At Karma Rottnest, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Treat yourself to a facial, a massage, or a body scrub at The Karma Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, RIVA, features Mediterranean cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
An outdoor pool
ATM/banking services, 1 meeting room, and luggage storage
Concierge services and a front-desk safe
Room features
All 61 rooms include comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
TVs with digital channels
Coffee/tea makers, ceiling fans, and desks
Languages
English, Italian, Korean
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
RIVA
Things to do
Full-service spa
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
ATM
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
No housekeeping service
Business services
Business center
Conference space
Meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Full-service spa
Aromatherapy
Ayurvedic treatments
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Facials
Manicures/pedicures
Massage
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Room service
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Ceiling fan
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Renovations and closures
The following facilities will be closed during the winter:
Spa tub
Swimming pool
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Rottnest Lodge
Rottnest Hotel Rottnest Island
Karma Rottnest Lodge
Karma Rottnest
Frequently asked questions
Does Karma Rottnest have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. The pool will be closed during the winter.
Is Karma Rottnest pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Karma Rottnest?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Karma Rottnest?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Karma Rottnest located?
Situated by the ocean, this spa lodge is steps from Rottnest Museum, Rottnest Island Museum, and Salt Store. Rottnest Island Salt Lakes and Vlamingh's Lookout are also within 5 minutes. Settlement Station is 7 minutes by foot.
Karma Rottnest Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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The staff were good, the breakfast was very good. Plenty of food options & cooked full breakfast was unlimited. The property is old & run down, it has a Rottnest charm about it but needed upgrading years ago. The room was maintain at a reasonable standard but the dark, dirty looking uneven slate floors would be hard to clean. The worst area was the downstairs outside area, cobweb & dirt on screen door & all around outside area. Dirty outside furniture. All for $250 a night. Never stay again
Richard
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
8/10 Good
Susanne
Traveled with family
2022/3/30
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The accommodation is unique, but is run down and the renovations are needed.
The noise on the weekend is unfortunate if you go on the weekend, very unpleasant.
Karma seems to have very few staff however the breakfast choices & the burgers we had for lunch on our first day were awesome! The bar and restaurant staff didn’t seem to have a great deal of experience but they were helpful & friendly. The pool area and all the outside areas in general need some $$ spent to lift the standard. It’s quite scruffy & dirty. There are loud, squawking crows everywhere which are so annoying, I’m surprised no one has suggested a bounty! 😂 Our room was very basic but clean and had a very large en-suite.. Thankfully it wasn’t too hot as we had no A/C but the pedestal fan & ceiling fan did a great job. Location is good, walking distance to the “shopping mall” and The Basin which is spectacular especially for snorkeling. Also only a few steps away to grab “ around the island” explorer bus. We had a nice stay but it would be lovely to stay at Karma again once they clean it up a bit.
Stayed in one of the Lake side premium rooms. Great view across the lake , Nice large room with King bed and clean and tidy. Deco is a little dated especially in the lesser rooms. Breakfast was great , full buffet cooked and good quality bacon, yum. Pool area nice , and so close to Thompson Bay shops and bars etc. Will come back.
The room advertised is not the room you get. There is no balcony or patio. They told me the patio was the walkway in front of our room. When I complained about the balcony/patio they offered to upgrade us but as the young man at reception told me that was never going to happen. The room was clean and the bed comfortable. The premises are very run down and in need of maintenance. Our room had holes in the ceiling , bathroom door with a broken lock that did not close and no soap and moisture lotion in the dispenser. No WI FI as advertised in room. Our vision of sitting on the balcony/patio reading a book and relaxing never happened ,and that was the idea of going to Rottnest. Young man at reception needs to be reminded that people like us pay his wages and to be careful that the client does not see him making fun of them.
Stayed in a premium lakeside room. Air con was a god send, spesh combining it with the ceiling fan. Bed was fine as was the tv. Nice little complex really. Pool was good and the restaurant was excellent. Loved the included buffet breakfast. All the staff we encountered were pleasant. Everything could be slightly improved obviously but there were no real faults to “pick at”. Maybe it was a bit expensive? But then again Rottnest isn’t cheap so it’s really in line with everything else here. I was happy and I see no reason I’d not come back again to Karma Rottnest
Rottnest, wajemup bidi, is just a mini paradise, and staying at karma resort is lovely, with an all you can eat buffet breakfast, that keeps you going most of the day, and easy come and go set up, that is relaxed and enjoyable
Highly recommend this place for an easy going relaxed holiday and with special little visitors (quokkas) ready to say hello when you open the door, what more could you ask for ♥️♥️♥️
Amie
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
6/10 Okay
Rosa
Traveled with family
2021/12/2
Disliked: Amenities
The best thing of this property is the Pub and the location. We stayed for 3 nights and it was ok. We had breakfast everyday and it was delicious.
The staff at check in was not welcoming - when I gave my name for the booking the lady immediately said I have no reservation under your name she didn’t take some time to look further and she was not professional at all so we didn’t have the first best impression.
The breakfast and pub staff were awesome specially Martha and Connor, super friendly and professional. Big kudos to them.
At check out they tried to charge us for a consumption We never had and the lady at check out did not believe in my word and she wanted to charge me anyways - she was rude!
When I asked for the signed check of course it was another person’s signature. It was very uncomfortable to be in that situation.
Reception staff need more training when it comes to customer service.
Rosa
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
6/10 Okay
Carma
Traveled with family
2021/11/23
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bed bases were broken. Bedside tables need replacing.
Property was roomy and clean. View was really good. Bit too close to the hotel for us and we had to carry a twin pram up two flights of stairs but still a good stay.
Leaann
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
6/10 Okay
Lisa, Golden Bay
Traveled with partner
2021/11/20
Liked the large open bedroom space. I was a bit disappointed in the running of the facility overall it was like a startup/rundown businesses. Staff were pleasant but more training and better presentation of the facility is in desperate need
A comfortable stay. Friendly staff.
The included breakfast was average. Elements such as eggs were limited and selection and often low in availability on the buffet.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
2021/7/10
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Traveled with partner
2021/6/27
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The fabulous view of the lake outdoor seating area
Our room was nice , clean and a good size. We overlooked the lake. It was very easy to get to everything as karma is close to everything in Thomson’s bay. We chose to have dinner there the second night of our stay but very disappointed with the poor service we received. Our waitress left us with the impression that she didn’t really want to be there and we sat waiting for our food. The food was really nice on the mains but sweets not so good. If we stayed there again we would eat elsewhere. We were also overcharged at the end too which meant going through the bill and taking things off we know we had not ordered. They maybe need to look at a better way of patrons being able to put drinks and food on their room to be paid at the end.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Traveled with partner
2021/2/20
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Crows at breakfast. Terrible Plus Seagulls.. Terrible.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
6/10 Okay
Paul, Perth, WA
Traveled with family
2021/1/11
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Rooms could have been cleaned better and need a A/C
Staff were very friendly and accommodating, the hotel had a great family atmosphere so I would come back.
Very hot and the rooms did not have a/c. Generally a tired resort in need of maintenance. Lots of cobwebs and no evidence that anything was being done. Staff were friendly but under pressure. Food at the restaurant, evening meal, was good; breakfast varied in quality depending on chef. Best staff member was the maintenance man who fixed the issues with our room promptly and cheerfully. He went out of his way to mend things.