Cecilias on Hay - Kalgoorlie

Pros:- Good atmosphere- Friendly staff- Cons:- ran out of the cheap easily available beer on a Friday night- ran out of pork belly on a Friday night (planning isn't hard)- Red wine sangria wasn’t available on a Friday night (unacceptable on any night at a tapas restaurant)- Food was bland and poorly presented I.E. congealed sauces including formed skin.- Ran out of many ingredients especially for cocktails (bananas)- Inside table next to a closed door was subject to cigarette smoke every time patrons of the accommodation used the court yard to smoke.- Folded Napkin displayed on the table was incrusted with previous diner’s food but left on the table. - Price of food is not represented in the quality or presentation of the dishes served.

I stayed at this restaurant for 3 nights. The facilities were clean, except for a hair clip on the floor, and they were adequate. The towels were great and the free wifi was excellent. However, room servicing was inconsistent - the bed was made but the rubbish bin was not emptied during my stay. The restaurant was advertised as having its own outside entrance, but it was actually outside the room and opened to what seemed like an outdoor bar with tables and seating under a covered roof. I had to walk through the area to get to the gate where there was plenty of street parking available. The room had only one small window that opened to the same area, but it was still reasonably priced. I didn't eat at the restaurant and had to call for someone to open the door when I arrived in the evening.

Super clean, nicely presented rooms at a very reasonable price. Fantastic value! We stayed in the $120 room and it was wonderful. The accomodation and restaurant are very loved, and the couple who run it are clearly putting their heart and soul into it. While the accommodation totally hits the mark, the restaurant still still seems to be finding its feet. The food was fresh and homestyle, but a little underwhelming in terms of flavour. The service was well intended, but not quite hitting the mark either. The ambience of the restaurant is lovely. I think this establishment has huge potential with this couple at the helm, and they are doing so many things well.

Had an awesome dinner here with a group of 8 of us. The majority were elderly and they had a fabulous time. The food was fantastic with something for everyone including a large gluten free, vegan and vegetarian menu. One of Kalgoorlies gems!

We had a special night out with our wives - definitely up market for Kal - so extra brownie points for us. We ate through the Tapas menu enjoying every mouthful. Not a cheap way to eat but absolutely delightful for a special night out. Great cocktails and wines added to the overall experience.