I recently stayed at the Adina Bondi Beach for the 7th time in almost 10 years, and while the experience was overall comfortable, I felt that the property could really benefit from some general maintenance.
First off, the staff was warm and welcoming, but like the last 2 times I have stayed here, the check-in process is slow and labored. The room itself was quite spacious, with a comfortable bed. The air conditioning worked perfectly fine this time but the previous 2x it didn't.
However, it's clear that the hotel is showing its lack of upkeep. The amenities and rooms you can tell do not have the best finishes and it feels like the repairs are super poorly done. The glass partition in the shower had crappy caulking and leaked and showed signs of mould. The tiles were cracked and uneven on the floor, the ironing board was wobbly and couldn't hold the weight of the iron or handle any pressure. The soaps are not great and I would bring your own. The nozzles are all gunked up.
The rooms are always enormous and comfortable but the bathrooms and showers are tiny. Like they were designed for a Tokyo or NYC studio.
It is a shame that there are these nagging issues, otherwise this is the best spot in Sydney IMO. Close to the beach, restaurants, coffee, etc. It is so convenient and I wouldn't think of another spot when I travel to Sydney. That said, every stay I get a little bit more irritated.