Reviews of The House with the Purple Gate
324 Mica Street, 2880 Broken Hill, Australia
#15 of 53 hotels in Broken Hill
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 82 hotel reviews
8.8Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.3
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Comfort
9.1
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Location
9.2
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Facilities
8.8
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Staff
9.1
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Value for money
9.4
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Free Wifi
7.5
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Reviewed: August 16, 2025
Ryan
Australia3 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
WIFI password didn’t work, but the mobile phone connectivity was good enough to use our own phones for what we needed.
Easy access and good location. It has older style bathroom and kitchen, but they were fully functional and clean. The ‘pay it forward’ approach to pantry and general use items (washing powder, food, general cooking ingredients) was a great idea.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 11, 2025
Leni
Australia22 Reviews9.0“Very relaxing and homely.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing really!
Quaint cottage/home that has been well refurbished - with more to come according to owners. Plenty of room, very comfortable, very good heating, good hot water and shower, well equipped kitchen and in a quiet neighbourhood but close enough to great coffee!!!
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: July 26, 2025
Marbar1975
Australia12 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
.The venetian blinds were.dusty and in parts unclean.The wifi only existed for a short time.The property owner is attending to this.The venetian blind in the main bedroom does not either open or close as the mechanism appears broken. We did sleep well but for light sleepers it will be a concern.
Location,comfort, facilities.Very good money for value considering the home is a work in progress.Communication with the property owner was very good.We were alerted beforehand of the narrow driveaway.The very wide street was appreciated..The house suited our senior circumstances and we would come back.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: June 16, 2025
Karin
Australia11 Reviews9.0“Highly recommend this place fir a visit to Broken Hill”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing really
Well located within walking distance of town. Exceptionally good cafe around the corner. Property was well equipped to allow for cooking. Property was clean and warm.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 13, 2025
Judy
Australia30 Reviews9.0“Well priced, excellent self catering accomodation.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
The price was reasonable, excellent kitchen, comfortable bed.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 10, 2025
Chisholm
Australia8 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Driveway too narrow of 4WD, but parking in the front of the property is available.
Dated but recently renovated properly, very clean. Kitchen is well equipped with basic pantry idems on hand Great location. Gas heater heated the living and bedroom areas well. Good value for money.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 5, 2025
Andrew
Australia12 Reviews10“Really nice place. Everything we needed, great location & very comfortable.”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The local dogs were a bit noisy 😩
It had everything we needed, good location & comfortable
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: April 28, 2025
Graeme
Australia10 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 4 nights
great location and would stay again
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: April 14, 2025
Jennie
Australia34 Reviews5 helpful votes8.0“Comfy and Old Time convenience.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was a pleasant experience at the Purple Gate. Old time feel, with comfy beds. It felt like staying in a real Broken Hill house. The only hard thing was there was not a lot of room in the bathroom. The doors to the bathroom & shower kept on getting in the way of each other. The best thing was there was pay it forward so lots of nice touches like sauce and other items donated. We left a full box of weet bix. More places should do that, very welcome if you’re late into town and shops are shut. Lots of nice extras in the bathroom.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: March 28, 2025
Marissa
Australia4 Reviews10“From start to finish was great, the house was very clean and had everything we needed and more. Was safe and close to ev”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
From start to finish was great, the house was very clean and had everything we needed and more. Was safe and close to everything we needed. Communication was great . Would def stay again
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: December 6, 2024
Judy
Australia64 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“What a charming, fully equipped house for a short stay, or a long one.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
Driving in the outback we had no mobile coverage, so had not read the entry instructions, finally rang to advise ETA and were startled to find owner in Perth. After ten minutes of confusion, with phone coverage in the town, we gained entry, so all good. Perhaps entry instructions should be sent several days sooner, but no regrets, all good
What a delightful house! Absolutely everything needed in bedroom, kitchen, lounge, laundry, even back door parking.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: December 3, 2024
Marsden
Australia1 review9.0“I would stay again if the need arises.”- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The air conditioning could do with an update, especially in such a warm/hot environment. Second b/room could do with a bedside lamp.
The house was clean, well equipped, spacious & exactly what we needed. The neighbourhood was quiet. I recommend it to anyone who doesn't want to be cooped up in a motel room.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: November 27, 2024
Anthony
Australia10 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Amazing”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Very nice house. Loved everything about it
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: November 6, 2024
Keith
United Kingdom147 Reviews7 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lovely house with great facilities.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: November 3, 2024
Janelle
Australia33 Reviews2 helpful votes10“Felt like a second home.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Spacious and clean with everything we needed.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 30, 2024
Trisha
Australia15 Reviews9.0“Great location, very clean and has all you need for an enjoyable stay in Broken Hill.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great communication with the host which was so appreciated as we stayed during the big power outage.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 13, 2024
Mary
Australia6 Reviews8.0“Lovely place in a very interesting town”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Floor plan is slightly quirky, which didn’t bother us, but some people may not like bedroom and bathroom at opposite ends of house. It was the middle of September, so we didn’t need to use the gas heater, but it is unflued, which would be a problem for a lot of people.
Well-cared for. Very quiet location. Not only a washing machine, but a clothes line and a laundry trolley. Off-street parking, which made loading and unloading very easy. Desk as well dining table. Second toilet. Liked having basic pantry staples.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: October 7, 2024
Julie
Australia11 Reviews9.0“Great”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
Only that the blinds in the main bedroom didn't work and the street light shone onto our pillows !
n/a
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 29, 2024
Patrick
Australia3 Reviews9.0“Love it”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location awesome old house private and secure
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 9, 2024
Jami
Australia25 Reviews10“Great homely home in a great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
So cute, cozy and comfortable
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 9, 2024
Viv
Australia13 Reviews10“Comfy house , warm in winter , convenient location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was all good
Convenient location . Comfy bed . Good value
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: August 31, 2024
Susan
Australia23 Reviews10“Fantastic property. Highly recommend it.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The only negative was the wifi was a bit patchy but otherwise all was great.
Great location and the house was very comfortable and well equipped for visitors. Free laundry was a lovely bonus for us as well. An enjoyable stay.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: August 26, 2024
Robyn
Australia21 Reviews10“Great little comfortable home, super clean, quiet location, secure off street undercover parking”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Internet connection was not great.
Great location, spotlessly clean, everything you needed available, value for money. Great little house.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: August 23, 2024
Oleg
Australia78 Reviews16 helpful votes10“Perfect!!”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
This is a great place to stay for a few days! It's very cozy there. I would like to have a business like that. Someday, I will buy something similar so that travelers can enjoy their stay.
Stayed in August 2024
