or bar services.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Ish • solo_traveller • au
5
Horrible
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Bed was very uncomfortable

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Jenna • family_with_children • au
7
Basic but functional
Pros:

The location was good

Cons:

It is very tired, the facilities work fine enough but the property as a whole is in dire need of some TLC. The fridge also froze everything solid when it was not up to the coldest setting.

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Donna • family_with_children • au
3
Rundown, old and very basic.
Pros:

..

Cons:

Rundown, old, tired. Had to request a blanket and coffee mugs as these weren’t supplied. Smelt of old fish. No soundproofing. Could literally hear the guy next door burping and coughing. Advertised as having laundry facilities but all machines out of order. Pool gate was open when we went to have a look, very unsafe.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee