Wave Rock Motel

Room was clean which is the utmost important thing imo but could have added a few extra coffee satchels and there was no milk!!! Shower wasn’t as great as all the reviews said and please provide liquid soap - one small soap for two people - come on!!!! And no face washer!!!! Big tour bus Parked right outside our door and lady told us off for parking next to it!!! Reception could have informed us and provided alternative parking. Breakfast was the only non-disappointing aspect of our trip.

Our room was fine with very close parking. Surprised how big the hotel is - and all staff are Irish! Good fun cooking our own meat on the in-restaurant bbq. Very close to Wave Rock and the other lesser attractions in the area - but be aware there are a LOT of flies!

Great location for the wave rock...only a short drive. So many flies at the wave rock...so bring or buy a fly net. Some good walking trails around the rock. Restaurant at the motel is fairly simple but good food. would recommend cooking your own steak!

We had planned an outback road trip from Perth and wanted to see Wave Rock. Due to the limited facilities in this area, about 4 months before departure I booked our overnight stay here in a Queen room which cost $218- plus 2.5% CCD surcharge for the Thursday night. Our room, which was in the back section, was reasonably quiet. It was clean but lighting poor due to few lights, dark brick walls and dark carpet. There had been an attempt at a basic makeover with the silver padded bedhead and silver bedside tables each with a lamp and a lime green trim and cushion on the bed. Thankfully the bed was comfortable enabling a good night's sleep before our 370km drive to Kalgoorlie. The bathroom had also had a half makeover which freshened it up . It was clean, had good lighting but lacked a few essentials, especially for the tariff. No hand towel, face washer or tissues. The hairdryer was the cheapest one you could possibly buy and the cord was so small you couldn't see in the mirror to use it. The shower had a plastic curtain, which was a bit outdated. Surprisingly, the shower was good and the hot water came through quickly which was welcome. Not a lot of options in Hyden for meals. We ate at the bistro. Most of the items listed on the boards were not available so it was the buffet or nothing. It had a roast beef dish, a few vegetable choices and some salad options. At $27-50 each, it was very basic. You also had the option to cook your own meat which was more expensive. Breakfast was in the Sandelwood restaurant with a choice of continental or hot. We had the continental for $19- each which was fine except for the lukewarm coffee. The bar staff, 1 male, was friendly and knew his job. All the other staff from check in/out, bistro service and breakfast did not seem to know what to do. The whole place seemed very unorganised. Wave Rock was the highlight, not the sleepover or the meals.

The tavern was a great choice for dinner. Loved the buffet with cook your own protein. Such a fantastic experience. My t-bone I cooked to perfection and the buffet was well stocked with lots of fresh cooked vegetables and homemade salads. Definitely recommend visiting here.

Although the rooms and furnishings are a little dated, the motel is comfortable, clean and well maintained and appointed. We enjoyed our stay here, with a very hospitable manager and staff and a reasonable meal in the Sandalwood Restaurant, all at reasonable prices.